State Rep. Cook, Bud | Pennsylvania 50th Legislative District
State Rep. Cook, Bud | Pennsylvania 50th Legislative District
In Cokeburg, a hearing was held by Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), to address concerns about the potential drainage of the Cokeburg Dam by the Department of Environmental Protection. The hearing, titled “Removing Obstacles to Opportunity to Save the Cokeburg Dam,” included testimony from community leaders such as Holly Detts-Dranzo, president of the Cokeburg Borough Council, and Dave Lambert, chief of the Cokeburg Volunteer Fire Department.
The Cokeburg Dam is valued by local residents as a recreational site and fishing spot. It also serves an essential function for local firefighters who rely on its water. Concerns have been raised that draining the dam could compromise firefighting efforts in the area.
Rep. Cook emphasized his dedication to protecting community interests: “The Cokeburg Dam holds immense recreational and practical value for our community. We cannot stand idly by as its future hangs in jeopardy. This hearing is an opportunity for us to address concerns and work toward a solution that preserves the Cokeburg Dam for current and future generations.”
Chairman Kail acknowledged the dam's importance: “The House Republican Policy Committee recognizes the historical and cultural significance of the Cokeburg Dam to the community. To lose such a valuable asset would not only disrupt the recreational activities that have been enjoyed for generations but also undermine the safety of the entire community.”
For more information on this matter, interested parties can visit RepBudCook.com or contact media representative Patricia Hippler at 717-772-9846.
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