Traditionally, residents in wealthy bedroom communities don't get too involved in local government. If the streets are kept clean, their civic attention concerns only the quality of the school system. When the new Parkland High School was built, one contractor publicly noted that money was apparently no object in the township.
Morgan allowed the park department to be taken over by the Wildlands Conservancy. They designed the new park masterplans (spending plans) and now administer the contracts. Save but for me, there has been no public scrutiny of that scheme. At least up to now, the Wildlands Conservancy has enjoyed sacred cow privilege with the Morning Call. With Morgan's defeat in yesterday's primary, I believe that some of the shenanigans in South Whitehall will finally come to light.
What woke up the township's public is the massive development project coming at Walbert and Cedar Crest Blvds. Concerned residents realized that their commissions were imbued with entrenched arrogance.
Shown above is Wehr's Dam. Although it was saved by voters' referendum, dam removal is a Wildlands obsession. They continued back channel with the state to circumvent the referendum's intent. The township's public works, rather than defend the dam's structure, is partner to their scheme. I'm hopeful now that the iconic destination will survive for future generations.
I was amazed to hear that the South Whitehall property tax is near the same amount as the county. I live in lynn township and our local tax is only around 7% of the county tax. They obviously do have a lot of money to spend. When ever there is lots of money there are plenty of vultures circling.
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