For Immediate Release
April 20, 2009
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Brubaker Takes part in State Planning Board Meeting

State Senator Mike Brubaker (R-Lancaster) today took part in his first meeting of the State Planning Board, which plays a crucial role in encouraging community and economic development and effective land use planning.  The meeting was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg.

Brubaker was appointed to the board by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati and said he hopes to offer "a rural perspective" to board members.  The board is composed of 15 members representing diverse interests and regions of the state.  By law, the board includes four legislative members appointed by the majority and minority parties in each house, as well as the Secretaries of Agriculture, Community and Economic Development, Environmental Protection, Natural Resources, Transportation and Public Welfare. 

"Our goal is to make recommendations on legislative and executive decisions that will help the Commonwealth address vital goals of reinvesting in cities and towns and improving the quality of life for area residents,” Brubaker said.  “This is all very important to attracting new investment, fostering business growth and creating jobs." 

The board makes recommendations in the areas of governance, infrastructure, economic development and land use planning.  The senator said that meetings are open to public.