January 28, 2022
Harrisburg – January 28, 2022 – State Senator Jim Brewster will again lead the McKeesport Housing Authority.
“It has been a privilege to be the Chairman of the McKeesport Housing Authority,” Brewster said. “We have achieved many things during my tenure as Chair, but we have more to do.”
“Since the pandemic began, we have been faced with unprecedented housing challenges. Now more than ever, it is important that affordable housing is available.”
Brewster said that quality, affordable housing is an important element of a strong, healthy community. He said that he will continue to work with the members of the authority to solve issues and deliver secure housing.
The authority is responsible for more than 1,000 units including senior, handicapped-accessible, and neighborhood sites.
The McKeesport Housing Authority is the third oldest housing authority in Pennsylvania. It was created under the auspices of the United States Housing Act of 1937. In addition to providing housing, the authority works in concert with other organizations to provide community assistance programs.
For more information on Sen Brewster’s activity in the community and the McKeesport Housing Authority, visit senatorbrewster.com
January 21, 2020
HARRISBURG, January 21, 2020 – The McKeesport Housing Authority will be led for the 30th straight year by state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland).
“It has been my privilege to lead the housing authority over the last 30 years,” Brewster said. “We have achieved a great many things during my tenure as chair, but we have more to do.
“I am excited to get our efforts underway this year as we work to ensure that affordable housing is available for citizens in the region.”
Brewster said that quality, affordable housing is an important element of a strong, healthy municipality. He said that he will continue to work with the members of the authority to solve issues and deliver secure housing.
The authority is responsible for more than 1,000 units including senior, handicapped-accessible and neighborhood sites.
The McKeesport Housing Authority is the third oldest housing authority in Pennsylvania. It was created under the auspices of the United States Housing Act of 1937. In addition to providing housing, the authority works in concert with other organizations to provide community assistance programs.
For more information on Sen Brewster’s activity in the McKeesport community and the McKeesport Housing Authority, visit senatorbrewster.com
January 23, 2018
HARRISBURG, January 23, 2018 – Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny & Westmoreland) was elected Chairman for the McKeesport Housing Authority for the 28th year.
“It is an honor to be elected chair for another year,” said Brewster. “The authority’s work in the City of McKeesport is vital. I am proud to serve on this board and for the community in this capacity.”
Brewster said he looks forward to continuing work with the other dedicated members of the board on initiatives, such as encouraging economic development, combatting urban blight, and ensuring that McKeesport residents feel safe and secure in their community.
The McKeesport Housing Authority is the third oldest housing authority in Pennsylvania. While housing is the main priority of the authority, they are involved in other aspects to better the community.
The housing authority has worked to promote healthy living discussions with UPMC and has supported McKeesport youths by offering after school programs in partnership with the YMCA.
For more information on Sen Brewster’s activity in the McKeesport community and the McKeesport Housing Authority, visit senatorbrewster.com.
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January 21, 2012
McKeesport – January 21, 2012 – State Sen. Jim Brewster, who serves as the Democratic chair of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, has been reappointed as Chairman of the Board of the McKeesport Housing Authority.
“I am pleased and honored to continue my service as chair of the housing authority board,” Brewster said. “There are so many issues to address and so much work yet to do.
“We have had great success in developing new initiatives and formulating solutions because the board works together to solve problems. That is a credit to the dedication of the board members and those who are served by the programs offered by the authority.”
Brewster said the McKeesport Housing Authority is the third oldest in Pennsylvania. In addition to providing housing, the McKeesport Housing Authority has important and innovative programs such as the healthy lifestyle discussions lead by UPMC and a YMCA After School program available at its facilities.
Brewster was elected to council in McKeesport in 1995 and served as its president before becoming mayor in 2004. Brewster remains actively involved in activities in his hometown since his election to the state Senate and has served on the housing authority for the last 22 years. Brewster has served as chairman of the board for the last 20 years.
“As a former mayor and councilman who has been intensely involved in addressing issues impacting economically hard-hit communities, I know that we have plenty of work to do in the Senate to make progress,” Brewster said. “Senate Democrats recently unveiled a multi-faceted and comprehensive plan to tackle problems that plague smaller cities.
“The Senate Democratic GPS plan is focused on solving problems in areas such as economic development, blight, crime, education, modernization and distress.”
Brewster said that he is excited to begin the new session of the General Assembly. He was re-elected to a full term in 2012.
