Centre County Commissioners

Two leaders.
One team for Centre County.

Mark Higgins and Amber Concepcion are running together to defend our democracy, strengthen our communities, and preserve the natural resources that make Happy Valley home.

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Mark Higgins and Amber Concepcion standing together in front of a brick wall.

01 Defending Democracy 02 Strengthening Communities 03 Preserving Natural Resources

What we'll fight for

Three priorities for Centre County

A clear, practical agenda focused on the things that matter most to the people who live here.

An official Centre County ballot return drop box outside a county building.

Priority One

Defending Democracy

Free, fair, accessible, and secure elections for every eligible voter in Centre County.

Certifying the final election results, regardless of who wins.
Safeguarding every eligible citizen's freedom to vote.
Providing secure and convenient drop boxes for mail-in and absentee ballots.
Ensuring elections that are free, fair, accessible, and secure.

A long community dinner table set along the creek in downtown Bellefonte at dusk.

Priority Two

Strengthening Communities

Vibrant, inclusive communities where people, small businesses, and families can thrive.

Investing in economic revitalization and supporting entrepreneurs.
Supporting public libraries, senior centers, and youth centers.
Working with nonprofits to improve access to housing.
Improving access to mental and behavioral health services and addiction treatment.
Rehabilitation programs that help incarcerated citizens re-enter and reduce repeat offenses.
Expanding high-speed internet access throughout the county.

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Priority Three

Preserving Natural Resources

Protecting the farms, forests, and creeks that make Happy Valley home.

Conserving our farms, forests, and creeks through county programs, grants, and nonprofit partnerships.
Investing in renewable energy for county facilities, generating major cost savings.
Supporting agricultural tourism and outdoor recreation through the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.