FOX 29's Kelly Rule has the latest details. CHESTER, Pa. - Gov. Wolf's Administration has issued an emergency action plan for the City of Chester due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In early April, Gov. Wolf issued a declaration of fiscal emergency for the city, which required the Department of Community and Economic Development to develop and release this plan within 10 days. FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUS “The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent collapse in economic activity have exacerbated the city’s pre-existing distressed condition.
Anticipated revenue shortfalls and delayed General Fund receipts have put enormous pressure on the city’s operating cash position,” said Sec.