County Commissioners - Regular Meeting
The Dauphin County Commissioners approved a comprehensive packet of agreements, including several for Fort Hunter Park improvements, and received a presentation from United Way of the Capital Region. Public comments raised concerns regarding housing authority appointments and delays in Section 8 housing support.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- County Commissioners
- Meeting Type
- County Commissioners
- Location
- Dauphin County, PA
- Meeting Date
- September 2, 2026
Transcript
15 sections
I will hold a meeting of the Dolphin County Council on September 2, 2026. First, I will make a vow about the flag. The Republic of Korea, which is the symbol of the U.S.-China flag and the flag, is a united nation under God, a nation that cannot be divided, and a nation that has freedom and justice for all. This is a report from the Secretary-General's Office. Hello, everyone. On Tuesday, September 1st, an unannounced meeting was held to ask for legal advice on public safety, public safety, real estate acquisition or loan and lawsuit-related cases. The meeting of the committee on July 29, 2026 The meeting of the committee on July 29, 2026 In addition to the information related to greetings and purchase orders, there are a total of 30 cases in the committee today. Today, we are Do-Pin County Housing Administration's re-appointment, a contract related to park and recreation, and a memorandum of understanding with the team setters related to approved guns, a contract related to adult protection observation and acceleration, It's a public safety-related contract, a facility maintenance and maintenance contract, a local prosecutor's office-related contract, a change contract with Creole SMX Consulting related to Oracle reconstruction, a maintenance and maintenance contract, a social welfare-related contract, a legal service contract, We dealt with the public and recreation instructor contract 3 cases, satisfaction survey 1 case, tax return request 1 case, and the educational material house as a single case. Today, we have invited the representatives of the Capital Region United Way, United Way of the Capital Region to make a presentation to the board. From this week, Cassie Paoletti, Cassie Paoletti, will be the new PR coordinator. I'm very happy to play a new role with Cassie, and I'm glad to have a PR support team in the county for the first time in a long time. Cassie, welcome. Lastly, on this Monday, September 7th, we will let you know that our office is closed again. I hope you all have a great Labor Day holiday. This is the end of the report. Please let me know if you have any questions. Do you have any questions for the chief executive? Since you don't have any questions, I will move on to the report of the law enforcement officer Owens.
Hello, members of the committee. All the cases that need to be reviewed in our office have been approved after today's review.
Do you have any questions for Mr. Owens? If you don't have any questions, we'll move on to the citizen opinion hearing about the case. It's a citizen opinion hearing about the case. You have to tell me for three minutes and tell me your name before you speak, and you have to tell me what you're going to say. Is there anyone who wants to speak?
Hello, Mr. Chairman. Hello. I'm Pamela Parsons from Harrisburg. I'll tell you about the first item of the case. Um, I... Dave Maddison, here it is wrongly listed as David Maddison, but in fact, it is David Maddison, the chairman of my district. When I was there when I was appointed as a temporary job to fill in for the remaining term after another person in the house management department. At the time, several candidates were discussed, and he was selected instead of other candidates. But today, he came here for the official re-election of his five-year term. I'm wondering why the chairman has to participate in the County Housing Authority and why he has so much to do. In my opinion, a person who is politically very influential is different from other politically influential people. Deciding to exclude and make decisions for people who are poor and unable to access housing. This is the same for many other cases. I'm not criticizing the housing authority. This is how we deal with this. We always have money and power. They are appointed to decide what other people can get and what they can have, but their opinions are rejected. The same goes for the transportation authorities. We don't hire people who don't use public transportation at the transportation authorities' committee. Yes, public transportation. But we don't hire them because we have a connection with them. The actual user is not hired. So there are no actual users of public housing in the Housing Administration. There are no actual citizens. I just want to volunteer in the county, and instead of sitting in a committee with other county residents who understand the housing problem to some extent, I am questioning why this method is necessary. Thank you.
