Senator Pippy Calls for State Aid for Ivan Recovery
Offers Assistance in County Property Reassessments

Citing the widespread and extensive devastation caused by Hurricane Ivan, state Senator John Pippy called on Governor Ed Rendell to assist Allegheny County in expediting a reassessment effort to reflect losses sustained by homeowners and small business owners.

"I believe it is important that we are proactive in assisting and encouraging property owners to undertake the reassessment process quickly," Senator Pippy wrote in an October 6 letter to Governor Rendell. "Realizing that this expense was unexpected, I respectfully request that funding to cover the costs of administering the reassessment effort be included as part of the relief package that will be distributed to Allegheny County."

Senator Pippy also called on Governor Rendell to use the state's existing economic funding programs to help areas that were designated as disaster areas as a result of the flooding.

In a separate letter from October 6, Senator Pippy wrote to Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato to offer his assistance as the County seeks to adjust property assessments for those affected by the flooding. "This devastation has obviously impacted the values of the properties and the assessment should reflect any change in value," Senator Pippy wrote. "Realizing that the County did not expect the type of dilemma that the storm caused, I would again like to offer my support as the County works toward reassessments for these properties and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss a solution."

Contact: Matt Campion 412-262-2260

Senator Pippy Calls for State Aid for Ivan Recovery Offers Assistance in County Property Reassessments

Senator Pippy Calls for State Aid for Ivan Recovery
Offers Assistance in County Property Reassessments