Kenneth D. McCrea
Vision for the Future of Government
in East Cocalico Township
[Short Version. Click here for Detailed Version.]
What follows below are some of my thoughts on how we can make East Cocalico Township government more open, efficient, responsive, and "User Friendly." I have been very frustrated in my attempts to suggest changes to the current Board of Supervisors. I am now convinced that the only way that major changes in our Township government will come is with a change in the members of the Board of Supervisors.
1 ) Increase openness of the Board of Supervisors.
2) Encourage participation by Township residents in the Board of Supervisors activities.
3) Evaluate all Township services and positions with the goal of increasing efficiency and reducing costs and delays. Create a more “User Friendly” interface between the Township and its residents.
4) Evaluate all nuisance taxes, such as “Cable Franchise Fees,” “Per Capita Taxes,” and other similar expenses to the residents to determine if there are necessary, fair, and set at an appropriate level.
5) Evaluate the availability and functioning of recreational facilities in the Township.
6) Encourage Public Involvement in the long-term planning by the Planning Commission.
Overall, I feel that in areas of openness, responsiveness, and providing a "User-Friendly" interface, the Township has a long way to go. A change in leadership is the only way we can change of the policies of the current Board. Our Township government shouldn't be the driving force behind encouraging future development in our Township.
There are undoubtedly many other thoughts out there on how to improve Township government. I'd love to hear them. If you have ideas on improving our Township, please email me at Ken@KenMcCrea.com to let me know. Thanks, Ken McCrea.