It was not reported in The Swarthmorean, but there were shocking scenes about an hour into the July 26 Swarthmore Borough Council meeting, as a discussion of a towing contract descended into chaos, and a recess was called to attempt to restore order.
Leaf blowers more than just a convenience
I was disappointed to read a letter advocating for the banning leaf blowers in the borough of Swarthmore (Russell Bertrand, 5/21 edition). Bans and excessive regulations are more suited to communities with homeowners associations, where everyday life can be, and is, micromanaged.
Now is no time to raise taxes
I appreciate all the fine work Swarthmore Borough does, and the necessity of paying for those things that make Swarthmore a pleasant place to live. But in the midst of the current economic crisis, Borough Council’s apparent desire to increase taxes (“Council Weighs 2021 Tax Hike,” November 6) seems remarkable.
Like Don Delson, I was disappointed to read that the Swarthmore Borough Council is considering payments for its members. I am grateful to the Swarthmorean for reporting on this matter. I took the time to watch the proceedings online and certainly have no problem with the concept of reimbursing elected officials for necessary dependent or child care. What I did find objectionable was the special pleading by certain council members that because their “day jobs” were based on billable hours, they should be compensated for some element of lost earnings.