County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Dauphin County Commissioners meeting included a presentation from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank on Hunger Action Month, highlighting increased food insecurity and decreased SNAP participation in the county. The Board also approved various human services agreements and heard public comments regarding a voting location change and county employee treatment.

About this meeting

Government Body
County Commissioners
Meeting Type
County Commissioners
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Meeting Date
September 9, 2026

Transcript

31 sections

0:24Speaker 5

There is a little theme music to start the meeting. I like it. I would like to open the meeting of the Deputy Commissioner of Wilayah Daukin on September 9, 2026. We will play with the theme of creation followed by the oath of loyalty.

0:34 – 0:50Speaker 4

I promise loyalty to the flag of the United States and to the Republic, which represents one nation under God.

0:52 – 2:34Speaker 3

The executive session was held on the 8th of September to get legal advice on issues related to public safety, regional finance, security affairs, purchasing or possession of property, and active or delayed litigation. Today, we are accompanied by representatives of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in the month of hunger action. In addition to the committee meeting of the Commissioner's Office on August 12 and 19, 2026, the committee meeting of the Tax Office on August 12, 2026, excuse me, the tax office package, the supervisory package, and the purchase order package, there are 13 items for consideration of the committee today. We have four adoption assistance agreements, six human services agreements, two satisfaction documents, and training packages. I would like to remind the heads of departments and directors that the Budget and Finance Office has just sent a comprehensive instruction explaining how each department must enter a budget revision if needed before the end of this week. Starting from Monday, September 14, we will activate a system that will automatically reject payments if there is no budget authority. Please contact Chris Davis immediately if you have questions or concerns about this process. And after you have completed the budget revision, you can celebrate the control of our budget, which will finally function again by joining me at the Chess and Grape Festival at Fort Hunter at the end of this week, which is held at the end of this week, which is held by the Department of Park and Recreation, which is extraordinary. That's my report. I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you, Mr. Hegarty.

2:34Speaker 5

Any questions for Mr. Hegarty? Since there are none, we will move on to the meeting of the speaker, Mr. Owens.

2:40Speaker 4

Good morning. All the issues relating to the actions of today's meeting have been reviewed and approved by my office. Any questions for Mr. Owens?

2:49 – 3:38Speaker 5

Because there is no way to turn to public participation related to the agenda. So if you have a public comment on the agenda, you have to mention the item of the agenda. You will have three minutes and you have to mention your name before talking. We are running a live broadcast. Is there anyone who wants to participate for the public related to the agenda? There is time for public participation at the end of the meeting. Because there is none, we will proceed to the review and approval of the resolution. We have a resolution on August 12 and 19. Is there a motion to approve both of them? Supported by Commissioner Hartwig, supported by Commissioner Priest. Is there a discussion? Because none of them has been approved. 7. Is there a discussion? A motion to approve. Now, we would like to welcome Cathy Kerr and Skyler Carpenter Tobin from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank when we celebrate the month of hunger and employment that they do and we look forward to hearing from them

3:42 – 6:15Speaker 6

Thank you, Commissioner, for accepting us this morning. Nice to meet you all again. You might remember me, Kathy Kerr. I'm from Bank Makanan Pennsylvania Tengah. And this is Skyler Carpenter Tobin from our agency service team. We are here today just to share a little information with you about the Hunger Action Month. Once again, thank you for your time, because you have acknowledged an important goal for our network. You know, the month of Aksi Kelaparan is the perfect time for us to celebrate the work that our network has done over the past year and give us time to celebrate what will happen next, as well as the needs of our network. We continue to see the increase in visits to our food network. Hunger is still a very common problem. The condition is not good. We actually see more and more people who need the services provided by this food network. So we are very grateful because of our two mutual agencies who are here with us today to share a little about their recent experiences. However, there are some statistics that I want to share with you all. The latest data from the reset map The Meal Gap Feeding America shows that almost 40,000 people in the Boston County are suffering from eating disorders. This includes more than 1,300 children. We also know that children are more likely to suffer from food poisoning than adults. About 21.1% of children live in households that suffer from food poisoning compared to 13.6% of the overall population. In addition, we also see a sharp decrease in SNAP participation in this county. Since January 2025, SNAP participation has decreased by about 10.7%, which is quite close to the decrease. 14.2% of SNAP benefits are seen in all parts of the country. So, that affects our network because people are still suffering from food shortages. Loss of benefits does not mean that they automatically become food savers. That means they have lost that important support. So once again, we are very grateful to be able to be here today and share that our work continues with ANIS. And we are very grateful for the support network.

