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8th Ward Commissioner· 2018–2029

Gerry Hart

Haverford

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
34:44
Avg per meeting
1:56
Segments
495

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Mar 2026[38]

Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Adoption

The board approved a $50,138 change order for additional direct mail outreach.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

Haverford School Institutional Expansion and Zoning Concerns

None at this stage as no formal application has been submitted.

high→Aug 2026[16]

Belfield Avenue Parking and Traffic

Potential revenue increases from adjusted parking meter rates and expanded enforcement hours.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Manoa Road and Farwood Road Intersection Safety

Costs would depend on engineering studies and signage relocation.

critical↓Aug 2026[12]

Naylor's Run Channel Emergency Repairs and CDBG Reallocation

The emergency repair contract was awarded to JMC Contractors for $372,500.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Infrastructure Grant Applications

Seeking state grant funding to offset local costs for major infrastructure improvements.

high↓May 2026[8]

Chapter 123 Free Speech and Assembly Regulations

Potential legal savings and staff time dedicated to ordinance restructuring.

high↓Aug 2026[8]

Proposed Panmure Road Closure

Potential loss of residential property tax base if converted to tax-exempt institutional use.

high↑May 2026[8]

Subdivision and Land Development Proposal for 1039 Sproul Road

Involves private development costs and potential township sidewalk fee-in-lieu contributions.

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Curbside Food Waste Collection Launch

Reduces long-term disposal and tipping fee expenses.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Police License Plate Reader Data Retention

Existing police operational budget funds the license plate reader system.

critical↓Apr 2026[6]

Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (Ordinance P15-2026)

Costs include additional mailings and consultant fees covered under existing planning allocations and change orders.

medium↑Nov 2026[5]

PFAS firefighting foam regulations affecting local fire company

Llanerch Fire Company is out more than $100,000 for safer gear and foam, so expect budget pressure that could hit local fundraising or taxpayers.

critical↑Jan 2026[4]

Immigration Policy and Local Law Enforcement

None directly, though supporters and opponents cited potential indirect legal and fiscal risks.

high↓Apr 2026[3]

Woodmere Way School Parking Restrictions

Minimal impact associated with signage installation and enforcement staffing.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

83 South Eagle Road Lot Consolidation & Warehouse Development

Open space fee-in-lieu calculated at approximately $46,148.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Brookline Park Phase 4 Parking Improvements

Cost of the contract is $199,310.

medium↓Feb 2026[2]

Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Regulation

Potential equipment transition costs for local landscaping operators.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

Parks and Recreation Software Replacement

Saves money by locking in a $36,000 annual fee instead of variable percentage-based transaction charges.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Snow Removal and Winter Weather Operations

Operational costs associated with storm response and snow removal.

Decisions during term (126)

Recorded while Hart was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (166)

166 yes0 no

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Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Ordinance No. P15-2026 – Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (Second Reading)

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Motion to approve the following warrant #09-2026 totaling $6,059,993.63: General & Sewer Fund Payroll for August 13, 2026, in the amount of $873,706.28 General & Sewer Fund Payroll for August 27, 2026

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Motion to approve items a, c, and d of the consent agenda, as further detailed in the public packet.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Motion to appoint Lawrence Feinberg to the Library Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 2028.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Motion to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. P15-2026, further amending and replacing Chapter 182, Zoning.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Motion to award a contract for the Naylor’s Run Emergency Channel Repairs in the amount of $372,500 to JMC Contractors, the lowest responsible bidder.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Commissioner Holmes moved to approve the following warrant #09-2026 totaling $6,059,993.63

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Commissioner Cavender moved to appoint Lawrence Feinberg to the Library Board of Trustees for the term ending December 31, 2028.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Commissioner Quinn moved to approve items a, c, and d of the consent agenda, as further detailed in the public packet.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Commissioner Gondek moved to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. P14-2026, further amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 1960, adopted June 30, 1986, and known as “General Laws of the Townshi

