Every two years I'm asked the same question.
For the most part, my attempts at a post-election analysis is reserved for family members and close friends, and comes from my perspective as an observer, blogger, and former participant in politics.
This year my comments are public.
November 03, 2009 was an off-year election and these election years historically produce a lower vote than presidential or gubernatorial elections.
In Chester County, we have 327,936 registered voters, and on election day, 72,914 ballots were cast. The results were a measly 22.23% turnout.
Every election is critical and once again a minority of registered voters determined the outcome of an off-year election. Personally, I've never understood why voters don't understand the need to vote in every election. The results of local elections have just as much of an impact as the state and national.
Often times the low turn-out of off-year elections result in the fluke of just a few votes separating the winners and losers.
Phoenixville was not immune.
Every single vote counts!
While some candidates won their seats by a resounding mandate, Mayor Leo Scoda, D, won the Mayor's seat, 1,331, to 836 for Lou Amici, R, a 495 vote lead, several other municipal elections could have gone to either candidate.*
Dave Gautreau, R, garnered 85 more votes than Erin McDevitt, D, in the Middle Ward, 334 to 249, and Rich Kirkner, D, won over Bob Tigro, R, in the North Ward, by 75 votes, 366 to 291.
In the West Ward, Dana Dugan, D, with a slim margin of 23 votes, 218 to 195 over contender Joe Schwartz, R, will hold the Council seat.
In the closest race in the borough, Henry Wagner, D, will return to Phoenixville Borough Council for the Middle Ward. Marc Reber, R, mounted a campaign which brought him to within 7 votes in the 250 to 243 count in Middle Ward results.
For the next four years we will have to live with the newly elected Council members decisions and they with us, their constituents.
Already seated on Council are members who, in my opinion, understand the duties and responsibilities of elected officials and have consistently demonstrated by their actions and votes the need to place our residents concerns and needs first in deliberations.
I commend them. I support them, and I will name those whom I believe meet the criteria I mention.
Mayor Leo Scoda.
Councilman Ken Buckwalter.
Councilman Richard Kirkner.
Councilman Jeff Senley.
The above mentioned representatives aren't always in agreement with each other or the public, they certainly don't walk on water, but they are individually competent, unbiased, and immune to machinations of special interests, in my opinion. They are true public servants. They are accessible to the public, they each have revealed a social conscience, and show no reluctance to put forth an opposing argument to the majority point of view.
This is the type of representation Phoenixville needs.
These men are also among those who will guide, teach, and positively influence the new Council members.
Congratulations to the winners of the election on November 3rd.
In my capacity as a life-long resident, taxpayer, political observer, and as one who sat where you are seated now, a few words to each of the newly elected officials.
Mayor Scoda, continue as you have. You represent Phoenixville in a positive way that only you can. You have earned the respect and admiration of many generations of Phoenixville residents as well as the members of our police department.
Rich Kirkner, you and I go back more years than I care to admit. Privately and in public forums you have been a gentleman, very patient in your dealings with the public and me, and have remained connected to the voters in your ward and throughout Phoenixville. Your concern for the residents is evident, and your many years of experience coupled with your intelligent, thoughtful analysis of issues will serve all of us well.
Dave Gautreau, I've known you also for many years, and like many others in our community I join those who are appreciative of your decision to step forward and offer your time and abilities. In your service to our community your integrity and fairness has been demonstrated often and is equalled by your compassion and good nature. On a personal note, I'm very proud of you and your accomplishments.
Dana Dugan, I've only been in your presence a few times. As a woman, a minority on Council, I look to you for examples of an open mind, for strength of character which will influence and beckon participation in the political process by other women in our community. Here is your opportunity to consciously shoulder the burden of becoming an exemplary Council member. Good luck to you.
Henry Wagner, you are returning to Council by the skin of your teeth. Know that. Own it. The very close results of this election clearly demonstrates, in my opinion, that one-half of the ward's voters have no confidence in you as the incumbent. That fact is humbling to anyone with a desire to leave a positive legacy in the community. By a fluke of numbers you retain your seat; 4 more votes for Marc could have just as easily meant he would be seated in January. Here is your opportunity to prove you are a representative who understands the term public servant.
To the new Council members and the new School Board Directors, I want to close this thread with two statements I publically made repeatedly during the course of my terms on Council. I offer them in hope they hold meaning for you.
Remember, there would be no Phoenixville if it weren't for the people in it. They are the living, breathing heart of our town.
The residents and taxpayers deserve the best representation you can give each of them.
I always wanted to leave my seat after having done what I could to make our part of the world just a little bit better. I desired to be known for what I did FOR the community, not what I did TO it.
There is a vast difference between the two descriptive words. The successful understanding of the difference comes only from self-examination of the personal motives for seeking office, from un-biased and complete understanding of the history of issues as well as the ramifications of subsequent actions of your vote, and by considering the impact on those you have been elected to represent.
Good luck to everyone.
*All results are considered unofficial until certified by Chester County election officials and were obtained from:
http://dsf.chesco.org/election/lib/election/results/cumf.htm
Friday, November 6, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Phoenixville - November 03, 2009 unoffical election results
The following results for the November 03, 2009 General Elections are unofficial until they are certified by Chester County election officials.