Thank you. I want you to nod your head, too. Is there actually a member of the House of Representatives in our parliament? I think I did when I appointed a member of the House of Representatives. So you're saying we need to have one member of the House of Representatives, right? Yes, I wanted to make sure I understood you. I asked. Thank you for your opinion. Is there anyone else who has a different opinion about the case? I'll move on to your review and approval. Oh, I'm sorry. I apologize. Hello, members of parliament. Hello, I'm Robert Williams, who has lived in Harrisburg for the rest of his life. Please exclude cases 15, 16, 23, and 24 and vote individually after a separate public debate. These cases are related to tax deductions, legal services supported by public funds, sensitive government data, and bond issuance income. A clear public record is required before approval. In particular, Article 23 raises the basic responsibility issue regarding the special interrogation of Lance Greene, a lawyer related to the administration of the court. What is the county paying for, and how can we check whether the service is actually provided? I have direct experience with Lance Greene, who was appointed as an interruption lawyer in relation to the incident that occurred in the Dolphin County Court. I am not asking this committee to judge my case or judge the behavior of the lawyer. However, I am telling you the experience that I repeatedly tried to get information about the unsolved problems related to the preparation of evidence-based case preparation and the period when I had little or no meaningful communication with the lawyer. For these reasons, the contract must undergo public review, not automatic approval. The court-appointed defense will be affected by the legal rights. The pre-employment fee paid regularly in the county is a transparent standard. It should not be operated without a documented work and actual supervision. Before approval. Please wait for a moment. I'm sorry. I will reveal the contents of the contract's entire period, range, termination limit, and total limit. The time record for all compensation conditions, including pre-employment, time limit, security, and payment limit, is required to include the time record, account history, customer contact standard, response time expectation, case income limit, and preparation conditions. I will also tell you about the 24th item. Please note the need for additional approval when changing the amount of funds due to the extension of the contract, the contract period, the exact contract range, the growth review procedure, the cost management, and the extension of the contract. The 16th item is about government AI software solutions. AI-related contracts that do not have a clear public safety device for county and legal system data should not be approved. Please reveal the following information. What information can be entered on the platform, where it will be stored, who can access it, whether supply companies, subsidiaries, and subcontractors can own or use the information, whether it can be used to learn or improve the AI system, Please note whether the following requirements are applied. As for the 15th item, Oh, really? It was fast. Then we will continue. Thank you. I have a question for Mr. Secretary-General about the 16th item. Is AI related to this contract? It's simply related to record management, right? But is it true that the company changed its name to include AI? Yes, as far as I know, this is an existing contract signed by the Prosecutor's Office a long time ago. The budget is also set. I don't think artificial intelligence is used in this record management system. It seems that the company simply changed its mission because of other products to be provided to other institutions. I understand. In terms of the procedure, if there is a question about the item to be attached to the mark, The discussion will be held at the appropriate time after the re-election of the House of Representatives. I'm sorry. It's okay. Thank you. I know there was a question about the appointment of Madison. These things can be discussed. Yes. Do you need additional citizen participation? I don't understand. On July 29, 2026, I will move on to the consultation and approval of the board meeting. Is there anything you would like to agree to? Yes, there is. Mr. Hartwig agreed. I will request. Mr. Priest requested. Is there anything you would like to discuss? No. Are there any people who agree? Agree. Opposite. Those who agree have passed the agreement. Now I will move on to the introduction of the board and guests. Welcome Ashton Burno and Alex Kroger to the United Way of the Capital Region. Please come forward. Thank you for joining us. Hello, everyone. Hello. Yes, thank you for inviting me. As you said, I'm Ashton, and this is Alex. Capital Region United Way is supporting the establishment of individuals and families in Dolphin, Cumberland, and Perry County. Yes, we have four core values, one of which is the road to success program. In other words, I prepared a video about the financial stability program run by Dolphin, Converland, and Perry County. Play the video right now. My favorite thing about working with Kim is her dedication and cooperative attitude. No matter what happens, she's always by my side, she's trustworthy, and she always has a bright smile on her face. It's really precious to take good care of customers. Kim is a really cool person.
