Central PA News

A $1.5 million state grant has been awarded to the Perry County Commissioners to centralize the county's administrative offices, currently scattered in rented spaces, into a single complex. This initiative was announced by Representative Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata).

The funding comes from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) and will be used for acquiring land and hiring architectural firms to design and construct a new county office building. The project had previously received RACP awards totaling $4 million in 2021 and 2022.

“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,” stated Stambaugh.

The proposed facility is expected to house several Perry County departments, including Children and Youth Services, Area Agency on Aging, Domestic Relations, Probation and Parole, Tax Assessment, Veterans Affairs, GIS & mapping, Planning Commission, among others. It would also include offices for Magisterial District Judge 41-3-04.

Senator Greg Rothman (R-Dauphin/Perry/Cumberland) expressed his support for the project: “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.”

RACP grants are administered by the Office of the Budget and support regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects through design, acquisition, and construction efforts.