The Borough of Bridgeville has been recognized as a 2022 Banner Community by County Chief Executive Rich Fitzgerald and the Allegheny League of Municipalities (ALOM). This marks the tenth year of the program which recognizes municipalities that show a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability, and proactive communications to engage community stakeholders. Bridgeville Borough is one of 80 organizations recognized this year.
“Being named a Banner Community acknowledges the outstanding work conducted throughout the year by our employees, Council and Mayor for our citizens and business community,” said Councilman Nick Ciesielski.
In order to be eligible for consideration for the Banner Communities Program, the municipality’s elected and appointed officials must:
Bridgeville, PA – the Borough of Bridgeville has been recognized as a 2022 Banner Community by County Chief Executive Rich Fitzgerald and the Allegheny League of Municipalities (ALOM). This marks the tenth year of the program which recognizes municipalities that show a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability, and proactive communications to engage community stakeholders. Bridgeville Borough is one of 80 organizations recognized this year.
“Being named a Banner Community acknowledges the outstanding work conducted throughout the year by our employees, Council and Mayor for our citizens and business community,” said Councilman Nick Ciesielski.
In order to be eligible for consideration for the Banner Communities Program, the municipality’s elected and appointed officials must:
• Participate in educational or training programs through ALOM, the Local Government Academy or the PA Department of Community & Economic Development or participate in a governing mentoring program
• Be active members in good standing with ALOM and the county municipal associations, and have a representative attending at least a minimum of 50% of county association meetings
• Be active members in good standing in a COG and attend COG meetings, participate in a COG cooperative purchasing program and participate in at least one shared municipal service
• Conduct a Local Government Week activity by conducting a local activity promoting local government or communicating with the community about delivery of services
• Conduct an effective Citizen Communication Program by offering a municipal newsletter or web-based communication effort, and participate in a class discussion on local government or conducting a shadowing program for junior or senior high school students
• Promote and implement long term sustainable governing practices by earning certification through Sustainable Pittsburgh, managing employee pensions at funding levels of 90% or above, participating in the annual ALOM Wage and Salary Survey Program, and implementing goals of an up-to-date Municipal Comprehensive Plan
The Allegheny League of Municipalities, a nonprofit organization created in the early 1960s to coordinate the needs of the area’s local elected officials. In 1974, it was officially established as the Allegheny League of Municipalities to coordinate, advocate and educate the hundreds of elected officials within its member municipalities in Allegheny County and southwestern Pennsylvania. The organization educates elected officials, delivers essential resources, and advocates for sound policy and legislation.