There's a really good team at Klein Village Giant. I'm really happy to be getting along with my regular customers now. Just a year ago today, I was living on Harrisburg Street. I was pregnant and my body wasn't in good shape. This was a must in my life, and it helped me to get back up mentally and physically. Kim especially needed transportation support, and I think I needed another case management service. So Kim called me, and that's how it all started. Lisa helped me get a job at a giant store closer to my house. Thanks to that, it's much easier to go to work. I was introduced to a group called Dress for Success so that I could prepare for the interview, and I helped with everything I needed, including taking care of my child. He's a really reliable supporter. Lisa is a really good person.
Originally, he was a goal-oriented and seductive person, but now he seems to act more confidently. He became much more independent and independent, and I think he's drawing a clearer picture of what his future will be like in the company. He has a strong will and has been trained in various fields in Busan.
I think a lot of our identity is connected to our job. So I think our job is to regulate a lot of emotions about ourselves and ourselves. I'm really happy to see how much Kim was in the past and how much he's improved. And I'm looking forward to the possibilities in the future. Like Kim said, there's a limit to the sky. I'm sure we'll be able to achieve more in the future. Thank you very much. The first thing here. It simply means more than getting paid. When people like me are trying to move forward, this kind of support is really necessary. Please continue to help other people in the future.
And this video shows us what we do in Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry County. It shows people who need help, but it's not always visible what kind of help it is. Sometimes it's not a person sleeping under the bridge, but a family struggling to maintain their livelihood. We are working hard not only for the development of the local community, but also for kindergarten education. We are running a free kindergarten education program so that children are not left behind in Seosuque, Harrisburg, and Stilton High Spire. For parents who are not able to participate in education programs such as Goddard School or Kinder Care, to support children so that they can get as many opportunities as possible. We are also working hard to improve the approachability of medical services. We will cooperate with Sadler Health Center, Penn State Health, and Hamilton Health Center to help those who are having difficulty using medical systems to take the medicine they need on time and get regular checkups. We provide reliable support when receiving complex and scary treatments or procedures. Lastly, we run a basic life necessity support program. This program helps those who need food, housing, public funds, and legal assistance. This program helps those who are in trouble overcome the emergency situation and move on to other programs. Everything we do is for people to be independent, that is, for us to live without our help or your help. And what we've been getting from the local community so that we can bring it to the local community. What we wanted to do today was to let you know who we are, where we volunteer, and what we do. But most importantly, United Way of the Capital Region is a group that represents the capital region of Pennsylvania. The amount people donate to us is... This is what the employers and residents of this area have donated, and in the end, it is going back to the local community. You are not donating to multinational companies, but you are donating to us. We are not helping everywhere, but we are helping right here. Because we believe that we can do the best in the four main areas of medical service approach, child care education, job training, and basic need satisfaction. And we want to help in this field in the local community. Thank you so much. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with the information needed for the local community and for providing us with opportunities and platforms. First of all, thank you for doing this. United Way has been supporting us for a long time. I have seen several leadership changes in the meantime. However, in many situations, especially now, when living expenses are increasing and people are having difficulties in their daily lives, the price of raw materials and food is still rising. In this situation, support and services are desperately needed. However, the government often releases support books in the wrong way. And they provide a cliff rather than the ability to set foot. Um, but as far as I know, there is one of the common misunderstandings that have existed in the organization for years. Could you explain it clearly on the live broadcast today? I want to know how much of the money people donate is used as administrative fees or organization management fees. There are many ways to donate, but you can donate directly or individually to a larger fund. You can also assign a campaign donation to a certain non-profit organization. By the way, how much of the donation is used directly for the purpose of establishing the organization? It's a really good question. As you can see from my young face, I'm in the millennial generation. We tend to be somewhat passive about donations. So when I found out that United Way only receives 5% of the fee, I was really proud. Many non-profit organizations and local social support organizations take 18% of the donation as fee, which is a matter of course. This is because we have to pay the human resources of the employees who go out on site. However, we are lucky enough to have a lot of sponsor companies such as Alexander Building Construction and Hershey Foods in the area. We were able to reduce the fee to 5%, which was 18%. Therefore, if you donate $5 to our organization or, to put it simply, donate $1 to any organization, the organization will receive $1.95 and use only 5% of the program management. I remember that there was a problem where the fee was much higher in the United Way a few years ago. I know that Capita at the time tried to solve this problem. However, for a long time, many people who have come to the United Way are still going to donate. I think there is a misunderstanding that the money should be used directly for the mission of the organization. Wouldn't it be better to give it to myself? Why should I donate to the United Way? I think you should clarify the point at this point today. Second, how is the current situation in terms of campaign? Can you tell me how much the target amount is? You talked about the four specific fields that United Way is currently focusing on. Could you explain how the fundraising is going in the current situation? Great. I learned that personal donation experience is much more powerful and influential than corporate donation. Therefore, it is important for donors to see, feel, and understand where their donations are used. Mr. Hardwick, I'll tell you what our campaign goal is. I'd like to, but we're going to have our campaign start event at Highmark next Friday. I'm telling you a little bit of a preview right now.
