County Executive Dahlkemper issues statement after former Sen. Scarnati withdraws appeal of Erie County Community College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT:
Melissa J. Dixon
mdixon@eriecountypa.gov
Erie, PA – County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper has released the following statement after former Sen. Joseph Scarnati III’s attorneys notified the county’s attorneys that he is withdrawing his appeal challenging the establishment of the Erie County Community College:
“I am pleased to hear that former Senator Scarnati has decided to abandon his appeal and remove his objection to the Erie County Community College. We expect paperwork to be filed with the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania very soon.
“His decision to withdraw the appeal is in the best interest of Erie County because it enables the Erie County Community College to move forward without any unnecessary impediments.
“The board of trustees can concentrate their efforts solely on building a successful institution that offers educational opportunities for all residents and supports the vitality and economic future of Erie County.
“I am grateful for our legal team and the widespread support from local business owners, community leaders, volunteers, educators, and Empower Erie that got us to this point.”
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