Shelley Knouse 
In light of the recent situation involving the arrest of Mayor Chad Carr and the appointment of a new mayor, it is reasonable for the public to question what vetting and oversight exist for those placed in positions of authority within our borough. In the most recent mayoral election, a key distinction between incumbent Rita
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 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
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.
Hello- I am Shelley Knouse, a resident, taxpayer, and business owner in the Gettysburg Borough. I am here today as a spokesperson for local citizens wanting to be engaged in decisions about the future of Gettysburg. The Borough Manager, Council President, and six other selected individuals have worked for over a year, with a consultant,