NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Dan Williams D- Chester County www.pahouse.com/Williams Williams applauds Chester County Office of Veterans Affairs grant HARRISBURG, July 14 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, commended the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for awarding a $15,000 grant to the Chester County Office of Veterans Affairs. “The Chester County Office of Veterans Affairs does important work every day to help our veterans help themselves,” said Williams, who serves as secretary of the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee. “This grant will help them further their cause.” The Veterans’ Trust Fund is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. It is funded by Pennsylvanians who voluntarily make a $3 donation when applying for or renewing their driver’s license, photo ID, or a motor vehicle registration.? Additionally, the VTF receives proceeds from the sale of the?Honoring Our Veterans?and?Honoring Our Women Veterans?license plates and private donations. Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Dan Williams D-Chester County www.pahouse.com/Williams Williams’ bipartisan bill to fight blight passes PA House of Representatives HARRISBURG, July 7 – A bipartisan bill that would give municipalities another tool to fight urban blight passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today. Sponsored by Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, H.B. 859 would give a municipality the ability to deny permits to limited liability corporations that are delinquent on their taxes. Currently, municipalities may deny permits to individuals who are delinquent, but not LLCs. Williams said some bad actors are using this loophole to force municipalities to approve permits despite their delinquent status. The bill would also allow municipalities to deny permits to an LLC if one of the principals of the LLC has delinquencies in the municipality. “Every struggling community in Pennsylvania wants to fight blight and see their neighborhoods revitalized,” Williams said. “That revitalization includes ensuring there are safe, quality buildings owned by a reliable tax base.” The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Read more
THORNDALE, May 30 – The public is invited to shred personal documents during a free paper shredding event hosted by state Rep. Dan Williams from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10. It will take place at Williams’ main district office located at 3496 E. Lincoln Highway. “You’re invited to come meet me and my staff and have sensitive papers destroyed and recycled for free,” said Williams, D-Chester. “We’ll be available to provide constituents with information on state government-related programs and services. My office can also help you with any government-related problems you might have.” Anyone with questions can call his office at 484-200-8256. Read more
Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, announced today that South Coatesville Borough has been approved for a $30,000 grant to upgrade the police department’s record management systems. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 27 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, today announced that a total of $8.5 million in state funding was awarded across the 74 th Legislative District for redevelopment initiatives in Caln Township, Coatesville, Sadsbury Township and West Sadsbury Township. “This substantial funding will allow for redevelopment projects and is crucial to bringing jobs and progress to our community,” Williams said. “This funding will allow for increased vocational training and expansion to include adult education and training; alleviate traffic backups and provide better access to a new shopping center; create jobs; and to help Coatesville start the process of building a new public works building and fire department. I’ll continue fighting for funding like this for the benefit of residents across the district.” Williams said $1.2 million in funding through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program was awarded to Chester County Intermediate Unit 24 for renovations to its learning center. Williams said the funding will support renovations to the center’s vocational shops that fall under CCIU’s vocational training umbrella. The grant will also support CCIU’s expansion efforts geared toward providing adult educational and training programs in and around the Coatesville community. Additional redevelopment efforts like installing new windows, improving doors and security, and Read more
HARRISBURG, Sept. 20 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, today announced that $200,000 in state funding was awarded to support watershed restoration and trail design projects in the 74 th Legislative District. Funding was granted through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Williams said $50,000 came by way of the CFA’s Greenways, Trails and Recreations Program and will support the engineering and design of segment five of the Beaver Creek Trail in Caln Township. The remaining $150,000 was awarded through the CFA’s Watershed Restoration Protection Program and is earmarked for the restoration of an unnamed tributary to the West Branch Brandywine Creek in South Coatesville Borough. “Elevating and expanding our trails and greenways in Chester County is what makes our community a go-to spot for outdoor recreation. The same can be said for our creeks and waterways,” Williams said. “This funding is crucial to the upkeep and maintenance of our local environment, and my office will continue to push forward in advocating for this type of funding for the future. Read more
