City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania

A home rule charter is essentially a constitution for Pennsylvania cities that adopt 'home rule' as its form of government. What's included in a home rule charter? Here are some basic components. ➡ the basic organization of the government (structure of the mayor, city council, etc.) ➡ a general grant of powers to the municipality (such as taxation) ➡ specification of critical legislations and administrative procedures (such as creating a budget) ➡ provision for citizen participation and reservation of specific powers to voters (such as referendums) ➡ mandates for desirable administrative practices Learn more at https://lnkd.in/edKwScaN Save the dates for the upcoming Home Rule Information Sessions on July 29, July 31, and August 6. *Posted on behalf of the independent Home Rule Study Commission, an elected, 9-member commission of Lancaster residents.

The Red Rose Transit Authority wants to hear from you! We encourage riders and potential riders to share your feedback with RRTA on their proposed route and schedule changes. 🚌👍 ➡️ Learn more + share your thoughts at https://lnkd.in/ea8GsYjJ Deadline to provide public comments is Monday, July 15. #publictransit #cityoflancasterpa

Celebrating Lancaster City Indie Retail Week! ❤️🌹🛍 Indie Retail Week kicks off today! The week, July 12-20, is a time to support Lancaster City’s vibrant independent retail community and encourages residents and visitors to support local merchants. Let's show them some love this week and beyond. ➡️ indieretailweek.com #shopsmall #shoplocal #cityoflancasterpa

Today, we proudly welcomed three new members to the Lancaster City Bureau of Police. During this morning’s swearing ceremony,  Officers Aaron Jackson, Melanie Rodriguez, and Trent Wolgemuth took an oath to protect and serve our community with integrity, courage, and dedication.    Officer Jackson comes to us after serving 6 honorable years as a Patrol Officer for the Philadelphia Police Department. Officer Rodriguez is from Lancaster County and recently graduated from Kutztown University. She currently holds the rank of Specialist in the Army National Guard. Officer Wolgemuth is a Manheim Central High School graduate and became the top cadet for his class, winning the Physical Training Award.    Please join us in wishing these officers a long and successful career with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police! We are currently accepting applications for our next physical agility test. If you're interested in building a career with us, go to our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ew9sqfs6

We are proud to introduce Kelly Saalbach, our newest Police Social Worker! Kelly was hired back in March and has been training under Grace Mentzer over the last 4 months. During her training, Kelly has shown incredible enthusiasm and initiative. She’s quickly demonstrated her capabilities, compassion, and understanding of the important role she will play in our community. Kelly has a Master's in Social Work and is a licensed Social Worker. She’s come to us with a background assisting adults transitioning back into the community after incarceration, hospitalization, or rehab, which we believe will be a great asset to our team. Kelly is a part of our Community Engagement team and will be working closely with our officers and community partners connecting community members with the resources they need to thrive. Please join us in welcoming Kelly to the team! We look forward to seeing the positive impact Kelly will have on Lancaster City!

The Lancaster City Welcome Initiative is a formal, grant-funded community planning project designed to collaboratively develop the city’s first official tourism master plan. Come be part of the process at the community validation sessions on July 8 & 9! The community validation sessions are an opportunity for the Lancaster community to help shape the plan. We've gathered thousands of surveys with feedback on what Lancaster wants from this plan, and these sessions are a time to make sure we get it right. Join either session: July 8 at 5:30 pm at The Mix, 520 North Street July 9 at 6 pm at the Ware Center, 42 N Prince Street You can learn more about this project at welcomelancaster.com.

This Independence Day marks a special milestone for one of Lancaster's most iconic features — the 150th anniversary of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. On July 4, 1874, the people of Lancaster County came together to dedicate the statue at the heart of our city. This Monument is a tribute to fallen citizens who defended the Union in the War of the Rebellion, and to all who have served in subsequent American military conflicts. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument continues to carry significance to Lancastrians and remains the centerpiece of Penn Square, which hosts many celebrations and special gatherings. Happy Independence Day, Lancaster! *The first photo is sourced from LancasterHistory

In this episode of “Lancaster On The Move,” Bloomberg Harvard City Fellow Bryant Heng explores how the Amish approach transportation safety, local efforts to make Amish transportation safer, and community thoughts on how buggies and cars can coexist. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eX6iasDh

Mark your calendars for Lancaster City Indie Retail Week! 🛍️ 🗓️ July 12-20th, 2024 ➡ https://lnkd.in/ewVD6Djn ♥️ Support the unique shops that make our community special. Let’s come together to rediscover the heart of indie & shop small! #cityoflancasterpa #shopsmall

Join our team to create a stronger, safer Lancaster City! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/ew9sqfs6