Meet the Candidate: Mark McKee

Name: Mark E. McKee

Occupation: Field Superintendent (Drywall Finishers) A and J Builders, Feasterville, Pa.

Length of time living in Warminster Township: 12 yrs.

What organizations and activities are you involved with locally? Warminster Park and recreation board (citizen advisor); Tricentennial Executive Committee; Occupational Advisory Committee M.B.I.T. School; William Tennent Marching Band Association; Warminster Rotary; Safetytown Committee (sales coordinator).

Taxes are always of interest to residents, especially in these tough economic times. What suggestions do you have to improve the efficiency of the township to save tax dollars?  Return the township to sound fiscal policy, by using conservative practice. Evaluate every department and request a reduction of spending.  Evaluate all of our paid professionals and their contracts with the township in order to see if there are any cost savings.

If you are elected to the board of supervisors, what are some things you would do right away?  Review the entire budget for next year and see where we can cut some of the fat.

Storm water is also a major issue for residents. What are some ways the township can manage the flooding problem?  With the proposed storm water grant, I would prioritize the projects and start implementing the plan to resolve the most critical problems first.  In addition I would renew the township’s commitment to restore the budget to prior years. 

What other issues would you like to see come to the forefront if you are elected to the Board of Supervisors?  I would like to see our township be restored financially to the place it was prior to the current board’s spending spree. In addition, I would like to see long term plans for both the Five Ponds Golf course and the Park and Recreation Dept.

In 50 words or less, why should residents vote for you?  My family and I are proud to residents of this community for the past 12 years.  My goal is to get Warminster moving forward so that we can provide the necessary township services to keep our township growing and a desirable place to live.