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Editor, McClenny, Dorfman, Killmer & Gordon For the past seventeen years, I’ve had the pleasure of living in Bethany Beach, a town that has been blessed with the finest administration that can be found along the Delaware coastline. Property owners have benefitted from the lowest real estate tax rates, the lowest water rates and the lowest trash collection fees in this area and, for the last few years, we have also been treated to a beautiful environment, thanks to the lovely floral landscaping throughout the town. Financially, Bethany is also in excellent condition and continually receives kudos from its outside auditors in their annual audit. This management picture doesn’t happen by accident – it’s the result of the efforts and planning of the people that have been in charge doing a superb job for us. So let’s keep the individuals listed below working for us for the next two years: Tony McClenny – our Vice Mayor who is also presently serving on the Budget/Finance and Charter Review committees, as well as our Planning Commission, to name just a few. Tony’s leadership and vision on many tough issues as well as his efforts to evoke property owner input and communication thru his website are examples of the special leadership qualities that are rarely found in a councilperson. Bethany needs Tony to continue his unique contributions for another two years. Jerry Dorfman – our Secretary/Treasurer, Chairman of the Budget/Finance committee and member of the Charter Review committee. Jerry’s leadership in addressing the critical decrease in our transfer tax (then our largest revenue source) by restructuring our budget to recover the lost revenue evenly from both our visitors and our residents, was an example of his excellent leadership. Jerry has also scheduled finance meetings to do the necessary strategic planning to address the various projects facing our town in the near future. With the concerns regarding economic matters everywhere we look today, we need Jerry on our Council now more than ever. Lew Killmer – Lew has brought to Bethany a rich background in the important areas of both planning and zoning that had not previously been seen . Under his leadership as Chairman of our Planning Commission, we have upgraded and modernized our town code and ordinances to a point where Bethany now has ordinance structure that will properly oversee our town’s growth in the future. Lew’s prodigious intellect and experience in this area will not be found anywhere else – the reason we should elect him to continue these efforts for the next two years. Jack Gordon – Jack not only serves as a key
member on our Budget/Finance committee but also played an important role in
bringing both the trolleys into Bethany as well as being on the committee to
initiate recycling in our town –each an example of both his vision and
leadership. He also has served as president of Lake Bethany’s Community
Association for “seven” years – solid evidence of his ongoing community
involvement. Jack will bring additional strength to the Town Council.
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