Communities in Crisis Event

Register Now!The Pennsylvania Economy League Presents the Findings of its New Report Communities in Crisis: The Truth and Consequences of Municipal Fiscal Distress in Pennsylvania, 1970 to 2014The Pennsylvania Economy LeagueCo-Sponsored by the Berks County Community Foundation Breakfast Buffet7:30 to 9 a.m.  Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017  The Berkshire Country Club1637 Bernville Road, ReadingTickets: $20*Open to the Public*   CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE CREDIT CARD REGISTER!Registration also available by contacting [email protected] or 570-824-3559Fiscal Decay Accelerates in PA Municipalities Which municipalities and regions are the most distressed?Which municipalities and regions are the healthiest?Why is PA’s local government system broken and what is the state’s role in fixing it?Findings will be presented for Berks County, the Berks-Lancaster Region and statewide. PEL’s report was funded by a statewide coalition of 11 community foundations-including the Berks County Community Foundation-that are concerned about the plight of fiscally challenged communitiesFor over 80 years, PEL has provided fact-based insight to inform government officials, business leaders and the general community on key public policy issues and serve as a catalyst for change.PEL is a non-profit, non-partisan statewide organization with three regional offices including PEL Central.To learn more,visit www.pelcentral.org