District 3 Council Member· 2024–2028
Rock Copeland
Erie County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 24:52
- Avg per meeting
- 2:29
- Segments
- 335
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Top issues during term (20)
Public Meeting Mobile Device Access
Minimal administrative costs associated with device storage systems.
Data Center Land Development Regulations
None at this stage.
Erie County Prison Conditions and Services
Significant taxpayer funds are allocated toward prison operations and staff overtime.
Trial Optics and Community Impact
This pushes for transparency could lead to shifting public funds toward independent oversight or legal reviews if current practices are challenged.
Erie County Prison Conditions, Staffing, and Healthcare Contract
Potential ongoing costs related to healthcare contracts and legal liabilities.
Erie County Prison Conditions and Oversight
Potential ongoing liability and high insurance premiums resulting from correctional facility litigation.
Rural Public Transportation and Senior Mobility
Private ride-sharing alternatives cost approximately $25 for short trips, creating a financial burden on fixed-income seniors.
Albion Borough Council Size Referendum Ballot Inclusion
Negligible administrative costs associated with ballot redesign and testing.
Human Relations Commission Operations
Administrative restructuring involves county operational resources.
Transfer of Human Relations Commission
Administrative realignment with minimal net budget change.
Courthouse Cell Phone Policies and Public Access
Voting Access and Election Administration Procedures
No direct fiscal impact was discussed during this organizational meeting.
Termination of ICE Detention Services at County Prison
Potential loss of federal detention revenue offset by avoiding local jail operational strains.
Redevelopment Grants and Community Development
State and local grant funding directed toward specific redevelopment projects.
Post-Storm Recovery and Infrastructure Support
Disaster recovery funding and repair costs across affected areas.
Digital Evidence Management System Upgrade for District Attorney's Office
Total 10.5-year cost of $767,968, saving an estimated $557,000 compared to the current $1.32 million infrastructure projection.
water infrastructure funding
This infusion of $10 million in outside funding helps modernize our pipes without hitting local taxpayers for the bill.
state of emergency
Ensures coordinated emergency response funding and operations.
Restructuring of Erie County Reentry Services and Support Alliance (ECRSSA)
Requires a budget supplemental appropriation of $175,484.
Erie County Reentry Services (ECRSSA) Transition
Requires a budget supplemental appropriation of $175,484.
Decisions during term (174)
Recorded while Copeland was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes from October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
Ordinance Number 69, 2026 (SALDO Amendment)
Ordinance Number 90, 2026 (Clerk of Courts Automation Fees)
Ordinance Number 91, 2026 (Prothonotary Automation Fees)
Ordinance Number 92, 2026 (Register of Wills Automation Fees)
Ordinance Number 93, 2026 (Recorder of Deeds Record Improvement Funds)
Ordinance Number 94, 2026 (Recorder of Deeds Sole-Source Contract)
Ordinance Number 96, 2026 (OCY Budget Revision and Salary Waiver)
Resolution Number 32, 2026 (CDBG Grant Application)
Resolution Number 33, 2026 (Operation Green Light)
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Approval of Minutes
Ordinance Number 85, 2026 - Westlaw Contract
Ordinance Number 86, 2026 - Courthouse Fire Pump
Ordinance Number 87, 2026 - PCCD VIP Boost Grant
Ordinance Number 88, 2026 - C-PACE Program Fees
Ordinance Number 89, 2026 - Human Relations Commission Transfer
Resolution Number 30, 2026 - Millcreek Township Community Center Appraisals
Resolution Number 31, 2026 - Act 13 Greenways Funds
Reappointment of Angela McNair
Voting record (104)
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Approval of Minutes from October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
Ordinance Number 90, 2026 (Clerk of Courts Automation Fees)
Ordinance Number 91, 2026 (Prothonotary Automation Fees)
Ordinance Number 92, 2026 (Register of Wills Automation Fees)
Ordinance Number 93, 2026 (Recorder of Deeds Record Improvement Funds)
Ordinance Number 94, 2026 (Recorder of Deeds Sole-Source Contract)
Ordinance Number 96, 2026 (OCY Budget Revision and Salary Waiver)
Resolution Number 32, 2026 (CDBG Grant Application)
Resolution Number 33, 2026 (Operation Green Light)
Resolution 4 of 2026: Ratify November 2026 Ballot Amendment for Albion Borough Referendum
Approval of August 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Second Reading of Ordinance Number 81, 2026
First Readings and New Business Items (Ordinances 85-89, Resolution 29, and Appointments)
Ordinance Number 76, 2026: Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund Budget Revision
Ordinance Number 77, 2026: Telephone Upgrade Department Transfer
Ordinance Number 79, 2026: Purchasing Code Amendment
Ordinance Number 80, 2026: Human Resource Code Amendments
Resolution Number 25, 2026: Community Development Block Grant Contract
Resolution Number 27, 2026: Lease Agreement for Magisterial District Office
Resolution Number 28, 2026: Purchasing Code Waiver for Parcel 05-032-166.0-020.00
Repository Property Sale: Index Number 39-006-007.0-007.119
Repository Property Sale: Index Number 39-006-007.2-007.54
A motion was made by Mrs. Schauerman, seconded by Mr. Winarski to adopt Ordinance Number 65, 2026 as written.
A motion was made by Mr. Wertz, seconded by Mr. Copeland to adopt Ordinance Number 71, 2026 as written.
Adoption of Ordinance Number 65, 2026 (Adult Probation Grant)
Tabling of Ordinance Number 69, 2026 (SALDO Amendments)
Adoption of Ordinance Number 71, 2026 (Mobile Device Access)
Adoption of Ordinance Number 72, 2026 (Prison Position Change in Grade)
Adoption of Ordinance Number 75, 2026 (Health Department Paving Project)
Adoption of Ordinance Number 78, 2026 (Velocity Network Contract)
Adoption of Resolution Number 26, 2026 (2027-2029 Operational & Capital Plan)
Appointment of Carrie Ennis to NW PA Job Connect Board
A motion to move the request to a second reading was made by Mrs. Schauerman, seconded by Mr. Bayle.
A motion was made to adopt the request by Mr. Drexel, seconded by Mr. Bayle.
Approval of Waiver of Bid Requirements and Sole Vendor Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
to move New Business, Ordinance 73, 2026 to a second reading
to adopt Ordinance 55, 2026
to amend the pay grade and the title
to adopt Resolution Number 23, 2026
to adopt Ordinance 61, 2026
to adopt Ordinance 62, 2026
to group Ordinances 66, 67, and 68, 2026 together as amended and vote just once on the group
Ordinance Number 61, 2026
adopt Ordinance 63, 2026
Ordinance Number 63, 2026 - HRC Director Salary and HR Code Waiver
I believe so strongly in the HRC in that it's survival and getting somebody there to do the good work... but I would encourage this body in the future to reflect more to make sure that the waiver follows a person and not a job title.
Adoption of Ordinance Number 41, 2026
Adoption of Ordinance Number 42, 2026
Adoption of Ordinance Number 49, 2026 (Full-Time Assistant Public Defender)
Amendment and First Read of Ordinance Number 50, 2026
Resolution Number 22, 2026 (Mobile Device Accommodations)
Supported the action to address public concerns.