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Resident urges protections for immigrant neighbors; board honors volunteers and accepts resignation
Summary
A Springettsbury resident raised concerns about ICE activity and asked what the supervisors are doing to protect immigrant neighbors; the board also adopted four recognition resolutions and acknowledged the resignation of Brian Kaufman from the Zoning Hearing Board.
During public comment, resident Kelly Volkheimer urged the supervisors to consider the impact of immigration-enforcement activities on township residents and asked whether the board had discussed protections for immigrant neighbors. Volkheimer noted that about 6% of township residents are foreign-born and asked what steps the supervisors are taking to keep neighbors safe. The meeting record shows no formal policy action in response; the matter was received as public comment.
Separately, the board adopted recognition resolutions honoring Timothy Staub, James Tanzola (also recorded as Jim Tanzel/Tanzola in the transcript), James Breyer and Michael Lavia. The board also accepted and acknowledged the resignation of Brian Kaufman as an alternate member of the Zoning Hearing Board and praised his volunteer service.
No formal changes to township policy on immigration enforcement were made at the meeting.
