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County Council President Rich Fitzgerald said he supports the idea of a task for for city and county merger efforts. (As reported in the P-G in October, 2006.)
Mr. Fitzgerald said he expects the task force to produce an "action plan" for further consolidation. He said he's not looking for another study.
"We've had enough studies to fill a bookshelf," he said. "We know that we can save money for taxpayers. That's a given. Now it's a matter of how we can do that."
He said it is imperative that both governments find ways to cut costs and reduce debt.
"This has to occur. There has to be consolidation of services," he said. "If we consolidate, we can save on both budgets. It's a win-win for both [governments]."
Mr. Fitzgerald said he expects University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark Nordenberg to be named chairman of the commission. 
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