U.S. Rep.Chrissy Houlahan Requests $3.7 Million For Chesco Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C, — U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan advanced requests for $3.75 million to fund nine Chester County projects to the House Appropriations Committee.

The Chester County Democrat said the decision is not final, but is one step closer to delivering funding to Pennsylvania’s 6th district, which covers all of Chester County and portions of Berks County.

In April, Houlahan was recognized by Science Magazine for her transparent, balanced Community Project Funding selection process. These projects were selected along with a half dozen Berks County projects out of 40 proposals.

“Here in southeastern Pennsylvania, we are known for our service to others and community engagement—and these 15 projects are a reflection of those guiding principles,” Houlahan said.

“From workforce development and housing assistance to violence reduction and support for first responders, I’m extremely proud to advance funding for these projects.”

The Chester County projects were selected out of 40 proposals:

• West Grove Borough – $216,656 for Oakland Avenue Revitalization of deteriorating condition of roadways, sidewalks and the storm water system to increase pedestrian safety and expand access to a small business community.
• Chester County District Attorney’s Office: $325,000 forensic technology upgrades including the purchase of a rapid DNA instrument, scientific and technology support services, and supplies to help bolster law enforcement efficiency and improve community outcomes. The technology will enable law enforcement officers the ability to obtain DNA results in 90 minutes, helping to solve crimes and potentially exonerate those who may have been falsely accused of a crime.
• Coatesville $1 million for Ash Park Master Plan for demolition and site preparation for the stormwater mitigation, creating a main park entrance and more open space for events. The project also includes renovating public bathrooms, relocating the playground area and installing a new splash pad, erect a pavilion structure with cooling station, and landscape upgrades.
• Kennett Square: $100,000 for The Garage Community & Youth Center, an After School Youth Development Program for underserved youth in southern Chester County and $750,000 for Kennett Library for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the new library.
• Parkesburg Borough: $29,385 for Keystone Valley Fire Deptment to purchase a Stryker lift for emergency management providers to provide patient safety and stabilize stretchers while loading on to EMS vehicles.
• Oxford Borough: $605,000 for LCH Behavioral/Mental Health Support. Oxford Borough police and LCH Health and Community Services will work together to provide harm reduction strategies including medically assisted treatment, group and individual psychotherapy, pharmaceutical management, and access to existing programs.
• Phoenixville Borough: $1.05 million for Phoenixville Area Community Services infrastructure upgrades to increase access to food distribution and expand cold storage capacity.
• Chester County: $200,000 for United Way of Chester County - United Way Social Innovation Lab designed to jumpstart innovative approaches and solutions to community problems and drive economic development.
• West Chester University: $715,770 for West Chester University for a mentorship program to guide students from elementary school to a degree in STEM.

The projects and funding amounts are available on Houlahan’s website.

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