APPOINTED BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

The Township Code and other state laws allow the Easttown Township Board of Supervisors to enlist the help of capable citizens through the creation of boards and commissions. These boards and commissions provide a wonderful opportunity for citizens to become more directly involved with their local government.

Though the boards and commissions are not “political” in nature,  we believe that roughly half of all appointments should be Democrats and Independents since they now account for 53% of registered Easttown voters.  As the Pennsylvania Township Supervisor’s Handbook states:  “Appointments to boards and commissions should reflect the township’s diversity, including individuals from different neighborhoods that have varied interests and backgrounds.

Below is data on the make-up of the Boards and Commissions as of March 22, 2021.

Board & Commission Members By Party 

By Party
No. Of Members
Percent of Members
Percent of Registered Voters
Republican
27
57%
42%
Democrat
20
43%
41%
Independent
0
0%
18%

Members by Sex

BY SEX
No. of Members
Percent of Members
Male
25
53%
Female
22
47%

Members by Age  (Avg. Age is 61)

BY AGE
NO. OF MEMBERS
PERCENT OF MEMBERS
18-40
3
2%
41-60
15
35%
61+
29
63%

Members by Precinct

Precinct
Total Members
% Of Members
% Of Easttown Voters
1
9
19%
23%
2
13
28%
19%
3
7
15%
15%
4
6
13%
12%
5
3
6%
10%
6
6
13%
9%
7
3
6%
13%

Each Board or Commission By Party and Average Age

Board or Commission
% Republican
% Democrat
% Independent
Avg. Age
Planning
40%
60%
0%
56
Parks & Recreation
71%
29%
0%
64
Historical
60%
40%
0%
62
Zoning
75%
25%
0%
63
Citizen Advisory
57%
29%
0%
61
Municipal
100%
0%
0%
65
Library
43%
57%
0%
60
Environmental Advisory
20%
80%
0%
56

If you’re interested in joining any of the following six boards and commissions, please start attending their meetings and email us at Candidates@EasttownDems.org to let us know of your interest. We’d love to see more Democrats on these Boards & Commissions. 

Easttown Planning Commission

The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on all land development and subdivision applications that are submitted to the Township. The Planning Commission plays an important role in developing the Township’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, as well as keeping the Subdivision and Land Development Codes up to date and in compliance with Pennsylvania’s Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). Members are appointed for a 4 year term length. Read more in the township ordinance.
 
Party
Term Expires
Precinct
Sex
Mark E. Stanish
Republican
2022
7
Male
Paul J. Salvaggio
Democrat
2024
1
Male
Ann Rothmann, Vice Chair
Democrat
2023
2
Female
Mary V. Hashemi, Chair
Democrat
2022
2
Female
Nik Karva
Democrat
2021
7
Male

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Board makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for the Township historical and recreational assets, recreational programs, and Township-owned open space. Members are appointed for a 5 year term length. Read more in the Township Ordinance.
 
Party
Term Expires
Precinct
Sex
Thomas F. Toscani, Chair
Republican
2022
2
M
Ted Babiy
Democrat
2025
4
M
Vacant
Margaret DePiano
Republican
2022
6
F
Cathy Stead
Republican
2025
3
F
Joan Stillwell
Republican
2021
3
F
Stacey Ballard
Republican
2025
5
F

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission serves in an advisory capacity for historical preservation information facilitation to citizens of the Township. Members are appointed for a 3 year term length. Read more in the Township Ordinance.
 
PARTY
TERM EXPIRES
PRECINCT
SEX
Anna Sicalides
Democrat
2022
2
F
Marla Musman
Republican
2021
6
F
Bill Friedrich, Chair
Republican
2023
4
M
Vacancy
Kathleen Weiss
Republican
2023
6
F
Cheryl Harper
Democrat
2021
2
F

Zoning Board

The Zoning Hearing Board hears and decides applications in accordance with the Municipalities Planning Code. It is a quasi-judicial body whose decisions are not subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors. The Zoning Hearing Board consists of three members appointed to 3-year overlapping terms and two alternates appointed to 3-year terms.
 
Party
Term Expires
Precinct
Sex
William F. Connor, III, Esq.
Republican
2023
2
Male
William H. Howard, Esq.
Democrat
2021
4
Male
Michael J. Tierney, Esq.
Republican
2022
2
Male
Roman J. Koropey, Esq.
Republican
2021
1
Male
Larry “Buzz” Wood, Esq.
Republican
2021
3
Male

Citizens Advisory Commission

The Easttown Citizens Advisory Committee (ECAC) is comprised of 5 to 9 members, serving 2 year terms, and are appointed by the Board of Supervisors because they possess skills, including, but not limited to: accounting, human resources and benefits, information technology, insurance, risk management, labor relations, management, and procurement. Read more in the Township Ordinance.
 
Party
Term Expires
Precinct
Sex
Tom McGurk, Chair
Republican
2021
1
Male
Hal Ward
Democrat
2021
2
Male
Kristan Burgess
Democrat
2023
5
Female
Buck Buchanan
Republican
2021
4
Male
Palmer Dalesandro
Democrat
2021
4
Male
Peter Motel
Republican
2021
1
Male
Alessandra Nicolas
Republican
2021
6
Female
Vacant
Vacant

Municipal Authority

The Easttown Municipal Authority is responsible for planning and constructing the sewer system. Members are appointed for a 5 year term length. Read more in the township ordinance. It’s 2021 and yet there are no women on this seven member board! This is embarrassing for Easttown Township.
 
Party
Term Expires
Precinct
Sex
Douglas H. Burnett, Chair
Republican
2023
5
Male
W. Todd Pohlig, Vice Chair
Republican
2024
6
Male
A. John May III
Republican
2025
3
Male
Kim A. Reynolds
Republican
2025
3
Male
Martin J. Cappelletti
Republican
2022
1
Male
Kevin McCauley
Republican
2024
1
Male
C. Richard Morsbach
Republican
2023
4
Male

Library Board

The purpose of the Easttown Library & Information Center Board of Trustees is to oversee the efficient operation of Easttown Library and to provide policy direction for the Library. Members serve 3 year terms.
 
Party
Term Expires
Precinct
Sex
Kathryn Lewis, President
Democrat
2022
2
Female
Anita Friday
Democrat
2022
1
Female
Margaret MacKenzie
Democrat
2022
2
Female
Denny Leeper
Republican
2023
7
Male
Katie Wylonis
Democrat
2023
3
Female
Bert Graham
Republican
2021
1
Male
Alessandra Nicolas
Republican
2021
6
Female

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Advisory Council was created in December by Ordinance 445-20 to assist and advise the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Board and other Township Authorities, Boards and Commissions, on matters dealing with protection, conservation, management, promotion, and uses of natural resources, located within the Township. Council members are Township residents, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Among its tasks, the Environmental Advisory Council identifies environmental concerns, promotes conservation and protection of natural resources and the quality of the environment within Easttown Township, develops a community environmental program, creates and maintains an index of open areas within the Township and undertakes such environmental tasks as requested by the Board of Supervisors.
 
Party
Term Expires
Precinct
Sex
Kate Goddard Doms, Chair
Democrat
2023
1
Female
Gary Ellis
Democrat
2022
2
Male
Heather Hill
Republican
2023
6
Female
Radya Pyati
Democrat
2024
2
Female
Cara Lynch Rash
Democrat
2024
2
Female