Jenkintown Police One-Man Jenkintown Police Patrols: Penny-Wise, Pound-Dangerous Jenkintown Matters, September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 We must stop pretending that Jenkintown is a bubble, immune from the potential dangers other communities are facing. Thinking “that would never happen in Jenkintown,” no longer applies.
Jenkintown Council Council Meeting Notes August 28, 2024 Jenkintown Matters, August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 Reduced comment time, parking meters make us safer, JM in the spotlight, and George Locke scores one for the opposing team Here’s what we learned from the August, 2024 Borough…
Jenkintown Council Chief Scott, ParkMobile, and The New Parking Squad Jenkintown Matters, August 11, 2024August 29, 2024 Chief Scott takes flack for his changes to Jenkintown parking enforcement which may make the deficit worse. The issue of parking in Jenkintown continues to rage in council meetings and…
News The DCED Peer Review project—when did it start? Jenkintown Matters, August 6, 2024August 9, 2024 At the April 25, 2024 Borough Council meeting, Chief Scott announced that the DCED would be doing a full cost benefit analysis of the Jenkintown Police Department at no charge….
What We Know What We Know as of July 2024 Jenkintown Matters, July 26, 2024July 29, 2024 Over the past six months, residents have been inundated with news about the state of the Borough’s finances and whether or not it would dissolve, merge, or streamline our police…
Jenkintown Council Alex Khalil on Social Media Jenkintown Matters, July 18, 2024July 19, 2024 Jenkintown’s most outspoken council member “knows plenty” but reveals little. Of the twelve that serve on Jenkintown Borough Council, Alex Khalil’s feisty reputation makes her a stand out on an…
Analysis Five Council Meeting Agendas: How Does Jenkintown Compare? Jenkintown Matters, June 27, 2024June 28, 2024 By law, an incorporated entity is required to have meetings and provide agenda to stakeholders in a timely fashion. As far as the law is concerned, Jenkintown complies. But that’s it. When Jenkintown residents want to see the details of what Council approves, they must file a Right to Know. Other boroughs provide some of that information at every meeting.
Commentary Why file a Right to Know request? Jenkintown Matters, June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 In an ideal world, all governmental documents (excepting privileged documents, such as those involving litigation or personnel issues) would be readily available to the public. Unfortunately, at least in the Borough of Jenkintown, this is not the case.
Analysis Budget Spreadsheet Errors Jenkintown Matters, 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….
Commentary About Our Members Jenkintown Matters, June 4, 2024June 9, 2024 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. You won’t really know our members until you meet them.
Analysis Emails Confirm Abington Will Not Police Jenkintown Jenkintown Matters, May 25, 2024July 22, 2024 At last Wednesday’s Council Workshop meeting, Council Vice President Christian Soltyziak and Police Chief Thomas Scott asserted that the borough is still considering “all options” in their efforts to bring…
Commentary Letter to Borough Council Jenkintown Matters, May 24, 2024June 9, 2024 We would like to be entirely clear: the Jenkintown Police Department is an essential part of our community. It has been in the past, it is in the present, and it must continue to be in the future.
Analysis The Borough’s Contraditions: Lies or Ignorance? Jenkintown Matters, May 21, 2024June 10, 2024 Ever since the police matter was leaked to the press last February, the Borough has scrambled to put its spin on this issue in a way that makes them look…
Analysis Chief Thomas Scott’s Contract Jenkintown Matters, April 30, 2024June 4, 2024 Jenkintown Police Chief Thomas Scott was hired by the Borough on April 4, 2022 at a salary of $130,000 (not including benefits), increased by 2.5% to $133,250 in 2023. At…
Analysis Jenkintown Council Issue Timeline Jenkintown Matters, April 28, 2024April 29, 2024 This timeline is the result of research gathered from Right to Know filings, interviews with Borough officials, and Council deliberations and votes pertaining to the outsourcing of Jenkintown police services….
News About Council’s Plan for the JPD Jenkintown Matters, April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 Council is floating the idea of outsourcing our police services. They tell us Jenkintown can no longer afford its own department. But is that true? Here are the facts: The…
News Letter to Borough Council Jenkintown Matters, April 26, 2024June 4, 2024 The Honorable Mayor Gabriel Lerman Council President Jay ConnersCouncil Vice President Christian Soltysiak Jenkintown Borough Council700 Summit Avenue Jenkintown, PA 19046 Dear Mr. Lerman, Mr. Conners, Ms. Soltysiak, and Honorable…
News Make Your Voice Heard Jenkintown Matters, April 16, 2024April 26, 2024 Come to Borough Hall April 25, 2024 at 6:15 and join your neighbors to show support for Jenkintown’s police department.