Todd Bartley, TalkWilliamsport.com
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On Friday afternoon, after the close of business Mayor Slaughter again claimed credit for a standard operating procedure move by local governments.
Accepting what amounts to free money from the government in a local match program; a long standing practice in the Commonwealth.
Financial Strategic Plan Press Release 03.19.21
“Williamsport, PA – During last night’s meeting, City Council approved our request for the local match portion of the Financial Strategic Management Planning Program Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
This program provides matching grant funds to assist municipalities to develop comprehensive multi-year financial plans, and establish short and long-term financial objectives.
A strategic financial plan for Williamsport is much needed and long overdue. As Mayor of Williamsport, I am committed to working towards financial transparency for City government.
This financial strategic plan is another step we are taking to reach that goal.
Financial planning and financial security will help City government better meet our obligations to the citizens and taxpayers of Williamsport.
City Council also passed a renegotiated and updated lease agreement with the Williamsport Crosscutters. We are excited that baseball will be back at Historic Bowman Field for the 2021 season.”
TalkWilliamsport.com received a request for a 30-day legal review extension on Right to Know Law requests last Friday.
When Mayor Slaughter says, “As Mayor of Williamsport, I am committed to working towards financial transparency for City government”; does he really mean it?
TalkWilliamsport.com is filing a formal objection to the 30-day legal review extension on Right to Know Law requests next week.
This is a developing story on TalkWilliamsport.com.
