A significant state grant of $1.5 million has been awarded to the Perry County Commissioners to streamline the county’s governmental services. Announced in Harrisburg, the grant will facilitate the transition of the county’s various administrative offices, which are currently scattered in rented spaces, into a centralized complex. Representative Perry Stambaugh, a Republican representing Perry and Juniata counties, disclosed this development.
The funding comes from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) and will be utilized by the commissioners to purchase land and employ architectural firms to design and construct a new county office building. This is not the first time the project has secured RACP funding, having previously received grants totaling $4 million in 2021 and 2022.
Rep. Stambaugh praised the commissioners for their vision, stating, “I applaud the commissioners for having the foresight to recognize how centralized services will provide long-term benefits for Perry County. Over time, the new structure will save a lot of taxpayer dollars through improved efficiencies and reduced maintenance and expenses.”
The proposed complex is expected to accommodate various Perry County departments, including Children and Youth Services, the Area Agency on Aging, Domestic Relations, Tax Assessment, and several others, along with the offices of Magisterial District Judge 41-3-04.
Senator Greg Rothman, representing parts of Dauphin, Perry, and Cumberland counties, expressed approval of the project, noting, “Building infrastructure, creating efficiencies, and serving the needs of residents are priorities. I am glad to see these funds being directed to a project that will have such a significant impact in Perry County.”
The RACP is designed to support projects focusing on regional, economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvements, and it is managed by the Office of the Budget.
