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TTDEMS Elect New Party Leaders
The Tredyffrin Democratic Party elected a new leadership team at their January meeting, choosing Dariel Jamieson to be the next chair and F. Michael (Murph) Wysocki the next vice-chair. More on their background and goals.
Sidewalk To Nowhere?
Defenders of the Tredyffrin supervisors releasing escrow to St. Davids Golf Club have characterized the proposed path as a "sidewalk to nowhere." Here is a photo report providing the destination to the path and demonstrating how this arbitrary action undercuts a long-term policy and vision for the township.
Tredyffrin Supervisors Payout to Country Club
Without public notification, no item on the published board agenda and no written request, four members of the Board of Supervisors (Kampf, Lamina, Olson and Richter) were able to absolve the St. Davids Golf Club from their obligations under a development agreement and release $25,000 from an escrow account to the country club. When the Tredyffrin supervisors are willing to cut funding to the fire companies, libraries, public works and services to seniors, why such effort expended to effectively make a gift to a country club? Details.
School Directors Vote to Limit Tax Increase to 2.9%
With the T/E School District facing a $9.25 million revenue shortfall next year, school directors are facing tough choices and a certain tax increase. On January 25, they voted to keep any tax increase within the 2.9% limit set by Pennsylvania Act 1 requirements. Pulling that off will require grim choices by the board, school administration, teachers, parents and residents. Details on the recent vote and further meetings.
Tredyffrin Reduces Fire Company Contribution in 2010
Tredyffrin supervisors stuck with a reduced fire service contribution in their 2010 budget. Here is an update on the furor over township funding for our volunteer fire companies. This phase features citizen outrage, a Republican charity caper, partisan antics, and ethical tightrope walking.
Tredyffrin's 2010 Budget Makes Drastic Cuts to Vital Services
At their November 30 meeting, Tredyffrin Supervisors approved a 2010 Preliminary Budget that is a whopping $2.9 million smaller than last year's. Included are funding cuts to our police and fire departments, our libraries, and vital community services like Surrey Services for Seniors. More on how these cuts will affect services.
Lean Township Budget In The Works
The November election is over, releasing a public outbreak of township budget activity. Your last opportunity to hear a presentation of Tredyffrin's 2010 Budget and comment publicly is on November 30 at the next Board of Supervisors' meeting.
Here is an overview of the cost cutting outlined for the coming year and the issues coming to focus at the Nov. 30 board meeting.
You can read the township manager's budget overview and take a look at the complete preliminary budget here.
The township's Budget Advisory Working Group has publicly released its report, which can be viewed online here.
For a summary list of cost cuts planned for 2010 here is a handout from an earlier Nov. 14 public meeting at Tredyffrin Library.
Relying primarily on a real estate tax base, Tredyffrin does not impose an earned income tax, and is unlikely to impose one. For background on the earned income tax and alternative revenues here is another handout from the Nov. 14 public meeting.
Ready for an Active New Year
The Tredyffrin Democratic Committee held a well-attended workshop on Dec. 12 to review and revitalize our organization. 2010 is going to be an intense political year, beginning in the spring with competitive primaries for the U.S. Senate seat and our 6th District representative to the U.S. Congress, as well as the PA Governor race. New teams and leaders will be discussed and voted on at our January 20 monthly meeting.
T/E School Board Inches Closer to Party Balance, While Tredyffrin Supervisors Revert to One-Party Rule
Reviewing the November 3 local election results, the Tredyffrin Democratic Committee celebrated an important gain in the school board composition while absorbing a serious setback in achieving partisan balance on the township board of supervisors. ...more
Tredyffrin backed Obama. Now put Obama energy to work locally!
The Tredyffrin Democratic Party elected a new leadership team at their January meeting, choosing Dariel Jamieson to be the next chair and F. Michael (Murph) Wysocki the next vice-chair. 
