Lycoming County will join 15 other counties, Allegheny, Armstrong, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Clinton, Fayette, Fulton, Greene, Indiana, Mercer, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland moving to the “Green” Phase next Friday June 5.
News Talk WMPT reached out to Lycoming County Commissioner Scott Metzger for reaction to the Governor moving the county to the Green phase next weekend. “We have been working diligently on behalf of the citizens of Lycoming County. We are very pleased that the Governor has heard us and we will moving into the green phase effective June 5th. We will continue to be responsible as we move towards the no phase period. Thank you to the citizens of Lycoming County. Continue to be safe and God bless you.”
As exclusively reported yesterday, the Lycoming County Commissioners along with Director of Administration Matt McDermott, Coroner Charles Kiessling and State Representative Garth Everett held a conference call with officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Commissioner Mussare, would like more flexibility for bars and restaurants moving into the Green phase.
“Although we appreciate the governor moving us to the green category he must also reevaluate his occupancy requirements for restaurants and bars. According to many of those owners 50% occupancy will not cover their cost.
The Lycoming County Commissioners will continue to advocate for our small business owners. We will ask the governor to call on them individually to hear their concerns and personal stories. By doing so he will have accurate data that he can count on to make correct decisions as he moves forward.”
Commissioner Mirabito had not yet responded at press time. Once he does this story will be updated accordingly.
Governor Wolf and Secretary of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine eill hold a press conference at 2 p.m. to make the formal announcement.
