White House Director to Tour Erie County ARPA Investments
MEDIA ADVISORY
September 25, 2024
Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez to tour Erie County ARPA Investments
Erie County is honored to host Director Tom Perez from the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs on Friday September 27, 2024 for a series of events focused on showcasing investments made using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. These projects, aimed at strengthening local infrastructure, sustainability, and community resilience, underscore the federal government’s commitment to supporting regional growth through ARPA.
SCHEDULE:
- 12:15 PM – Depart lunch en route to Penn State Behrend
- 12:30 PM – Open press walking tour of Penn State Behrend, School of
Engineering, and Sustainability Initiatives, featuring Project RESOLVE (ARPAfunded) - Jack Burke Research And Economic Development Center
- 5101 Jordan Rd, Erie, Pa 16563
- 12:30 PM – Open press walking tour of Penn State Behrend, School of
- 1:15 PM – Depart Penn State Behrend en route to Girard Water Tower
- 1:45 PM – Photo Opportunity at Girard Water Tower (ARPA-funded upgrades)
- 436 Walnut Street, Girard, PA 16417
- 2:00 PM – Depart Girard Water Tower en route to Community Resilience Center
and Tiny Home Village - 2:30 PM – Walkthrough of Community Resilience Center and Proposed Tiny
Home Village (ARPA-supported housing solutions)- 450 East 16th Street, Erie, PA 16503
- 2:45 PM – Press Conference at Community Resilience Center and Tiny Home
Village - 3:15 PM – Depart Community Resilience Center en route to radio studio
- 3:30 PM – Interview on Joel Natale’s Radio Show
- 429 State Street, Erie, PA 16501
- 4:00 PM – Departure en route to Cleveland, Ohio
This visit highlights how Erie County has leveraged ARPA funding to enhance sustainability, upgrade critical infrastructure, and develop affordable housing initiatives. Media are invited to attend the walking tour, photo opportunities, and the press conference.
