Board of Supervisors

Meetings

  • 7 p.m.
  • Second, and Fourth Monday of each month
  • Municipal Office
    97 N. Penryn Road
    Manheim, PA 17545

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Board of Supervisors: left to right Richard Landis, Ron Krause, Ben Bruckhart, Gary Stevens, Tom Walsh
Board of Supervisors: l-r: Richard Landis, Ronald Krause, Benjamin Bruckhart, Gary Stevens, Thomas Walsh

Members

Penn Township is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors who are elected by the voters of the township for six-year terms. Current members are:

  • Ben Bruckhart, Chairman
    Term Expires: December 31, 2026
  • Richard Landis, Vice Chairman
    Term Expires: December 31, 2021
  • Ronald H. Krause, Treasurer
    Term Expires: December 31, 2023
  • Gary Stevens, Assistant Secretary
    Term Expires: December 31, 2022
  • Thomas Walsh
    Term Expires: December 31, 2026

About the Board

The Board of Supervisors serves as the township’s legislative body. They are responsible for setting policy, enacting local ordinances, adopting the budget, and levying taxes. Under their direction, the township maintains a professional staff to carry out township business.

The day-to-day operations of the township are administered by the township manager. Several citizen boards and commissions are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to assist in the delivery of municipal services.

Staff and Consultants

  • Township Manager and Secretary – Mark Hiester
  • Township Solicitor – Josele Cleary, Esquire, Morgan, Hallgren, Crosswell, and Kane, P.C.
  • Township Engineer – Brent E. Lied, P.E., Becker Engineering, LLC.