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Marla Marcinko
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Because the borough's main source of drinking water became polluted with industrial
contaminants, she had to learn her way around federal pollution regulations, the dangers of
nitrates and how to fight big business.
Because the borough supplies its own electricity, she had to learn to manage a utility and deal
with endless regulations.
"There are so many issues surrounding the operation of utilities," Marcinko said.
What she hasn't had to deal with is political turmoil. There may have been personality clashes
over the years, but the council has not seen the kind of factional in-fighting typical in many
communities, Marcinko said.
"The political climate has been a joy," she said.
Penn Hills, on the other hand, is known for its political squabbles and has the dubious distinction
of recently going nearly a whole year without a municipal budget.
Council members there voted 4-1 to hire Marcinko, but a Republican Party official questioned
her qualifications in one newspaper report. Marcinko said she believes that by remaining
apolitical and staying committed to community goals, she will gain support.
"I think when people get to know me and see the job I will be able to do, hopefully all that
negativity will go away," she said.
Over the years, Marcinko has earned the respect of neighboring officials for her ability to
cooperatively seek solutions to regional problems.
"Harmony Borough will miss Marla's departure from Zelienople," said Harmony council
President Jeff Smith. "Harmony and Zelienople boroughs have developed a very close working
relationship in recent years and Marla was a big part of that. She was a true professional and a
strong proponent of inter-municipal cooperation."
Further south, in Cranberry, Manager Jerry Andree said Marcinko's professionalism and her
ability to stay focused on solving problems was instrumental in helping an inter-municipal
cooperative known as the Council of Governments of Beaver and Butler Counties when it faced
some administrative difficulties.
"Marla can always be counted on for a steady and well-thought-out approach to any challenge
presented to her," Andree said. "I am confident she will be an asset to Penn Hills."
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