Hello,

My name is Jeremiah Woodring and I am excited to say that in 2023 I am running for a seat on the Lower Merion Board of Commissioners, with hopes of becoming the next Commissioner of Ward 3. As a Commissioner, I want to help steer Lower Merion toward stronger resiliency, putting the township on the pathway towards a sustainable and Net-Zero future. Together, we can do this by focusing on the following concepts:

• Preservation - Lower Merion Township is rich in history, culture, education, green space, and community; all of which need to be preserved. We must protect our remaining tree canopy and advocate for our long standing communities. 

• Sustainability - While this topic may be seen as a broad spectrum of ideas, it begins with small attainable steps in order to protect both our natural environment as well as our built environment. We can do this by putting the township on the path towards de-carbonization. This endeavor can be fueled by incentive programs for residents and businesses who wish to invest in existing and new structures. Furthermore, adopting and implementing a sustainability plan that protects our current natural ecosystems is a must. 

• Resiliency & Smart Growth Management - With the effects of climate change causing larger and more severe storms, it is critical that we fund infrastructure projects that are going to protect our built environment from ever changing conditions. Additionally, Lower Merion may face a steady increase in population in the years to come. Therefore we must be smart about our ongoing development in order to make sure every resident has the resources they need to thrive.