Every year, more than 1,000 volunteers are dispatched to the local community to help other non-profit organizations. I'm telling you in advance before we start the day of sharing. We're going to do a variety of activities, such as cutting grass or preparing baby supplies at the local shelter. Next Friday. Please remember September 11th. On that day, our official campaign start event will be held and we will let you know our goals. And I am really proud to be born and raised in Dauphin County. I was born in Stilton, Pennsylvania, and I still live in Stilton. We can't leave there. It's a community that really practices sharing. It's a community that loves its neighbors, helps its neighbors, and wants its neighbors to translate. So no matter what goal we set, it takes time and a lot of effort, but I'm sure we'll achieve it. People here love each other, and that's one of the reasons why I work every morning. I agree.
Lastly, I would like to say that the situation we are in now and the situation that will come in the future will worsen. Because of the introduction of the House of Representatives and Medicaid, many families will eventually experience difficulties, and we will depend more on the help of local social organizations. We are looking for all kinds of partners. Thank you for continuing to cooperate with us. And thank you for taking the time. Thank you, Mr. Hartwig. Both of you have been a great motivator, and thank you for working hard for United Way. The influence you have on the local community throughout Pennsylvania and the Tri-County region is tremendous. Once again, as a congressman, I would like to thank you for your excellent activities and your influence in life. Thank you. We are also happy. Yes, thank you both for attending and thank you for the video. I think one of the difficult points in the same field as you is to convey the story well. It is important to constantly invest resources, but it is also important to show the process and influence. This video shows very well the impact your organization has on the local community in a short time. Thank you again. Thank you for joining us and thank you for being a partner of the county. Do you have anything to say last? Where can people who want to know more about United Way go? Yes, I see. We are on Facebook. Who wouldn't do Facebook? Visit our website uwc-al-da-do-al-ji.com. We are only initials and you can see all the videos. There will be videos from 2016 to 10 years since we started our activities in the local community. Especially on a gloomy and hard day, nothing is as good as a success case. Watch one video and cheer up. I'm sure you'll feel better. And next Friday, on September 11th, we're going to announce our goal achievement announcement and the announcement of 1,000 people to be found in the local community. Please look forward to it. Ashton and Alex, thank you so much. Thank you both. Now, I'll move on to the committee. The committee is made up of members and board members. I'd like to request a meeting on July 29th. Would you like to approve the case? Yes, I approve. The fitment board member proposed and the Hartwick committee agreed. Is there a discussion? No. Is there anyone who agrees? Agree. Is there anyone who disagrees? The case has been passed. This is the payfisher. Hello. Hello.
Today's information is only included in the four transactions. Do you have any questions? Thank you. Thank you.
