LOCK HAVEN — The Clinton County Board of Commissioners is continuing to request state and federal legislators pass budgets.

During board comment at its voting session, Commissioner Jeff Snyder encouraged legislators to return to working on budgets at both levels of government.

On the state level, the legislature in both the House and Senate have rolled into month four with no clear sign as to when a budget will be passed for the Commonwealth.

On the federal level, the government shutdown is shaping up to be one of the longest in history after beginning on Oct. 2.

The federal shutdown began after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to come to an agreement to keep programs and services running.

According to The Associated Press, the disagreement stemmed from a deadlock in Congress over Democratic demands about health care — and Republican efforts to push that issue down the road.

While both legislative bodies remain at an impasse, state funding and federal funding — which can often pass through the state — remains in limbo as the county and other municipalities head into budget planning for 2026.

“We want to, again, encourage our legislatures… (in) state and federal government to get back to work. Do your job and get a budget passed in a timely manner,” Snyder said.

Commissioner Angela Harding vocalized her agreement by saying, “here, here.”

The Express previously reported on the complications a dual budget crisis can have for the county as it plans a budget for 2026.

“We are finalizing the 2026 budget amidst uncertainty from the unresolved state budget and federal shutdown. Predicting the timeline for state and federal reimbursements and grant disbursements to counties is a rather challenging task,” Chief Operating Officer/Chief Clerk Desiree Myers previously told The Express. “These funds are crucial for mandated services, mainly human services programs.”

Myers told The Express the county is continuing to try and meet challenges brought on by the latest shutdown as best as it can. She noted, if necessary, the county will dip into its reserves or make adjustments to its programs temporarily.

“Despite these planning challenges, we are committed to a responsible and balanced budget that protects essential services, public safety and county programs. If state or federal funds are delayed, the county may use reserves or make short-term adjustments,” she said. “However, I am confident that we will ensure that mandated programs will continue to operate.”

Myers said county officials intend to monitor what decisions and movements are made both in Harrisburg and Washington, DC, and adjust preliminary budget plans as new information is brought forward.

“At the end of the day, our priority is to ensure stability for Clinton County, despite the uncertainty surrounding us,” she said.

Following the approval of two resignations from various authorities within the county, members of the Clinton County Board of Commissioners encouraged those looking to take part in their community to consider joining one of the county’s many boards and authorities.

The board unanimously approved the resignation of Deanna Myers from the Clinton County Redevelopment Authority, effective Oct. 12; and Jack Peters from the Clinton County Sewer Authority, effective Oct. 2, during its voting session on Thursday.

Following the approval’s, Commissioner Angela Harding thanked Myers and Peters for their work on both authorities, and noted any county resident could be considered to fill vacancies on many of its boards or authorities.

“If you are interested in serving on any of our boards or authorities we have a list of those on our website,” Harding said.

Roughly two dozen boards, authorities and committees are featured on the website — https://www.clintoncountypa.gov/about-us/boards-authorities-356 — with each one featuring a summary of its role in the community projects it may be working on.