We at ChaddsFordLive.com want
to welcome Keith Klaver to the Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors. Mr.
Klaver replaces Garry Paul who served eight years on the board and did not seek
re-election.

Mr. Klaver officially took his
place at the big table after being sworn to uphold the U.S. and the
Pennsylvania Constitutions. The swearing in ceremony was conducted by Judge
Richard Cappelli prior to the beginning of the 2012 reorganization meeting held
at the township building on Jan. 3.

While he’s been a Chadds Ford
resident for 10 years, he has six years of voluntary service to his credit.

There have been many times over
the years when we’ve dealt with Mr. Klaver professionally in his past roles as
a member of the Financial Advisory Board, chairman of the Sewer Authority and
as an interim member of the Planning Commission. We have always found him to be
straight forward and willing to take the time to explain intricate financial
situations so they could be understood readily. He is a former partner with
Price Waterhouse.

This was his first time running
for public office and he said in May that it will be the last time.

“I am not a politician,” he
said at the time, “nor am I planning to be anything other than one and done. I
feel quite strongly that the opportunity to work in a public arena, such as
township supervisor, would be an honor. At the same time I think it should be
an honor that’s shared by many in the community. That’s why I would look at
only one term.”

He also said that his primary
issue is dealing with the health, safety and well being of every resident of the
township and to treat them all fairly.

With the poor economy during
the last few years, most township activity, including that of Chadds Ford, has
been light. However, things can heat up and become controversial. We hope Mr.
Klaver can stand up to that. We believe that he can.

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