RESULTS BY PRECINCT
NORTH WARD 1
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 123 51.90
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 114 48.10
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE NORTH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
RICHARD M. KIRKNER (DEM) . . . . . . 127 53.36
BOB TIGRO (REP) . . . . . . . . . 110 46.22
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .42
NORTH WARD 2
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 99 68.75
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 45 31.25
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE NORTH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
RICHARD M. KIRKNER (DEM) . . . . . . 94 65.28
BOB TIGRO (REP) . . . . . . . . . 50 34.72
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
NORTH WARD 3
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 156 55.71
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 124 44.29
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE NORTH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
RICHARD M. KIRKNER (DEM) . . . . . . 145 52.54
BOB TIGRO (REP) . . . . . . . . . 131 47.46
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MIDDLE WARD 1
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 91 72.80
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 34 27.20
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE MIDDLE WARD
Vote for not more than 1
HENRY WAGNER (DEM) . . . . . . . . 75 60.98
MARC REBER (REP) . . . . . . . . . 48 39.02
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MIDDLE WARD 2
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 114 60.32
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 75 39.68
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE MIDDLE WARD
Vote for not more than 1
HENRY WAGNER (DEM) . . . . . . . . 97 51.05
MARC REBER (REP) . . . . . . . . . 93 48.95
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MIDDLE WARD 3
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 110 60.11
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 73 39.89
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE MIDDLE WARD
Vote for not more than 1
HENRY WAGNER (DEM) . . . . . . . . 78 43.09
MARC REBER (REP) . . . . . . . . . 102 56.35
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .55
EAST WARD 1
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 104 58.43
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 74 41.57
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE EAST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
ERIN MCDEVITT (DEM) . . . . . . . . 95 53.67
DAVE GAUTREAU (REP) . . . . . . . . 82 46.33
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
EAST WARD 2
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 160 69.57
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 70 30.43
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE EAST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
ERIN MCDEVITT (DEM) . . . . . . . . 72 32.14
DAVE GAUTREAU (REP) . . . . . . . . 152 67.86
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
EAST WARD 3
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 117 63.93
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 66 36.07
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE EAST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
ERIN MCDEVITT (DEM) . . . . . . . . 82 45.05
DAVE GAUTREAU (REP) . . . . . . . . 100 54.95
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
WEST WARD 1
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 98 53.55
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 85 46.45
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE WEST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
DANA L. DUGAN (DEM) . . . . . . . . 95 52.20
JOSEPH W. SCHWARTZ (REP) . . . . . . 87 47.80
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
WEST WARD 2
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 83 67.48
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 40 32.52
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE WEST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
DANA L. DUGAN (DEM) . . . . . . . . 59 49.17
JOSEPH W. SCHWARTZ (REP) . . . . . . 61 50.83
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
WEST WARD 3
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 76 67.86
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 36 32.14
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE WEST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
DANA L. DUGAN (DEM) . . . . . . . . 64 57.14
JOSEPH W. SCHWARTZ (REP) . . . . . . 47 41.96
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .89
CUMULATIVE RESULTS
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . 1,175 62.27
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . 712 37.73
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE NORTH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
RICHARD M. KIRKNER (DEM) . . . . . 221 57.85
BOB TIGRO (REP) . . . . . . . . 160 41.88
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 1 .26
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE MIDDLE WARD
Vote for not more than 1
HENRY WAGNER (DEM) . . . . . . . 250 50.61
MARC REBER (REP) . . . . . . . . 243 49.19
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 1 .20
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE EAST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
ERIN MCDEVITT (DEM) . . . . . . . 249 42.71
DAVE GAUTREAU (REP) . . . . . . . 334 57.29
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE WEST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
DANA L. DUGAN (DEM) . . . . . . . 218 52.66
JOSEPH W. SCHWARTZ (REP) . . . . . 195 47.10
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 1 .24
SCHOOL DIRECTOR PHOENIXVILLE
Vote for not more than 4
JAN POTTS (DEM/REP) . . . . . . . 2,989 22.71
BETSY RUCH (DEM/REP). . . . . . . 2,915 22.15
WENDY KELLY (DEM). . . . . . . . 1,794 13.63
JOSH GOULD (DEM/REP). . . . . . . 2,852 21.67
DANIEL J. CUSHING (REP). . . . . . 2,331 17.71
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 278 2.11
TAX COLLECTOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
NINA HASLIP (DEM). . . . . . . . 824 44.98
JENNIFER L. KILLEEN (REP) . . . . . 1,005 54.86
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 3 .16
CONSTABLE PHOENIXVILLE NORTH
Vote for not more than 1
HANS J. KLOTZBACH (REP). . . . . . 272 98.55
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.45
CONSTABLE PHOENIXVILLE MIDDLE
Vote for not more than 1
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 72 100.00
CONSTABLE PHOENIXVILLE EAST
Vote for not more than 1
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 24 100.00
CONSTABLE PHOENIXVILLE WEST
Vote for not more than 1
DAVID A. DUNACUSKY (REP) . . . . . 278 95.86
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.14
RESULTS BY PRECINCT
NORTH WARD 1
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 123 51.90
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 114 48.10
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE NORTH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
RICHARD M. KIRKNER (DEM) . . . . . . 127 53.36
BOB TIGRO (REP) . . . . . . . . . 110 46.22
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .42
NORTH WARD 2
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 99 68.75
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 45 31.25
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE NORTH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
RICHARD M. KIRKNER (DEM) . . . . . . 94 65.28
BOB TIGRO (REP) . . . . . . . . . 50 34.72
