About Quaker Valley Council of Governments
Quaker Valley COG is a network of 15 communities along the Ohio River as it heads north from its confluence in downtown Pittsburgh. Starting at the City of Pittsburgh boundary, the Quaker Valley COG municipalities form an uninterrupted string of boroughs and township until it reaches the Allegheny County – Beaver County line. The Quaker Valley COG’s total population 31,721 residents (2020 Census). Visit our Members Profile Page to learn more about each of our 15 member communities.
Click here for our 2022 Program Year in Review.
Quaker Valley COG is a network of 15 communities along the Ohio River as it heads north from its confluence in downtown Pittsburgh. Starting at the City of Pittsburgh boundary, the Quaker Valley COG municipalities form an uninterrupted string of boroughs and township until it reaches the Allegheny County – Beaver County line. The Quaker Valley COG’s total population 31,721 residents (2020 Census). Visit our Members Profile Page to learn more about each of our 15 member communities.
Click here for our 2022 Program Year in Review.
What is a COG?
A COG, or Council of Governments, is, put simply, a way for local governments to work together. Enabled by both the PA Constitution and the legislature, local governments voluntarily form COGs to accomplish more than individual municipalities can accomplish on their own. The beneficiaries are the residents and taxpayers of their communities; COGs reduce duplication and the costs of public services, improve an area's chances of obtaining grants, and facilitate planning and big picture thinking.
Quaker Valley Council of Governments is part of a network of communities, local elected and appointed officials promoting efficiency and effectiveness of local government while respecting local governance. Some resources for understanding Intergovernmental Cooperation:
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Allegheny County Councils of Governments work together to promote intergovernmental solutions, and formed the Allegheny InterCOG Council.
A COG, or Council of Governments, is, put simply, a way for local governments to work together. Enabled by both the PA Constitution and the legislature, local governments voluntarily form COGs to accomplish more than individual municipalities can accomplish on their own. The beneficiaries are the residents and taxpayers of their communities; COGs reduce duplication and the costs of public services, improve an area's chances of obtaining grants, and facilitate planning and big picture thinking.
Quaker Valley Council of Governments is part of a network of communities, local elected and appointed officials promoting efficiency and effectiveness of local government while respecting local governance. Some resources for understanding Intergovernmental Cooperation:
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Allegheny County Councils of Governments work together to promote intergovernmental solutions, and formed the Allegheny InterCOG Council.