Candidates for the TE School Board and the Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors participated in a ‘Meet the Candidate’ forum sponsored by Chester County League of Women Voters on Saturday. As an audience member, it was clear that as voters we are lucky as most of the candidates had done their homework. The candidates were prepared, understood the important issues and were able to present their views effectively. The township and the school district are fortunate to have qualified community members willing to take on the challenges of elected office.
Improving public communication and transparency, fencing at Valley Forge Middle School, yearly tax increase, real estate development and pension reform remain important issues with residents. The candidates addressed resident questions regarding these issues and others on Saturday.
If you were unable to attend the candidate forum, you can find a rebroadcast on the township website as follows.
Click here to view the Chester County League of Women Voters ‘Meet the TE School Board Candidates.
Click here to view the Chester County League of Women Voters ‘Meet the Tredyffrin Township Candidates’
Election Day is a week from tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. Before casting your vote, know the candidates!
On Thursday, October 29 at the Tredyffrin Township building, the Chesterbrook Civic Association is sponsoring a ‘Meet the Candidates’ event. Open to the public, this will be a good opportunity to ask specific questions of the supervisor and school board candidates. Please plan to attend.
Meet the Candidates 2015
Township Building, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Thursday Oct. 29Board of Supervisor candidates in attendance:
Democrats
Elva Bankins, Lou Horvath, and Yolanda VanderKrol
Republicans
Trip Lukens and Heather GreenbergSchool Board candidates in attendance:
Republicans
Ed Sweeney and Kris Graham
Democrats
Michele Burger and Alan YockeyCome and ask the tough questions about tax increases, development, student safety, fencing at VFMS, and funding for the fire and ambulance company. Be an informed voter: this election matters.
Sponsored by the Chesterbrook Civic Association
Like many community residents, Chesterbrook resident Doug Anestad has voiced concerns related to the fencing plans at Valley Forge Middle School. Doug sent the following email on October 10 to each TE School Board candidate. He received responses from all school board candidates except for two — Doug did not have a valid email address for Fran Reardon (D) and incumbent Kris Graham (R) elected not to respond.
Dear T/E School Board Candidate,
I would like to get your official position regarding some questions concerning the Valley Forge Middle School proposed fences. Your reply by end of the day Saturday, October 17 would be most appreciated. 1) Where do you stand on the Valley Forge Middle School fence issue?
2) Do you think it is a good use of taxpayer money to spend $15,500 to hire a safety consultant to review the VFMS site?
3) Would you support installing additional fencing at VFMS if the safety consultant recommends it? If you would support additional fencing, how would you reconcile this with the public’s right to use the walkways?
Thank you for your time in addressing these questions.
Regards,
Doug Anestad
If you want to know where the school board candidates stand on the fencing issue you can read their full responses to Doug’s questions — click here.