COUNTY GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMICAL EVOLUTION Greene County County's fall foliage has always been a major attraction, with the foliage at its peak in mid-October. Greene County Historical Facts date back to 1796. We hope you enjoy our history compilations for various aspects of our county.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE Click here for county infrastructure chart.
Greene County being located in the southwestern most corner of Pennsylvania, is considered the cornerstone of the keystone state. Greene County is 89.2 percent rural; with a population of about 41,000 residents; and a land area of 579 square miles. Waynesburg, the countyseat for Greene County is located off I-79 (interstate 79), exit 14, about 60 miles south of Pittsburgh.
Three County Commissioners — constitute the chief governing body of the county. Statutory authority of the commissioners is primarily of an administrative nature with legislative or policy-making powers. The county commissioners are vested with selective policy-making authority to provide certain local services and facilities on a county-wide basis. Administrative powers and duties of county commissioners encompass registration and elections, assessment of persons and property, human services, veterans' affairs, appointment of county personnel, fiscal management and website content.
Through the organizational structure of Greene County the Commissioners approve the employment of the county staff. Daily operations of county government are administrated via five primary departments: Finance & Administration, Law & Order, Human Services, Economic Development, and Recreation. Each of these departments manages a number of other departments which provide direct services to the residents of Greene County.
Greene County is made up of 26 municipalities (20 Townships and 6 Boroughs). The largest municipality being Franklin Township with a population of 7,694 (2004 U.S. Consensus stat). The governing body of Greene County Townships is composed of three supervisors who are elected at-large. Two additional supervisors may be elected if approved by referendum. All are elected at-large for six-year terms. The Boroughs are governed by elected members of council. Residents and businesses have the safety and welfare of having a full time police force consisting of a chief, lieutenant and patrolmen.
COUNTY ROW OFFICES, ELECTED OFFICIALS, & DEPARTMENTS:updated Jan 2012
PENNSYLVANIA STATE REPRESENTATION: | Click here for Redistricting information. *January 25, 2012 — Pennsylvania Supreme Court has remanded the General Assembly redistricting plan to the Legislative Reapportionment Commission ( order | dissent )
Pennsylvania Governor: — Tom Corbett, Republican, Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (46th Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ... inaugurated on January 18, 2011).
and Jim Cawley, Lieutanant Governor. Contact information:
Headerquarters Address: 200 North Third Street, 13th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Mailing Address: PO Box 1145, Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone: 717-238-4009
State Representative: — H. William DeWeese, Democrat, 50th district, serving Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties. Click here for local offices with phone numbers.
Waynesburg District Office: 141 East High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370 (Phone: 724-627-8683)
Hiller District Office: PO Box 314, 900 First Street, Hiller, PA 15444 (Phone: 800-273-0021)
Masontown District Office: 2187 McClellandtown Road (at Jordan Auto Parts), Masontown, PA 15461 (Phone: 724-583-2790 / Fax: 724-583-2793)
Fredericktown DIstrict Office: 527 Front Street, PO Box 808, Fredericktown, PA 15333 (Phone: 724-377-2218 / Fax: 724-377-1312)
Harrisburg Office: 331 Irvis Office Building, PO Box 202050, Harrisburg, PA 17120-2050 (Phone: 717-783-3797)
State Senator — Tim Solobay, Democrat, (was 46th District) | now 32nd in 2011) District, which includes nearly all of Washington and Greene counties and part of Beaver County.
District Office: Canonsburg Borough Building, 68 E. Pike Street, Room 205, Canonsburg, PA 15317 (Phone 724-746-3762 / Fax 724-746-3509); Office hours 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Satellite Office: Greene County Office Building, Room 308, 93 E. High Street, Room 308, Waynesburg, PA 15370 (Phone: 724-627-9802); Office hours: Thursday's from 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Satellite Office: George Washington Hotel, 60 S. Main Street, Suite 207, Washington, PA 15370 (Phone: 724-223-2114 / Fax: 724-223-2117); Office hours: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
U.S. Representative to Congress: — Mark Critz, Democrat, representating the 12th District, which includes the southwestern portion of the state, stretching from Johnstown to the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh. There are seven district offices available for assistance: Donora, Indiana, Kittanning, Lower Burrell, Vandergrift, Washington, and Waynesburg (with limited hours). Click here for local offices' location and hours, or call 1-800-289-2642.
Toll-free Phone: 1-800-289-2642
Click here for Congressman Critz's local office locations and phone numbers.
Click here to learn more about the 12th District of Pennsylvania and the communities within.
Click here for Congressional Redistricting information.
VOTER REGISTRATION STATISTICS:
Information as of November 8, 2011 General Elections, there are 22,317 registered voters in Greene County:
Count of Democratic Voters: 14,461 (65%)
Count of Republican: 6,225 (28%)
Count of Other Voters (Libertarian, No Affiliation, & all others): 1,631 (7%)
For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399. County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
