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 the April 25, 2024 meeting, Council unanimously approved of an additional three-percent raise. The agreement also guarantees another salary increase to be determined by Council for the 2025 calendar year. The contract automatically renews annually unless the Borough provides a termination notice 30 days before expiration. This information was obtained through a Right-to-Know request as provided by Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. Click on the image to download the PDF to read the contract in its entirety. Click to Download/View Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Analysis News contractspolice
Analysis Five Council Meeting Agendas: How Does Jenkintown Compare? 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. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More
Live-stream Jenkintown DCED Presentation Livestream November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 This is the unedited video of the entire meeting. The presentation is based on flawed data, is incomplete, and is essentially worth the money that we paid for it —… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More
Live-stream Jenkintown Council Committee Workshop Livestream November 22, 2024November 21, 2024 Key takeaways from the November Jenkintown Borough Council Committee Workshop At the November Committee Workshop, Council revealed that it expected a $120,000 shortfall in the budget that they are using… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More