Carlisle, PA

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Carlisle is a historically significant town that was founded before the US became an independent nation. It played a role in the Revolutionary War and was where the Whiskey Rebellion was organized. Carlisle also has a problematic history with Native Americans, including the Carlisle Indian School that was estate gentrify young Native Americans (including Jim Thorpe).

Carlisle — and surrounding areas — have I-81 going through or next to it. This highway is used heavily by semi trucks, impacting the air quality in our area. Additionally, with 2 lanes going in each direction in our area, the trucks make it dangerous for passenger cars, particularly in inclement weather and whenever there is low visibility (including night driving). While these trucks are moving goods people need across the country, but we need to find a way to make this safer for all.

Carlisle is a divided community. There are a lot of very educated liberals here, in large part because of the three colleges located in town (Army War College, Dickinson College, and Penn State Dickinson Law School) and a lot of people without college degrees who are working hourly jobs (a lot at the various shipping warehouses in town, including an Amazon warehouse). Covid has made the divide stronger and harsher, particularly with the shutdowns impacting many of those hourly workers.

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Carlisle, PA

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Population: 20246
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Economic or Environmental Interests

Carlisle — and surrounding areas — have I-81 going through or next to it. This highway is used heavily by semi trucks, impacting the air quality in our area. Additionally, with 2 lanes going in each direction in our area, the trucks make it dangerous for passenger cars, particularly in inclement weather and whenever there is low visibility (including night driving). While these trucks are moving goods people need across the country, but we need to find a way to make this safer for all.


Cultural or Historical Interests

Carlisle is a historically significant town that was founded before the US became an independent nation. It played a role in the Revolutionary War and was where the Whiskey Rebellion was organized. Carlisle also has a problematic history with Native Americans, including the Carlisle Indian School that was estate gentrify young Native Americans (including Jim Thorpe).


Community Needs and Concerns

Carlisle is a divided community. There are a lot of very educated liberals here, in large part because of the three colleges located in town (Army War College, Dickinson College, and Penn State Dickinson Law School) and a lot of people without college degrees who are working hourly jobs (a lot at the various shipping warehouses in town, including an Amazon warehouse). Covid has made the divide stronger and harsher, particularly with the shutdowns impacting many of those hourly workers.