Letters to the Editor category, Page 192

I have been a resident of Murrysville for over 20 years and am a parent of a Franklin Regional graduate. I’ve known Mike Corcetti, a candidate for the Franklin Regional School Board, for over 30 years. He has always demonstrated impeccable character and great leadership skills. Corcetti is passionate about...

In the May 18 primary election, the voters of District 10-2-08 will elect a successor to Magisterial District Judge Michael R. Mahady. We need our next magistrate to have the education and experience to be able to understand the complex legal issues that face our community. Tamara Mahady (a cousin...

I’m writing this letter to endorse current Murrysville Council president Dayne Dice for reelection. My son, Mac McKenna, was elected to council in 2019. As someone new to sitting on any political body, my son did not know what to expect upon attending his first council meeting. However, after a...

As a township supervisor, you learn rather quickly that issues require the ability to investigate and offer solutions. These solutions may not be the most popular with some people, but are best for the future. David Montanari has proven to me that he will do what is best for Fawn...

We have an important election on May 18. I feel that we have no community representation on the Norwin school board, and our taxes have gone up 10 times in 10 years. What did we get for the highest annual budget in Norwin history of almost $75 million? Our children,...

Before Allegheny Township residents are enticed to vote for James Morabito for supervisor, I would like to share some information. A township is kept rural by leaders refusing to upgrade infrastructure like sewers, water, roads, broadband, etc. Supervisor Kathy Starr has strived to keep all infrastructures in top-notch condition in...

I cannot think of a better person to be elected to Murrysville Council than my neighbor, Brad Funari. Funari is the kind of neighbor everyone wishes they had. He is looking out for you even when you don’t realize it. Several years ago, I witnessed firsthand his financial aptitude, leadership...

We are finally moving toward keeping first responders and construction workers safe with the new “Move Over” law (”Pennsylvania’s ‘Move Over’ law now in effect for motorists,” April 27, TribLIVE). Many first responders and construction workers have been killed or injured by vehicles driving too close to where they are...

While there are many quality candidates running for office in Murrysville this year, I would like to recommend the reelection of our council president, Dayne Dice. I met Dice during my time on council. I was impressed with his ability to listen to all sides and to take differing viewpoints...

On May 18, we will have two constitutional amendments on the ballot addressing emergency declarations and powers. These amendments, if passed, will right the wrong of the past year of an executive branch that has exceeded its bounds and would allow the Legislature to have a voice on an emergency...

My wife and I considered many areas to raise our children, and Murrysville topped our list, mainly because of our confidence in the Franklin Regional School District providing the best education for our children. It’s important our kids experience a community that promotes diversity and values inclusion. With so many...

I thought it was impossible to have in my lifetime a president who is even worse than Barack Obama. But in only three months. President Santa Claus has proven that he is that guy! Aside from screwing up the border hideously and, like Obama, running as a unifier and then...

Pennsylvanians use almost 4.6 billion plastic bags every year, and each bag typically only has a lifespan of 20 to 30 minutes, or the time it takes to drive home from the store. It is high time for Pittsburgh to ban the use of single-use plastic bags or, at the...

We are celebrating 150 years of America’s longest standing civil rights organization, the National Rifle Association (NRA). The NRA works on gun safety, police and civilian shooting club programs and has reached over 32 million young Americans. Here are quotes from three life member presidents: • “I believe the Second...

There’s been a lot of talk concerning police reform needed, but what about citizen reform on traffic stops? A public service announcement is needed across the country detailing what police should (rightfully) expect from the citizen who has been pulled over on a traffic stop. Here’s what we need to...

This year has been crazy for everyone. Coronavirus has taken a lot from every single person in some way, from teachers to students, big businesses to small businesses. Some have lost family members. All of us have had to miss family traditions and not attend events we have been waiting...

At this point, I don’t care which party you belong to or if you are an independent, nor do I care if you are for gun control or against it. How can you ignore the factual statistics of gun-related crimes in four of the largest U.S. cities: Los Angeles, New...

U.S. House Democrats recently voted again to give statehood to the District of Columbia so its residents can vote for members of Congress and the U.S. Senate. D.C. residents already vote for the president with three electoral votes. D.C. is only 69 square miles, much smaller than any current state....

Taking covid vaccines, with their rare risks, is much safer than the frequent risks of actually getting covid, according to the Centers for Disease Control, this nation’s best source of information about contagious diseases. Yet we often hear people say, “My fear of the vaccines is much greater than my...

Letter-writer Ed Svitek (“We’re better off with Biden”) states, “I gladly will accept whatever we get from President Biden. … I know he never will attack or intentionally harm the good people of this country.” Well, let’s look at the Biden administration’s accomplishments in the past four months: • fracking...

I’d like to express my support for Diana Altieri Hand, candidate for Franklin Regional School Board. Hand is running for the two-year position. I have had the pleasure of working and serving our church with her for several years now. Very seldom do you meet someone who runs toward a...

The May 7 edition of the Trib listed the worldwide cases of covid-19 as 155,481,806. A Google search of the world population revealed a global population of 7.8 billion. Based on these numbers, 1.99% of human beings have contracted covid-19. Discuss. On a secondary note, our president is throwing trillions...

Regarding the article “U.S. Steel nixes $1 billion upgrades at Mon Valley Works facilities” (April 30, TribLIVE): I have to agree with U.S. Steel. In 2008, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden’s actions nearly destroyed the coal industry. In 2020, while running for president, Joe Biden promised efforts...

I believe we need a female voice on the Allegheny Township board of supervisors. Kathy Starr not only brings a wealth of experience and real accomplishments to our township, improving our quality of life (you can see a list of her accomplishments on her Facebook page), she also brings a...

I’m sure with letter-writer Ken Powell’s vast knowledge, he certainly knows the history of racists (“GOP’s racism,” April 15, TribLIVE). As he stated, he “know(s) the phrases, the looks and the attitudes.” The first nonwhite congressman was Republican Joseph Rainey, elected in 1870. His election was contested by the Democrats...