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Commissioner Forste-Grupp moved to award a contract for the Naylor’s Run Emergency Channel Repairs in the amount of $372,500 to JMC Contractors, the lowest responsible bidder.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Commissioner Hart moved to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. P15-2026, further amending and replacing Chapter 182, Zoning.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Commissioner McCloskey moved to approve Resolution No. 2491-2026, with respect to the Community Development Program, amending the CDBG Action Plan for Year 51.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Commissioner Holmes moved to approve certification of the Annual Certification of Minimum Municipal Obligation as prepared by Thomas J. Anderson & Associates in the amount of $4,475,796 for the police

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Ordinance No. P15-2026 – Zoning Ordinance Rewrite – 1st Reading

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Approval of Warrants

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Commissioner Holmes moved to approve Resolution No. 2490-2026, approving the fourth American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Re-Assignment of Obligations.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Commissioner Gondek moved to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. P14-2026, further amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 1960, adopted June 30, 1986, and known as “General Laws of the Township

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Commissioner Holmes moved to approve the following warrant #08-2026 totaling $3,885,124.90

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Commissioner Quinn moved to approve items a and b of the consent agenda, as further detailed in the public packet.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Commissioner McCollum moved to approve a contract with Eastern Salt Company, Inc. at $85.90 per ton delivered for de-icing salt for the 2026-2027 winter season.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Commissioner McCollum moved to approve a contract in the amount of $122,036.00 with Insight Pipe Contracting, Inc. of Lancaster, PA, having the lowest responsible bid.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Ordinance No. P-14-2026 – Traffic – 1st Reading

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Resolution No. 2490-2026 – Fourth ARPA Fund Obligations Re-Assignment

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Public Works – De-icing Salt

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Public Works – Sanitary Sewer Lining (Kathmere, Strathmore, and Mill Roads and Leedom Ave.)

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Commissioner McCollum moved to appoint Kevin Wilson to the Zoning Hearing Board for the term ending December 31, 2030.

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Commissioner Holmes moved to award a professional services contract in the amount of $20,450 to Aspirant Consulting Group, LLC to conduct a structured Chief of Police search for Haverford Township.

Voted yesJul 13, 2026

Zoning Hearing Board Appointment

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Commissioner Gondek moved to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. P7-2026, amending the Zoning Map of the Township and changing the Zoning Classification of a portion of the property located at 2

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Commissioner Holmes moved to approve the following warrant #05-2026 totaling $6,343,724.89

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Commissioner Quinn moved to approve Items a-g of the consent agenda

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Commissioner Holmes moved to approve Resolution No. 2483-2026, approving the third American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Re-Assignment of Obligations.

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Commissioner Hart moved to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. P8-2026, further amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 1960, adopted June 30, 1986, and known as “General Laws of the Township of

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Commissioner McCloskey moved to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. P10-2026, further amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 1960, adopted June 30, 1986, and known as “General Laws of the Towns

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Commissioner McCollum moved to adopt the first reading of Ordinance No. P9-2026, further amending and supplementing Ordinance No. 1960, adopted June 30, 1986, and known as “General Laws of the Townshi

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Void Current Entry-Level Police Civil Service Test

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Approval of Warrants

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Table Zoning Hearing Board Appointment

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance No. P6-2026 – Traffic – 2nd Reading

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance No. P8-2026 – Traffic – 2nd Reading

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance No. P9-2026 – Traffic – 2nd Reading

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance No. P10-2026 – Lease Amendment – 2nd Reading

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance No. P11-2026 – Traffic – 1st Reading

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance No. P12-2026 – Traffic – 1st Reading

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Ordinance No. P13-2026 – Traffic – 1st Reading

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Resolution No. 2484-2026 – SALDO for 1039 Sproul Road

Voted yesJun 8, 2026

Resolution No. 2485-2026 – CDBG Action Plan for Year 52