Jenkintown Mayor
The Mayor is the chief law enforcement officer of the borough, the executive administrator of the police department (if any), and the elected official who takes charge during the time of an emergency. The mayor attends and takes part in the monthly Borough Council meetings and votes in cases of a tie (unless it involves the hiring or firing of police personnel). The Mayor has the power to sign or veto ordinances and regulations as well as the responsibility for their enforcement.Term: 4 years.
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(Rep)
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Gabriel Lerman
(Dem)
What makes you personally and professionally best suited for this position?
What are the key challenges facing your municipality in the coming term, and how would you address them?
What is your position on making a more inclusive and accessible community?
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Campaign Phone
6109092646
Age
47
Education
M.B.A. (2006) B.A. in Politics (2000)
Qualifications
Currently serving as Mayor (2022-present), As a Sr. Director, Project Leadership I manage a team of project managers and directors in the delivery of clinical research and development projects, including resources, budgeting/finance, quality/regulatory compliance, client/stakeholder relationships.
My wife and I chose Jenkintown for the schools, the walkability and tree lined streets, the proximity to Philadelphia and the availability of public transportation. We have two children in the Jenkintown school district, who are getting a great education and experiences that will help them in the future. We have built strong relationships with neighbors and feel very much a part of the community.
The key challenges I see for Jenkintown are:
Continuing to help the business district recover from Covid and to thrive again by supporting our current businesses and encouraging new businesses to come to Jenkintown.
Improving the sustainability of the services that the Borough provides to residents by getting the best value for the community.
Managing the finite and sometimes limited resources that the Borough has and balancing the needs of the residents, business owners, and visitors.
I believe that inclusivity and accessibility are incredibly important for communities to be vibrant and to succeed. I fully support and actively work towards making Jenkintown an inclusive and accessible community for everyone. I'm proud of the events we host throughout the year which bring people together from Jenkintown and beyond as well as the public works and infrastructure projects we have for accessibility and ADA compliance.
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