A Call for Transparency in the Gettysburg Borough Budget Discussions

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Editor’s Note: The following message was read by the author to the borough council at their Monday meeting The draft Rezoning ordinance was posted online during the Planning Commission’s review. This transparency allowed for thoughtful and well-informed public discourse as the public had access to the full 200-page document.  I am requesting that the Draft

Save Historic Gettysburg

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Save Historic Gettysburg Inc. (“SHG Inc”) is a group of Gettysburg Borough citizens and taxpayers who came together from their audience participation at Borough Council, Board and Commission meetings.  These individuals are bipartisan, working business owners, professionals, and other residents, all with a concern for more transparency and accountability in our local government.  We believe

Does Gettysburg need more Housing?

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During the ongoing rezoning of Gettysburg Borough and review of the proposed 7-story “Gettysburg Station Project” building proposed for downtown, borough officials have repeatedly represented to the community that Gettysburg needs more housing. At the August 19, 2024 Planning Commission meeting I requested that borough officials provide the public with evidence to substantiate this determination.