WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT JERI E. STUMPF & ASSOCIATES, INC

"Under his direct guidance, authorship and good effort, an array of important state initiatives, policy changes and revitalization programs were initiated through landmark legislation. As many know, it is one thing to suggest ideas but quite another to get them adapted through the complex and diverse agendas of a state Legislature in one the nation's largest states.

So comprehensive and significant have been the initiatives under Mr. Stumpf's leadership that it is fair and accurate to report that, in total, they represent the most important advances affecting cities, older towns and rural areas of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in at least several generations. In fact, there has not been this degree of long needed focus on the issues of urban and rural revitalization, proper land use and growth management standards and preserving farmlands, open space and the environment since the beginning of the 20th Century. Moreover, his capacity to forge bipartisan acceptance and support for major public purpose causes, further distinguishes him.

Many across this nation and state have wondered and discussed what steps are needed to revitalize our cities and older towns, to save our agricultural base, forests and open space, to reduce the high costs of social services and dependencies, to restore vitality to all sectors of the economy and to create sustainable progress that lowers unemployment and all of its attendant problems, but Mr. Jeri E. Stumpf is one who has demonstrated thoughtful consideration, effective effort and successful action on all these matters. He is held in the highest regard for his extraordinary accomplishments"

Honorable Stephen R Reed, Mayor
City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

 

"Mr. Stumpf has been involved in planning land use, and growth management issues since his initial employment by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1973. He is known throughout Pennsylvania planning and economic development circles and has been a leader in the most recent initiative on the part of the Legislature to save farmland, open space, and cities, by directing future economic development inward and rebuilding Pennsylvania's cities and boroughs, including those in more rural parts of Pennsylvania. Many throughout the state have recognized his excellent work in this area, including legislation related to House Resolutions 9l passed by the House."

"I consider Mr. Stumpf to be an expert in planning, growth management, local government and economic development issues, and his high energy, bipartisan spirit and total community involvement approach to solving municipal problems, has contributed greatly to improving Pennsylvania's approach to solving land use and growth management problems. Jeri's trademark on the Hill is "getting things done"; expeditiously and correctly."

Honorable Robert L. Freeman
State Representative
136th District

 

"My purpose in writing this is to inform anyone reading this letter, that Jeri Stumpf's assistance and contributions in drafting the Keystone Opportunity Zone legislation and its subsequent amendments, as well as his help in Committee and on the Floor, was invaluable and instrumental in my KOZ legislation becoming law. It is my opinion, that Jeri Stumpf is not only a dedicated and hard working professional, but he is also tremendously knowledgeable, and an expert, with respect to local government, planning, economic development, and urban revitalization in Pennsylvania. In addition, and equally important, Jeri is personable and knows how to get things done."

"Business Facilities Magazine-a publication of choice for business executives looking for new site locations-presented Pennsylvania's Keystone Opportunity Zone Program with the Gold Level 1st Place Award as part of its 2000 Economic Development Achievement Awards."

Honorable Joseph Gladeck
Prime sponsor of the Pennsylvania Keystone
Opportunity Zone Legislation & former Chairman
Of the House Labor Relations Committee-
Pennsylvania House of Representatives

 

"I am the General Counsel of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national nonprofit tax exempt organization that provides financial and technical assistance to community-based organizations in over 45 cities and numerous rural regions to help them revitalize their communities, including the development of low and moderate income housing, economic development projects, and other community facilities.

I am writing this letter to voice my appreciation for the work done by Jeri Stumpf, the Executive Director of the House Urban affairs Committee regarding HR 91 and the legislation to establish the Pennsylvania Mortgage Guaranty Corporation. I believe that his work on HR 91 and the impressive body of legislation that resulted from it, will have a major positive impact on economically depressed areas of Pennsylvania's cities, towns, and rural areas.

The type of efficient, fiscally responsible, good government, embodied in HR 91 end the resulting legislative initiatives is a key component of the public private efforts aimed at assisting the residents of such areas in improving the conditions in their neighborhoods. Public servants, such as Mr. Stumpf, are a key part in achieving our common goals and improving the living conditions of residents of Pennsylvania. I appreciate his work and the opportunity to contribute to your impressive legislative accomplishments"

Attorney Michael Levine, General Counsel
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New York, New York

 

"If there is one word that deseribes his work product and capability, it would be excellence...What separates him from others is Mr. Stumpf'ss ability to take complex concepts, turn them into legislation build support for them and make them a reality...Frankly, the first person I always call is Jeri Stumpf if I need information or help. He is the General Assembly of Pennsylvania's leading expert on matters dealing with housing, urban issues and land use. His competence is unsurpassed"

