A former Tyrone Borough Council person, Sarah Jane Miller, has decided to give it another try by placing her name on the ballot for a four-year term in this year\u2019s May 17 Republican primary.
\nIn a release to The Daily Herald, Miller said, \u201cI have joined a diverse group of people who have chosen to participate in local government.\u201d
\nThe group she referred to has billed itself as \u201cTeam Tyrone\u201d. Five Tyrone citizens seeking four council seats and the mayor\u2019s chair in the borough. The group announced their candidacies at the same time and have appeared together during a recent paper mill visit.
\n\u201cTogether we will sit down to review and discuss issues openly among the public and ourselves,\u201d she added. \u201cWe will listen to opinions from the public by encouraging community participation. Together we will resolve issues to benefit the entire community.\u201d
\nShe also touched on another issue which has received a lot of attention since high waters plagued the area last September.
\n\u201cI believe it\u2019s important to explore flood control,\u201d said Miller. \u201cTyrone is sitting down stream from Altoona, Duncansville, Hollidaysburg, Antis Township and Bellwood.
\n\u201cThese communities have joined forces to solve their flooding problems by working together,\u201d said Miller. \u201cIt is important for Tyrone to realize their solution may very well become our problem. We must be proactive in flood control to stay ahead of the curve, not reactive and have to deal with it after the fact.\u201d
\nMiller also voiced her support for CDBG money for the housing rehab program.
\n\u201cThere are many families within the community who pulled their weight paying for their fair share over the years and now when they\u2019re in need of help we should be there for them,\u201d stated Miller.
\n\u201cIsn\u2019t that why they put their trust in their elected officials?\u201d asked Miller.
\n\u201cEveryone knows money\u2019s available through grants for repairing sidewalks; we\u2019ve all seen the Streetscape in our downtown,\u201d said Miller. \u201cHave you ever wondered why it is the only downtown receiving all the attention? I have. There are other grant programs like Elm Street grants that expand improvements throughout a community within one mile of downtown. I believe it\u2019s important to seek out these grants and bring Streetscape to everyone that is eligible.\u201d
\nMiller also voiced a common theme of Team Tyrone – working with other communities.
\nShe said, \u201cWorking with Antis Township, Snyder Township, Bellwood Borough and others, Tyrone can benefit greatly from the creation of jobs. We\u2019re not only landlocked by Snyder Township, but also limited in space for industrial expansion. Making it happen will take a lot of creativity on our part, working with surrounding governments, but I believe we can do it.\u201d
\nMiller offered a promise to residents when she said they\u2019d be encouraged to attend council meetings.
\n\u201cOpinions and concerns will be welcome, with the understanding we face some legal constraints,\u201d explained Miller. \u201cPeople shouldn\u2019t fear speaking out; they\u2019re paying the bills. As a councilperson, I will listen to issues the public may have and try to resolve them in their best interests. Residents shouldn\u2019t hesitate to share opinions, concerns or ideas.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s our responsibility to ensure taxpayers are treated fairly and also with respect,\u201d said Miller.
\nShe also offered the idea of public comment being offered at the end of council meetings.
\nMiller said public comment should be offered there, instead of before the discussion of agenda items.
\n\u201cResidents are entitled to join discussions during borough council meetings,\u201d said Miller. \u201cIssues not prohibited by law will be discussed in the public meeting. Everyone\u2019s entitled to know what\u2019s happening in their borough. We all deserve to have our town back.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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