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
NORTH WARD 3
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 156 55.71
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 124 44.29
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE NORTH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
RICHARD M. KIRKNER (DEM) . . . . . . 145 52.54
BOB TIGRO (REP) . . . . . . . . . 131 47.46
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MIDDLE WARD 1
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 91 72.80
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 34 27.20
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE MIDDLE WARD
Vote for not more than 1
HENRY WAGNER (DEM) . . . . . . . . 75 60.98
MARC REBER (REP) . . . . . . . . . 48 39.02
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MIDDLE WARD 2
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 114 60.32
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 75 39.68
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE MIDDLE WARD
Vote for not more than 1
HENRY WAGNER (DEM) . . . . . . . . 97 51.05
MARC REBER (REP) . . . . . . . . . 93 48.95
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MIDDLE WARD 3
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 110 60.11
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 73 39.89
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE MIDDLE WARD
Vote for not more than 1
HENRY WAGNER (DEM) . . . . . . . . 78 43.09
MARC REBER (REP) . . . . . . . . . 102 56.35
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .55
EAST WARD 1
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 104 58.43
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 74 41.57
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE EAST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
ERIN MCDEVITT (DEM) . . . . . . . . 95 53.67
DAVE GAUTREAU (REP) . . . . . . . . 82 46.33
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
EAST WARD 2
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 160 69.57
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 70 30.43
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE EAST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
ERIN MCDEVITT (DEM) . . . . . . . . 72 32.14
DAVE GAUTREAU (REP) . . . . . . . . 152 67.86
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
EAST WARD 3
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 117 63.93
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 66 36.07
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE EAST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
ERIN MCDEVITT (DEM) . . . . . . . . 82 45.05
DAVE GAUTREAU (REP) . . . . . . . . 100 54.95
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
WEST WARD 1
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 98 53.55
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 85 46.45
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE WEST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
DANA L. DUGAN (DEM) . . . . . . . . 95 52.20
JOSEPH W. SCHWARTZ (REP) . . . . . . 87 47.80
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
WEST WARD 2
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 83 67.48
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 40 32.52
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE WEST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
DANA L. DUGAN (DEM) . . . . . . . . 59 49.17
JOSEPH W. SCHWARTZ (REP) . . . . . . 61 50.83
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
WEST WARD 3
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . . 76 67.86
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . . 36 32.14
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE WEST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
DANA L. DUGAN (DEM) . . . . . . . . 64 57.14
JOSEPH W. SCHWARTZ (REP) . . . . . . 47 41.96
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .89
CUMULATIVE RESULTS
MAYOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
LEO SCODA (DEM) . . . . . . . . 1,175 62.27
LOUIS J. AMICI (REP). . . . . . . 712 37.73
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE NORTH WARD
Vote for not more than 1
RICHARD M. KIRKNER (DEM) . . . . . 221 57.85
BOB TIGRO (REP) . . . . . . . . 160 41.88
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 1 .26
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE MIDDLE WARD
Vote for not more than 1
HENRY WAGNER (DEM) . . . . . . . 250 50.61
MARC REBER (REP) . . . . . . . . 243 49.19
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 1 .20
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE EAST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
ERIN MCDEVITT (DEM) . . . . . . . 249 42.71
DAVE GAUTREAU (REP) . . . . . . . 334 57.29
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 0
MEMBER OF COUNCIL PHOENIXVILLE WEST WARD
Vote for not more than 1
DANA L. DUGAN (DEM) . . . . . . . 218 52.66
JOSEPH W. SCHWARTZ (REP) . . . . . 195 47.10
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 1 .24
SCHOOL DIRECTOR PHOENIXVILLE
Vote for not more than 4
JAN POTTS (DEM/REP) . . . . . . . 2,989 22.71
BETSY RUCH (DEM/REP). . . . . . . 2,915 22.15
WENDY KELLY (DEM). . . . . . . . 1,794 13.63
JOSH GOULD (DEM/REP). . . . . . . 2,852 21.67
DANIEL J. CUSHING (REP). . . . . . 2,331 17.71
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 278 2.11
TAX COLLECTOR PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH
Vote for not more than 1
NINA HASLIP (DEM). . . . . . . . 824 44.98
JENNIFER L. KILLEEN (REP) . . . . . 1,005 54.86
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 3 .16
CONSTABLE PHOENIXVILLE NORTH
Vote for not more than 1
HANS J. KLOTZBACH (REP). . . . . . 272 98.55
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.45
CONSTABLE PHOENIXVILLE MIDDLE
Vote for not more than 1
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 72 100.00
CONSTABLE PHOENIXVILLE EAST
Vote for not more than 1
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 24 100.00
CONSTABLE PHOENIXVILLE WEST
Vote for not more than 1
DAVID A. DUNACUSKY (REP) . . . . . 278 95.86
WRITE-IN. . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.14
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
UNOFFICIAL local election results
Unoffical results are coming in on the Phoenixville races for Mayor, Borough Council, and the PASD School Board Directors.
MAYOR
Leo Scoda
NORTH WARD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Richard Kirkner
MIDDLE WARD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Henry Wagner
EAST WARD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Dave Gautreau
WEST WARD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Dana Dugan
PASD SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR
Jan Potts
Betsy Ruch
Dan Cushing
Josh Gould
(The above candidates are leading at this time.)
County results will be posted when they are received, and will be certified in approximately two weeks by Chester County officials.
MAYOR
Leo Scoda
NORTH WARD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Richard Kirkner
MIDDLE WARD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Henry Wagner
EAST WARD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Dave Gautreau
WEST WARD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Dana Dugan
PASD SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR
Jan Potts
Betsy Ruch
Dan Cushing
Josh Gould
(The above candidates are leading at this time.)
County results will be posted when they are received, and will be certified in approximately two weeks by Chester County officials.
Today we set the course for Phoenixville's future! VOTE!
