To the Editor:

I recently read the Sept. 25 edition of the Parkland Press. I was truly impressed with the way our board of commissioners is holding Ridge Farm developers to approved plans.

Hats off to the employees, department heads, management team, boards and the board of commissioners for providing the leadership and climate in which this team was motivated to deliver such stunning results for our township. I have had a couple of interactions with township departments over the last six months and found them responsive, transparent and very helpful in resolving my questions.

I have also had the opportunity to attend a board of commissioners meeting and found the preparation, professionalism and focus to be excellent. It was a pleasure to see our township government function at such a high level of competence! I urge my fellow residents to attend board meetings and open sessions. This makes for a productive, informed and participative community.

I am especially grateful to the board of commissioners team for completing and adopting the comprehensive plan and the South Whitehall Township Environmental Advisory Council.

Keep this team working for us ... vote Hodges and Peischl for commissioner voting early or Nov. 4.

John A. Chaya

Allentown