6:15Speaker 5

Thank you. Do you, do your colleagues have something to say?

6:17Speaker 6

Yes, Deidre and Sandra have a few things that they want to convey.

6:27Speaker 5

So Sandra and Deidra.

6:31 – 10:17Speaker 1

Hi, I'm Deidra Langer from Harrisburg Area Food Pantry. We are the public kitchen that serves from Monday to Friday. One of the few in this area. We mainly serve Dauphin County, but also others if needed. About 90% are Dauphin County residents. In the fiscal year that has just finished, we serve, allow me to check the figures. we serve. 16 dras, 85 households. So that's the number of requests we receive throughout the year. This is an increase of 13% compared to the previous year. So the needs continue to exist and continue to increase. But one thing we realize is that the needs vary. You know, we don't always see the same person. Hundreds of people a month. We see different people. New people are coming. People come when they need us. This is not something that is constant. So, this is proof of the urgency of food and financial uncertainty experienced by our neighbors in Harrisburg. Kami sangat berterima kasih atas dukungan komunitas yang kami miliki. Harrisbrook Area Food Pantry, meskipun namanya relatif baru, sudah berdiri selama lebih dari 54 tahun. Sebelumnya bernama Ecumenical Food Pantry. Kami berlokasi di cabang Camp Curtain WMCI di C6 Street. My name is Sandra Bruk, I am the Director of the Nature Packs program in the Central Dauphine School District. First, I would like to thank you for your commitment and continued support for organizations that without hesitation help to fight hunger in our own community. Even though food insecurity is dangerous for anyone, its impact can be very destructive for children because of the increase in poverty in their physical and mental development. Malnutrition can have a long-term effect on children's body, their ability to learn, and their school performance. This is the reason why we encourage NaturePacks to give children in our school district a chance to make the most of their time, allowing them to be fully involved in class curriculum and housework activities. We are preparing to start distribution in October, so we are increasing our preparation for that. Last year, we distributed more than 22,000 bags of food and milk. We saw an increase that was certain last year and the number remained stable. So, we see a difference that is not only average, but also an increase in continued needs. Through the work we do, we directly see the important role of our program for the community as well as our students' health and prosperity. Our main priority is to keep access to funding to help maintain that level of service. So, be able to provide that level of food for our students in the midst of an increase in food prices and family needs. Increase access to food that is culturally relevant, such as fruits and fresh vegetables. Then, support policies that help food banks to buy and distribute food at an affordable price by members of institutions like us. Once again, we thank you very much for your testimony today for the Hunger Action Month and throughout this program. Thank you.

10:23 – 12:24Speaker 5

First of all, thank you for doing this. From Winston Churchill, who said that you are looking for a living with what you get and you build a life with what you give. And I know that I have visited both of your locations. And I know the type of work of the volunteers and the people who serve the organization that comes in. And make it a mission to make sure that others are not lacking. and the ability of community members to do that, save lives and enable the level of direct life that is very much needed during this difficult economic time. And when people don't have a place to complain, we still have volunteers and individuals who have the mission to come down and be present for this community. You know, once again, I think it would be better if it came from the community and people, you know. to move forward in a way that shows how we can solve this problem and you lead the way. So I want to thank you both for your contribution. I also want to thank the Pennsylvania Central Food Bank for being one of the best-organized regional food distribution networks in this country. I know there are people who are angry when we go to various places for coordination and efforts from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. And we are certainly proud to have leadership in the organization and dedicated staff who consider this mission a personal one. And you can see that from the level of relationship that they form, as well as the spirit and way they serve people. So, I want to thank you for your efforts. And I think my first question is, How bad is the situation? I mean, I heard some challenges related to the benefit of the snap that was removed, how the impact is seen in the local food bank, and what the direct impact can be said that this is just the beginning. Let me know, what are your current conditions? How is your budget projection? Where do you think this problem is going? And what do you need to get support from us or other partners?

