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Reserve, Richland, Ross, Sewickley, Upper St. Clair, Whitehall and Wilkins. “Local government officials are often our friends and neighbors, the person who coaches Little League or serves on the library board, or the parent of your child’s best friend. Because they are part of our community, they are accessible, engaged and responsive,” said McKain. “For these 51 municipalities, their officials have gone a step further by providing that their community is effective, efficient and accountable. As Banner Communities, they are the best of the best and are to be commended for all they don on behalf of their residents.” Another 30 municipalities received the Banner Community designation for multiple years including Baldwin Borough, Bethel Park, Brentwood, Butler Township (Butler County), Castle Shannon, Crescent, Dormont, East Deer, East McKeesport, Edgewood, Fox Chapel, Green Tree, Harrison, Kilbuck, Millvale, Mt. Lebanon, Munhall, North Versailles, O’Hara, Pine, Port Vue, Scott, Shaler, Sharpsburg, South Park, Tarentum, Verona, West Deer, West View and Wilkinsburg. The newest Banner Communities include Bellevue, Elizabeth Township, Jefferson Hills, Monroeville and Swissvale, all of which are celebrating their first year in the program. “This Banner Community Program was implemented five years ago to challenge municipalities to implement best practices in municipal governance, specifically in the areas of fiscal responsibility, public safety, professional development and through proactive and transparent communications with residents. I am pleased to report that so many of our communities have responded to that challenge,” said Jason Davidek, Executive Director of ALOM. “I congratulate the local officials representing the 2017 Banner Communities, thank you for your participation in the program and thank you for your commitment to good government.” Continued on next page > Getting Married? Separating? Divorcing? Support and Custody Issues? You need to talk to our family law team. Get exceptional help now. For a free copy of our essential “Divorce Handbook”, please contact Reid at 412.281.5423 or [email protected]. Your Team: (Front) Shannon Sacca, Esq., Reid Roberts, Esq. (Chair), Chrystal Tinstman, Esq., Max Levine, Esq. (Back) Stephanie Kundly, Angela Waxler, Theresa Greco, Tealizalynn Doyle, Rachel Marcyjanik, Stevie McCorkle, Jwan Allen (not pictured) Your Goals | Our Priority Offices in Beaver, Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties 412.281.5423 | www.smgglaw.com Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall | Fall 2017 | icmags.com 9