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  • ​All Berks County employees and anyone entering county buildings must wear a mask or they will be denied entrance. If you have questions related to COVID-19, you may email them to COVID@countyofberks.com or visit www.doyourpartberks.com.
 

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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 >
  • ​County of Berks Career Fair
    Interested in starting a career with the County of Berks? The County is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, September 16, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport.  Learn more: Event Flyer
  • ​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.

 

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Berks County Operations Meeting Minutes 
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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 20
  • Sep 21
    • 9:30 AM
      CANCELLED--Berks County Operations Meeting
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  • Sep 23