Springfield Township Now vs. Thirteen Years Ago

By Tom Bryan

Progress and improved services in Springfield Township during the last thirteen years.

Dear Friends,

I have lived in Springfield Township for 32 years, operated my business here for over 25 years, and am honored and proud of serving as one of your trustees for the last thirteen years.

When I became Trustee thirteen years ago, the residents of Springfield Township did not benefit from any of the following:

• A township fire department and comprehensive

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

• An accredited police department

• Township-wide zoning and property maintenance codes

• The Grove Hall and a Seniors/Community Center with

Director

• Development Services Director

• Citizen Based Vision and Land Use plans

• Hummer and Warder Parks

• Home Rule

• Curfew and Noise Resolutions

• Residential Recycling

To keep you informed and involved a quarterly Township newsletter, a Township web site, a Citizen's Police Academy and Alumni Association, Police Cadet and Explorer Programs, Kid's Police and Fire Academies, and a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program are provided.

To reduce Township expenses, we pursue federal and state grants and other funding. The Township has been awarded over 7 million dollars since 1995. An independent consultant evaluates Township roads and establishes priorities for repairs and resurfacing.

On November 8, I would appreciate your vote to allow me to continue the programs I have implemented over the last 13 years. My goal is to continue to improve your quality of life and the quality of service provided by your Township.

Tom Bryan