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Robbins Participates in PA's Local Government Day
Lauds Work of
Center for Local Government Services
HARRISBURG -- State
Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) today participated in the Governor's Center for Local
Government Services' annual "Local Government Day."
The Center
sponsors Local Government Day and an Awards Program to honor local governments
and officials who serve their communities and improve their quality of life.
Senator Robbins congratulated Mercer County Commissioner Olivia Lazor for
receiving the 2006 Governor's Award for Local Government Excellence and
commended Wheatland Mayor Thomas Stanton for his involvement with the
Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs.
"It is
imperative that state and local officials work together to make any type of
project reach completion," said Sen. Robbins. "I would like to thank
Commissioner Lazor and Mayor Stanton for working, not only with me, but with
officials and colleagues around the Commonwealth."
The Center for
Local Government Services, located within the Department of Community and
Economic Development also acts as the Commonwealth's one-stop shop for local
governments -- providing a full range of technical and financial assistance to
local officials.
"I have
introduced legislation -- Senate Bill 261 -- that would enhance the status of
the Center by elevating the position of Executive Director and giving local
governments a larger voice in the 'Community' part of the Department of
Community and Economic Development," said Sen. Robbins. "I believe it is
necessary that this successful agency be provided with the recognition it
deserves and to ensure that it plays a lead role in providing services to local
elected officials."
Senate Bill
261 currently awaits consideration in the Senate Appropriations Committee. In
the meantime, Senator Robbins is working with Community and Economic Development
Secretary Dennis Yablonsky and his staff to further promote and work with local
government officials.
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