Wlliam W. Fogerty, Director of Govemrnental Affairs
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

 

"I read with interest the Committee report to the General Assembly purstnnt to House Resolution 91. It is without doubt the finest piece of work that focuses on urban opportunities that I have ever seen generated from the state level. You are to be congratulated"

Theodore Robb
Robb, Dering Associates
Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor and Industry
and Regional Directorof HUD

 

"Mr. Stumpf has done a tremendous job for the Committee. I have found him to be hardworking, tenacious, creative, and intelligent in carrying out his duties. Mr. Stumpf's work and the esteem in which he is held by Pittsburgh officials and activists hold well in our Chamber."

Honorable Don Walko, Member
Pennsylvania General Assembly

 

"He has made outstanding contributions in efforts to solve the nursing home problems in Pennsylvania. He has been the major author in a series of reports entitled "The Nursing Home Problem in Pennsylvania". These reports have been extremely helpful to the Health Department and the Legislature in developing efective policies in this field."

Leonard Bachman, M.D., Secretary
Pennsyrlvania Department of Health

 

"I just finished reading the report, "Pennsylvania's New Medical Assistonce Payment System for Long-Term Care." I will state very simply that this document is one of the finest, most accurate, in depth, and probing pieces of work that I have ever seen come out of government at any time, at any level. It not only presents accurate picture of the problerm but provides some approaches to solutions to a very, complex problem. Someone had to think to write this documcnt, because it is original; and I just wanted to say you have something excellent here, I suppose the credit should go to Mr. Stumpf."

Terry R. Thesieres, Administrator
Haverford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

 

"I iust read with considerable admiraion your report on the Pennsylvania nursing home problems. Rarely have I read such a clear, intelligent analysis of our industry and its opportunities".

John A. Moody, Vice President
Manor Care Inc., Massachusetts

 

"Your reports...certainly represent a fine effort in comparison with data we have received from many other states and the researchers here at the Institute are active in a wide range of projects in long-term care for govermnental and commercial sponsors."

Thomas W. Mader
Stanford Research Institute, California

 

"You have certainly displayed marvelous abilities in our hearings on the reasons for the delays and cost overruns in the construction of the Pittsburgh Convention Center. The report, which the Committee submitted to the House of Representatiies, is a living accalade to your aptitude, responsiveness, and concern."

Honorable George Pott, Member
Pennsylvania General Assembly

 

"I have recently had the opportunity to read "The Nursing Home Problem in Pennsylvania: Financing Quality Care" and have found it to be a most impressive document."

"I am most encouraged by the realistic evaluation of current and potential problems, as well as the corresponding recommended corrective measures. If the report's conclusions and recommendntions are acted upon and total and deliberate afirmative action is taken by the Legislature and bureaucracy, based on the report's recommendctions, an adequate and responsive system of quality health care will be the ultimate result."

Robert M. Murphy
Medico Associates Inc.
Brighton, Massachusetts

 

"The Nursing Home reports have been used as the basis for remarks ,made in Congress and were also made part of the Congressional Record. The quality of the research was recognized by the Stanford Research Institute, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, and many others in the state and federal government, as well as in the long-term care field. In fact, requests for copies of the reports have been received from individuals and agencies throughout the United States."

Honorable Sherman L. Hill
Former Chairman, House Health & Welfare Commmittee
Pennsylvania House of Representatives

 

"I have consistently been impressed by the dedication, effort, and perseverarrce by Jeri E.
Stumpf, Executive Director of the House Urban Afairs Committee to develop legislative solutions to the problems of blight and economic development in the state."

Honorable Irene McLaughlin, Judge
Magistrates's Court
City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

 

"I am very impressed with the work of the subcommittee of First Class Cities concerning the City of Philadelphia's operation of the Northwest Incinerator. I have found the background research and investigations conducted by Jeri Stumpf, Executive Director of the Committee, to be very thorough and comprehensive. The issues concerning pollution related to the Northwest Incinerator, are complex and highly technical. Mr. Stumpf has reduced these issues to easily understood concepts."

Delaware Valley Citizens Council for Glean Air

 

"Your diligence to your job and concern for the residents of Pennsylvania was also an inspiration to me. I find myself thinking that if I can only be half as caring and helpful to people as you are, I will definitely be a success."

Christina Williams
Former Intern