Hello. Hello. There is no change in the materials of the purchased order, and we are waiting for approval. If you have any questions, we will answer them anytime. Do you have a proposal for approval of the purchase order materials? Yes, I have a proposal. The Price Committee has proposed and submitted it. The Hartwick Committee has submitted it. Is there any discussion? I would like to check if all the content matches the forecast for 2026. Yes. Is there anyone who agrees? Agree. Agree. Is there anyone who disagrees? The proposal has been passed. Mr. Davis. There are 30 proposals to be approved today. Is there a case where a separate vote is needed? There is no such thing. I agree with all 30 items. I agree. Is there anything to discuss? Yes, to be clear, our committee has publicly announced that it hopes to increase the participation of 293,000 residents. So I and threw the opposite vote for the initial re-appointment of the first item. However, it is known that the House Household Party recommended the name as a candidate for five-year term. Is that right? Yes, that's right. Since there is a recommendation from the House of Representatives, we follow the recommendation of the committee. Thank you. Do you have any other opinions? Those who agree. Those who disagree. The consent has been passed. Is there a previous case? No. Is there a new case? Since there is no new case, we will move on to the committee's speech time. Mr. Hartwick. Yes. First of all, I would like to thank everyone who helped us to hold Chris Handel's Franklin ceremony on Saturday and to hold the Edgemont basketball court ceremony quietly. I hardly know anyone like Chris Franklin who has a deep root in our local society and is willing to volunteer with love, devotion, and passion. His family has a deep root in the region, and discussions have been going on for a long time about changing the name of the basketball court. At Handles Community Day last year, I talked about changing the name of the coat with the members of Handles Foundation, especially Chris's uncle, David. And last year, we cooperated with Seoseukhye Hana Township Committee and the Park and Recreation Department, and they surprised Chris on Saturday. So I prepared a few words about Chris. He is a really special person in our local society. If I read his letter today, I would like to commemorate a really special moment when the basketball court of Edgemont Community Park is named Chris Hendricks Franklin Basketball Court. This commemorative event is not just about basketball, but has a much greater meaning. Chris Handles Franklin started his love for talent and basketball that God has given him at Seosuquehanna Township, our local social court, and led it to Harlem Globetrotters, and became an amazing ambassador for the local community that raised basketball and him. However, in order to fully understand Chris, you need to know his background. The Franklin family has a deep root in Edmonton, and that root is based on people, sacrifice, volunteer, and community. Chris's father, Ralph Franklin, dedicated himself to the country as a war veteran in Vietnam. As a police officer, he volunteered in the local community and became the first African-American police officer to advance in the police station. His mother, Edith Franklin, devoted her life to taking care of other people as a nurse. His grandfather served for the country in World War II in Daejeon. The Bedero Franklin family responded to the call of volunteerism. And Chris is a basketball, mentoring, his personality, and his influence. He approached young people and had a positive impact on the lives of many people, and he continued his spirit in his own way. That's why it's very appropriate to name this coat after Chris. Young people come to this coat to compete, dream, sharpen their talents, and build relationships. And when they get into the coat, and look up and see the name Chris Handles Franklin, I hope you realize that the true degree of success is not simply how far you can go with your talent. How to use that talent to lead other people is important. The Seosuke Hana Township Committee, which has recognized the importance of preserving this heritage, In particular, thank you very much to President Frank Lynch, who did not spare leadership and support. Also, I would like to thank everyone who made it possible for Doug North, the director of the Township Park and Recreation Department of Seoseukhye Hana, to hold a ceremony. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who has been constantly investing in the mission of the Handels Foundation, Chris's uncle, family, friends, and the young people of our region. It is very meaningful to grow those who are alive. They can see their own influence, feel the love of the local community, and know that their achievements in life are truly important. Chris has traveled around the world with Harlem Globetrotters, but I know that he never forgot his roots. Edgemont raised Chris. He has lived his whole life in society, and now Edgemont is proud that you have been with us forever. The name Chris Handels Franklin will welcome many young people who are now stepping foot in this court. Not only about the basketball players who have ruled the world, but also the Franklin family, which has deeply rooted in the local community, and the true greatness that can be found in volunteering for others. I hope you can learn about their legacy. Congratulations, Chris Franklin. This honor deserves to be received, and I was very proud to be able to congratulate you and the Franklin family. Lastly, I would like to say thank you to those who prepared this weekend's concert. Many people attended and it was a great event for the local community. Despite some negative reviews I've seen, I really enjoyed the event by attending the concert with my wife. These great events shown by local community members are essential to our local community. To be honest, the residents of the area had a great time at the Kishak Hall concert on Saturday night. