Candidates are running to fill posts on the Exeter Township Board of Supervisors in the May 20 primary.
Incumbents Michelle Kircher and George Bell III and Mohammad Majeed Mohammad as well as Larry Drogo and David Vollmer Jr. are seeking the Republican nomination for two six-year terms on the board. Bell, Drogo and Vollmer are also running for the GOP nomination for one two-year term on the board.
We asked the candidates to respond to a question.
Question: Name a single problem facing the municipality you are running to represent and how you would address that issue if elected.
Those seeking six-year terms:
Michelle Kircher
Occupation: Kircher is retired.
Age: 68.
Response: Public service should be a selfless endeavor. But all too often, it becomes a personal matter of ego, ambition, insecurity or petty rivalry. This is an enduring issue I have witnessed, but have not been distracted by. Instead, I have focused my efforts as supervisor on the responsibilities and opportunities of the office to make Exeter a better place to live.
I am a leading opponent of landfill expansion in our jurisdiction. I was a driving force in the founding of the Exeter Public Library and continue to support its mission. I am a strong advocate for agricultural preservation and our law enforcement. I supported a private sector solution to the Reading Country Club’s golf and restaurant operating losses, while keeping recreation and open space intact.
As a steady voice of reason and civility, I believe I have achieved a positive impact over my 17 years of service. Exeter will surely confront new challenges in the years ahead. I believe my experience and dedication will continue to serve our residents well, should I be elected for one final term as supervisor.
George Bell III
Occupation: Bell is a financial adviser.
Age: 53.
Response: Water and sewer rates are out of control in the time since the previous board sold our water treatment plant. Here is a summary of what we can and are doing:
1. Supervisors and residents can participate in rate hearings and file formal complaints to voice concerns and support fair rates.
2. We’ll host public informational sessions and provide materials explaining how rates are set and where your money goes. We’re currently working to require itemized billing so residents know exactly what they’re paying for.
3. Though challenging, we’re exploring regional partnerships with neighboring communities that could help negotiate better rates.
4. We’ll push for programs that find and fix leaks to reduce waste and lower costs.
5. We’ll apply for infrastructure improvement grants, such as the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s State Revolving Fund. We’ll also advocate for income-based and senior assistance programs to ease the financial burden on struggling residents.
Mohammad Majeed Mohammad
Candidate did not submit a response.
Larry Drogo
Candidate did not submit a response.
David Vollmer Jr.
Candidate did not submit a response.
Source: Berkshire mont
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