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Supervisor· 2024–2030

Pamela Thompson

Lower Paxton Township

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
26
Total speaking time
2:37:42
Avg per meeting
6:04
Segments
2400

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Sep 2026[40]

2027 Public Works General Fund Budget and Staffing

The general fund projects an operational deficit of $867,003 to be drawn from the $14 million fund balance.

high↑Sep 2026[33]

Double Taxation Concerns Regarding Library Funding

Repeal of the special library tax would remove a dedicated funding stream that currently supports library services.

critical↑Feb 2026[24]

Conway Fill Site Erosion and Stormwater Concerns

Part of a broader multi-year stormwater improvement plan valued at approximately $6.5 million.

high↑Oct 2026[23]

Zen Leaf Medical Marijuana Dispensary Proposal

The applicant is investing over half a million dollars in building and security improvements.

medium↑Oct 2026[23]

Shearer Subdivision and Infrastructure Deferrals

Subdivision fees and potential infrastructure improvement costs present a financial burden to the property owners.

high↑Oct 2026[16]

Indoor Recreation Facility Traffic and Ingress/Egress

high→Jun 2026[16]

Road Maintenance, Paving Plans, and ADA Requirements

Project cost is $720,654.96, which is about 30% below the engineer's estimate.

high↑Mar 2026[15]

Compost Facility Operations and Compliance

Costs are not stated in the published agenda materials.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Commercial Expansion and Non-Conforming Use on Linglestown Road

low↑Oct 2026[13]

Shopping Center Signage Expansion

critical↓Jan 2026[13]

Township Economic Development and Master Planning

Potential commercial tax base enhancement.

high↓Sep 2026[12]

Bureau of Police 2027 Budget and Staffing Plan

Expanding police staffing would require additional budget allocations and potential tax adjustments.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Township Manager Employment Agreement and Salary

Legal expenses have exceeded budget by approximately $200,000.

high↓May 2026[11]

Public Comment Policy and Rules of Decorum

Null

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Electronic Communications and Records Policy

Null

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Residential Setback Variance for Family Care Addition

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Hidden Lake Drive Culvert Replacement

The contract amount is not stated in the published agenda materials.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Waiver of Land Development for 4010 McIntosh Road

high↓Apr 2026[9]

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.

medium↓Aug 2026[8]

Conway Park Phase 1 Development

Professional services contract totaling $68,700 funded by grants.

Decisions during term (230)

Recorded while Thompson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 22, 2026

Macintosh Investments Variance Approval

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 22, 2026

Pebble Climbing and Fitness Special Exception Approval

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 22, 2026

Wyatt Sign and Lighting Variance Approval

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 22, 2026

Vargas Residential Variance Approval

approvedOct 20, 2026

Approval of Minutes of August 18, 2026 Business Meeting

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Conditional Use Application 26-01 (Zen Leaf Harrisburg)

tabledOct 20, 2026

Table Engineering Department Quarterly Presentation

approved0-0-1Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Improvement Guarantee for Cider Press Station

approvedOct 20, 2026

Approval of Improvement Guarantees for 6509 Red Top Road and 6028 Camden Court

tabledOct 20, 2026

Table Subdivision Plan over Lands of Frederick C. and Joule K. Shearer

approvedVoted no3-2Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Preliminary 2027 Township Budget

approvedOct 20, 2026

Approval of Agreement with ReciteMe for Website Accessibility Compliance

tabledOct 20, 2026

Table Resolution 2026-27 Regarding Special Library Tax Election

approvedOct 20, 2026

Adoption of Resolution 2026-28 for Quick Claim Deed Transfer

approvedOct 20, 2026

Approval of Payment of Bills

approvedOct 13, 2026

Approve Change Order Number One for 2026 Paving Project

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Conditional Use 26-01 (Zen Leaf Harrisburg)

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan Over Lands Frederick C. & Jewel K. Shearer

approvedOct 7, 2026

2026 August Business Meeting

approvedOct 7, 2026

2026 September Business Meeting

Voting record (28)

18 yes9 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Macintosh Investments Variance Approval

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Pebble Climbing and Fitness Special Exception Approval

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Wyatt Sign and Lighting Variance Approval

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Vargas Residential Variance Approval

Voted noOct 20, 2026

Approval of Preliminary 2027 Township Budget

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Interview and Recommendation for Alternate Planning Commission Seat

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

accept Mr. Purdy’s letter of resignation as the vacancy board chairman

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

approve the proposal for the Boardroom Equipment Refresh project and adding a television for $13,698.87

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Acceptance of Vacancy Board Chair Resignation

AbstainedAug 18, 2026

Dauphin County Local Share Grant - Technology 4 Me

Working on a project with a student who made the presentation.

Voted noJul 21, 2026

accept the resignation of the Vacancy Board Chair

Voted noJul 21, 2026

Acceptance of Vacancy Board Chair Resignation

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Appointment of George Little to Board of Supervisors

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Accept Resignation of Dr. Charles E. Stuart

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

accept the Resignation of Dr. Charles E. Stuart from the Board of Supervisors

Voted noJun 9, 2026

Consideration Of An Employment Agreement For The Township Manager

Opposed the agreement based on recently filed HR complaints against the manager.

Voted noJun 2, 2026

Adoption of Resolution 2026-14 (Rules of Decorum)

Voted yesApr 7, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 2026-01 (Official Map)

Voted noMar 17, 2026

to approve the hiring of Kevin Fleck as the Deputy Director of Public Works.

Voted noMar 17, 2026

Action to Hire Kevin Fleck as Deputy Director of Public Works

Expressed opposition based on executive session discussion.

Voted noMar 17, 2026

to amend the agenda to add item, “Hire Kevin Fleck as the Deputy Director of Public Works.”

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Ms. Scheib nominated John O. Campbell to be elected as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Dr. Stuart nominated Catherine Scheib to be elected as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Supervisors.

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Election of Board Chairman

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Election of Vice-Chair

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Discussion and Action to Adopt Resolution 2026-05; Authorizing an Administrative Policy to Allow Township Employees to Participate in Sponsored Volunteer Activities

Voted noJan 13, 2026

table action on the adoption of Resolution 2026-05, authorizing the administrative policy for further consideration based on public comment

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Adopt Resolution 2026-05 (Employee Volunteer Leave)