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Economic Development

Lower Paxton Township

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.

Public comments (7)

SupportiveTom VerneauSep 15, 2026

Advocated for creating a master plan with a consultant and eventually establishing an economic development authority.

Board of Supervisors Agendas (Business) - Sep 15, 2026 · 1:41:00 →
ConcernedWilliam MillerJun 2, 2026

Complained about commercial advertising signs littered across township rights-of-way and mowing hazards, and urged the board to foster regional collaboration on school tax growth.

Board of Supervisors Agendas (Business) - Jun 2, 2026 · 12:59 →
ConcernedEric KesslerJun 2, 2026

Urged the township to hire an experienced economic development director and allocate sufficient budget to foster high-end boutiques and senior housing.

Board of Supervisors Agendas (Business) - Jun 2, 2026 · 25:31 →
ConcernedEric KesslerFeb 10, 2026

Urged the board to hire an economic development director and update township demographic profiles to manage future growth.

Board of Supervisors Agendas (Business) - Feb 10, 2026 · 4:34 →
ConcernedJeff KlareFeb 10, 2026

Discussed commercial development challenges, including workforce housing, transportation, and the need for a business registry.

Board of Supervisors Agendas (Business) - Feb 10, 2026 · 26:42 →
SupportiveEric KesslerJan 20, 2026

Discussed economic development opportunities, redevelopment of Colonial Park Mall, and the status of hiring an economic development officer.

Board of Supervisors Agendas (Business) - Jan 20, 2026 · 20:19 →
SupportiveAllen McCormickJan 5, 2026

Congratulated the board, inquired about 250th anniversary fireworks, encouraged establishing an economic development authority for mall revitalization, and defended the township's cash reserves.

Board of Supervisors Agendas (Business) - Jan 5, 2026 · 58:00 →

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