In Washington County, we understand the value of a good job and what it takes to bring one here. We also know that real economic growth does not happen by accident. It requires partnerships, infrastructure, workforce readiness, and the right policies to sustain momentum. Through the ...
I was fortunate to participate in a recent emergency responders forum alongside my colleague, Nick Sherman, to discuss the new public safety radio system in the county. Several hundred emergency responders attended to hear presentations from Motorola and Mission Critical Partners about our ...
I am pleased to announce that I recently passed my first budget as county commissioner, which includes no tax increase. In making budget decisions, I have consistently emphasized my commitment to managing taxpayers' money responsibly, treating it with the same care I apply to my own ...
For years, I’ve worked tirelessly on a vision now coming to fruition: integrating social workers into our police stations in Washington County. This is more than a policy shift; it’s a personal mission driven by my commitment to bettering our community. The initiative began during my ...
As budget discussions continue in Harrisburg, county officials throughout the state have expressed concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro's plan to properly fund county mental health services. Last year, the county's mental health base fund received a much-needed increase of $20 million, ...
The Observer-Reporter made a grave mistake when it allowed newly-minted Washington County Commissioner Electra Janis to occupy the paper’s opinion page on May 20 with 42 column inches of nothing more than a self-serving political ad. There was very little opinion, but a liberal sprinkling ...
