09-02-10

Call for Waste Hauling Audit

MAYOR THOMPSON CALLS FOR AUDIT OF WASTE HAULER REPORTING
We Can’t Have Haulers Abusing the System

As part of Mayor Linda Thompson’s commitment to insuring that city operations comply with both the law and best practices, Ernie Hoch, Director of Public Works for the City of Harrisburg, has been reviewing the current trash collection system. He has discovered that at least one commercial hauler has been collecting waste in the City but not reporting it as City generated waste. read more...

09-01-10

Statement on Debt Payment

MAYOR LINDA THOMPSON ISSUES STATEMENT ON HARRISBURG’S INABILITY TO MEET ITS DEBT PAYMENT OBLIGATION

This Administration realized back in January that the light in the tunnel was a fast approaching train. I made the difficult decision to ask for a real estate tax and water rate increase to meet oncoming obligations. However, in adopting the budget, City Council eliminated the proposed increases and in doing so created a bigger “hole” in the General Fund. Now the chickens have come home to roost. read more...

08-27-10

Benefit Softball Game – supporting local food banks

Notice: Benefit Softball Game – supporting local food banks
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Date / Time: 08-29-2010 @ 1800 hrs. – SUNDAY
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Location: City Island – METRO Bank Park (Senators ball field)
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08-26-10

CITY OF HARRISBURG RECEIVES LEGAL CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR SELECTION PROCESS

Mayor Linda Thompson today received an important legal opinion from the City Solicitor confirming that the City of Harrisburg followed all applicable City and State laws and regulations in its selection of Scott Balice Strategies as financial advisor. Mayor Thompson requested the legal opinion from the City Solicitor in response to questions that had been raised by the City Controller and certain members of City Council regarding the process. The City Solicitor's examination of the process led to the conclusion that the procurement process not only strictly followed all applicable legal requirements for public bidding, but exceeded those requirements. read more...

08-21-10

PUBLIC PROCESS TO FIND FINANCIAL ADVISORS

All responsible members of the City Council and other City officials have come to recognize the clear danger presented by the City's fiscal crisis. We all support the notion that the City should avail itself of the best advice and most innovative solutions as it moves forward. read more...

08-19-10

MAYOR LINDA THOMPSON SUBMITS 2010 MID-YEAR FISCAL REPORT TO HARRISBURG CITY COUNCIL

Some City Council Members Must Accept Responsibility for Contributing to the “Hole”

Mayor Linda Thompson earlier this week delivered the City of Harrisburg Mid-Year Fiscal Report to City Council as required by law. The report provides a snapshot of the fiscal performance of the City’s budgeted funds as of June 30, 2010. It confirms the significant budget challenges the capital city faces as well as details the aggressive expenditure reduction strategy the administration implemented in response. Overall, the administration’s actions are expected to realize a combined $ 4, 506,615 in budgetary savings. This represents a 7% reduction of the entire General Fund 2010 budget. read more...

08-19-10

CAPITAL BLUE CROSS CONCERT SERIES COMES TO RESERVOIR PARK

The City of Harrisburg and its Department of Parks, Recreation, And Enrichment and in cooperation with Capital Blue Cross is proud to bring live performances to Reservoir Park. The Capital Blue Cross Concert Series features prominent local and regionally acclaimed performers. The CBC is designed for families to bring a blanket, dancing shoes, and the entire family to enjoy quality performances, plenty of seating on the lawn, good weather, and lots of energy and fun. read more...

08-18-10

Unauthorized Twitter Account

MAYOR LINDA THOMPSON’S OFFICE ISSUES A STATEMENT ABOUT UNAUTHORIZED TWITTER ACCOUNT read more...

08-09-10

NOMINEES TO HARRISBURG AUTHORITY BOARD

Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson today announced that she had submitted two new nominees to City Council to fill the vacancies on the Harrisburg Authority board. Mayor Thompson also called on Council to convene promptly to consider her nominations. read more...

08-05-10

CHUCK ARDO AS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Mayor Linda Thompson today announced that Chuck Ardo has agreed to join her team as Communications Director. Ardo is a former spokesman for Governor Ed Rendell and served in multiple communications roles in several states prior to his days is Harrisburg. He will begin his new job on Monday morning. read more...