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Priest. Next, I would like to say thank you to Artwork, who played an important role in the announcement of Chris Handels. Thanks to his efforts in a place where he was not seen for a long time, he was able to receive the recognition he deserved. As he said, he is a person who does not forget where he came from. He is more than a world-famous basketball team member, Harlem Globetrotters player. He is a person who does not forget his roots and shows it not only in words but also in actions. No, to be precise, he shows it not only in words but also in actions. He has constantly devoted himself to the local community, and I am very proud to be able to announce his pledge to change the name of Girocourt to his name. I sincerely congratulate and welcome Secretary-General Eric Yeager and the board of directors, and the PR team of Cassie Phil Nett. I've been in the office for a long time, so I'm glad to be in my seat. Good things are happening in our county in the future on newspapers and TV. In particular, I hope that more articles about the county employees working 24 hours and 365 days for the residents will be reported. 99.9% of the articles I read are negative about the county, which is unfair to 1,700 employees and 290,000 residents. I hope the positive news will be widely known. I don't want to put too much pressure on you, but I'm happy to work with you because I believe that KCC will be able to do this well. Welcome again. I attended the DCP Day last week, and I had the opportunity to attend the meeting of civil servants at DCP. This is to provide an opportunity for ordinary citizens to understand the overall situation of the case and to consult with the attorney in person. I would like to thank the prison office for cooperating with Secretary-General Marie Cloutier, team members, and this event, and for supporting the relevant officials. I will not spare all my efforts to continuously improve these services, and I was happy to see and feel the dedicated efforts of Mayor Mary and her team members. Also, I attended several events on Saturday. The Summer Conference of the Council of Township Councilors of Pennsylvania was held in Hena, Susquehanna, and many people attended in the evening. Chairman Patty Kim, Chairman Justin Fleming, and I also welcomed him. I would like to thank Fred Bale, who organized this event, and thank you for inviting me. After that, I attended the New United Everest Taekwondo Academy Championship held at CD East. I applied for a scholarship from the committee to athletes and coaches. And on Saturday, I participated in the first food parade held in City Island and delivered the committee's declaration. I was really happy as it was my first event, and I hope it will be held every year in the future. I attended the Edgemont Day with Hartwig. I can't say that everything you said about Chris is true, but I don't want to emphasize it. However, when I attended various events such as Edgemont Day and Handels Day, not Edgemont, I was really surprised by his crazy influence on the local community. He has a tremendous influence, but that influence does not come from power, but from volunteering. I saw it myself, and it is an honor to see the coat that was named after him at the opening ceremony next year. I remember that the coat painting work was carried out with a person named King Prolific. If the coat is completely released, it will be a really cool sight. I think it's planned for next summer, right? Yes, that's right. We are planning to hold the opening ceremony at the next Community Day event. It's really cool. On Monday morning, I had a chance to go to Dreamfly C in Capital Region Airport. There is a second world war experience for combat soldiers. I was able to meet the Navy combat soldier Indon in a 15-minute flight. It was a really amazing experience to see him get on the plane. The plane was not a closed space, but a open structure that was open and open, so it was a really cool experience to see him get off and land and hear his story. It was a great way to pay tribute and sacrifice to the soldiers who participated, and it was really nice to be able to be with them. There were six flights that day, and I could only participate once, but I was really happy to be able to be with you. Also, I welcome Cassie Pelletier to our team with the members of the Brussels and Hardwick committees. Cassie worked as an intern at my office last summer. I think this is the value of an internship. I am running an internship program in various departments of our department. This creates relationships and provides students with opportunities to want to get a career in the public service field. And I am really happy to welcome her to the team. And as the president said, I want to spread the good news happening in Dauphin County. The Kipona Festival is held this weekend. I hope many people will come to the Kipona Festival, which is held in Harrisburg this weekend. That's all I have to say. There is no more information to be contacted, so we will now move on to the general citizen participation time. I'm going to get the list soon. I'll tell you again, but the speech time is limited to three minutes. You have to tell me your name before you say it. Today's live broadcast will also be held. First, Robert Williams, you're out. Did you go out? Yes, Amanda Batiste.
