Page 8 - Joe Schember News Today

The city formally requested - but never received - a $35,129 reimbursement from Trumps campaign after his 2018 rally at Erie Insurance Arena.

The former president owes millions of dollars to cities across the country over his campaign rallies.

Revitalization efforts for underserved areas in the City of Erie are being discussed by both state and local leaders. A City Revitalization and Improvement Zone application (CRIZ) is being discussed by a state and local leader to improve underserved areas of Erie. “We feel we’re going to get about $10 million a year that we […]

Erie City Council passed two CRIZ ordinances as well as voting for Erie to be considered a sanctuary city for LGBTQIA+ community.

 The board is designed to provide economic development to a 130-acre area.

Erie Insurance CEO Tim NeCastro said City Council approval of a CRIZ ordinance advanced by Schember "is a condition of our support."

Horus will continue to be a key asset to the department, as Erie averages 125 fire investigations a year.

The Port Authority Board of Directors appointed Slomski deputy executive director, a long-vacant position that involves advising and engaging in political, strategic and policy matters.

Erie police boost ranks to 190, add to departments diversity with hiring of five new officers

Mayor Joe Schembers administration proposes hiring Michael Baker International, Kathy Wyrosdicks employer, to handle some city planning work.