Wayne County is a sixth-class Pennsylvania county governed by three commissioners elected to four-year terms. Honesdale is the county seat, and the commissioners meet in public downtown.
The commissioners
| Chair | Brian W. Smith |
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| Commissioner | James Shook |
| Commissioner | Jocelyn Cramer |
Public meetings
| Business meetings | Every Thursday, 10:30 a.m. |
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| Work sessions | Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (during 2026) |
| Location | Commissioners Meeting Room, 3rd floor, Court House Annex, 925 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 |
| Access | Open to the public |
Holiday cancellations and special meetings happen; check the county agenda calendar before attending. Confirm current details here.
Other elected county officers
| Treasurer | Brian T. Field |
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| Sheriff | Christopher Rosler |
| Prothonotary | Edward “Ned” Sandercock |
| Register of Wills / Recorder of Deeds | Deborah L. Bates |
| District Attorney | A.G. Howell |
County contact
| Wayne County Court House | 925 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 |
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| Central phone | 570-253-5970 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed weekends and federal holidays) |
| Website | waynecountypa.gov |
For Honesdale businesses
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Details compiled from official sources (waynecountypa.gov) as of July 2026. Always confirm current officials, schedules, and dates with the official source before relying on them. Common Sense Quarterly is an independent civic publication and is not a government agency.