Longtime Falls Twp. Supervisor Resigns To Take County Commissioner Job

After 16 years of service, Falls Township Supervisors Chairman Bob Harvie has resigned as he prepares to take on his new role as an elected Bucks County Commissioner.

At Tuesday evening’s meeting, Harvie, a Democrat, submitted his formal resignation that will be effective January 1. He was recognized for his years of service to the community. 

His fellow elected supervisors presented him with an engraved plaque bearing a gavel. 

An emotional Harvie said he has “enjoyed myself on this board, but it has been tough at times.” 

“It’s been my honor to be up here, to be elected by the people of this community,” he said. “Thank you for trusting me.”

Harvie said he hoped that he lived up to expectations, citing his one promise to voters was to do as well as he could. 

“I think we should be aware of politicians who make too many promises,” Harvie said. “I’ll make the same promise as County Commissioner that I’m going to do the best I can.”

The outdoing chairman thanked his wife Christine and their kids for their support. He noted he joined the board when his daughter, Emma, was 2 and his son, Brendan, was 5. This year, his daughter will be graduating high school and Brendan will be graduating college. 

“For my 10 years on this board you held us to a higher standard and a level of professionalism that’s unmatched,” Supervisors Vice Chairman Jeff Dence said. “It’s been a pleasure serving with you.”

“We know what it takes to govern this township,” Supervisor Jeff Rocco said. “There’s no one more deserving to be up in Doylestown.”

Supervisor Brian Galloway thanked Harvie for his service and stated he admired his dignity.

“It’s been a nice six years,” said Supervisor Jeff Boraski. “I appreciate all the things you’ve done to help me.” 

Harvie thanked past supervisors Jim Prokopiak and Jonathan Snipes for changing the vibe of the board by adding a “new level of professionalism and decorum.” He said he first won in 2003 when then-Supervisor Rich Otto did not run for reelection. 

“A lot of good people work in this building,” he said, thanking township staff.

The Supervisors plan to appoint Harvie’s replacement at their January 6 reorganization meeting. Harvie’s replacement will finish out the two remaining years of his term, which ends on December 21, 2021. 

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