Hello, my name is Amanda. Yes, how are you? You just talked about positive things, and I agree. There's a lot of positive stories. But I've been worried about this since April. I wanted to tell you about the problem. One of my family members is trying to get housing support through Dolphin County Housing, Dolphin County Housing, We Section 8 Program, Section 8 Program. The document was sent to Dolphin County from Harrisburg Housing, Harrisburg, on the 226th, but it was only 520 years ago that the Dolphin County representative signed it. So I attended the 6th, 7th, and 8th board meetings and the representatives solved the problem. I heard you asking for responsibility. But I didn't take any action. What I want to ask is for help. It's not that my cousin didn't write the documents properly, it's not the fault of the person in charge. In this document I have, the release date is 226 days, and the director's appointment date is 521 days. We've been keeping this document for 83 days. In the last board meeting, he said he would implement new changes and policies, but we can't solve the problems that have already occurred. What I'm asking is that while I didn't know that I wasn't registered in this document, I was helping my cousin pay the application fee. Two tenants signed the contract and kept in touch. One visited the building himself. He also has a text message from him. But no one called and only kept the excuse that there was no one in charge. I heard that there was no one on the board of directors called Christian Runyan. So I started to raise the problem to a higher place. I also contacted the chief executive office, Dave Madsen's office. I also talked to people like Patty Kim. So it's a fact that everyone knows. The first thing I want to tell you here is that this is wrong. Second, we need something to do. Third, if this happens to someone, my cousin understands the situation, but he doesn't always understand everything. But what if people who speak two languages or speak English as a native language are in this situation? We also know the problem of housing. There are a lot of people on the list of homeowners. The problem is, if this happens to one person, how many other people are going through the same thing? Thank you, Amanda. Is there anyone who has a correct opinion?
Hello, Pastor Harris. My name is Earl Harris, and I'm in South 21 and 103. Following last time, I wanted to talk to you from a more balanced perspective. I'm in a difficult position right now because of what's happening in the U.S. and the U.S. People with the same appearance as me are being arrested 7 times more than others. As a result, we account for 47% of Pennsylvania's total prisoners, that is, 10% of the total prisoners. However, this is not entirely your responsibility. It's everyone's responsibility. It's my responsibility, and it's the responsibility of the church, and it's our responsibility. Core Community Blueprint Core Community Blueprint is cooperating with about 30 churches in central Pennsylvania. We want to cooperate with you, and we need cooperation. We are holding a conference and providing more information. At the same time, one person, one person, one family should change. We are grateful to have placed a mental health expert in the county. Also, education has been conducted. At least half of the police officers received conflict relief education. We pray that more education will be provided. Conflict relief prevents arrests, and if arrests are reduced, the number of prisoners in prison will also decrease. and also save the lives of all those who have been arrested. How much is the money they pay? Is it $105? Thank you so much for deleting $66 million. It was a great help, and I sincerely thank you for what you did. I don't know exactly how much the compensation fee is, but this is what's important. As an African American man, especially as a pastor, I recognize that middle-class blacks should take responsibility for our current situation. It's useless to just point fingers. Nothing changes. So our church and non-profit organizations are willing to help. It's not asking for money. What we want is cooperation. How can we cooperate to change the current situation and solve the root cause of the problem? Thank you. Is there anyone who has a correct opinion? I will end this meeting if you don't have one. I agree with the Prist Committee and the Hardwick Committee. Those who agree, agree. The meeting is over.
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