About Our Members Jenkintown Matters, June 4, 2024June 9, 2024 There have been many people wondering about who is behind this effort. As a group, we’ve decided that if members want to reveal their association, they’re free to do so. Some of us would rather not have our names out there on social media to protect our privacy, and because this Borough has a well-documented history of retribution against residents that actively push back against its agenda. Who we are is an open secret. We all live in Jenkintown. You will find us getting signatures at local events and anywhere the community gathers. We post on the JCP. And most importantly, we attend Council meetings and ask questions. Some of us would rather not discuss these issues online, but we’re always happy to do it in person. You won’t really know our members until you meet them. Want to meet us? Council meetings are a good place. We not only go there to comment and listen, but because its a front row seat to the whole process. If you want to know why we are so concerned about the future of Jenkintown, that’s the best place to see why. We know that sitting through a Council meetings is the last thing some people want to do after a long day. We know you’re busy. We all have jobs, families, hobbies, and other obligations. But some of our members have carved out the time to exercise this right, and wish more would do the same. When you watch what goes on there, you’ll understand why we’re doing this. And you might want to join us. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Discover more from Jenkintown Matters Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe Commentary News
Jenkintown Stories No Place Like Jenkintown June 9, 2024June 9, 2024 When I was a kid growing up in Elkins Park, I was thrilled when I was finally allowed to take the bus into Jenkintown on a Saturday to “knock around town” as my great grandmother used to call it. It cost a whopping 25 cents to go from the corner of Elkins Avenue and York Road to be dropped off in front of the Highway movie theater. I was 12-years-old with my allowance firmly tucked in my pocket. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More
Analysis Budget Spreadsheet Errors June 16, 2024June 18, 2024 The following information is the result of our examination of the Borough’s most recent budgets, identifying significant and minor errors. These discrepancies do not necessarily suggest wrongdoing within Borough Hall…. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More
Analysis Council’s Deafening Silence May 1, 2025May 5, 2025 It’s hardly inappropriate for individual council members to speak out and directly to their constituents. Elected officials at all levels do it all the time. Isn’t that part of the job? Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More