people appreciate the work that we’re doing and the effort that we’re putting in, that makes it worth it,” he imparts.“I have a dynamic team here, and we’re really working hard, and that goes from top to bottom. We really believe in serving the community with every fiber of our being.” He takes his role personally, whether he’s at a community event or doing his grocery shopping. “I want them to feel like the mayor is serving them and that they can reach out and communicate and ask questions and get clarity,” he asserts.“That’s very rewarding for me. And I realize being the first Black mayor of a very diverse township comes with its own set of responsibilities and care. I won’t be the last, so I want to really do a good job and set the bar high.” The mayor’s vision for the future of Upper Darby is grounded in meaningful change and lasting impact. “Whenever my tenure is done, we want to leave this township in a better place than we found it,” he says. This includes strengthening the township’s finances, EXPERIENCE. THE DIFFERENCE. Since 1959, our firm has grown from a regional company into one of the largest insurance brokerages in the U.S. by always putting our clients first. That’s what makes us different. INSURANCE | RISK MANAGEMENT | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1-877-861-3220 CONNERSTRONG.COM 158 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08
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