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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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State Rep. Mike Sturla Chairman, Majority Policy Committee |
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Majority Policy Committee studies local governments’ perspective
LANCASTER, April 8 – The House Majority Policy Committee held a public hearing today at Franklin & Marshall College about the fiscal situation of local governments, according to committee Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster.
"With all levels of governments working to respond to these tough economic times, it is critical that we look for collaborative ways to serve our constituents," Sturla said. "Today’s testimonies provided important insight into local governments’ perspective. I know Chairman Freeman will do continue to do a great job with the Local Government Committee. "
The hearing was co-chaired by state Rep. Bob Freeman, D-Northampton, who serves as chairman of the House Local Government Committee.
Freeman added, "I recognize the challenges that local governments are facing and I expect the Local Government Committee to be very active this session. I look forward to working with all the various groups on the pressing issues."
Hearing testifiers included a panel from PA League of Cities and Municipalities: John Callahan, president and Bethlehem mayor; and Rick Gray, director-at-large and Lancaster mayor; Panel from the PA Association of Township Supervisors: Elam Herr, assistant executive director; and Les Houck, second vice president; Judy Schwank, president and CEO, 10,000 Friends of PA; Ed Troxell, director of government affairs, PA State Association of Boroughs; Douglas Hill, executive director, County Commissioners Association of PA; and Mike Kyle, member of PA Municipal Authorities Association and executive director of Lancaster Area Sewer Authority
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CONTACT: Jim Dawes
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