The records of the Local Government Committee from the 1995-1996 session, the Republicans in majority. The Chairs were James R. Merry (Majority) and Frank J. Pistella (Minority). The Secretary was Ellen M. Bard (Majority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Boroughs were Thomas E. Armstrong (Majority) and Lawrence Curry (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Counties were John W. Fichter (Majority) and Thomas A. Tangretti (Minority). The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Townships were Albert W. Pettit (Majority) and Anthony J. Melio (Minority).