Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Emergency Operations Center to be deactivated Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and other county officials expressed relief Tuesday morning that the region was not hit as hard as expected and praised the response and preparation of the Emergency Operations Center and emergency responders. “Allegheny County and this region was very fortunate that the storm turned and slowed down last night,” Fitzgerald said at a briefing Tuesday morning at the operations center. “We had no loss of life, ordered no evacuations, did not have to open any shelters, and found that all parties addressed and responded to issues quickly," he said. "I am very proud of the preparation and response of the staff and emergency responders who were on the front lines yesterday and overnight.” Fitzgerald …
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The vote to sue was strictly along party lines.
By a 2-1 vote, Allegheny County’s election board has decided to file a lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s new Voter Identification law. The two Democrats, board chairman John DeFazio and county Executive Rich Fitzgerald, voted to sue, while Republican Heather Heidelbaugh voted against the measure. The results of the vote were hardly surprising. Friday, Fitzgerald and several other key county Democrats announced their intention to challenge the law. Sponsored by Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-Cranberry, the law requires voters to show photo identification before they vote at the polls. After a dry run in the April primary, it is scheduled to take effect for the Nov. 6 general election. The new Voter ID Act requires each elector who appears to …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The legislation, proposed by State Sen. Wayne Fontana, would block court-ordered property reassessments.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh City Council members are supporting state legislation—proposed by State Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Brookline)—that would halt court-ordered property reassessments, according to a report by WTAE. The proposal also would give the county and local governments the ability to replace a property tax with income, payroll or sales taxes if they so choose. For WTAE's report, click here. Check back with Dormont-Brookline Patch as details become available. Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For more news, sign up for our email Newsletter.
Friday, May 4, 2012
In honor of "Older Americans Month," special events for seniors will be held throughout Allegheny County.
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Friday, May 4, 2012
May is “Older Americans Month” in Allegheny County, and six special events to celebrate and show appreciation for older adults in our community will be held throughout the area—the first is in Brookline! “Older Americans Month was first proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, and we are proud to continue the tradition of acknowledging and honoring the contributions of older adults in Allegheny County,” said Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. “The theme for Older Americans Month 2012 is ‘Never Too Old to Play,’ and we have a number of fun and engaging events planned for our older residents.” The following events are free and open to all older adults: Salute to the Oldies—Sunday, May 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. Picnic at the Lodge—…
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Today is officially 'A Great Day for Hockey."
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Pittsburgh Penguins, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl will hold a “Ground the Flyers” rally at the Allegheny County Courthouse Courtyard today at noon. Bob McLaughlin from the X Morning Show will emcee the event, Iceburgh the mascot is expected to attend, musical entertainment will be provided by the Kardaz Brothers and Turner’s Dairy and Snyder of Berlin will be providing some refreshments to attendees. The county executive and mayor have declared Wednesday “A Great Day for Hockey,” and they are encouraging fans to show their Penguins pride by donning the team’s colors to mark the first home game in the Stanley Cup Playoff against the Philadelphia Flyers. They are also asking those …
Monday, March 26, 2012
Allegheny County Executive Righ Fitzgerald will hold town hall meetings about property assessments throughout the area into April.
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Allegheny County is planning several town hall meetings in various communities over the next couple of weeks to address questions about the property reassessment process. On Thursday, March 29 County Chief Executive Rich Fitzgerald will join Pittsburgh City Council member James Ellenbogen, for a town hall meeting at Pittsburgh Brashear High School at 7 p.m. The meeting is designed to explain why the county is reassessing and inform people about what to bring to their assessment hearings and appeals. The town halls will include a presentation on the reassessment process, how to prepare for appeals and informal reviews and other options to reducing one’s property assessment. The chief executive will also take questions from the audience and …
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