12:29 – 14:03Speaker 2

Yes, food costs will certainly continue to increase for all of us, as well as what happens in the food bank and the general kitchen. So we can get food with reasonable costs. You know, we clearly thank you very much for the work of Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Retail Regional. You know, I think most of us don't realize, most people don't realize how many contributions we get from retail and local farmers and so on. And it is very important to meet our budget needs. Our food budget continues to increase even with all donations and low-cost options provided by the Food Bank. So this will continue to be a challenge. The budget continues to rise. Fortunately, we have many good partners, foundations, community organizations, and others who help support us, but we need cooperation from all parties to do so. This is a challenge, and it is a challenge to serve the number of people we are serving at the moment. We burden a lot of work to the volunteers who serve, I think. Yesterday we served 79 households in a three-hour period. That is a lot of people who come and go along with a lot of food that is moved around our common kitchen. So, you know, this is challenging. But we have a lot of people with big hearts.

14:06 – 17:09Speaker 5

And don't get me wrong, this is a change. This is a shift from federal funding to local funding, which is taken care of by the local government and the local government, which does not leave the community, even though the federal government is determined to reverse this funding and ignore the basic needs of some of our most vulnerable individuals. So, in my opinion, it is very important that we have people here who continue to face this challenge. I know, sir, I understand what you mean. I really want to help organize the day where we can help work, just like you. I think in the past, our committee, sir, you know, has come to help unpack things and Bagaimana kalau kita buat hari khusus bagi pegawai daerah untuk berpartisipasi agar kita bisa menjadi bagian dari solusi dan tidak hanya menunjuk masalah. Dan saya tahu tahun lalu dengan alokasi dana permainan kami berharap Anda mengirimkan permohonan Anda. Kami ingin memastikan bahwa pemahaman akan kebutuhan yang terus meningkat kerawanan pangan tetap menjadi prioritas dan kemitraan karena kebutuhan akan layanan Anda terus bertambah. Namun saya benar-benar ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Bank Makanan dan terima kasih kepada Bank Makanan dan terima kasih kepada Anda serta banyak sukarelawan yang menjadikan ini sebagai karya hidup mereka. This makes a significant difference in our community. Thank you. You know, the need is real, the need is big, and the need is here at Dauphin County. And I was honored in the past to attend the Cocoapex event with Commissioner Hartwig a few years ago. I attended the food bank on several occasions with former commissioners and other staff, and we saw the amazing work you do for the people they need. How many numbers have you mentioned? More than 16,000 households affected by the impact? There is a very large number here, in Irving County. The work you do is highly appreciated. And I can't thank you enough for what you do for the people who need it. Many people don't think about their children. Not only do their jobs have an impact, but also at the end of the week. If it's not because of you and your organization, Most of them will be hungry during the weekend and the majority of the population does not even think about it. But our population percentage, which is impacted, continues to increase every weekend. And we hear stories about children who go home and only eat McDonald's burgers to survive through the weekend. Now, thanks to your kindness, the work that you and your organization do, they have food for the rest of the week. And I can't even imagine how it feels to go to school with an empty stomach. You have seen various studies that giving food to children in the morning helps them get nutrition and they also learn better. So you have impacted hundreds of lives and indirectly thousands of lives through the great work you do. So thank you very much. Thank you very much. Can we share a little bit about the Harrisburg area food pantry? Can you share where your location is and your personal number again? You said you were open until Friday, right?