Due to circumstances beyond my control the lengthy commentary I was preparing on each race in today's election is lost.
I simply do not have the wherewithal or the time at this late hour (I am writing at midnight), to reconstruct the entire article.
All I can do is apologize to those readers who probably expected more of a response to the question to me on another thread, "Who are you supporting?".
For Mayor - Leo Scoda
Leo is a proven asset to Phoenixville, a strong ambassador for our community, and was remarkably outspoken in his support for the efforts of residents in opposition to the former library concept plan as well. His incredible wealth of knowledge regarding all aspects of the borough, it's history and knowledge of correct policies is a reliable and constant source of information for Council and the administration. Phoenixville borough and our police department continues to need his strong leadership, influence, and guidance. Leo deserves another term in office.
Lou Amici, also a candidate for Mayor, has served Phoenixville admirably over the years. His dedication, diligence, and demonstrations of concern for Phoenixville's residents is remarkable and remembered.
East Ward - Borough Council
I am voting for Dave Gautreau, whom I have known for many years, for the East Ward Council seat. Dave presents character qualities I personally admire, the most compelling of which is compassion and true concern for his fellow man. Dave has served the Phoenixville area for many years in various capacities, has held public office, has complete understanding of the duties of elected office, and displays fair and even-handed judgement. Dave will serve the East Ward residents to the best of his ability.
I do want to share the fact that Erin McDevitt impressed me when she and I met recently. By her reputation and my time spent with her, I believe Erin has the potential to provide leadership in the political field. She is intelligent, astute, perceptive, and has an enjoyable bit of moxie, too!
If I were voting in the Middle Ward, Marc Reber impressed me with his ability to listen first, and then adroitly discern and discuss solutions to the needs of the Middle Ward, and the residents of Phoenixville. His background in IT prepares him for the linear thought processing which should (if only!) be a required mind-set along with his demonstrated commonsense for a Council member. His willingness and desire to place the concerns of the citizens of the borough first, coupled with his knowledge of borough affairs will make Marc an excellent choice for Middle Ward voters.
In all my years of involvement with the political realm, I have never encountered a Council member or any other elected official who removed his personal contact information from the borough website, his constituency, and the public at-large as did Henry Wagner, the opposition candidate in the Middle Ward. Also, his support for the now defunct library concept plan was in direct opposition to many residents concerns and pleas for his support, so I personally cannot trust his judgement on issues in the future.
The School Board candidates I am voting for are presented in alphabetical order.
Dan Cushing
Wendy Kelly
Jan Potts
Betsy Ruch
Listed below are the polling stations in Phoenixville.
North 1
Santa Anna Italian-American Club, 422 Dayton Street
North 2
Friendship Fire Company, 423 High Street
North 3
Loyal Order of Moose, 920 Township Line Road
Middle 1
Phoenixville Borough Hall, 140 Church Street
Middle 2
Civic Center, 123 Main Street
Middle 3
Barkley Elementary School, Second Avenue
East 1
Phoenixville Public Library, Main & Second Avenue
East 2
First Methodist Church of Phoenixville, Main Street & Virginia Avenue
East 3
Phoenixville Area High School, City Line Avenue
West 1
West End Fire House, 801 Bridge Street
West 2
Phoenixville Middle School, 1330 Main Street
West 3
Caines Creek Social Center, 125 Harvest Lane
Please, don't forget to vote!
I simply do not have the wherewithal or the time at this late hour (I am writing at midnight), to reconstruct the entire article.
All I can do is apologize to those readers who probably expected more of a response to the question to me on another thread, "Who are you supporting?".
For Mayor - Leo Scoda
Leo is a proven asset to Phoenixville, a strong ambassador for our community, and was remarkably outspoken in his support for the efforts of residents in opposition to the former library concept plan as well. His incredible wealth of knowledge regarding all aspects of the borough, it's history and knowledge of correct policies is a reliable and constant source of information for Council and the administration. Phoenixville borough and our police department continues to need his strong leadership, influence, and guidance. Leo deserves another term in office.
Lou Amici, also a candidate for Mayor, has served Phoenixville admirably over the years. His dedication, diligence, and demonstrations of concern for Phoenixville's residents is remarkable and remembered.
East Ward - Borough Council
I am voting for Dave Gautreau, whom I have known for many years, for the East Ward Council seat. Dave presents character qualities I personally admire, the most compelling of which is compassion and true concern for his fellow man. Dave has served the Phoenixville area for many years in various capacities, has held public office, has complete understanding of the duties of elected office, and displays fair and even-handed judgement. Dave will serve the East Ward residents to the best of his ability.
I do want to share the fact that Erin McDevitt impressed me when she and I met recently. By her reputation and my time spent with her, I believe Erin has the potential to provide leadership in the political field. She is intelligent, astute, perceptive, and has an enjoyable bit of moxie, too!
If I were voting in the Middle Ward, Marc Reber impressed me with his ability to listen first, and then adroitly discern and discuss solutions to the needs of the Middle Ward, and the residents of Phoenixville. His background in IT prepares him for the linear thought processing which should (if only!) be a required mind-set along with his demonstrated commonsense for a Council member. His willingness and desire to place the concerns of the citizens of the borough first, coupled with his knowledge of borough affairs will make Marc an excellent choice for Middle Ward voters.
In all my years of involvement with the political realm, I have never encountered a Council member or any other elected official who removed his personal contact information from the borough website, his constituency, and the public at-large as did Henry Wagner, the opposition candidate in the Middle Ward. Also, his support for the now defunct library concept plan was in direct opposition to many residents concerns and pleas for his support, so I personally cannot trust his judgement on issues in the future.
