Burns names Vizzini interim liaison for grant writing
Full-time volunteer who’s saved taxpayers $100,000 takes on added role
Rep. Frank Burns October 25, 2019 | 3:02 PM
EBENSBURG, Oct. 25 – A familiar face in state Rep. Frank Burns’ office is taking on additional duties at no cost to taxpayers, as full-time volunteer Charlie Vizzini has agreed to serve as interim grant-writing liaison.
Burns, D-Cambria, said Vizzini’s longstanding working relationship with municipal officials and intimate knowledge of their needs make him the logical short-term choice to fill an opening on Burns’ staff until a new employee is situated in the slot.
“Charlie is as knowledgeable as they come, and he’s a selfless public servant who’s already saved taxpayers $100,000 by volunteering his time in our office,” Burns said. “He’s been a right-hand man to many people in our district, assisting with thousands of constituent matters. I’m thrilled that he’s agreed to help out in yet another way.”
Burns said Vizzini’s knowledge of state government will enable him to quarterback the established grant-writing apparatus in Burns’ office during a transition period, making sure that municipalities and schools in the 72nd Legislative District can avail themselves of a free service provided through Burns’ office for the past two years.
“It will be business as usual, as our doors remain open to help with grant writing and assist with grant-related questions,” Burns said. “We’ve assembled a tremendous team, where multi-tasking is a necessity, and municipalities can expect to get the same level of service when they come to us.”
Vizzini can be contacted through Burn’s Ebensburg office, at (814) 472-8021.