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Harrisburg Strong Meetings Set

It’s been a busy week for Harrisburg City Council, which has begun discussing elements of the “Harrisburg Strong” recovery plan. Next week will be even busier, as the debate continues and the voting starts.

The following lists the remainder of the committee meetings related to the plan, as well as special legislative sessions on Sept. 10 (note early start) and on Sept. 16. The legislative meetings will include votes on such key elements of the plan as the incinerator sale, the parking lease and the earned income tax hike.

  • Administration Committee: Monday, Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m. (union-related legislation)
  • Special Legislative Session: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5:15 p.m. (Council will vote)
  • Administration  Committee: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5:30 p.m (parking-related legislation)
  • Administration Committee: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m. (water/sewer-related legislation)
  • Administration Committee: Thursday, Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m. (incineratorrelated legislation)
  • Special Legislative Session: Monday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. (Council will vote)

In case of an overflow crowd, the meetings will be aired live in the City Hall atrium, with additional seating available.

 

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