Important Information from the Borough Newsletter:

There is currently a bill (HR 2431 and related bill SB 1357) under consideration in the Pennsylvania State Legislature to make the county the smallest form of government in Pennsylvania. If this bill is passed, Allegheny County would be the smallest level of government in our area. All of the smaller towns and boroughs would be forced to merge under the county. Under this structure, the county would be responsible for the services our borough now provides. This would likely lead to tax increases and our Borough Police and Fire services would probably be absorbed by whomever the county appoints. If you oppose these measures please contact your State Representative and State Senator to make them aware of your position on the matter.

Signed: The Oakdale Neighborhood Watch

You can find the text of these bills in the following files or you can download them from the PA State Senate and/or PA House of Representatives websites.

HB 2431
SB 1357
Oakdale Borough's Response

Important Related Links Include:

PA State Senate Website: http://www.pasen.gov/index.cfm

PA House of Representatives Website: http://www.house.state.pa.us/index.cfm

Post Gazette coverage of our council meeting: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10281/1093588-57.stm

If you wish to express your opinion regarding these bills, contact your local house and state representatives at the following:

Jesse White (House of Representatives)
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/House_bio.cfm?id=1093
Honorable Jesse White
3855 Millers Run Road
PO Box 285
Cecil, PA 15321
P: (724) 746-3677
F: (724) 746-3799

John Pippy (Senator)
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/Senate_bio.cfm?id=59
Senator John Pippy
1009 Beaver Grade Road Suite 210 Moon Township, PA 15108
P: (412) 262-2260
E: jpippy@pasen.gov
W:http://www.senatorpippy.com