Credit: Falls Township
A longtime member of the Falls Township Board of Supervisors has stepped down.
Supervisor Jeff Rocco submitted his resignation letter earlier this week, he confirmed to LevittownNow.com.
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The Fallsington resident said his resignation has to do with a promotion he accepted a few weeks back at his job, which has led to an increased workload. He works in the information technology field and his employer is in the process of expanding.
“I totally underestimated how much more demanding this new position would be, and how much more focus, commitment, and dedication it would require,” Rocco wrote in his resignation letter. “This position also requires some travel, and I would miss our next three (September, October, and November) Board of Supervisors meeting. The bottom line is there is just no way I can make both work.”
Rocco, who began serving in 2012, is in the middle of his six-year term that ends on December 31, 2023.
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The remaining four members of the supervisors will vote to accept Rocco’s resignation at their meeting next week.
Residents interested in serving as a township supervisor can email a letter of interest to Rose Molle, Falls Township executive administrative assistant to the township manager, at r.molle@fallstwp.com or faxed to her attention at 215-949-9013.
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Supervisors Chairperson Jeff Dence said he appreciated Rocco’s service to the township.
“The board wishes Jeff the best of luck in his future endeavors,” Dence said. “He will be missed.”
“One thing that makes it easier stepping down is knowing what a great team we currently have in place,” Rocco said. “I know, with or without me, you guys will make the right decisions. The pleasure to serve on the board with you has been all mine, and I will be forever grateful for this opportunity.”
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In August, Rocco stepped down as chairperson of the Falls Township Democrats due to his new job, which he said requires some travel.
Stephen Seufert was recently voted in as chairperson of the township Democratic committee to fill Rocco’s seat.
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