17:09Speaker 2

Yes, we are in the YKM Curtain branch at 2 Saros, Sexway 5, North Sing Street. And we are open until Friday from 09.00 to 12.30 to 12.30 and Wednesday every month from 09.30 to 12.30.

17:21 – 17:58Speaker 5

Thank you for opening it as often as possible. It is definitely a heavy task for the volunteers and staff. Thank you for that. And for Nutripex, for those who don't know, this is a program at school to ensure that children get food for the weekend, not So maybe I can tell you a little bit, I just want to make sure that the people are aware of the great work that you do and as we talked about the needs that exist. But I want to discuss how this is, in my opinion, a creative way to manage these needs in the sense that you equip your children with food bags for the weekend that they can manage and prepare themselves or with their families. So maybe share a little about why you choose that way and what the impact is.

18:03 – 18:56Speaker 1

Our program actually started from a school counselor who realized that there were students who needed to come to school on Monday and had difficulty focusing. So it started from a small scale and continued to develop over the years and Nutripex now serves students in all schools in the Central Dauphine School District. So, every student who goes from high school to 12th grade in the Central Dauphine School District can register in the NutriPEX program. And with that, they receive every week from October to May, a food package that is intended to provide two meals, two lunches, two dinner meals, and several snacks for the weekend when they do not get breakfast and lunch at school, which is very relied on by many families and students. So, directly on our website, csdnutripex.org, they can get information not only about registration, but also about benefits and donations for our program. And we started distributing in October.

19:03 – 23:55Speaker 5

Then I have a question for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Can you distribute to so many food banks in this area? Do you have a number for how many general kitchens that you support, not only in Dauphin County, but also in your region in several areas? Do you have a number? Yes, 27. So, for those who can't hear because of the microphone, 27 areas that you serve and 1,100 partners, 1,100 like food banks or groups that distribute food, And then in Dauphin County, we have about 130 friends in Dauphin County. It's an amazing job. We are very proud of the work you do, and I know there are many others in this region. We have a small representation of many people who give time, energy, and effort for this, and we are very grateful to you. We have a proclamation to be read in the month of Aksi Kelaparan, so I will read it now, and maybe after that we can take a picture. We, the Dauphine County Commissioner, are united in acknowledging and overcoming the tragic reality that 13.5% of Pennsylvania's citizens experience food insecurity and 1 out of every 5 children do not know where their next food comes from. Considering that food insecurity, limited or uncertain access to enough food is associated with various social impacts and health losses and is a critical public health problem. Food that can be more expensive and not affordable for many people, with food costs increasing more than 33% between 2019 and 2026, which caused a demand record for food assistance. Considering that Dauphine Colmty is committed to working with the Pennsylvania Food Bank, in the middle of educating the public about the role and importance of the Food Bank in overcoming hunger, as well as increasing awareness that it will be necessary to allocate more resources and attention to the problem of hunger and food scarcity. compared to the fact that the Pennsylvania Food Bank is distributing more than 63.1 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2026 to Pennsylvania residents who are suffering from food shortages. In Dauphin County alone, more than 8.2 million pounds of food have been distributed, with more than 1.47 million pounds among them being fresh products. Consider that Dauphin County is committed to taking steps to combat starvation in every aspect of our prosperity and provide additional resources for those who need it. Public and private entities, including policy makers, business leaders, community activists, farmers, people who care, and starvation assistance organizations must cooperate to overcome food shortages in prosperity in Indonesia. Therefore, we joined together with 263,000 people of Dauphin County to encourage everyone who has the heart and resources to take effective steps and immediately fight hunger and support their local food banks. With this, we declare September as the month of hunger action in Dauphin County. We will now enter the salary committee meeting that consists of the commissioners and financial supervisors. We have an agreement on August 12 that must be agreed upon. Is there an amendment? Yes, there is an amendment. Is there an amendment to the Betterment? Yes, there is an amendment. Supported by Commissioner Pris? Yes, there is an amendment. If there is no agreement, is there any difficulty? Yes, there is an amendment. We have a salary committee package in front of us to agree on today. Is there an amendment? Yes, there is an amendment. Supported by the Betterment Financial Supervisory Board. Supported by Commissioner Pris? Yes, there is an amendment. If there is none, do you all agree? Yes. Is there any difficulty? The order is here. Human resources. Fed can do it. Good morning, Fed. Yes.

