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As the majority party in Springfield Township, we take local government seriously. We are working hard to identify and support candidates that have the demeanor, skills, and experience necessary to provide effective and efficient government for our community. If you think that describes you, we'd love to talk with you. Click here to drop us a line.
Contrary to what our opponents have said, Democrats have repeatedly proven that they are your best option for government that promotes social and economic progress, and is fiscally responsible. In addition, we believe that the society we live in must not only be free, but fair. Read more of our philosophy on the role of government here.
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A Letter From Commissioner Jeff Harbison
Last night, I concluded my four years as President of the Board of Commissioners as the Republicans took back control of the Board. The Democrats took control six years ago when I was first elected. Below is a list of accomplishments during the six years of Democratic control. I am proud of our record. Many of the accomplishments were bi-partisan and I am also proud of that fact.
Accomplishments from the past six years...
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Provided excellent services without raising taxes.
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Passed an Anti-Discrimination Ordinance establishing a volunteer panel of Springfield residents to protect people from discrimination due to race, religion, age, handicap, sexual orientation and other categories.
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Secured an exceptional tenant for the Flourtown Country Club bringing major capital improvements, positive cash-flow and increased public availability.
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Managed through the difficult situation created by a shooting and death at the High School.
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Stabilized the Black Horse Inn with the majority of the funding coming from government grants and not from local funds. The first tenant is in place with another to follow.
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Spent over $1 million in stormwater management projects, nearly completing all projects from the Stormwater Management Plan.
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Left the Township with only $455,000 in total debt and $4.3 million in capital reserve.
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Increased the number of playing fields in the Township.
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Created the soon to be opened Sandy Run Park to supplement our woefully inadequate passive parks.
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Oversaw exemplary snow removal through some of the worst single and seasonal snowfalls ever experienced.
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Resisted overdevelopment of open space to preserve our quality of life and avoid further stormwater problems.
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Completed streetscape projects in Flourtown and Oreland.
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Commenced filming and televising meetings of the Board of Commissioners. Made such meetings available on demand on the website.
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Amended the zoning code to allow sidewalk cafes.
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Facilitated the introduction of Cable TV competition by entering into a franchise agreement with Verizon FIOS including a commitment from Verizon to offer service to all residents of the Township.
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Passed an ordinance requiring utilities to reimburse the Township for damages to recently repaved streets from utility digging.
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Upgraded the Township website and added email blasts to our capabilities.
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Advocated for multi-purpose trails as safe corridors for residents to travel more safely.
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Kept an open mind and listened to all voices before making decisions.
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Treated our citizenry with respect when they came out to be heard at our meetings.
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Congratulations Judge Haaz!!!!
"Tough Decisions" from Richard Haaz for Judge on Vimeo.
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Why We Are Democrats
From The Charter & The Bylaws of the Democratic Party of the United States, as amended by the Democratic National Committee, February 3, 2007:
Section 17. Democratic Party Credo.
We Democrats are the oldest political party in America and the youngest in spirit. We will remain so, because we enjoy the challenge of government.
Time and again, for almost two centuries, the Democratic Party has made government work -- to build and defend a nation, to encourage commerce, to educate our children, to promote equal opportunity, to advance science and industry, to support the arts and humanities, to restore the land, to develop and conserve our human and natural resources, to preserve and enhance our built environment, to relieve poverty, to explore space. We have reached difficult and vital goals.
We recognize that the capacity of government is limited but we regard democratic government as a force for good and a source of hope.
At the heart of our party lies a fundamental conviction, that Americans must not only be free, but they must live in a fair society.
We believe it is the responsibility of government to help us achieve this fair society.
- A society where the elderly and the disabled can lead lives of dignity and where Social Security remains an unshakable commitment;
- A society where all people can find jobs in a growing full-employment economy;
- A society where all workers are guaranteed without question the legal right to join unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively for decent wages and conditions of employment;
- A society where taxes are clearly based on ability to pay;
- A society where the equal rights of women are guaranteed in the Constitution;
- A society where the civil rights of minorities are fully secured and where no one is denied the opportunity for a better life;
- A society where both public and private discrimination based upon race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, economic status, philosophical persuasion or physical disability are condemned and where our government moves aggressively to end such discrimination through lawful means;
- A society where we recognize that the strengthening of the family and the protection of children are essential to the health of the nation;
- A society where a sound education, proper nutrition, quality medical care, affordable housing, safe streets and a healthy environment are possible for every citizen;
- A society where the livelihoods of our family farmers are as stable as the values they instill in the American character;
- A society where a strong national defense is a common effort, where promoting human rights is a basic value of our foreign policy, and where we ensure that future by ending the nuclear arms race.
This is our purpose and our promise.
