Falls Township resident John Palmer has resigned from the Pennsbury School Board to become a township supervisor.
On Monday, Palmer was sworn in as the newest Falls Township supervisor, taking the seat left vacant when former Chair Bob Harvie left last month to become a Bucks County Commissioner.
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“It’s an honor to be up here,” Palmer said. “I’m going to do my best and hopefully fill Bob’s shoes to the best of my ability.”
Palmer sat on the school board for 11 years. He is employed as an operator for the Falls Authority and has volunteered as a coach for local youth sports leagues and as a volunteer firefighter at Levittown Fire Company No. 1.
The Pennsbury School Board announced this week that they are seeking candidates to represent School Board Region 2, which is in Falls Township. Palmer was reelected to the school board in fall and his term expires in 2023.
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“The Board wishes Mr. Palmer well and appreciates his eight years of service to his Pennsbury constituents,” a statement from the district said.
Region 2 residents who have interest in applying to fill the vacancy can submit a resume and cover letter by Wednesday, January 15 to:
