Opinion

When Blair County Commissioner Terry Tomassetti advocated for the establishment of a Home Rule Study for Blair County in the fall of 2018, I publicly stated that I wanted to take the time to study the issue and gather information before offering an opinion.

Commissioner Ted Beam expressed his opposition shortly thereafter.

I had the opportunity to read the Department of Community & Economic Development’s publication “Home Rule in Pennsylvania.” My research also included discussions with leaders at the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) and the Pennsylvania Economy...