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Lack of unity at public meetings, with people talking over one another, and being disrespectful to one another. A resident will sometimes wait in line for their turn at the podium, and other residents cut them off and speak loudly from their seats. The result is that there many times there is little civil discussion and brainstorming to find a real solution to the problem being discussed. We have factions, resulting in people talking AT one another, rather than TO one another rarely resulting anything worthy of our time.

If elected, I will lead by example, starting by treating all others with respect, and by demanding respectful discussions at all public meetings.

We have some issues to resolve in Haycock, and the first step in the process is learning to disagree, without being disagreeable.

We are all neighbors and need to rekindle UNITY IN HAYCOCK!

That will be on my “to do” list early in my tenure, if elected.

For the several reasons stated above, and as I have several decades of experience and training in properly managing a Pa. township.

My family loves living in Haycock, and I have always believed that we all have a civic duty to contribute our time and talents wherever we can.

I have always provided detailed answers to a number of township issues on my website. electbobbender.com.

Township roadmaster, building inspector, zoning officer, secretary, treasurer, liaison to planning commission, zoning hearing board, parks and recreation board, water and sewer authorities

As the township manager, all employees reported to me directly, or indirectly.

I supervised the preparation of 18 consecutive balanced budgets, constantly managed them through monthly departmental meetings, so we finished the year on budget - every time.

Earned 18 consecutive annual audit reports and NEVER had any negative findings of missing or misappropriated funds.

I know how to manage a township, and will bring this talent to Haycock. I will not micromanage, but will know what to expect from our employees and professional staff.

Lack of strategic planning and management of township resources and funding, limited transparency on key decisions, lack of accountability on actions of supervisory board and inaction on key personnel issues. Citizens of the Township are frustrated in lack of overall management and accountability.

I am not a politician! I am just a concerned citizen of the township that commits to executing the duties of the Supervisor position with: Integrity, Transparency and Accountability . I will work diligently to address budget deficiencies, redundant township operations and inefficiencies in operations.

Monthly township supervisory meetings can be restructured to be more informative, provide greater transparency in key decision actions and inclusive of diverse opinions and ideas. Technology can be incorporated to expand resident participation, information sharing and resident input. Township website can be restructured to better serve current and future township objectives.

We love Haycock Township, the genuine people living here and peaceful and serene environment of our Township. I have been blessed with many diverse business opportunities and experiences I can apply to the Supervisory position. Running for Township Supervisory position allows me to give back to the community we all love and want to protect.

I have a comprehensive commercial business leadership background encompassing direct responsibility for finance, business development, strategic planning , human resources, corporate integrity programs and overall business operations. I was a corporate officer of a publicly traded company so I understand transparency accountability and integrity in executing the role of Haycock Township Supervisor. I will be able to apply the diverse experiences I have developed in my career to the operations of Haycock Township.