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Reference Notes
Marla P. Marcinko
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Ms. McCarthy-Johnson has a good relationship with Ms. Marcinko and trusts her to perform her
job. As for the other Council members, Ms. Marcinko deals with the existing strained
relationships in a very professional manner and treats each individual fairly and respectfully.
Ms. Marcinko has very good fiscal management skills. The Borough’s books should be in the
red at the moment, but they are not. She makes sure that Wilkinsburg comes out ahead at the
end of the year. She is definitely creative at identifying sources of funding for various projects in
the Borough in ways that do not require the organization to spend more of the taxpayers’ money.
Ms. Marcinko keeps Ms. McCarthy-Johnson abreast of all events or issues occurring in the
Borough by every means possible. She is especially efficient and responsive with her emails,
making it easier for Ms. McCarthy-Johnson who has a very busy schedule.
Although Ms. Marcinko does have experience dealing with the community, she could improve
her public relations. However, this concern exists only because she is so focused on taking care
of the Borough’s day to day business. She has not avoided the line of fire, particularly during the
past few months when Council meetings have been very heated over discussions of a potential
merger of police services. Even when such situations arise, she consistently conducts herself
with the utmost respect for others and is very polite. She also practices good customer service
with the Council and with citizens who come to the Council meetings. She always takes time to
carefully answer people’s questions and, if she does not have one, follows up in a timely fashion.
Ms. Marcinko performs very well when she is resolving issues and making decisions,. She can
make good, quick decisions when necessary. She is equally talented when hiring personnel. She
hired a Public Works Director who has been a perfect fit for the community which, in
Wilkinsburg’s case, is a very rare occurrence indeed.
The only controversy Ms. Marcinko has been involved in that Ms. McCarthy-Johnson can recall
would be the current police merger issue. Unfortunately, as Manager, she is caught in the middle
with between some Council members who wish to make a huge deal of the process. These
Council members are the only people who might say anything contrary to the opinions Ms.
McCarthy-Johnson has expressed.
Ms. McCarthy-Johnson is not aware of anything embarrassing in Ms. Marcinko’s background.
She would definitely hire Ms. Marcinko, if given the chance.
Words or phrases used to describe Marla Marcinko:
Organized,
Responsible,
Authoritative,
Knowledgeable,
Out of the box thinker, and
Gives attention to detail.
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