Commissioner· 2024–2027
Thomas Hempel
North Huntingdon
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 0:12
- Avg per meeting
- 0:12
- Segments
- 6
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Top issues during term (9)(Development)
Cellular Tower Ground Lease at Colonial Manor Road
The township's counterproposal would generate approximately $377,337 in base rent over 10 years, compared to the developer's initial flat lease offer of $120,000.
Kenwood Estates residential lot creation
Westmoreland County Housing Authority Senior Housing Project
Brings affordable senior housing infrastructure to the township with private/authority funding.
Kalina Estate Plan Subdivision (S-07-2026)
Unknown; new development could affect township roads and services.
Watters Subdivision Lot Line Revision
Willow Glenn Boundary Line Revision
Commercial building plan review gap
Third-party review fees (e.g., $1,251 or $12,174 depending on provider) would be passed to applicants.
Kalina Estate lot line revision on Cherry Lane and Shraders Lane
No new public improvements are proposed, so no immediate cost to taxpayers.
trail development
While exact project costs weren't detailed, outdoor rec projects like this usually boost nearby property values and bring in foot traffic for local businesses.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Hempel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.