I am also amazed at the “changes” which have taken place since this new council began. If you define council working well together as being in agreement to advance their own agendas, then by all means this current council fits the bill. According to President King, in his quote from the South Hills Record dated May 1, 2008, referencing his decision to rehire Mr. Arndt, “ I think he will share a vision that this council wants for the borough for years to come.” I was under the impression that elected officials represent the people and it should be the constituents' vision which Master King seeks. I remain disappointed and skeptical of this council majority who continuously governs in the shadows of deceit and deception. If you truly believe that this council is capable of “running the borough in a "business-minded manner,” how do you account for their first action as a majority block, which was to replace the borough's legal counsel with a duo who charges more per hour and who appears to lack the discipline to question councils chaotic actions. Having attended council meetings with Mr. Arndt during his previous tenure as Borough Manager, his response to direct questions concerning borough business lacked detail as well as adequate follow up. How unfortunate that Mr. Shepherd, whose competent experience and professionalism when representing the borough of Jefferson Hills, posed a threat to this narrow-minded council.
You state that this council is “reaching out to its own citizens like never before.” Perhaps you have not adequately been following current events in the borough. This proposed “reaching out” has resulted in the abrupt removal of long-term members and competent residents who have voluntarily served on numerous Boards and Commissions, being replaced with, politicos, “running mates,” and unsuccessful candidates.
It is quite unnerving for this majority council to dictate their “vision,” which will affect Jefferson Hills Borough for years to come. I can only hope that their deeds and hapless actions do not cause permanent harm to our community.
And to clear the record, I have never benefitted from the “ former council’s favoritism.”

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