The School Board candidates I am voting for are presented in alphabetical order.
Dan Cushing
Wendy Kelly
Jan Potts
Betsy Ruch
Listed below are the polling stations in Phoenixville.
North 1
Santa Anna Italian-American Club, 422 Dayton Street
North 2
Friendship Fire Company, 423 High Street
North 3
Loyal Order of Moose, 920 Township Line Road
Middle 1
Phoenixville Borough Hall, 140 Church Street
Middle 2
Civic Center, 123 Main Street
Middle 3
Barkley Elementary School, Second Avenue
East 1
Phoenixville Public Library, Main & Second Avenue
East 2
First Methodist Church of Phoenixville, Main Street & Virginia Avenue
East 3
Phoenixville Area High School, City Line Avenue
West 1
West End Fire House, 801 Bridge Street
West 2
Phoenixville Middle School, 1330 Main Street
West 3
Caines Creek Social Center, 125 Harvest Lane
Please, don't forget to vote!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Erin McDevitt - Candidate for Phoenixville Borough Council - East Ward
Karen:
I was unable to send the entire text of this message to you as an email. Please post this as a seperate blog entry rather than a comment. Thank you.
Erin
Dear Readers:
At least one of you has commented that I have not made my opinions public. Perhaps that person is right and I have not made my opinions public enough.
I was against the expansion of the Library. I believed that closing Second Avenue to Through traffic increased the risk of accidents by forcing more traffic past vulnerable areas in the surrounding neighborhood. I also did not believe that the library had the funding to underwrite the increased operational costs. I came to that conclusion by researching the minutes of the PASD Board minutes.
The PASD is looking for ways to shift the cost of supporting the library to the municipality. If PASD is able to shift the cost then the residents of Phoenixville may be looking at absorbing another tax increase. I doubt we would see a corresponding decrease in our property taxes. This prospect did not make sense to me particularly when Borough residents are being asked to absorb the cost of building a new middle school and we are facing a deficit.
I was the only candidate who publicly suggested examining the contract with the CDC as a method of reducing the budget. I also suggested auditing the legal fees paid by the Borough.
I am not wed to any course of action with regard to trash collection. I would examine all the options and support the one that resulted in the best services at the lowest cost to the residents.
All of the issues above directly impact our quality of life in Phoenixville. I intend to protect that quality of life by using common sense and focusing on the best interests of the East Ward and the Phoenixville Community in general.
Regards,
Erin McDevitt
I was unable to send the entire text of this message to you as an email. Please post this as a seperate blog entry rather than a comment. Thank you.
Erin
Dear Readers:
At least one of you has commented that I have not made my opinions public. Perhaps that person is right and I have not made my opinions public enough.
I was against the expansion of the Library. I believed that closing Second Avenue to Through traffic increased the risk of accidents by forcing more traffic past vulnerable areas in the surrounding neighborhood. I also did not believe that the library had the funding to underwrite the increased operational costs. I came to that conclusion by researching the minutes of the PASD Board minutes.
The PASD is looking for ways to shift the cost of supporting the library to the municipality. If PASD is able to shift the cost then the residents of Phoenixville may be looking at absorbing another tax increase. I doubt we would see a corresponding decrease in our property taxes. This prospect did not make sense to me particularly when Borough residents are being asked to absorb the cost of building a new middle school and we are facing a deficit.
I was the only candidate who publicly suggested examining the contract with the CDC as a method of reducing the budget. I also suggested auditing the legal fees paid by the Borough.
I am not wed to any course of action with regard to trash collection. I would examine all the options and support the one that resulted in the best services at the lowest cost to the residents.
All of the issues above directly impact our quality of life in Phoenixville. I intend to protect that quality of life by using common sense and focusing on the best interests of the East Ward and the Phoenixville Community in general.
Regards,
Erin McDevitt
State of the borough - State of the taxpayer
Ever notice how quiet it becomes on the local political front just prior to elections?
With the Phoenix down to a weekly, the Mercury is picking up some of the slack, but what I really miss around this time of year are those editorials from long-ago editors, the political endorsements, and even the "Roses and Thorns" we became accustomed to reading.
I'll need help on this thread from my fellow citizens in recalling the good and the bad efforts and the results of the same over the last few years from our local elected officials, Phoenixville Borough Council as well as the PASD School Board.
I'm also asking for input as you'll see below.
On the 2010 budget front, the good news is that we will probably not see an increase on the trash hauling program. Lucky break. I'm still unsure if Council will have the ability to maintain that status for very much longer. We were guaranteed a five year contract with no rate increases by an outside hauler, but a previous Council chose to do the hauling in-house. If you recall, the borough collected the trash years ago but dumped the plan. Did anyone ever stop to learn why?
When I look back at the last few years, the first item which comes to mind is one which affects every property owner.
Taxes.
The PASD already voted a 1.93% increase for the 2009 - 2010 budget. We can anticipate the cost of the new middle school to result in more pain for the taxpayers of the school district.
My numbers may be fuzzy, but according to my recollections our borough taxes have risen approximately 40% since 2006.
We are still waiting for the hammer to fall signaling the vote on a borough tax increase for 2010, and the last we heard is the borough has a need for around $450,000 in additional tax revenues. If Council doesn't pare more monies off the half-million deficit, we will be looking at an 18% increase.
Total? A whopping 58% increase in borough taxes in just a few years.
It has to stop.
