Supervisor· Elected to a 2-YEAR TERM seat, Dauphin County 2025 Municipal General results (key=40, 27/27 precincts, Nov 4 2025); seated Board of Supervisors reorganization minutes Jan 5 2026 (all five present, oath to newly elected supervisor). Resigned effective June 17 2026 per the Jul 21 2026 Board minutes (Township Manager Gossert). Resignation accepted at the Jul 7 2026 business meeting.
Charles E. Stuart
Lower Paxton Township
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- 3
- Total speaking time
- 1:37
- Avg per meeting
- 0:32
- Segments
- 28
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Top issues during term (20)
Conway Fill Site Erosion and Stormwater Concerns
Part of a broader multi-year stormwater improvement plan valued at approximately $6.5 million.
Road Maintenance, Paving Plans, and ADA Requirements
Project cost is $720,654.96, which is about 30% below the engineer's estimate.
Compost Facility Operations and Compliance
Costs are not stated in the published agenda materials.
Township Economic Development and Master Planning
Potential commercial tax base enhancement.
Township Manager Employment Agreement and Salary
Legal expenses have exceeded budget by approximately $200,000.
Public Comment Policy and Rules of Decorum
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2027 Community Development and Parks Budget
The Possibility Place Playground grant application requires a 1 million dollar 50/50 matching fund from the township capital improvement plan.
Code Enforcement and Property Maintenance
Ongoing municipal staff and legal resources expended on code enforcement.
North Mountain Road Traffic Signal & Safety Improvements
Potential future infrastructure or traffic study expenses if intersections are redesigned.
Compost Facility Feasibility Study
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State of the Township and Long-Term Financial Planning
Maintains the township's bond rating and borrowing capacity.
Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Applications
Brings in $835,000 in external grant funding to offset infrastructure project costs.
Bureau of Fire 2027 Budget and Career Staffing Expansion
Saves capital funds by avoiding the purchase of an underutilized specialized vehicle.
Happy Tails Dog Park Renovations and Access System
Involves a $250,000 grant application with a 15% local match and multiple park improvement payments exceeding $30,000.
Newside Road Cemetery Subdivision and Historic Preservation
Project relies entirely on grants, donations, and volunteer labor at zero direct taxpayer cost so far.
Official Map Adoption and Trail Planning
Grant-funded planning effort with future costs tied to upcoming capital projects and developer requirements.
Autumn Oaks Parkland Dedication
Adds 29 acres of maintained parkland and recreational amenities to the township system.
Senior Van Program Funding Pressures
Estimated $20,000 federal funding shortfall.
Route 39 Adaptive Signal Improvements Project
Contract total is $1,127,305, supported by a $1,206,406 state grant.
School District Educational Impact & High-Density Development
Potential future capital and operational costs for school facilities.
Decisions during term (133)
Recorded while Stuart was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of May 12, 2026 Workshop Minutes
Improvement Guarantee Extensions (Except Shade Brook Phase 3)
Shade Brook Phase 3 Improvement Guarantee Extension
Acceptance of Deed of Dedication for Autumn Oaks Parkland
Approval of WAGG Service Agreement for Happy Tails Dog Park
Award of 2026 LPT Paving Project Contract
Award of Route 39 Adaptive Signal Improvements Project
Bureau of Fire Capital Purchase Request for SCBA Replacement
Payment of Bills (Checks on Demand)
Payment of Bills (Lower Paxton Sewer Authority)
Payment of Bills (Lower Paxton Township)
Adopt Resolution 2026-14; Amending Resolution 2016 Guidelines For Public Comment
Consideration Of An Employment Agreement For The Township Manager
Approval of May 5, 2026 Business Meeting Minutes
Adoption of Resolution 2026-14 (Rules of Decorum)
Adoption of Resolution 2026-15 (CFA Grant Application)
Approval of Payment No. 4 for Koons Memorial Park
Approval of Payment No. 8 and No. 9 for Centennial Acres and Kohl Memorial Parks
Payment of Sewer Authority Bills
Payment of Checks on Demand
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