An article in the March issue of Governing Magazine takes the time to explain why consolidation is not always the answer for creating better government. Issues of efficiency both in terms of cost savings as well as resposiveness to citizens should be considered. Link: http://www.governing.com/articles/0903manage.htm
The following announcement is provided by the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP). Please note that the panel for this event is markedly one-sided, with Brian Jensen of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, which supports the proposal, and Laura Ellsworth, who is recommended by Mr. Jensen.
“Are you interested in finding out about what City-County Mergers could mean for the greater Pittsburgh community? Having difficulty wading through the Merger/Consolidation/Regionalism discussion? Come to this informative discussion sponsored by the Civic Engagement Committee and featuring Brian Jensen, Senior Vice President, Government Structure Program and Laura Ellsworth from Jones Day on Tuesday, October 7th. Networking and Cash bar begin at 6:00pm, and the presentation and Q&A begins at 7:00pm. Bring your questions, concerns, and feedback in regards to this important issue. Save the date, and watch for further details on the location. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP to Erin Molchany erin@pump.org.”
Tuesday, September 23
4:30 Reception - Light refreshments - 2501 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
5:00 Lecture - 2700 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
University of Pittsburgh, Wesley W.Posvar Hall, 230 S. Bouquet St., Oakland
Parking available: The Soldiers and Sailors Garage, The Carnegie Museum Lot as well as on-street parking.
You are invited to attend a presentation by University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg, Chair of The Citizen’s Advisory Committee on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of City-County Government. This presentation is a follow-up to the report issued on April 3, 2008 and endorsed by both Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and County Executive Dan Onorato.
The League’s positions on a possible city/county merger include addressing impartial apportionment of legislative districts, minority representation, employee rights and benefits, equitable tax burdens, resolution of legacy costs, and providing the ability for other municipalities to join the merged government if they so desire.
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