“One of the barriers to housing can be the lack of financial literacy – how to budget, manage finances and save, and make yourself self-sufficient,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “This funding will be used to help educate people to make themselves self-sufficient to put them on the path to homeownership or be good tenants.” Read more
“Everyone who lives here and is a law abiding citizen can attest to how bad the situation has become. It is no coincidence – nor was it a big surprise to us – that after a prisoner escaped from and eluded police in Philadelphia in February, a Fugitive Task Force found and arrested him in Johnstown, 200 miles away,” Burns wrote.“As the City of Johnstown struggles under the weight of a devastating mix of poverty and crime, fueled by a huge transient public housing population coming largely from Philadelphia, I am asking for your help to bring things under control by establishing a State Police Substation in the city.” Read more
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“We talked about the need for a grocery store downtown, a new public safety building and the removal of hundreds of blighted properties in our neighborhoods,” Burns said. “We visited the old Ideal Market building, which is now vacant and for sale, and the recently vacated Rite-Aid pharmacy building.” Read more
“They came to me explaining the situation, and I made it a priority, because we can get more bang for the buck by working in tandem with the gas company and water authority to create efficiencies,” Burns said.Burns, D-Cambria, said since the gas company was planning to replace its lines, he quickly embraced the idea of having the water company do its own line replacement at the same time because, “Working together stretches everyone’s dollar further.” Read more
“These grants will help support the growth and stability of neighborhoods and communities, and these are investments I wholeheartedly support,” said Burns, D-Cambria.•East Conemaugh received $50,000 for its Main and Greeve streets demolition project.•Ebensburg received $50,000 for its façade improvement project.•Johnstown received $50,000 for its façade improvement program for 2023-24.•Pittsburgh Gateways Corp. received $500,000 for the Pitt-Johnstown Future Works at the Jupiter Building, 430 Main St., Johnstown. Read more
“I told them places like Franklin Borough tend to be forgotten about. But I’m not going to let them be forgotten about,” Burns said. “I encourage the little municipalities to apply for this stuff, and help them apply, and thus they’re getting more money.” Read more
This award was one of 45 competitive grant awards for Senior Community Centers throughout 26 counties within the commonwealth. The grant funding is appropriated by the General Assembly with proceeds from the Pennsylvania Lottery. Read more
State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, will host his annual Senior Fair for Cambria County’s senior citizens from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 31 at the Bottle Works, 411 Third Ave., Johnstown. Read more
“I went to their annual banquet and talked to the chief and several members about their needs, and we were able to get them this grant,” said Burns, D-Cambria. “As a result, they will be able to do their jobs more efficiently – and more safely.” Read more
Burns, D-Cambria, said the votes to deny a Johnstown Housing Authority request cast by Mayor Frank Janakovic, Deputy Mayor Michael Capriotti and Councilwoman Marie Mock mean the city will not be a co-applicant on the JHA’s application for a $500,000 federal planning grant. Read more
EBENSBURG, May 9 – Noting that removing residential blight, building a new police/fire station and bringing a grocery store downtown are far more impactful projects, state Rep. Frank Burns wants Johnstown City Council to reconsider spending $6 million to $8 million to completely redesign Central Park. Read more
“They contacted our office for help to repair their building,” Burns said, “And we got them what was needed to prevent further water damage.” Read more
Burns, D-Cambria, said he pursued state help for the 2,500-person borough to address an immediate problem, but also as part of a long-range upgrade plan. Read more
“I had a meeting in Colver with several members of the fire company and when they showed me the condition of their emergency vehicle, I knew we didn’t have much time to waste,” Burns said. “Their vehicle was having serious electrical issues and would randomly stall out and shut down. Read more
Burns, D-Cambria, began working to acquire the tasers with former police Chief Ed Fisher, meeting to discuss the severity of need and then devising a plan that successfully secured Harrisburg funding. Read more
Another piece on the Johnstown elites’ chess board is on the move, with other moves certain to follow, with the unexpected resignation of city manager Ethan Imhoff, who turned in his resignation 27 months after being handed the job – and just three months after being awarded a second two-year contract with a yearly salary increase to $137,500. Read more
Letter to PUC re: proposed rate hike by FirstEnergy Read more
Letter to PUC opposing the proposed rate hikes by FirstEnergy, which would increase rates for Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn customers. Read more
“No child should have to worry about their safety at school, nor should parents have to worry about their kid’s safety either,” Burns said. “Schools should be places of learning where students can be free to achieve their full potentials. I’ve fought in the past for funding for our schools, and I am committed to continuing to do so.” Read more
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