Letter: Leff says thank you to Kennett
To The Editor,
To the Residents of Kennett Township:
I’d like to thank the residents of Kennett Township for electing me to the Board of Supervisors. The broad range of support for my platform and the wonderful effort of all those who helped my campaign were evident in my winning all four precincts. I’d also like to thank my opponent, Jim Przywitowski, “P12”, for his dedication and...
And…right back into campaign season
No rest for the weary, as Election 2014 kicks into high gear, already
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Now that we’ve gotten that pesky election out of the way, it’s time for the campaign to get started.
Think I’m kidding?
Then why is Gov. Tom Corbett in the county today, kicking off his 2014 campaign? And why has the jostling for state legislative and congressional seats already begun?
Traditionally,...
Letter: Stevens supports Leff in Kennett
To The Editor,
I’ve known and worked with both Richard Leff and Jim Przywitowski for several years. I have been asked by various residents whether I will endorse either for election on November 5th as Supervisor of Kennett Township. It is now time to publicly declare my choice: I support Richard Leff.
Here’s my main reason why. Since becoming involved in township affairs I’ve been amazed...
Letter: Experience doesn’t tell whole story in Kennett
To The Editor,
‘Experience’ is not the whole story in Kennett Township Supervisors election
On November 5, either Richard Leff or Jim Przywitowski will be elected to replace Michael Elling, retiring Kennett Township Supervisor.
Mr. Elling has become an increasingly unpopular and divisive figure of late, and Mr. Przywitowski is his long-time political ally. Therefore, Mr. Przywitowski is now...
Letter: Leff is the real reform candidate in Kennett
To The Editor,
On October 8, I attended a League of Women Voters meeting with the candidates for the upcoming Kennett Board of Supervisors election, where they answered questions submitted from the audience. The winning candidate will replace retiring Board Chairman Michael Elling.
Township voters are obviously in a mood for reform, so both Mr. Leff and Mr. Przywitowski are running on a reform...
Letter: Pitts continues to vote against women
To The Editor,
Congressman Joe Pitts is very proud of the fact that he has voted against Obamacare 42 times. His stated reason for voting against it is that it is unpopular with businesses. It is too bad that his record shows that he only cares about corporations and the unborn. In his mind, corporations deserve rights but newborns don’t deserve health care. Mr. Pitts also voted against health...
Is there hope for a pension fix in the legislature?
New proposal could form framework for at least a partial fix
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Is it possible that a small glimmer of hope toward finding a real, workable solution to public pension mess is inching forward in the state legislature?
As you’re probably aware, spiking contributions to state worker and teachers’ pension funds have hamstrung the state and local school districts,...
Letter: Leff needed in Kennett for real change
To The Editor,
I just wrote a very big check for KCSD school taxes, up yet again from last year. It is indeed a privilege to live in bucolic Kennett Township, and good schools are important, but the resulting taxes are becoming prohibitively expensive for many of us.
A major part of this problem is the current haphazard approach to development in our township. For every new house built, two...
Lies, damn lies and talk about Common Core
Kennett event drifted into propaganda, rather than a clear-eyed look at the facts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
KENNETT — I came, I saw, and frankly, I left scratching my head.
Setting aside the oddity of complaining about the teaching of global warming on a day that four-plus inches of rain fell on the southern part of the county, closing roads and bridges, it was a complicated night of...
Common Core hysteria is testing the limits
While a debate is proper, muddying the waters with lies doesn’t help
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Tuesday night, there’s a big meeting planned at the Kennett Fire Company’s Red Clay Room, to talk about the issues with the proposed Common Core curriculum.
And while there are issues with Common Core, ranging from questions about the nature of the curriculum to who should pay for it,...