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HARRISBURG, Aug. 5 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, held a news conference today to discuss the closing of Brandywine Hospital and his recently drafted legislation that would prevent sudden hospital closures in the future. “Residents in and around the 74 th Legislative District have had been heavily affected by this closure and the looming loss of EMT services slated to occur in September,” Williams said. “Now is a better time than ever to act and announce legislation geared toward providing safeguards and a series of checks and balances that would protect residents from future losses and closures.” Williams discussed his legislation (H.B. 2704) at today’s news conference, which occurred outside the Brandywine Hospital. According to Williams, H.B. 2704 would require the state Department of Health’s approval for future hospital closures, as well as introduce price transparency requirements. “This is commonsense legislation,” Williams said. “At the very least, we have the opportunity to ensure residents have stability in their health care infrastructure coverage.” Read more
HARRISBURG, June 21 – State Rep. Dan Williams and state Sen. Carolyn Comitta, both D-Chester, recently announced $400,000 in funding for the Movement Community Development Corp. in Coatesville. The grant money, awarded through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, will support MCDC’s Coatesville Housing Rehabilitation Program. This program, Williams said, helps residents and property owners who are at risk of losing their homes pay for costly repairs. “MCDC’s Housing Rehabilitation Program is a community-first, results-driven local initiative that has helped many in our district,” Williams said. “It’s critical that we continue to advocate for funding like this in order to ensure residents have some sort of safety net when it comes to unexpected home repairs. I look forward to all the great work that will come as a result of this funding.” “Safe, affordable housing is a basic necessity,” Comitta said. “MCDC’s Housing Rehabilitation Program is a community-driven effort to help ensure that community members in need have access to vital home repairs at no cost. As we look to the end of this pandemic, it’s important that we continue to work to ensure that every resident, every senior citizen, and every family has a safe, healthy living environment to call home.” The funding for MCDC is part of $2 million in Read more
HARRISBURG, June 16 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, is encouraging residents to attend his virtual town hall Tuesday, where he’ll discuss Tower Health’s recent decision to cut emergency medical services – via Medic 93 – to Parkesburg and Coatesville starting in September. The virtual event begins at 6:30 p.m. Interested attendees can watch and participate in this event by visiting www.pahouse.com/Williams . Tower Health’s announcement comes on the heels of the closing of two hospitals in recent months that serviced western Chester County. “This obviously is alarming to many in our community,” Williams said. “Things like hospitals and EMS services – those are necessities. Residents rely on these critical services. So, yes, this is cause for concern. Tuesday’s town hall is meant to bring the community together in order to discuss and work through this issue – together. Please feel free to contact my office with any and all questions related to this event.” Tower Health said in its statement that it is consolidating Medic 93 from four locations to two, which means the medical group will no longer work out of three units in western Chester County that provide Advanced Life Support to nearly 10 municipalities. The new locations will focus on a service area around Reading, northern Chester and Montgomery counties, and the Route 422 corridor. The Read more
HARRISBURG, June 14 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, is championing the passage on Monday of H.B. 2586 , a measure that would designate March 29 as Tuskegee Airman Commemoration Day in Pennsylvania. “As we march toward Juneteenth, it’s encouraging to see my colleagues on both sides of the aisle agree on this commonsense legislation,” said Williams, a prime sponsor of H.B 2586. “The Tuskegee Airmen were brave, brave men, many of whom hail from western Pennsylvania. Their contribution to the war effort has not and will not be forgotten, especially in our commonwealth. It’s been an honor to help get this bill across the finish line.” The Tuskegee Airmen were the first group of Black military fighter pilots and were among the most accomplished aviators in World War II. Williams said upwards of 900 pilots who graduated from Tuskegee Airfield flew 1,578 missions throughout the war and earned more than 850 medals. The airmen of the 332 nd Fighter Group and 477 th Bombardment Group fought in the North Africa, Italy and Germany. The 332 nd ’s distinguished combat record and red markings painted on the tails of their P-47 Mustangs earned them the well-known title of “Red-Tail Angels.” Nearly 100 Tuskegee Airmen came from western Pennsylvania, more than any other region in the nation. