Longtime Middletown Township Supervisor Ends Term

A longtime public servant in Middletown will get some time off in the new year.

Middletown Supervisor George Leonhauser, a Republican, was recognized for his 25 years of service of a township police officer and then 12 years as an elected official.

“It’s been a privilege to serve on this board that I have served on for the past 12 years in the town I grew up in,” Leonhauser said.

Citing the hard work of township employees, Leonhauser thanked them for their efforts on behalf of residents.

Leonhauser, who works at the Bucks County Technical High School in Bristol Township, was not reelected in November. The board will have an all-Democratic majority in the new year.

In 1971, Leonhauser started working as a Middletown police officer before retiring after 25 years of service. He later decided to run for office.

“When you get into public service, it’s one of the hardest jobs you have … and to do 25 years as a police officer and the last 12 years as an elected official. It takes a special person to do that,” Supervisors Chairman Tom Tosti said.

Supervisor Mike Ksiazek thanked Leonhauser for his service and said he always appreciated the funny comments Leonhauser would whisper in his ear during meetings.

Supervisor Amy Strouse also thanked Leonhauser.

“My one regret is I didn’t get to sit on the other side and hear all these jokes,” Strouse said.

Supervisor Doug Downing, who was sworn is in September to fill a spot left vacant when Bill Oettinger resigned, noted he only served on the board for a short time but said he appreciated working with Leonhauser.

“I’ve always been able to count on George to tell it to me straight,” Township Manager Stephanie Teloi Kuhls said.

Downing’s term on the board also ends at the end of the month.

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