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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Millcreek government study commission works for finalize recommendation
The Millcreek government study commission continued to do their research when it comes to exploring a new form of government. On Monday night, the seven-member commission met again at the Millcreek municipal building to review their findings and talk more about potential forms of government. Erie County United hosts town hall meeting to discuss housing issues One commission member, Bill Schaaf, said they have been researching other townships and are putting the pieces together to finalize their recommendation. He said they aren't ready to make a public recommendation yet, but the community could be seeing an announcement before the end of May. Local kids learn all about agriculture at North East's annual Community Agra Fun Day 'We're getting close to putting it all together, and we'll put a recommendation and essentially a treatise on the findings and facts as to why we think we should do it, if it's anything other than leave it the same,' said Schaaf. Schaaf said once the recommendation is set in place, they will be hosting public seminars for Millcreek voters to learn more and give their feedback. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Gannon University joins community members for Day of Caring workday
The weather didn't stop volunteers from cleaning up around the bayfront on Saturday. Students, faculty, and staff at Gannon University joined the community for their Day of Caring workday. Erie County United hosts town hall meeting to discuss housing issues Volunteers were cleaning up streets, picking up litter, doing gardening work and more. Over 400 students signed up early that morning and were spread throughout Erie doing what they could for the community. Local kids learn all about agriculture at North East's annual Community Agra Fun Day 'Gannon University is a part of the community and we're only as strong as our community and its living out our mission so this is what gannon university is all about we are engaged in trying to develop socially responsible students and so giving back to the community is a way to do that and a way to engage them in that process,' said Dr. Sarah Ewing, provost and vice president for student experience at Gannon University. The general public was also able to join Gannon in their efforts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
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Erie County United hosts town hall meeting to discuss housing issues
An event was held on Saturday to give residents the power to speak up and not feel alone while doing it. Erie County United held a housing town hall at the Booker T. Washington Center Saturday afternoon along with several elected officials. Erie Insurance rings the Nasdaq Opening Bell, celebrating 100 years in business Renters, landlords and homeowners were working in collaboration to speak about issues that are affecting housing in the county. The canvas lead, Tori Kenny, said the most common issue that was brought up is that there is a lack of safe and affordable housing. Autism Society of NWPA hosts 24th annual Walk for Autism 'Blighted properties is a huge issue that we are seeing, as well as code enforcement for the last few years has been lacking. They are picking up lately, it has been working a lot more efficiently than it has been, so that is really good,' said Kenny. Kenny said they plan to have meetings like this throughout the summer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Erie County United to host forum featuring candidates for mayor, county/district judge
Erie County United, a local social justice organization, will host a public forum Saturday featuring candidates for Erie mayor, Erie County Common Pleas Court judge and magisterial district judge. The event will take place between noon and 3 p.m. at the Booker T. Washington Center, 1720 Holland St. There is no cost to attend, but those interested in the event are asked to register online at Three Democrats have announced candidacies in the race for Erie mayor — incumbent Joe Schember, who is seeking a third four-year term, current Erie School Board member Daria Devlin and Sheila Woeger, a retired substitute teacher. Republican Matthew S. Thomas is also in the race. Voter info: Erie's 2025 primaries are in May. Here's what voters should know Local public transit advocate Julie Minich has announced she plans to run for mayor as an independent. Erie County judge candidates include Leigh Ann Orton; Jeremy Lightner; and Emily Mosco Merski. District judge candidates include Christine Rush, Mark Aleksandrowicz and Paul "P.J." Monella. For more information, visit Erie County United's Facebook page. Contact Kevin Flowers at kflowers@ Follow him on X at @ETNflowers. This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Candidate forum hosted by Erie County United set for Saturday
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Democratic voters take opportunity to get informed at candidate forum
The 2025 primary election is just under two months away, and on Monday evening democratic voters got a start in figuring out who to vote for. 'This is a local race, and these are people that are in our community, and it's important that they interact with the community as much as they can, and of course, this is a great opportunity for them to do so,' said Sam Talarico, event moderator and Erie County Democratic Party chair. Candidates in four different city and council races took the stage during the event — Erie City Council, county council, City of Erie Mayor and the county executive. After introducing themselves, the candidates were randomly asked three different questions and were given two minutes to answer. Several local Republicans kick off campaigns Tuesday night There was a packed room of citizens at the Maennerchor Club looking to get to know who's on the ballot a little better and be an active citizen when it comes to politics. 'You said it right yourself, be an active citizen. You know, we don't get into this thing by ourselves. We cannot do it by ourselves. We're supposed to be a united nation, you know, all together working for a good cause,' said Tim Driscoll, a Harborcreek voter. For voters, the forum was a way to get more informed of all the candidates on the May ballot. And for the candidates, the event was a way to get in front of the community and appeal to those voters. PA senator advocating for open primaries for independents 'It's important because your voting base and your community needs to know who you are and what you stand for, and if you're not willing to face them, then how can you be a good elected official?' said Jasmine Flores, Erie City Council candidate and incumbent. Voters will nominate their candidates in the upcoming primary election on May 20. If you missed Monday night's forum, Erie County United will be hosting a similar event on Saturday, March 29 from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Booker T Washington Center on Holland Street. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