The water and sewer rates typically rise anywhere from 2% to 6%, and although we recognize the annual departmental costs rise, we also recognize each increase is compounded over and over with each budget.
Just because the constantly rising rates and taxes are approved and thereby mandated by law, it does not mean each and every resident has the same ability to absorb the increases.
Which brings me to the point where Council needs to consider the following suggestions.
Cut.
Cut.
And, cut some more from the budget.
Council should recommend each department wage a last minute attempt to cut expenditures from their budget. Any employee who can identify areas of waste, or suggest a viable cost saving measure should be given a bonus, an award of some sort allowable by law, a gift card, etc.
Phoenixville should go green. Not just a kiss and a promise, dedicate some time to examining possible ways to save energy.
Paint the roofs of all municipal buildings white.
Change the lighting fixtures in each and every building to energy efficient.
Examine the costs associated with changing all the utility lights throughout the town. Go solar! At least one military base is relying on solar energy for lighting.
The technology is now available to reclaim energy from the methane generated at the sewer plant. Are we examining that potential?
If it isn't a rumor, get out of the $4.00 a gallon contract for gasoline for borough vehicles.
Speaking of contracts, examine all contracts, i.e., wireless providers, vendors, etc., and re-negotiate them.
Take a long, serious look at the contract for providing service to the community for the Council meetings, etc. $60,000 annually is outrageous. When we bought that service to the community, it was not supposed to have that kind of a price tag. Remember, there would be no community channels if it were not for the fact that WE own them. The community channels can only be owned by a municipality. Why are we paying $60,000 annually for something WE own?
Stop giving away our assets. Coming close to selling the Prospect Street parking lots and Second Avenue for $1 flies in the face of fiscal responsibility.
Stop spending taxpayer monies to market the downtown. If the business community has a desire or a need to attract more business to their stores and restaurants, let them do it the old-fashioned way. Let them pay for it. No matter how one spins it, the taxpayer doesn't have a dog in that race.
Cut the CDC. We have no money for bling. $125,000 annually is a heavy weight borne by the property owners of Phoenixville. Why are we subsidizing the downtown district? The taxpayer of Phoenixville has not received one dime in a reduction in taxes due to the "revitalization".
Create a BID, a DID, a business district tax in whatever shape or form is compatible with law. We residents already pull our weight, plus.
Are borough vehicles permitted to be driven to employees homes overnight? Cut the expenditure.
I'm fairly certain other municipalities are tightening their collective belts, and their ideas may be shared online. Please check.
Leave no stone unturned.
Phoenixville Borough Council can only go to the well so often, and this year the well is particularly dry due to the economic depression, and the rapid rise of the overall cost of living.
I have to wonder if Council members have taken the time to speak with any of the residents and learn how they are faring during the recession.
Do they know the number of Phoenixville residents who have lost a job?
Do they know how many residents were laid off and how many unemployment benefits have ceased?
How many foreclosures already have occured or are about to happen in the borough?
Who is hanging on by a thread?
I listen when senior citizens tell me of their situations. I listen when a worried Mom tells me she can't afford doctor visits, dental work, flu shots for her children or a simple treat for the family.
I've directed those in need to the services provided by the community, but there is a line which must be crossed when asking for help, and many people, rather than rely on the generosity of others, will suffer in silence.
Know that.
Council must remember the impact of the 2010 budget vote during these last budget meetings.
The taxpayers of Phoenixville simply cannot absorb another hefty increase.
We are aware this blog is read by public officials.
That is fact.
This is the point where you, the reader, can simply comment on the questions posted below, provide some insight, offer suggestions, and/or speak to what is on your mind this weekend prior to the election.
Your responses will be read by at least some of those who need to see your answers.
Have you examined the candidates and their positions, the incumbents and their work?
Did they represent you well?
Were they accessible to you?
Did you see the results you wanted on any issues?
Are you, like me, waiting for the outcome on the 2010 budget?
Who are you supporting for office, and who will you vote for?
With the Phoenix down to a weekly, the Mercury is picking up some of the slack, but what I really miss around this time of year are those editorials from long-ago editors, the political endorsements, and even the "Roses and Thorns" we became accustomed to reading.
I'll need help on this thread from my fellow citizens in recalling the good and the bad efforts and the results of the same over the last few years from our local elected officials, Phoenixville Borough Council as well as the PASD School Board.
I'm also asking for input as you'll see below.
On the 2010 budget front, the good news is that we will probably not see an increase on the trash hauling program. Lucky break. I'm still unsure if Council will have the ability to maintain that status for very much longer. We were guaranteed a five year contract with no rate increases by an outside hauler, but a previous Council chose to do the hauling in-house. If you recall, the borough collected the trash years ago but dumped the plan. Did anyone ever stop to learn why?
When I look back at the last few years, the first item which comes to mind is one which affects every property owner.
Taxes.
The PASD already voted a 1.93% increase for the 2009 - 2010 budget. We can anticipate the cost of the new middle school to result in more pain for the taxpayers of the school district.
My numbers may be fuzzy, but according to my recollections our borough taxes have risen approximately 40% since 2006.
We are still waiting for the hammer to fall signaling the vote on a borough tax increase for 2010, and the last we heard is the borough has a need for around $450,000 in additional tax revenues. If Council doesn't pare more monies off the half-million deficit, we will be looking at an 18% increase.
Total? A whopping 58% increase in borough taxes in just a few years.
It has to stop.
The water and sewer rates typically rise anywhere from 2% to 6%, and although we recognize the annual departmental costs rise, we also recognize each increase is compounded over and over with each budget.
