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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has officially endorsed Brad Chambers for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in District 41, which includes East Hempfield Township, West Hempfield Township, Mountville Borough, Columbia Borough, and part of Manor Township.

Governor Shapiro joins 41 other Pennsylvania elected officials, community leaders, labor unions, and organizations in endorsing Brad Chambers’ candidacy for the State House. This rapidly growing coalition reflects the momentum behind Chambers’ campaign and his commitment to advancing the issues that matter most to working Pennsylvanians.

Some of Brad Chambers’ other endorsements include:

• Bob Casey, United States Senator
• Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the PA State House
• Malcolm Kenyatta, PA State Rep. HD-181
• Izzy Smith-Wade-El, PA State Rep. HD-49
• Mike Sturla, PA State Rep. HD-96
• Alice Yoder, Lancaster County Commissioner
• EASRCC
• IBEW Local 743
• AFL-CIO
• PSEA-PACE
• SEIU PA State Council
• Conservation Voters of PA
• Human Rights Campaign
• Planned Parenthood of PA

“This campaign has always been about the people of the 41st and ensuring that their voices are heard in Harrisburg,” said Chambers. “I’m honored to have the support of Governor Shapiro and so many others who share my vision for a Pennsylvania that truly works for Lancaster County’s working families.”

The Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee (PA HDCC) has identified Chambers’ race in HD-41 as “one of the most competitive races in the state.” With all 203 seats in the Pennsylvania House up for election in 2024, and Democrats holding only a narrow one-seat majority, Chambers’ race is crucial to expanding that majority.

“Defending and expanding our majority in the State House is essential to continuing the work already started for Pennsylvania’s families,” said Chambers. “Under the leadership of Governor Shapiro and House Democrats, historic strides have been made in public education, workers’ rights, and economic growth. But there’s so much more to accomplish, and I’m ready to advocate for the people of Lancaster County in Harrisburg.”

ABOUT BRAD CHAMBERS – Brad Chambers is running for the State House in Pennsylvania’s 41st District. Brad is committed to building a Pennsylvania that works for Lancaster’s working families—not just the wealthy and well-connected. He’ll focus on lowering housing costs, healthcare and prescription costs, and property taxes, fully funding our public schools, and safeguarding reproductive rights and workers’ rights.

Learn more at bradforpa.com.

Full list of endorsements at bradforpa.com/endorsements.

[Source: Press release]

The meeting packet is HERE.

The meeting packet is HERE.

Melissa Shirk of East Prospect submitted these photos of an eagle visiting this morning, the 23rd anniversary of 9/11.

The meeting packet is HERE.

A judge has ruled that the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners violated Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act when it failed to fully identify public commenters and the subject of their remarks in published minutes describing three public meetings last year. 

The ruling, filed Aug. 29, followed a 15-month legal battle in which the plaintiff, Ron Harper Jr., represented himself in court. Harper’s victory was narrow, in that county court Judge John Kuhn ruled in his favor on only one of several claims in his suit.

The judge ordered the commissioners to change minutes from 2023 meetings held April 26, May 3 and May 24. Harper successfully argued that three commenters who spoke at those meetings did not have their names and remarks adequately described in published minutes as required under the Sunshine Act. Harper was not one of the commenters referenced in those meetings.

MORE:

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Fox W. Donald Jr. conveyed 459 Cherry St. to Sinz Homes LLC for $135,000.

Fry Michael C, Fry Diane M. conveyed 742 Chestnut St. to Josh Wolgemuth for $230,000.

Rubio Jose D, Rubio Ena P. conveyed 1024 Hilmar Circle to Rubio 4. LLC for $1.

Robert F. Granzow conveyed 831 Walnut St. to Supplee Mcnichol Charles Francis, Mcnichol Charles Francis Supplee, Thomas Kane Matthew for $389,900.

Geltmacher Amanda L, Wolfe Amanda L. conveyed 134 N. 11th St. to Geltmacher Amanda L, Geltmacher Christopher for $1.

The estate of Ruth N. Faus conveyed 226 S. Second St. to Timothy B. Funk for $67,000.

 This week’s photos of Columbia 

(Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.)

Out for a morning run

Abe is starting to rust

He’s on the highway marker on the 300 block of Chestnut 

Look who’s on the ballot.

This surveyor took measurements at various spots around Front Street, Locust Street, and South 2nd Street the other day.

He also had an assistant.

Lights on at the historic building on Bank Street

A sign of the season?

He was on Barber Street with his master.

One foot is lighter in color than the others.

Could his name be Gordon Lightfoot?

Sunflower-shrouded signs

Fishermen on the rocks

A cock’s comb looking like an alien brain

Words to live by

Meanwhile, at Tollbooth . . .

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Relaxing at River Park 

A former river rescue boat repurposed for family enjoyment?

Back at Tollbooth 

A truck with some messages 

Water Company work on South 3rd

Trains travel in both directions, so LOOK.

At Slaymakers in Washington Boro

An interim repair project on the bridge will start on Monday and could last until November 18.

Some folks still aren’t understanding the purpose of this container. It holds empty bags to be used for dog poop. It is not a repository for USED bags.

Police incident on the first block of 6th Street

Roofwork at Columbia Crossing 

One of three warthogs that flew over the other day

A cat named Mizzy on Walnut Street

A Douglas DC-3 flew over Columbia this afternoon (9/8/24) on its way back to Detroit after appearing at this weekend’s airshow at Lancaster Airport.

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