Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that he has issued an emergency action plan for the City of Chester. Earlier this month, Gov. Tom Wolf issued a declaration of fiscal emergency for the city, which required DCED to develop and release this plan within 10 days. […]
Harrisburg, PA — Yesterday, on April 13th, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin announced that Governor Tom Wolf has issued a declaration of fiscal emergency for the distressed City of Chester, Pennsylvania. “The City of Chester has been working tirelessly over the past two decades to reach financial solvency, and under the […]
Farrell, PA – Today, on behalf of Governor Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the City of Farrell’s status as a distressed municipality under Act 47 is terminated. Farrell is the 15th municipality to exit Act 47. “Farrell’s commitment to rebuilding a strong and vibrant community is exemplary,” […]
For more than 30 years, the city of Aliquippa has been designated as financially distressed under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, more commonly known as Act 47. Administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Act 47 assists Pennsylvania municipalities experiencing severe financial difficulties to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their […]
Governor Wolf Announces Pittsburgh Has Emerged from Distressed Status Under Act 47
February 13, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the city of Pittsburgh’s status as a distressed municipality under Act 47 is terminated. Pittsburgh is the second city and 14th municipality to exit the program. “This turnaround wasn’t easy – it took a lot of hard work, a lot of collaboration, and yes, some constructive […]
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) administers the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, Act of 1987, P.L. 246, No. 47. Under Act 47, DCED has a responsibility to assist Pennsylvania municipalities that are experiencing severe financial difficulties in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their citizens. Altoona was designated as financially […]
Wolf Administration Announces Altoona Has Successfully Terminated Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47
September 14, 2017
Harrisburg, PA – Today, on behalf of Governor Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the City of Altoona’s status as a distressed municipality under Act 47 is terminated. Altoona is the 13th municipality to exit the program and completed the fastest exit of distressed status by a city. […]