Just because the constantly rising rates and taxes are approved and thereby mandated by law, it does not mean each and every resident has the same ability to absorb the increases.
Which brings me to the point where Council needs to consider the following suggestions.
Cut.
Cut.
And, cut some more from the budget.
Council should recommend each department wage a last minute attempt to cut expenditures from their budget. Any employee who can identify areas of waste, or suggest a viable cost saving measure should be given a bonus, an award of some sort allowable by law, a gift card, etc.
Phoenixville should go green. Not just a kiss and a promise, dedicate some time to examining possible ways to save energy.
Paint the roofs of all municipal buildings white.
Change the lighting fixtures in each and every building to energy efficient.
Examine the costs associated with changing all the utility lights throughout the town. Go solar! At least one military base is relying on solar energy for lighting.
The technology is now available to reclaim energy from the methane generated at the sewer plant. Are we examining that potential?
If it isn't a rumor, get out of the $4.00 a gallon contract for gasoline for borough vehicles.
Speaking of contracts, examine all contracts, i.e., wireless providers, vendors, etc., and re-negotiate them.
Take a long, serious look at the contract for providing service to the community for the Council meetings, etc. $60,000 annually is outrageous. When we bought that service to the community, it was not supposed to have that kind of a price tag. Remember, there would be no community channels if it were not for the fact that WE own them. The community channels can only be owned by a municipality. Why are we paying $60,000 annually for something WE own?
Stop giving away our assets. Coming close to selling the Prospect Street parking lots and Second Avenue for $1 flies in the face of fiscal responsibility.
Stop spending taxpayer monies to market the downtown. If the business community has a desire or a need to attract more business to their stores and restaurants, let them do it the old-fashioned way. Let them pay for it. No matter how one spins it, the taxpayer doesn't have a dog in that race.
Cut the CDC. We have no money for bling. $125,000 annually is a heavy weight borne by the property owners of Phoenixville. Why are we subsidizing the downtown district? The taxpayer of Phoenixville has not received one dime in a reduction in taxes due to the "revitalization".
Create a BID, a DID, a business district tax in whatever shape or form is compatible with law. We residents already pull our weight, plus.
Are borough vehicles permitted to be driven to employees homes overnight? Cut the expenditure.
I'm fairly certain other municipalities are tightening their collective belts, and their ideas may be shared online. Please check.
Leave no stone unturned.
Phoenixville Borough Council can only go to the well so often, and this year the well is particularly dry due to the economic depression, and the rapid rise of the overall cost of living.
I have to wonder if Council members have taken the time to speak with any of the residents and learn how they are faring during the recession.
Do they know the number of Phoenixville residents who have lost a job?
Do they know how many residents were laid off and how many unemployment benefits have ceased?
How many foreclosures already have occured or are about to happen in the borough?
Who is hanging on by a thread?
I listen when senior citizens tell me of their situations. I listen when a worried Mom tells me she can't afford doctor visits, dental work, flu shots for her children or a simple treat for the family.
I've directed those in need to the services provided by the community, but there is a line which must be crossed when asking for help, and many people, rather than rely on the generosity of others, will suffer in silence.
Know that.
Council must remember the impact of the 2010 budget vote during these last budget meetings.
The taxpayers of Phoenixville simply cannot absorb another hefty increase.
We are aware this blog is read by public officials.
That is fact.
This is the point where you, the reader, can simply comment on the questions posted below, provide some insight, offer suggestions, and/or speak to what is on your mind this weekend prior to the election.
Your responses will be read by at least some of those who need to see your answers.
Have you examined the candidates and their positions, the incumbents and their work?
Did they represent you well?
Were they accessible to you?
Did you see the results you wanted on any issues?
Are you, like me, waiting for the outcome on the 2010 budget?
Who are you supporting for office, and who will you vote for?
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
OPEN THREAD
Happy Halloween!
Please don't forget to check your children's candy before allowing them to eat it, and have a safe, happy, trick or treat night!
The open thread is your opportunity to sound off on your issues, post your thoughts, or have a rant.
It's also the weekend before Tuesday's November 03, 2009 elections.
In addition to posts on various topics, I invite each of the candidates to take their final and best shot to garner votes.
Monday, I'll give voice to my thoughts and observations.
What's on your mind?
Please remember, play nice!
Please don't forget to check your children's candy before allowing them to eat it, and have a safe, happy, trick or treat night!
The open thread is your opportunity to sound off on your issues, post your thoughts, or have a rant.
It's also the weekend before Tuesday's November 03, 2009 elections.
In addition to posts on various topics, I invite each of the candidates to take their final and best shot to garner votes.
Monday, I'll give voice to my thoughts and observations.
What's on your mind?
Please remember, play nice!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Did you know? Jack Krizmanich
(Click to enlarge)
Local fans of actor Jack Krizmanich, born in Phoenixville on December 16, 1978, already know he attended St. Pius X High School in Pottstown and graduated in 1996.
While working at a restaurant in high school, Jack was discovered by an agent at IMAGE Models, a boutique modeling agency. While working for the agency, he was noticed by a talent scout and thus began his acting career.
He stars as the dashing Aaron Spencer on the MyTV Network prime time series "Wicked Wicked Games", with Tatum O'Neal.
Jack was also a series regular for three years on NBC's "Passions" and a strong supporting role in the feature film "Shadowboxer" with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Helen Mirren.
Jack's hobbies include basketball, football, tennis, hockey and martial arts.
