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Senate Committee Approves Robbins' Bill
Strengthening Support for Local Governments
HARRISBURG -- Legislation
sponsored by state Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) that would enhance the status of
the Center for Local Government Services -- the state's one-stop shop for local
governments -- was approved by the Senate Community and Economic Development
Committee last week.
The Center for Local
Government Services, located within the Department of Community and Economic
Affairs, provides a full range of technical and financial assistance to all
levels of local government. Its mission is to be the principal advocate for
local governments; provide vital programs, services and training to local
officials and municipal employees; and cut through red tape expeditiously to
solve problems at the local level.
“With over 2,566 cities,
townships, and boroughs in Pennsylvania, it is imperative that they have a
direct and formidable link with state government,” said Robbins. “Senate Bill
261 would ensure that the Center maintain a lead role in providing assistance to
local officials -- now and in the future.”
Senate Bill 261 now heads to
the Senate Appropriations Committee for further consideration.
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