Politics & Government

Whitehall Borough Councilwoman Appointed to Public Policy Board

Kathleen N. DePuy has served on the Whitehall Council since 1990.

The Chrostwaite Institute announced on Monday that Kathleen N. DePuy, a council member, has been appointed to serve on Chrostwaite's board of directors through June 30, 2015.

The Chrostwaite Institute, according to its website, "will analyze systemic enhancements in government, pursue collaborative research ventures and provide educational opportunities for decision-makers that may effectively promote local and regional economies throughout Pennsylvania."

DePuy's appointment to the Chrostwaite board follows her as Second Vice President of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs. That election was held at the PSAB's annual conference in Hershey, PA, which commemorated that organization's 100th anniversary of promoting local government excellence across Pennsylvania.

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DePuy has served on the Whitehall Council since 1990 and is President of the Allegheny County Boroughs Association. She is also a director for the Allegheny League of Municipalities and is a past director of the Cloverleaf YMCA.

DePuy is a retired business-education teacher and the past president of the Tri-State Business Education Association. DePuy earned a bachelor of science degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh.

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"Kathy DePuy is an exceptional community leader," Sam Worley, chairman of the Chrostwaite Institute's board, said, "and is widely respected by her statewide borough colleagues as a dedicated public servant through her work as a local government official.

"(She) is a strong addition to our leadership team, and her diverse professional experience will prove to be a valuable asset as our board seeks to research numerous policy matters that impact Pennsylvanians."


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