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 8 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, today announced the disbursement of $538,740 in state funding to support local justice programs in Chester County. “These programs provide the needed support to foster a positive learning environment for local youth and their families,” Williams said. “It’s important we highlight this funding, but it’s even more important to highlight the significant impact these organizations can have on families when funding like this is advocated for and awarded in our district.” The grants awarded statewide by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency included: Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown, $148,336 to support establishing the Parent to Parent Peer Support Groups for parents of youth in grades K-12 in the Downingtown Area School District. The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County Inc., $390,404 to support a new pilot prevention program that will serve upwards of 8,000 second graders. The program teaches children about the importance of having healthy boundaries, like when to say “no,” and how to get help from adults. Read more
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HARRISBURG, April 28 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, will host his free spring shred event on Saturday, May 7. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at his district office at 3496 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, 19372. “I’m very glad to be able to offer to my constituents this free and safe way to dispose of personal documents to help protect them from identity theft,” Williams said. “I’ll be at the event with my all-star staff to also provide constituents with information on state government-related programs and services available.” It will be a drive-through event, with a limit of 4 banker boxes or grocery bags allowed per household. Common types of unwanted items for shredding include credit card statements or applications, bank and investment statements, canceled checks, income tax information, insurance and health records, and retirement or pension fund information. Any questions regarding the drive-through shred event can be addressed to Williams’ office by calling 484 200-8256 . Read more
“This funding will help transform what was once a brownfield into a parking structure that will support current and expanded commuter service,” said Williams, D-Chester. “I’m pleased to see these state dollars dedicated to an important project that will serve our community.” Read more
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CHESTER COUNTY, Feb. 17 – State Reps. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery, Dan K. Williams, D-Chester, and Kristine Howard, D-Chester, have released a joint statement following the violent attack that occurred at Lincoln University on Wednesday night. “We were appalled to learn this morning of the three students stabbed in a Lincoln University dorm room last night. While many details are still unknown, we do know that one of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene and that the other two victims were taken to Christiana Hospital – some 26 miles away – for treatment. “Twenty-six miles is no short ride under the best of circumstances, but when the circumstances are literally life and death, 26 miles is endless. “Until December, hospital care for Lincoln University students was just four miles away at Jennersville Hospital. Unfortunately, Jennersville closed at the end of 2021. This was followed by the closure of Brandywine Hospital in Caln Township last month. These closures were the result of a sale that fell through. “While the victim who was killed died before help could arrive, it is hard to believe a closer treatment option would not have made a difference in only slightly different circumstances, or that a timelier arrival may have changed this outcome. Whether you have a broken arm or COVID-19 symptoms or you are giving birth, time is a serious factor. “Last Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 11 – State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, announced today that the fire and emergency medical services companies in the 74 th District have been awarded $ 119,400 through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. “So many of us take for granted the fact that if a fire breaks out or if we have a medical emergency, help is there,” Williams said. “Our fire and EMS companies throughout the pandemic have been there for us, despite increased personal risk due to the virus and tough financial circumstances. I am grateful to help these heroes receive the funding they need so they can continue providing these critical services to our communities.” The fire and EMS companies in the 74 th District that have been awarded grants in the following amounts are: City of Coatesville Bureau of Fire $11,100 Minquas Fire Co. No. 2 Inc. $23,325 Modena Fire Co. No. 1 $23,325 Sadsburyville Fire Co. $15,000 Thorndale Fire Co. $15,000 Washington Hose Co. No. 1 $8,325 Westwood Fire Co. $23,325 “Fire companies and emergency medical services companies throughout the commonwealth continue to deal the negative impacts the COVID-19 pandemic,” Acting State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook said. “Increased call volume, rising costs, and revenue loss have each made Read more
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