The Butler Area Public Library has been awarded a $95,131 state grant to support upgrades at the library, Rep. Marci Mustello announced on Apr. 7.
The funding is intended to help the library update its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, create public meeting space, and renovate the building for better accessibility. These improvements aim to enhance services for residents in the Butler area.
“Libraries are foundational community hubs for literacy, education and economic empowerment,” Mustello said. “This funding will be instrumental in helping the library update its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, create public meeting space and renovate the building to make it more accessible, ensuring the library can better serve Butler-area residents.”
The grant comes from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. This fund was established by Pennsylvania’s General Assembly in 1993 and uses part of the revenue generated by Pennsylvania’s Realty Transfer Tax.
Mustello advocates for improving quality of life issues such as education and addressing challenges like opioid addiction and animal cruelty according to her official website. She is affiliated with the Republican party and has worked with U.S. Representative Mike Kelly according to her official website. Her priorities include promoting job creation, reforming taxes, reducing government spending, supporting education initiatives, and maintaining fiscal responsibility according to her official website.
Mustello serves as a state representative on several committees including House Appropriations; Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Gaming Oversight; and Liquor Control according to her official website. As a lifelong resident of western Pennsylvania with experience in federal legislative offices and community service according to her official website, she represents parts of Butler County that include various boroughs and townships in Pennsylvania according to her official website.
