MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONER, KEN LAWRENCE visited the Club last week and delivered an interesting talk on his path to the position, current county projects, and plans for the future. Ken was appointed the the Commission 18 months ago, after working at Temple, and his own public relations firm, earning degrees in Political Science, and Government, and working on Congressional campaigns since 1993. Besides serving on the Commission, he works with Big Brothers / Sisters, Advocates for the Arts, Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, and the Norristown Chamber.
Ken pointed out that they have been able to get the County financial condition in order, while keeping taxes low and creating one of the lowest unemployment conditions in the state. He stressed the Montco must find a way to increase manufacturing opportunities in the county. Infrastructure projects of note are the rework on the county's 130 bridges, where 83 renewal projects are completed or underway. Other projects of note are: The new justice center, Lafayette Street Project, Court House area upgrade, area rail, and replacement of our voting machines.
Thank-you Commissioner Lawrence for visiting us.
President ROBIN PARKER and Chair DAVE SHOEMAKER welcome COMMISSIONER KEN LAWRENCE (center)