League of Women Voters of Chester County, Pennsylvania
	Chester County, PA May 21, 2013 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Township Supervisor; Township of Westtown; Republican Party

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Chester County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Basic Services Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. As the demographics change in your township, how do you plan to provide for basic services? Answer from Michael T. DiDomenico: Insistence on openness and transparency in all aspects of township stewardship that will foster an inclusive governing environment, welcoming citizen participation and mindful of our growing number of aging citizens. Answer from Matt Washlick: With a four point approach: 1. Engage our state legislators to help secure viable alternatives to unaffordable, locally funded public projects. 2. Provide for fair and equitable public service contracts that will continue to ensure safe neighborhoods, well maintained roads, and responsive emergency services. 3. Continue efforts to preserve open space, as well as park and recreation development, by partnering with outside organizations and state agencies to help with funding. 4. Stabilize Taxes. Township taxes have increased dramatically in the past six years, which is not sustainable. We need to encourage retail and professional business development, especially in hard-hit areas. Stable taxes will give residents a bit more to spend in the community, which in turn will create new jobs. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. Direct references to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.