Shenango Institute for Public Policy

The Shenango Institute intends to research issues facing local governments including boroughs, townships, cities and counties, giving special attention to privatization and taxation policy.

Current Studies Available:

Mercer County Prison: the Privatization Option, a study by Paul Kengor, Ph.D.

Other studies will soon be available.

Articles:

Let’s Reinvent Our Local Government by Michael Coulter, Ph.D.

County Executive form of government is needed for 21^st Century by Michael Coulter, Ph.D.

Raising the Kanes by Paul Kengor, Ph.D.

Privatization of Mercer County Living Center is Symbol of County’s Changes by Paul Kengor, Ph.D.

MH/MR Privatization Another Sign of Mercer County Changes by Paul Kengor, Ph.D.

Privatization of Ice-Skating Rinks by Paul Kengor, Ph.D.