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Saturday, September 22, 2007

Westmoreland County honored as the Outstanding Advocate for Good Government

Westmoreland County Recognized

by Local Government Academy

Left to Right: Rob Jones, Steve Bland, Tom Ceraso, Susan Hockenberry

Pittsburgh, PA ---- Westmoreland County was honored as the Outstanding Advocate for Good Government at the Local Government Academy 2007 Recognition Luncheon on Thursday August 16, 2007 at the Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania. This annual event recognizes the Local Government Academy’s donors, volunteers, instructors and the achievements of its current group of Municipal Interns.

The Outstanding Advocate for Good Government is an annual award that pays tribute to those whose exceptional leadership has contributed to excellence in local government. Commissioner Tom Ceraso accepted the award on behalf of the County. Susan Hockenberry, Executive Director of the Local Government Academy thanked Westmoreland for their continued support, “Westmoreland County officials and staff are capable and trustworthy stewards of LGA’s mission and values”.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

"BEHAVIOR SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS"

Dunbar’s plan

– ALL TALK and NO ACTION–

Last week's quotes:
"What we owe the township is a decision," said Commissioner George Dunbar who termed the issue polarizing. "We can no longer sit here and do nothing." Then they sat there and did nothing. More rhetoric from a do nothing guy!

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This week's quote:
"We did not endorse E-Z Pass, we endorsed conversation," Commissioner George Dunbar said. "There is no done deal. We have no idea of what (the state agencies') stance is going to be. We need to explore what the options are." ... "Essentially what we want to do is start with a blank page," Dunbar said after the meeting. Then he told the press they did more nothing. More rhetoric from a do nothing guy!

ELECTING GEORGE DUNBAR WILL BRING ALL TALK AND NO ACTION TO WESTMORELAND COUNTY GOVENMENT?

GEORGE - LEADERSHIP REQUIRES MAKING TOUGH DECISIONS - NOT DUCKING TIME AFTER TIME, MEETING AFTER MEETING!

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