Throughout the campaign, Bill will discuss real and current issues important to the residents of West Chester. As they come to the fore, they will be added below.
[At the end of this page are currently relevant Past Position Statements Bill has authored in previous years, which clearly demonstrate the longtime knowledge and broad experience that will serve him well as Mayor of West Chester and will benefit us all.]
I support the construction of additional building space at Borough Hall for the use of the Borough's Police Department.
According to the Borough Charter, the Mayor is the sole civilian supervisor of the Police Department. In January, Mayor Dick Yoder and Police Chief Scott Bohn…
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Resumption of R3 rail service to West Chester should be a top priority.
West Chester University President, Greg Weisenstein, agreed, saying in a May 14th letter of support for the project, "Rail transportation has significant advantages over commuting by automobile. Sky-rocketing gas prices,…
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In previous years, Bill has authored these currently relevant position statements, which clearly demonstrate the longtime knowledge and broad experience that will serve him well as Mayor of West Chester and will benefit us all.
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1. West Chester as Urban Center or Open Spaces Need Urban Centers
(OSNUC — pronounced "oh-snuck")
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2. Commissioners Forum: On August 26, 2007, the Daily Local News (DLN), in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Chester County (LWV), began an editorial feature where county commissioner candidates informed readers of their positions on various issues by responding to ten weekly questions posed by the LWV and the DLN.
To read Bill's answers, please click on the following, currently relevant questions:
- County Land Use • Question 3, 9/9/2007
Regarding the use of land in Chester County, how can we promote agriculture, save open green space and promote a healthy economic development at the same time?
- Affordable Housing • Question 5, 9/23/2007
Do you believe there is a lack of affordable housing in the county, and what will you do as commissioner to encourage the construction of such housing in the coming four years?
- Public Transportation • Question 9, 10/21/2007
Do you believe that public transportation in Chester County is adequate to handle the needs of our residents, and would you be willing to support a 1 percent sales tax dedicated to mass transportation in the county?
- Global Warming • Question 10, 10/28/2007
Global warming is a concern of many Chester County residents, and local government and businesses have begun "going green" to combat its spread. What specific initiatives, if any, will you encourage as commissioner both among the public and the county government itself to conserve energy?
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3. The Cozzone/Scott Plan For Chester County
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4. The Cozzone/Scott Four-Part Action Plan
for Protecting & Improving Chester County's Environment
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