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12/09/2024 08:58 PM
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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: December 11, 2023 04:09 PM
From: Senator Cris Dush
To: All Senate members
Subject: Allowing Municipalities to Back Out of a Merger
 
In the near future, I plan to introduce legislation allowing a municipality undergoing a merger to back out of the merger.

                In 2021, Sandy Township and the City of DuBois passed a referendum consolidating the two municipalities. However, DuBois’ longtime city manager and an employee have since been indicted for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in city funds. As a result of the investigation, concerns have been raised regarding city pension obligations and other ongoing contractual obligations. This led to the Township of Sandy to file a complaint asking for a stay of the merger.

                The situation in my former Senate District is an unprecedented one, and therefore, there is no legal guidance for a township seeking to back out of a merger. This legislation would provide a much-needed framework and allow Sandy Township to pass another referendum and back out of the consolidation.
 
Please join me in sponsoring this important legislation.
 



Introduced as SB1027