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Marla P. Marcinko
TAB 7
Ms. Marcinko is innovative. She quickly identifies problems and finds creative solutions,
especially when handling finances. Wilkinsburg was a community no one wanted to drive
through at one point. Within the last six to seven years people’s attitudes have changed
dramatically, and Mr. Primm gives Ms. Marcinko an enormous amount of credit for that change.
The only controversial issue Mr. Primm could recall involving Ms. Marcinko occurred when she
was in West Deer Township. Most municipalities in the State of Pennsylvania operate under
different classifications and have an option to change their classification to a home rule charter.
Under a home rule charter a municipality can draft and amend its own charter and exercise any
power or perform any function which is not denied by the State Constitution. West Deer
Township decided to change its classification to a home rule charter. Unfortunately for her, the
Commission chose to go with an elected Township Manager and, at that point, she had to leave.
Mr. Primm is not aware of any issues or events that might be construed as embarrassing
regarding Ms. Marcinko. She is truly professional and extremely straightforward. If given the
chance, he would hire Ms. Marcinko in an instant.
Words or phrases used to describe Marla Marcinko:
Ambitious,
Smart,
Collaborative,
Caring,
Prompt, and
Sympathetic.
Strengths:
Extremely professional and an excellent collaborator.
Weaknesses: Although one of Ms. Marcinko’s strengths is her ability to enter into politically
charged situations with no qualms, occasionally such an approach can be a
weakness, because she just might be taking on more than she can handle.
Bonnie Brimmeier – Prior Solicitor, Boroughs of Zelienople, Penn Hills, and West Deer,
PA 412-370-1649
Ms. Brimmeier and Ms. Marcinko first met in 1989 when Ms. Marcinko was employed by the
Township of West Deer. They have worked together on and off over the last 23 years and,
during that period of time, have become very good friends. Although they do not currently work
together, they continue to have contact on both a personal and professional basis.
Ms. Marcinko’s job performance is excellent. Any organization that hires her will be extremely
lucky. She is extremely hardworking, thorough, and knowledgeable about the responsibilities of
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