PUMP Conversation on City County Merger

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.”