When Ellwood City Manager Bob Villella was terminated in January 2018, the council began accepting applications for the position. Numerous applicants did not meet the advertised requirements, while others withdrew during the interview process.
From the time of Villella’s dismissal until former borough manager Joe Cioffi came back on an interim basis in August 2018, council President Judith Dici performed the duties without pay. During this time, Dici garnered $500,000, administered by HOMES, for the rehabilitation of homes of low- and moderate-income property owners and met with DCED representatives to better evaluate needs of municipal offices.
Dici has become involved in borough business matters on the state level, assuming the role of president of the PA Councils Association in June 2019. Her successful statewide work drew the attention of Gov. Wolf, who appointed her to a four-year term on Jan. 22, 2019, representing all 958 boroughs in the state. This is the first time an Ellwood City official has received such an accolade.
Dici was featured on the PSAB television program “Understanding Borough Government.” Her other awards include: 2016 Certified Borough Official; featured in a 2018 Borough News magazine article titled “Supporting Women in Local Government;” and a 2018 Distinguished Service Award from PA State Association of Boroughs. This past January, Dici assumed the position as president of the Lawrence County Boroughs Association.
Her dedication and service to her community, along with her drive to constantly improve our borough, make her a must for re-election. I also would like to endorse George Celli and Marilyn Mancini.
Jim Barry, Ellwood City
Vice President of Borough Council
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