23:56Speaker 6

Is there any question about today's personnel package? There is none.

24:00 – 24:23Speaker 5

We intend to receive the personnel package presented. The order was presented by the Health Commissioner. Is there anyone who supports? Will support. Is there any discussion? If there is no agreement, all of you agree? I agree. Thank you. Budget and Finance, Mr. Davis.

24:28Speaker 4

Good morning, Commissioners. I do not have any changes in the investment report that was shared yesterday. There is also no change in the purchase order package that is ready for you to choose and agree.

24:40 – 27:37Speaker 5

Do you have any suggestions for the purchase order package? I suggest it. Suggested by the Commissioner. Supported by the Commissioner. Any discussion? Everything is in the budget for the year 2026. All agree? Yes. Any objections? Suggested. We have 13 problems that we need in front of us today. Apakah ada yang perlu dipisahkan untuk pengumuman suara trukis? Usulan untuk menyetujui poin 1-13. Usulan dibuat untuk poin 1-13 oleh Komisaris Pris. Apakah yang mendukung? Didukung oleh Komisaris Hapri. Ada pembahasan? Tiga tidak ada. Setuju semua? Ada keberatan? Usulan disetujui. Kita tidak memiliki urusan lama. Ada urusan baru. Karena tidak ada urusan baru, kita akan lanjut kesemputan Komisaris Pris. First of all, I would like to thank Denny Albert, Christian Barner, our human resources staff, and all the parties that participated in the recovery night at the Harrisburg Senators baseball field this weekend. I heard from the Senators that it may be one of the events with the most attendance throughout the year for the Senators. I know a lot of hard work and hard work has been wasted for the event. Thank you to Senator Kim who was present to throw the first ball. And for everyone involved in celebrating the recovery and the success of the event. Secondly, I joined my colleagues in the Buruh Breakfast event. I would like to congratulate the new president of the CLC, Dylan Simpson. In my opinion, he gave an extraordinary energy, new spirit, and of course the Buruh Breakfast event went very well attended by bipartisan groups of elected officials as well as leaders in the entire region and also in the Buruh community. It is an honor to be there with the legend of the hunter Dave Geist, a mentor and a very pleasant friend to meet. And it really is an amazing day. Finally, but not less important, I would like to convey my personal condolences to the Diabler family. Baikim Dibler, who works here as a leader, one of the directors of children and teenagers, Jamie Corey, and Mendiang, Rob Dibler's coach. They just lost their father, Big Jim Dibler, last night. I just want to say that maybe only a handful of people who play such an important role in shaping my life, career, and childhood. Diep is the head of my school, my coach, and one of the leaders who helped the younger generation in the Stilton High Spire community. The impact is far beyond school or sports field. He helped to build the pride, discipline, resilience, and tradition that makes our community so special. Today, I pray that he will be reunited with his wife, Leslie, who passed away last year, and her son, number 13, coach Rob Diblar. An extraordinary voice, of course. Thank you, Mr. Diep, for your teaching, leadership, and legacy. Once you become a roller, you will always remain calm.

27:37Speaker 4

Yes, I have some latest news here.

