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Ron Beitler

Born and raised in LMT in East Texas. B.A. in Political Science from Slippery Rock University
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Blog Posts

LMT Incumbent strategy: Special interests money and Mislead

The Lower Macungie Township Commissioner race has heated up to the point where special interest money and misleading ROBO calls have now flooded the township.

Commissioner Race - Glaring Policy Contrasts

5 of the most clear contrasts between the incumbents and myself and there are many more. These are just the most glaring.

Politics

Ron Beitler Addresses Two Items From LMT Candidates' Forum

Two overtones from last night I wanted to address. Specifically statements by Reis, Eichenberg and Conrad. www.ronbeitler.com

Issues

Want to Help Replant Sauerkraut and Willow Lanes? Here's How

Residents I've spoken with are interested in participating in an effort to plan, fundraise, design and replant a coordinated buffer with approved small trees and shrubs in appropriate locations.

Issues

SW Lehigh Co. Comprehensive Plan Members Meet Tonight but Lower Mac Elected Officials Will be Absent

Upper Milford Township are hosting a meeting tonight to discuss concerns about the Southwestern Lehigh County Comprehensive plan with officials from municipalities that are part of the plan.

Issues

Jaindl Lawsuit May Be Coming To An End

A few weeks ago, David Jaindl willingly reduced the intensity of portions of his massive one square mile development project in an attempt to address resident concerns.

Growth issues: The key is free market solutions for land preservation

A volunteer township planner recently said point blank that he 'has concerns with the current board of commissioners being too accessible to developers.' That the process has become "backwards".

Environment

LMT's Wiki Photograph Soon to be Extinct

Never noticed this before. I've been to the township wiki page many times. The photograph I believe is of the Jaindl tract.

Just enough snow for sledders!

The 3-4 inches was just enough to cover the Camp Olympic Hill! About 20 folks mostly kids and parents were using the hill around noon today. When I drove by earlier looked an even bigger crowd.

Government

Allen Organ Rezoning on BOC Agenda

The controversial Allen Organ rezoning is on the agenda for this Thursday's Board of Commissioners meeting. The ordinance was advertised in January and will likely be voted on at the meeting.

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