South Central PA News

Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Franklin) issued a joint statement today regarding the proposed reuse of the former Scotland School for Veterans’ Children campus.

"We are united in our opposition to illegal immigrants being housed by federal government contractors in Franklin County. We applaud the Greene Township supervisors for their strict interpretation of the Greene Township Zoning Ordinance, as they have officially determined the proposed use would not be a permitted use in the R-I (Low-Density Residential) Zoning District," they stated.

The legislators acknowledged that this matter is not under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth but emphasized their involvement due to personal and community concerns. "While admittedly none of this is under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, we became engaged as soon as we heard rumblings of this potential reuse. This is our home township. Our families live here alongside you and your families."

They also mentioned collaboration with Congressman John Joyce to prevent federal funding for this purpose from reaching Franklin County. "We have been collaborating with Congressman John Joyce to relay information to him, as he works to represent Franklin County and make sure federal funding does not arrive in Franklin County for this purpose."

Kauffman and Mastriano expressed full support for Greene Township supervisors' efforts to protect their community: "We have offered our full support to the Greene Township supervisors as they move forward to protect Greene Township in this process."

Concluding their statement, they reiterated their commitment to preserving Franklin County: "We join with our neighbors, friends and constituents committed to defending Franklin County from the foreign invasion coming from our southern border. This facility usage, as envisioned by some outside groups, would irreparably change Greene Township. We must preserve our community for our children and grandchildren!"

Representative Rob Kauffman can be reached at 717-772-9840 through media contact Tricia Lehman. Senator Doug Mastriano can be contacted at 717-787-4651 through media contact Nate Silcox.