27:42 – 31:24Speaker 5

First of all, I would like to share that the Department of Drug and Alcohol in Daupin Province has undergone annual monitoring of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Program in Pennsylvania, and the department is 100% consistent, which is really amazing. So, appreciation for Kristen Werner and her great staff at the Department of Drug and Alcohol. Oh yeah, we also found out on Saturday, September 7th, that Judge Scott Arthur Evans is now a judge with the longest term in the history of Dauphin County. So whenever you see him, make sure you congratulate him on achieving that history. And I also want to continue what Chief Staff Hagerty said before. At the end of this week, Saturday and Sunday, there is a Dauphine County Jazz and Wine Festival at Fort Hunter Park, and they have a great music career this year. Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner Priest. At the end of this week, I have the opportunity to attend a new year celebration in Dauphine County. There are people who come from various places, from Ohio, from New York. This is an event where people from everywhere gather to celebrate culture and I am very happy to be part of it. When I was there, I also went to Kiponak. It's amazing to see so many people on Front Street. That is Permata. In Dauphin County, which in my opinion, not many of us realize because I have lived in various places. I feel happy to have a place to hold a festival like that. It's very fun to be able to go out and see people gather together. As Commissioner Hartwig said, I attended the lunch with the Central Labor Council, and it was an extraordinary meeting. I also attended the last Gladiristic for the show Come From Away from the Harrisburg Theatre. I'm not a theater-lover. I've said that since the beginning, but the show was truly extraordinary and told a story that I had never heard of before. In Gander, a small town in Canada, on September 11, many planes were transferred to the small town. A city that is twice the size of 7,000 people overnight from various international flights that represent many different cultures. And that is the story of an amazing adventure when you are full of fear and uncertainty. And in my opinion, it is amazing that this demonstration continues until the anniversary of the 25th anniversary of 9-11, an opportunity for us to celebrate the terror of that day, which may have happened to many of us, as well as hearing the stories of people who showed tremendous humility in the midst of that fear. So when we enter Friday, we respect those who have lost their lives. We respect those who are running towards danger in the midst of uncertainty. We may even honor our public servants here who are in charge of the fire and police station, who do work that often challenges danger in order to serve others. This Friday is a good opportunity for us to honor all the parties affected by the 9-11 incident, including ourselves. but also to take a moment to consider how it feels to remain friendly in the midst of fear. So, if you have the opportunity to watch Come From Away in Harrisburg, I highly recommend you to watch the live show here. The local actors do an extraordinary job. Indeed, a great appearance. We do not have a correspondence, and we will return to the participation of the public. I think I have a list of attendees. After the list of attendees, I will open it for the public. As a reminder, you have a time limit of 3 minutes. There will be a sign in front of you that shows the time. This event is broadcast live and you need to mention your name before speaking. We will go around James Carter. Put the card on the bar. How are you, sir?

31:24 – 34:53Speaker 4

Good morning, sir. Good morning. I invite everyone here. Hi, sir. My name is James Carter. I live in the 2007 Raleigh Road in Hamilton, Pennsylvania. at Dari Tansip. Right now, I am a member of the committee for Dari 15, the Democratic Party Committee. However, when I sit here today, I sit as a member of the committee for Dari 15, including all the representatives or all the residents who are there. Right now, we have received information yesterday that we will move the place of voiceover. Oh, we have not yet chosen the 15th district, but there are no facilities there that can handle it. Previously, we were at the Fieldhouse in Lower Dauphin. I received news yesterday that we were moved to St. John of Arc in Hershey, Edison. Oh, that's quite far from the area of ​​our choice. Uh, I've talked to a few people. With the current political situation, the first thing that comes to mind is their mouths, and one of them is my wife. He knows, he knows a lot about this. He said, can it be considered a pressure on the owner? I thought that I had talked to Mr. Spegman. I guarantee that he has stated the fact that it is not true. This is just the fact that we don't have enough space to be visited. But one thing I talked about with Mr. Spearman is the fact that perception will happen. The biggest image here, especially remembering everything that is happening politically in this country, And I kept saying to him, I said, this will be widely spread. I will spread it widely because I don't want people to feel that their voice, you know, is basically disturbed. But that's what will happen. Only from the few people I met. There are more than a year-long indications that this may happen. Now let's sit here. 50 days before the election, let people know that you have to go down. Derry 15 is a place for voting. Don't you think everyone has seen Ang Kang? It is a place for voting. It is the largest voting area in Derry Township. Derry 1 votes with us. Derry 1 is the second largest voting area. Between the two of us, we bring more than 13% of the voice in Derry Township, Perak. I ask for consideration for inclusion to be proposed. We have to find a place to make this voice commotion suitable for everyone. And basically what we are looking for is inclusion. I want to be involved in it as the only member of the committee sitting in Derry 15. So, whatever discussion will take place, I want to be a part of that discussion to make sure that all Dari 15 residents get the right recognition. Thank you, sir. Is there anyone else who would like to participate?

