Oakmont, Verona named banner communities by Allegheny League of Municipalities
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Oakmont and Verona have been named banner communities by the Allegheny League of Municipalities.
The program recognizes communities that show a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability, and proactive communications to engage community stakeholders.
The two were among 68 communities and five municipal authorities recognized this year, the program’s ninth year.
Both boroughs were named banner communities in previous years.
“Every year we strive to maintain our status as a Banner Community, only to immediately strive harder and improve upon the previous years’ designation,” Oakmont Manager Scot Fodi said. “Already this year, we are re-evaluating our operations to improve upon existing sustainability practices. The borough’s website changes almost weekly to make certain it’s the go-to location for borough information. We are reaching out in social media through Instagram.
“Our paradigm is, ‘if we are standing still enjoying the community’s successes, we are already going backwards.’ We are proud of the designation and proud that so many residents carry Oakmont’s community pride with them as well.”
Verona Councilwoman Sylvia Provenza kept her comments about the distinction short and sweet.
“We can be very proud we are a Banner Community,” she said.
Other towns given the honor this year include Baldwin Borough, Baldwin Township, Bethel Park, East McKeesport, Elizabeth Township, Hampton, Glassport, Jefferson Hills, Monroeville, Munhall, Port Vue, Pitcairn, Ross, Shaler, Tarentum, West Homestead, West Mifflin and Wilmerding.
“All of our communities have been stressed during this pandemic, and perhaps none more than local governments which have had their finances as well as their operations impacted. Yet throughout these challenges, these municipalities continue to serve the residents of their community in ways that set them apart,” Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald said via news release. “Congratulations to all of the recipients of the Banner Community designation. We are grateful to you for your continued efforts on behalf of your residents and businesses and are fortunate to have you as part of our county.”