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Penn Forest Township Data Center — Officials, Governance & Contact Roster
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Hierarchical Roster with Official Contact Details and District Offices • Compiled 2026-08-08
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Official NameTitle / RoleGovernance / Influence ScopeTerm Expiration / Election CycleContact Information
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FEDERAL
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John FettermanU.S. Senator (Pennsylvania)Federal legislative; represents all of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate — federal funding, energy/grid and infrastructure policy, and oversight of federal agencies (EPA, DOE, FERC) relevant to data-center power demand and permitting.Next election 2028Wilkes-Barre Office (NE PA):
7 North Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Suite 406
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Phone: (570) 820-4088
Washington, DC: 142 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4254
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Dave McCormickU.S. Senator (Pennsylvania)Federal legislative; represents all of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate — federal funding, energy/grid and infrastructure policy, and oversight of federal agencies (EPA, DOE, FERC) relevant to data-center power demand and permitting.Next election 2030Allentown Office (Lehigh Valley):
840 West Hamilton St., Suite 301
Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: (610) 782-9470
Washington, DC: SH-702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6324
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Ryan MackenzieU.S. Representative (PA 7th District)Federal legislative; represents Carbon County (all of PA-7) in the U.S. House — federal funding and oversight touching grid interconnection, energy policy, and large-load development.Next election 2026Carbon/Monroe County Office:
1163 Interchange Rd, Suite C
Lehighton, PA 18235
Phone: (570) 807-0333
Washington, DC: 121 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6411
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STATE
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Josh ShapiroGovernor of PennsylvaniaState executive; oversees statewide agencies (like the DEP) impacting major infrastructure and commercial developments.2026Office of the Governor
509 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 787-2500
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Dave ArgallState Senator (29th District)State legislative; represents Carbon County in the PA Senate, shaping statutory frameworks for land use and utilities.2028Weissport District Office:
204B Bridge St.
Weissport, PA 18235
Phone: (877) 327-4255 or (570) 521-9441
Capitol Office: (717) 787-2637
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Doyle HeffleyState Representative (122nd District)State legislative; represents Carbon County in the PA House, engaging directly in local legislative and community oversight.2026Albrightsville District Office:
2681 State Route 903, Unit 3
Albrightsville, PA 18210
Phone: (570) 722-8700
Capitol Office: (717) 260-6139
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COUNTY
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Michael SofrankoCarbon County Commissioner (Chairman)County executive/legislative; sets county policy and budget, oversees county planning & development and infrastructure, and can weigh in on regional impacts of major development.Next election 2027Carbon County Commissioners:
P.O. Box 129
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-3611
Email: CommissionersOffice@carboncounty.net
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Wayne E. NothsteinCarbon County CommissionerCounty executive/legislative; sets county policy and budget, oversees county planning & development and infrastructure, and can weigh in on regional impacts of major development.Next election 2027Carbon County Commissioners:
P.O. Box 129
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-3611
Email: CommissionersOffice@carboncounty.net
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Rocky AhnerCarbon County CommissionerCounty executive/legislative; sets county policy and budget, oversees county planning & development and infrastructure, and can weigh in on regional impacts of major development.Next election 2027Carbon County Commissioners:
P.O. Box 129
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-3611
Email: CommissionersOffice@carboncounty.net
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LOCAL / TOWNSHIP
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Roger L. MeckesChairman (Board of Supervisors)Local legislative/executive; votes on zoning changes, conditional uses, and local ordinances.2027Penn Forest Township Municipal Building:
2010 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2768
Email: secretary@pennforesttownship.org
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Christian BartulovichVice-Chairman (Board of Supervisors)Local legislative/executive; shapes policy framework and development decisions.2031Penn Forest Township Municipal Building:
2010 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2768
Email: secretary@pennforesttownship.org
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Patrick HollandSupervisor / RoadmasterLocal legislative/executive; votes on infrastructure, traffic, and municipal code impacts.2027Penn Forest Township Municipal Building:
2010 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2768
Email: secretary@pennforesttownship.org
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Jim DenierSupervisor / Assistant RoadmasterLocal legislative/executive & Planning Board member; input on land development plan reviews.2027Penn Forest Township Municipal Building:
2010 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2768
Email: secretary@pennforesttownship.org
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Brandon BellSupervisorLocal legislative/executive; votes on regulatory changes and zoning provisions.2031Penn Forest Township Municipal Building:
2010 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2768
Email: secretary@pennforesttownship.org
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Stacy VenetosPlanning Board ChairmanAppointed advisory role; reviews site layouts and makes initial recommendations.Appointed positionPenn Forest Township Municipal Building:
2010 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2768
Email: secretary@pennforesttownship.org
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Audrey WargoZoning Hearing Board ChairmanAppointed quasi-judicial role; handles zoning appeals, variances, and legal challenges.Appointed positionPenn Forest Township Municipal Building:
2010 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Building/Zoning Phone: (570) 325-2760
Email: codeenforcement@pennforesttownship.org
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