34:56Speaker 5

Good morning.

35:13 – 37:43Speaker 1

Chelsea True, Lower Paxton Township. Every week I hear them come to this meeting with complaints and concerns. And even though it is an integral part of the government to have free dialogue with those they serve, I am disappointed with the lack of solutions that are reasonable and functional that are offered by the same community. There is a problem in Dauphin County. I can't talk about many things because I lack knowledge or expertise, but I can talk extensively about the failure of the region related to its employees. I know I only have a few moments, so I know this has to be brief. But when I see more and more hard-working workers and good people leaving the area, I feel encouraged to offer concerns and possible solutions. Start taking care of your people and appreciate them. To all hard-working workers who work tirelessly every day for Dauphin County, thank you. To everyone who is willing to come every day and do work that is often not seen and not appreciated, thank you. Those who, even though this area continues to take more incentives and health benefits, even though this area refuses to raise wages for those who may be eligible to receive it, still come every day and work without complaints to run the Daupin County. For workers who also live in Daupin County and feel the same increase in taxes, but lose more benefits and income every day, when working here, thank you very much from someone who has witnessed your hard work and hard work. To all the workers who hear every week in this meeting about their potential failure, but can never speak for themselves because they are afraid of retaliation or disappointment, I see you. For workers who have spent 20 years or more of their blood, sweat, and tears for this region, and see the lack of recognition or appreciation for the sacrifice, I am sorry. Years of devotion and commitment should never be taken away from attention or without appreciation. Your legacy continues in your department through the impact you give to all the people who work with you and the long-term benefits you give to all the people of Dauphine County. You can judge a leader by how they treat people in their position. Leaders who acknowledge the performance of their employees and work with them, not only during the election year, but consistently and consistently. Leaders who ask for responsibility for themselves and their fellow leaders always try to be better. I hope that in the future, the leaders here can do better, so that the future of Dauphine County will be a future that is full of progress and prosperity for all workers and citizens of Dauphine County. Thank you.

37:44Speaker 5

Any other comments?

38:00Speaker 1

Good morning, Commissioners.

38:01Speaker 2

Good morning.

38:02 – 39:32Speaker 1

Pamela Parson, Harrisburg. I just want to thank you for acknowledging the month of the hunger strike and inviting Central Pennsylvania Food Bank here. I worked for them for about a decade in the 1990s. I am very grateful for the hard work of Deidra Linker and many people who preceded her for 54 years at Ecumenical Food Pantry. the Fischer family, the Myers family, Bishop Jefferson Wright, and colleagues at the Second Baptist, who are also partners in managing the food bank. I mean the general kitchen. It's very important to note about the doom of the ecumenical. Foodbank was founded by the Church of the Messiah Lutheran and Church, next to the Second Baptist for more than 50 years, then also run a school breakfast program that is associated with many people, which is involved in Black Panthers in Harrisburg to feed the children who live in the Jackson Lake apartment and in the surrounding area of ​​the Messiah and Second Baptist. So they have given breakfast to children and provided food service far before school breakfast becomes a federal program. Thank you.

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