Chester County Democratic Committee

Dear Democrats, It is my deep honor and pleasure to recognize the over 40 years of public service of our good friend and fellow Democratic Mayor James Kennedy, Mayor of the Borough of South Coatesville. The Mayor is being honored, in particular at this time, because he has received been selected for an award from [...]

PRESS RELEASE:  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2009Chester County Controller Candidate Jim Reilly applauds the Securities and Exchange Commission  proposal to curb “pay-to-play” practices for public pensions.  Reilly also calls for the expansion of the rule to include political parties. According to the Associated Press, “The Securities and Exchange Commission voted 5-0 at a public [...]

[N.b. John McHugh, chairman of the Honey Brook Township agriculture preservation board, is a Democratic committeeperson] By Darrin Youker Reading Eagle A Honey Brook Township citizens group is trying to eliminate the township tax for farmland preservation by putting the issue before voters. For three years, residents in this Chester County municipality have paid a [...]

As many of you know by now, CARES has unfortunately closed its doors and the County has created the CC Food Bank to administer food programs across the county.  The Food Bank is off to a very good start by working on programs to increase awareness of hunger problems in the County.  The Food Bank [...]

Barb McIlvaine Smith (D-156) addresses the 6/11/09 single payer healthcare rally in the State Capitol Rotunda. To hear a news report on the rally, click here

Dear Friends, It is heartwarming to us that many of you have been reaching out to us asking what we can do together to help the people of Coatesville who have been so ravaged by the horrible fires. Like you, I am very concerned about our fellow citizens. In our work these weeks, we have [...]