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Welcome to Berks County

Welcome to Berks County! Berks County is a combination of rich farm country, industry, beautiful parks, entertainment, and top-notch educational institutions. Whether you are interested in County services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other county information, this is the place to start.

Berks County Commissioners

Christian Y. Leinbach, Chair

Kevin S. Barnhardt, Vice Chair

Michael S. Rivera

Announcements / News

Hurricane Ida Damage

The Berks County Department of Emergency Services is reminding residents with properties that were damaged during Hurricane Ida to report that damage to their local government office. This type of information is critical for the assessment that helps our community obtain assistance from our state and federal emergency management partners. More information here >
IMAGINE Berks kickoff

The County of Berks has launched the planning process for IMAGINE Berks, a new economic development strategic action plan for Berks County. The 8-month process will include listening tours, community discussions and data to craft a plan to guide the County's economic development efforts for the next five years.

To learn more about IMAGINE Berks, take a survey or sign up for alerts, visit www.imagineberks.org.

Press Release: English | Spanish
Tri-County Rail Committee
The Berks County Commissioners have pledged their support for pursuing the restoration of passenger rail service in Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties. Three Berks County representatives -- Commissioner Christian Leinbach, Deputy CAO Pamela Shupp Menet and GRCA President and CEO Jim Gerlach -- are part of a Tri-County Rail Committee that meets frequently to help move the project forward.

A Berks Alliance-funded survey from last summer outlines the substantial economic benefits of the return of passenger rail service to Berks. Click here to view the study | Press Release.
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COVID-19 & Vaccine Information

For more information on COVID-19 or Vaccines, please visit the www.DoYourPartBerks.com.

If you have COVID-19 questions you may still email them to COVID@countyofberks.com.

County Commissioners' Meetings

Commissioners' Meeting Agenda

Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

Berks County Operations Meeting Minutes

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Ordinances

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Public Meeting Information

Please check the Online Public Meetings web page and/or County Public Meetings Calendar for the status of any County publicly advertised meetings.

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Public Meetings

Sep 28
- 9:30 AM
  Berks County Operations Meeting
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- 3:00 PM
  Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
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Sep 29
- 9:00 AM
  Prison Board
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- 7:30 PM
  Agricultural Land Preservation Board
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Sep 30
- 11:00 AM
  Election Board Meeting (as needed)
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