Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well. The Perkiomen Study virtual meeting is next Wednesday, make sure you sign up below! I’m also excited to announce my Summer Collection Drive, share information about bills that passed through the PA House this week, including my own, photos from a few events my staff and I attended and more important information! Remember to scroll down to the community events section to find out what’s happening in district and across Montgomery County! As always, I hope you find the information below useful. | | Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study Public Meeting | ONE WEEK AWAY: On Wednesday, June 18, the Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study will host two virtual public meetings to share preliminary results, recommendations, and review study objectives. Meeting 1: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register: https://tinyurl.com/PerkyMeeting1 Meeting 2: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register: https://tinyurl.com/PerkyMeeting2 The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is a collaboration between county planning commissions and conservation districts, local municipalities, the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, my office, and other organizations to help address flooding issues throughout the entire Perkiomen Creek watershed which includes Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, and Lehigh Counties. For more information, please visit www.perkiomenwatershed.org | | Maintain Federal Accountability | In response to much of the current political discourse happening around public health in our country, I’d like to keep things simple here in terms of what we know about vaccines— they save lives, prevent illnesses and are SAFE, though it’s important to consult with your physician to consider what is best for you personally. Above is contact information for our federal representatives, whose actions in Congress and in the White House directly impact public health. I encourage you to communicate your concerns directly to them, as well as to my office, so that I may also advocate for safety and sound decisions around best practices in healthcare. | I’m pleased to share that my bill, H.B. 1428, passed the House on Tuesday with bipartisan support (143-60). This bill will clarify the membership eligibility of PSERS for new non-public employees from state-related organizations, while simultaneously guaranteeing the continued eligibility of those presently in the program. Membership in PSERS should, and must, be reserved for those who are employees of the public employee pension program. My bill now moves to the PA Senate for consideration. Check out more of my legislation here: https://tinyurl.com/WebsterLegislation | Honoring Pathway’s Basketball Team | On Monday, my staff was proud to present the Pathway School boys basketball team with a citation and awards for their championship win and undefeated season. Congratulations to the players, coaches and managers for an outstanding season! | Friends, it’s time for my 2025 Summer Collection Drive! Now through August 15, my office is collecting canned foods, paper products, personal care items, school supplies for the fall and more for St. James Outreach House, Daily Bread Community Food Pantry and Spring-Ford Project Outreach. Please take a look at the list on the graphic for some of the most needed items. You can drop off donations at my office: 35 Evansburg Road, Collegeville, PA 19426. Stay tuned for more donation drop off locations around the district! | | West Norriton Pride Flag Raising | Over the weekend, I attended the West Norriton Pride Flag Raising along with state Senator Amanda Cappelletti, and I was glad to see such a great turnout. Throughout June, we’re celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and continuing our efforts to create a world that’s united and accepting of everyone. In a show of support, Lower Providence Township Supervisor Terri Neufeglise also attended the ceremony, along with state Senator Amanda Cappelletti and Montgomery County Equality Caucus Member Morgan Selkirk. The Pride flag was raised by the West Norriton Township Commissioners Marty Miller, Peter Smock, Hal Halbert, Anne Pavone, and Roseanne Milazzo. Make sure you scroll down to events to find out about more Pride events happening across Montgomery County this month. | Save the date! I’m partnering with state Rep. Matt Bradford to host our annual Shred Event on Saturday, July 26, at Norristown Area High School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or until the trucks are full). This is a paper only shred event with a limit of two boxes per household. No electronics or trash are permitted, and any boxes or bags will be returned to you after materials are shredded. If you have any questions, please reach out to my office at 484-200-8263. | At the invitation of Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele, I and fellow Pennsylvania House and Senate members participated in a legislative discussion with representatives from the Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware County District Attorney offices. Our conversation included the danger and harm glock switches to convert guns into automatic weapons brings into our communities, as well recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court rulings on non-violent, first-time offenders and expungement. | | School Bus Driver Unemployment Information | If you’re a school bus driver and your hours drop during summer break, please take a look at this website from the PA Department of Labor & Industry for unemployment compensation information and resources. | If you need state-related assistance, my office can help you. Check out the graphic for ways we can help or call with any questions at 484-200-8263. | Flag Day is celebrated on June 14, commemorating the adoption of our beautiful stars and stripes in 1777. From its striking red and white stripes, 50 white stars and blue background, the symbol that is the American flag, unites us all and reminds us of our pledge to uphold the values, ideals and dreams that our nation was founded on. | Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads and father figures out there! | Next Thursday, June 19, we recognize Juneteenth. This day commemorates the end of slavery and the emancipation of enslaved peoples in Galveston, Texas in 1865, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s important that we not only remember our past, but also recommit our goal to learn from it in order to build a more equal and accepting world. If you’re looking for local Juneteenth events, Montgomery County is hosting their fourth annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at the Montgomery County Courthouse. | Concert in the Park featuring Tyson Mill Band from Collegeville Borough Thursday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. Collegeville Community Park, Corner of W. Third Avenue and Park Avenue, Collegeville, PA 4th Annual Car Show – The Broadbelt Classic from Upper Providence Township Sunday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Black Rock Park, 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA 4th Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony from Montgomery County Monday, June 16, at 10 a.m. Montgomery County Courthouse, 2 E. Airy Street, Norristown, PA Music in the Park – YoYo from Upper Providence Township Wednesday, June 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anderson Farm Park, National Amphitheater, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville, PA | Pride Events Across Montgomery County | Please continue to stay safe, healthy, and well-informed. And, if you have questions about any state-related issue, please contact my office at 484-200-8263 or email [email protected]. If you wish to unsubscribe to this email, please scroll to the bottom where it says “visit this page to manage your email preferences". Sincerely,
Rep. Joe Webster
State Representative
150th Legislative District | Pennsylvania State Capitol 125-B East Wing P.O. Box 202150 Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-0419 | District Office 35 Evansburg Road
Collegeville, PA 19426 (484) 200-8258 | |
