Rep. Zach Mako, R- Lehigh/Northampton, has been appointed by Speaker Mike Turzai to the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission for the 2019-20 legislative session.

The commission was put into law in 2014 with the primary mission to stay abreast of federal base realignment and closure activities, which have a major impact on military installations and economic development in communities across the commonwealth.

“As an active member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, I know firsthand the value and importance of our military installations,” Mako said. “Each serves as a key to keeping Pennsylvania guard members ready on a moment’s notice and supporting our federal military on a daily basis. Pennsylvania has been targeted before in prior BRAC efforts. I am committed to ensuring the federal government understands why our commonwealth’s facilities are needed and the critical role they play.”