PSATS will focus on training local officials; little legislative activity expected this fall

Behind the Headlines (Susquehanna Valley Center for Public Policy) · September 20, 2026

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Dave Sanko said PSATS will prioritize training township officials to help them make informed land-use and budgeting decisions and predicted limited legislative action in Harrisburg during the election year.

Dave Sanko told hosts PSATS plans to provide training this fall to help local officials evaluate complex applications and make defensible decisions for their communities.

"We have a lot of training going on. So we're trying to educate local officials on the things they need to make... to provide affordable government with a high quality life," Sanko said. He added that because it is an election year and lawmakers are working in their districts, PSATS does not expect heavy legislative activity in Harrisburg in the near term.

Sanko framed the training as practical assistance to help townships weigh trade-offs—such as emergency-response capacity, infrastructure limits and fiscal effects—when developers propose large projects.

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