If you’re concerned about the proposed project, there are simple ways to get involved right now. Your voice matters, & collective action can make a real difference. Here’s how you can help:

Get Connected

  • Join our group opposing the proposed project
  • Sign up for our email list
  • Follow us on social & stay up to date
  • Stay tuned to our group to hear how you can submit comments for hearings & to local officials
  • Learn about our committees to see where your interests & skillset fit best
  • Volunteer to help with outreach, design, or research
  • Host a casual meet-up to talk strategy or letter-writing over coffee

Spread Awareness

  • Print & share our educational pamphlet with neighbors, friends, & local businesses
  • Post signs or flyers at local businesses, libraries, or community boards
  • Share our posts & updates online to help spread awareness
  • Write a letter to the editor of your local paper
  • Connect with local journalists to share facts & perspectives

Show Up & Speak Out

  • Attend upcoming public meetings 
  • Organize a carpool or bring friends to attend with you
  • Coordinate a color to wear to the meetings
  • Attend meetings even when not on the agenda to stay visible
  • Sign up to give a public comment & make your voice heard
  • Submit written comments if you can’t attend in person
  • Call or email your elected officials to share your opposition
  • Ask local environmental or civic groups to issue public statements
  • Gather signatures for a community petition to present at a meeting

Local Government Contacts & Meetings

Homer City Borough

Borough Council Meetings: first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM
Mayor Elect: Kyle Cobaugh
Office hours at the Borough Building, everyone is welcome.
Tuesday: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Contacts:
– Tonya Weller, Borough Manager
Email: tweller@homercity.com
Phone: 724-479-8005

Center Township Board of Supervisors

Supervisors: Matt Housholder, Paul Colgan, & Jim Bence
Address: 1212 Neal Road, Homer City, PA 15748, United States
Email: centertwp@verizon.net
Phone: 724 479 2688
Meetings: usually first Monday each month at 6:30 PM, sometimes first Tuesday. Call or email to confirm.

Homer-Center School Board

Meeting Schedule:
– Planning meetings: first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM
– Regular voting meetings: third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM
– Buildings & Grounds Committee: third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM
– Academic Committee: fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM
Note: All meetings are open to the public. Executive sessions may be held for confidential matters permitted by law.

Indiana County Commissioners

Public Meetings: Held on the second & fourth Wednesday of each month at 10:30 AM in the Conference Room (second floor of the Courthouse). The public is welcome to attend.
Location: Indiana County Courthouse, 825 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA 15701
Commissioners:
– B. Michael Keith – Chairman
– Bonnie S. Dunlap – Commissioner
– Sherene Hess – Commissioner
Phone: 724-465-3805

Indiana County Conservation District Board

Meeting schedule: third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 AM
Location: Conservation District Office
Note: All are welcome.

State Officials

Rep. Jim Struzzi – 62nd District
Website: https://www.repstruzzi.com (you can leave comments)
Address: 550 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA 15701-3900
Phone: 724-465-0220 (Indiana) | 724-479-3535 (Home)

Rep. Brian Smith – 66th District
Website: https://www.repsmith.com (you can leave comments)
Address: 109 Indiana St., Suite 3, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone: 717-787-3845 | 814-938-4225

Governor Josh Shapiro
Phone: 717-787-2500
Mailing Address: 501 North 3rd St., 508 Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Text: 717-788-8990
Email/Contact: Online form at pa.gov → Contact the Governor

Senator John Fetterman
Email: john@fetterman.senate.gov
Pittsburgh Office: 1001 Liberty Ave., Suite 1150, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-803-3501
Online Contact: fetterman.senate.gov

Senator David McCormick
Website: https://mccormick.senator.gov (online comments)
Pittsburgh Office: 310 Grant St., Suite 2415, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-803-7370

Senator Joe Pittman
Website: https://www.senatorpittman.com
Phone: 724-357-0151 (Indiana Office)
Address: 350 Main Capitol, Harrisburg, PA 17120