Sewickley, Leetsdale Recognized as 2013 'Banner' Communities

Sewickley and Leetsdale boroughs and Ohio Township are being recognized as three of nearly two dozen "banner communities" throughout Western Pennsylvania.

The Allegheny League of Municipalities and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald recently announced 21 communities that received the special designation.

Leetsdale Mayor Pete Poninsky, chairman of ALOM, said the communities chosen have a significant amount of intergovernmental cooperation efforts in place, as well as community activities, and mentoring and educational programs taking place.

Obtaining the "Banner Community" status indicates that a community uses best practices in all aspects of operations and governs in an inclusive, collaborative manner, according to a news release.

Fitzgerald said, "these 21 municipalities really have set a standard of how local government should function, and should be commended for the work that they do for their residents.”

The 2013 Banner Communities are:

Allegheny County

Collier Township

Etna Borough

Fawn Township

Hampton Township

Indiana Township

Leetsdale Borough

Town of McCandless

Moon Township

Munhall Borough

North Fayette Township

Ohio Township

Reserve Township

Richland Township

Ross Township

Sewickley Borough

Tarentum Borough

Upper St. Clair Township

Whitehall Borough

Wilkins Township

Butler County

Butler Township

Cranberry Township