As an actor, Jack has appeared in the following:
"CSI: NY" .... Martin Stafford (1 episode, 2009)
- It Happened to Me (2009) TV episode .... Martin Stafford
"True Blood" .... Ludis (2 episodes, 2009)
- Beyond Here Lies Nothin' (2009) TV episode .... Ludis
- Frenzy (2009) TV episode .... Ludis
Cope (2009) .... Heiress' Boyfriend
SideWalk Situations (Rose Meets Flora) (2008) .... Fiance
"Wicked Wicked Games" .... Aaron Spencer (19 episodes, 2006-2007)
- Parting Shots (2007) TV episode .... Aaron Spencer
- Fighting Back (2007) TV episode .... Aaron Spencer
- Hard Evidence (2007) TV episode .... Aaron Spencer
- Little Blue Pill (2007) TV episode .... Aaron Spencer
- The Beauty Pageant (2007) TV episode .... Aaron Spencer
(14 more)
Shadowboxer (2005) .... Tommy
"Passions" .... John Hastings (1 episode, 2001-2004)
... aka Harmony's Passions (USA: alternative title)
... aka The Passions Storm (USA: summer title)
- Episode #1.1389 (2004) TV episode .... John Hastings
"What I Like About You" .... Naked Bellman (1 episode, 2004)
- Ghost of a Chance (2004) TV episode .... Naked Bellman
Thursday, October 29, 2009
H1N1 swine flu vaccine
Just as with other areas in the country, many Phoenixville area residents are searching for the H1N1 swine flu vaccine.
Unless your healthcare provider already has an allotment, patience is required.
The following informative article explains the reason for the delay in the delivery of the vaccine.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33420826
Here is a compilation of important information for Chester and Montgomery County residents.
A message from Dalton G. Paxman, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Philadelphia:
The 2009 H1N1 flu is a real concern.
First, it spreads easily. Almost all of the flu we're seeing this year is H1N1. According to the federal government's Web site, flu.gov, there's more flu now than at the height of the season in previous years.
Second, it's hitting young people. Already, 81 children and teenagers have died. If you're 52 or older and healthy, you may have some immunity to this particular strain. But if you are under 25, or are pregnant, have heart disease, asthma, or some other underlying condition, you're at risk of complications.
Third, the H1N1 vaccine is made the same way the seasonal flu shot is made. Flu vaccines are safe. They work. And they are the best way to prevent the flu.
See the links below for flu shots and flu updates for your county.
Chester County
Update (October 28, 2009): The Chester County Health Department is once again taking appointments for seasonal flu shots. Please call 610-344-6252.
http://www.phillyhealthinfo.org/swineflu/index.php/chester_county/
http://www.phillyhealthinfo.org/swineflu/index.php/
Montgomery County
Update (October 26, 2009): The Montgomery County Health Department has scheduled two walk-in H1N1 flu clinics for pregnant women and 5-to 9-year-olds who are Montgomery County residents on October 29 and October 30. In addition, seasonal flu clinics scheduled for October have been postponed but clinics scheduled for November will proceed as planned.
Visit the Montgomery County Health Department page for more information.
http://health.montcopa.org/health/cwp/view,A,3,Q,67285.asp
Additional Locations
For list of drug stores, grocery stores, and department stores providing flu shots for $30 near you, visit Maxim Health System's Flu Clinic Locator.
http://www.findaflushot.com/
Veterans, please see the following information about vaccinations from the Philadelphia VA.
http://www.phillyhealthinfo.org/index.php/general/philadelphia_va_influenza
http://www.phillyhealthinfo.org/swineflu/index.php/montgomery_county/
Unless your healthcare provider already has an allotment, patience is required.
The following informative article explains the reason for the delay in the delivery of the vaccine.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33420826
Here is a compilation of important information for Chester and Montgomery County residents.
A message from Dalton G. Paxman, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Philadelphia:
The 2009 H1N1 flu is a real concern.
First, it spreads easily. Almost all of the flu we're seeing this year is H1N1. According to the federal government's Web site, flu.gov, there's more flu now than at the height of the season in previous years.
Second, it's hitting young people. Already, 81 children and teenagers have died. If you're 52 or older and healthy, you may have some immunity to this particular strain. But if you are under 25, or are pregnant, have heart disease, asthma, or some other underlying condition, you're at risk of complications.
Third, the H1N1 vaccine is made the same way the seasonal flu shot is made. Flu vaccines are safe. They work. And they are the best way to prevent the flu.
See the links below for flu shots and flu updates for your county.
Chester County
Update (October 28, 2009): The Chester County Health Department is once again taking appointments for seasonal flu shots. Please call 610-344-6252.
http://www.phillyhealthinfo.org/swineflu/index.php/chester_county/
http://www.phillyhealthinfo.org/swineflu/index.php/
Montgomery County
Update (October 26, 2009): The Montgomery County Health Department has scheduled two walk-in H1N1 flu clinics for pregnant women and 5-to 9-year-olds who are Montgomery County residents on October 29 and October 30. In addition, seasonal flu clinics scheduled for October have been postponed but clinics scheduled for November will proceed as planned.
Visit the Montgomery County Health Department page for more information.
http://health.montcopa.org/health/cwp/view,A,3,Q,67285.asp
Additional Locations
For list of drug stores, grocery stores, and department stores providing flu shots for $30 near you, visit Maxim Health System's Flu Clinic Locator.
http://www.findaflushot.com/
Veterans, please see the following information about vaccinations from the Philadelphia VA.
http://www.phillyhealthinfo.org/index.php/general/philadelphia_va_influenza
http://www.phillyhealthinfo.org/swineflu/index.php/montgomery_county/
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