House. Urban Affairs Committee
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1968 - Present
biographical statement
The term “urban affairs” refers primarily to the largest cities within the Commonwealth namely Philadelphia and Pittsburgh (often referred to as cities of the first class). However, over the years, it has become increasingly important to allow the term urban affairs to incorporate smaller urban centers, cities numbering between 50,000-100,000 people with significant minority populations and/or high unemployment (often referred to as cities of the second and third class). The purpose of the Urban Affairs Committee is to address issues relating to employment, housing, health care, economic development, crime, and business concerns relating to the cities of Pennsylvania. The urban policy put forth from the committee must provide resources (financial and others) that will be necessary to promote growth and development within these targeted areas. The Urban Affairs Committee suggests policies and programs that focus on the less affluent within our cities. Meetings, public hearings, tours, and the establishment of special sub-committees, ensure that major improvements are outlined and the opportunity given to make the most beneficial impact.
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Urban Affairs Committee, 1979-1980
Collection
Identifier: 01-ST1979_22
Scope and Contents
The 1979-1980 session of the Urban Affairs Committee was chaired by Republican James W. Knepper (Majority) and Democrat Joel J. Johnson (Minority). Vice Chairman of the Minority was Democrat, Ruth B. Harper. The Chair of the Subcommittee on Cities and Counties First Class was Republican Dennis M. O'Brien and the chair of the Subcommittee on Cities and Counties Second Class was Republican George F. Pott. The Secretary was Republican Joseph M. Rocks.
Topics such as natural disasters,...
Dates:
1979-1980
Urban Affairs Committee, 1981-1982
Collection
Identifier: 01-ST1981_22
Scope and Contents
The 1981-1982 session of the Urban Affairs Committee was Chaired by Republican Marvin E. Miller, Jr. of the Majority. John M. Perzel (R) served as Chair on the Subcommittee on First Class Cities and Counties. George R. Pott, Jr. (R) served as Chair of the Subcommittee on Second Class Cities and Counties.
Major topics of discussion were issuance of municipal street vendor licenses or permits, tax reform, land ownership agreements, sexual misconduct in public and provisions for bikeways. Much...
Dates:
1981-1982
Urban Affairs Committee, 1983-1984
Collection
Identifier: 01-ST1983_22
Scope and Contents
The 1983-1984 session of the Urban Affairs Committee was Chaired by Democrat David P. Richardson Jr. of the Majority. James D. Williams (Majority) served as Chair on the Subcommittee on First class cities, counties. Michael M. Dawida (Majority) served as Chair of the Subcommittee on Second class cities, counties. Thomas R. Caltigoirone (Majority) served as Chair of the Subcommittee on Third class cities, counties. Peter C. Wambach (Majority) served as Secretary.
Republican Marvin E. Miller...
Dates:
1983-1984
Urban Affairs Committee, 1987-1988
Collection
Identifier: 01-ST1987_22
Scope and Contents
The 1987-1988 session of the Urban Affairs Committee was Chaired by Democrat Ruth Harper of the Majority. Peter D. Truman (Majority) served as Chair on the Subcommittee on First class cities, counties. Joseph Preston (Majority) served as Chair of the Subcommittee on Second class cities, counties.Terry E. Van Horne (Majority) served as Chair of the Subcommittee on Third class cities, counties. Peter C. Wambach (Majority) served as Secretary.Republican Stephen F. Freind served as...
Dates:
1987-1988
Urban Affairs Committee, 1989-1990
Collection
Identifier: 01-ST1989_21
Scope and Contents
The 1989-1990 session of the Urban Affairs Committee was Chaired by Democrat Ruth Harper of the Majority. Ralph Acosta (Majority) served as Chair on the Subcommittee on First class cities, counties. Joseph Preston (Majority) served as Chair of the Subcommittee on Second class cities, counties. Peter Wambach (Majority) served as Chair of the Subcommittee on Third class cities, counties. James Roebuck (Majority) served as Secretary.Republican Joseph Lashinger served as Minority...
Dates:
1989-1990
Urban Affairs Committee, 1991-1992
Collection
Identifier: 01-ST1991_22
Scope and Contents
The records of the Urban Affairs Committee from the 1991-1992 session, the Democrats in the Majority. The Chairs were Ruth B. Harper (Majority) and Mario J. Civera Jr. (Minority). The Chairs for the Subcommittee on First Class Cities and Counties were Ralph D. Acosta (Majority) and Connie McHugh (Minority). The Chairs for the Subcommittee on Second Class Cities and Counties were Joseph Preston (Majority) and Robert C. Wright (Minority). The Chairs for the Subcommittee on Third Class Cities...
Dates:
1991-1992
Urban Affairs Committee, 1993-1994
Collection
Identifier: 01-ST1993_23
Scope and Contents
The records of the Urban Affairs Committee from the 1993-1994 session, the Democrats in the Majority. The Chairs were Thomas C. Petrone (Majority) and Christopher R. Wogan (Minority). The Chairs for the Subcommittee on First Class Cities and Counties were Ralph D. Acosta (Majority) and Matthew N. Wright (Minority). The Chairs for the Subcommittee on Second Class Cities and Counties were Christopher K. McNally (Majority) and Ellen A. Harley (Minority). The Chairs for the Subcommittee on Third...
Dates:
1993-1994
Urban Affairs Committee, 1995-1996
Collection
Identifier: 01-ST1995_22
Scope and Contents
The records of the Urban Affairs Committee from the 1995-1996 session, the Republicans in majority. The Chairs were Christopher R. Wogan (Majority) and Thomas C. Petrone (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on First Class Cities and Counties were John J. Taylor (Majority) and LeAnna M. Washington (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Second Class Cities and Counties were Jeffrey Earl Habay (Majority) and Don Walko (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Third Class Cities...
Dates:
1995-1996
Urban Affairs Committee, 1997-1998
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 01-ST1997_22
Scope and Contents
The records of the Urban Affairs Committee from the 1997-1998 session, the Republicans in majority. The Chairs were Roy Reinard (Majority) and Thomas Charles Petrone (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on First Class Cities and Counties were John J. Taylor (Majority) and LeAnna M. Washington (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Second Class Cities and Counties were Jeffrey Earl Habay (Majority) and Don Walko (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Third Class Cities...
Dates:
1997-1998
Urban Affairs Committee, 1999-2000
Collection
Identifier: 01-ST1999_22
Scope and Contents
The records of the Urban Affairs Committee from the 1999-2000 session, the Republicans in majority. The Chairs were Roy Reinard (Majority) and Thomas Charles Petrone (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on First Class Cities and Counties were John J. Taylor (Majority) and LeAnna M. Washington (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Second Class Cities and Counties were Jeffrey Earl Habay (Majority) and Ralph Kaiser (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Third Class...
Dates:
1999-2000