Author: Joe Levandosky

Joe Levandosky has been chronicling the highs, lows, and eyebrow-raising moments of Scottdale life since before the borough had Wi-Fi. When he's not chasing down town council drama or decoding zoning ordinances written in ancient bureaucratese, he's probably sipping lukewarm coffee and muttering about potholes. A lifelong resident with a sixth sense for spotting political nonsense from 50 yards, Joe believes in transparency, accountability, and the sacred right to complain about parking. His opinions blend investigative grit with just enough sarcasm to keep things spicy—because in small-town politics, truth is often stranger than fiction. He’s been called “the voice of reason,” “a thorn in someone’s side,” and once, “the guy who knows too much about sewer budgets.” He wears all titles proudly.

Two Weeks to Flatten Became Eight Months to Change the Election

Flatten the Curve

BY: The Brownstone Institute In 1845, Congress established Election Day as the Tuesday after the first Monday of November. The Act sought “to establish a uniform time” for Americans to cast their ballots for president. Historically, voters needed to provide a valid reason – such as illness or military service – to qualify for absentee ballots. But Covid served as a pretext to overturn that tradition. Just 25% of votes in 2020 occurred at the…

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Scottdale Borough Committee Meeting Dates

These are the schedules for the Scottdale Borough Committee Meetings (Dates & Times may change) Public Services Committee Meetings at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers on the following dates:   February 5 March 4 April 1 May 6 June 3 July 1 August 5 September 2 October 7 November 4 December 2 Protection Committee Meetings at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers on the following dates:   February 5 March 4 April 1 May 6 June…

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