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Richard Gray

Commissioner2022–2029

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
12
Total speaking time
32:38
Avg per meeting
2:43
Segments
408

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Oct 2026[25]

Proposed Data Center Ordinance

Unknown at this stage, though data center development can affect tax base and utility infrastructure.

high→Mar 2026[25]

Road Maintenance and Traffic Safety Concerns

Unknown; signing changes are typically low-cost, but no figure is provided.

critical↑Apr 2026[22]

Stormwater Management and Infrastructure Repairs

Road and pipe replacement projects will utilize municipal funds and require coordination on private property easements.

critical↑Sep 2026[20]

2027 Preliminary Budget Discussions

The 2027 budget shapes township spending and ultimately residents' local tax burden.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Solid Waste and Recycling Contract Renewal

Affects municipal trash collection costs and resident utility fees.

medium↑Sep 2026[14]

police shooting

Potential taxpayer costs could rise due to police overtime, investigative resources, and possible legal proceedings stemming from the officer-involved shooting.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Annual Board Reorganization and Leadership Appointments

Routine administrative and legal service appointments that operate within the approved township operational budget.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Cellular Tower Ground Lease at Colonial Manor Road

The township's counterproposal would generate approximately $377,337 in base rent over 10 years, compared to the developer's initial flat lease offer of $120,000.

high↓Jan 2026[10]

Fire Service Feasibility Study Committee Guidelines

Unknown at this stage.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Kenwood Estates residential lot creation

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Variance request for 8611 Walnut Street property

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Route 30 commercial lot subdivision (DeNunzio Properties)

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Willow Glenn Boundary Line Revision

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Act 21 of 2026 — COLA for Retired Police Officers

The cost-of-living adjustments create pension-related costs; the township's share isn't detailed in the agenda.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

LSA Statewide Grant Application

A successful grant would bring outside gaming-revenue funding into the township; the amount isn't specified.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

No Left Turn Off Billott Onto Route 30

Unknown; signing changes are typically low-cost, but no figure is provided.

high↓Sep 2026[7]

Westmoreland County Housing Authority Senior Housing Project

Brings affordable senior housing infrastructure to the township with private/authority funding.

critical↓Aug 2026[5]

Law Enforcement Impersonation Phone Scams

Victims face potential losses ranging from $25,000 to $50,000.

high↓Apr 2026[5]

Norwin Soccer Club Light Pollution

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Watters Subdivision Lot Line Revision

Decisions during term (183)

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

Voting record (23)

7 yes16 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Motion to award ProWaste for the manual, unlimited garbage collection.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Award of Solid Waste and Recycling Contract

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Motion to Table Zoning Hearing Board Appointment

Voted noAug 19, 2026

Appoint Megan Zobb to Zoning Hearing Board

Voted noAug 19, 2026

Motion to appoint Megan Zodd of 591 Adele Drive.

Voted yesAug 19, 2026

Motion to table this action item until next month because a letter was received today and feels the Board needs due diligence looking into finding more about the applicants.

Voted noJul 15, 2026

Rezoning Parcel No. 54-10-00-0-172

Voted noJul 15, 2026

Meeting Decorum Policy

Wanted public comment time limits extended.

Voted noJul 15, 2026

St. Agnes Church Bazaar Alcohol Permit

Does not feel alcohol belongs in a church fair.

Voted noJul 15, 2026

Motion to approve.

Voted yesJul 15, 2026

Motion to deny the rezoning.

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Move to table this item.

Voted noJun 17, 2026

Move to approve Resolution #113.

Voted noJun 17, 2026

Motion to approve.

Voted noJun 17, 2026

So moved.

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Resolution No. 113 - Fire Service Feasibility Study Committee Guidelines

Believes the enabling resolution is discriminatory because fire chiefs cannot appoint designees.

Voted noJun 17, 2026

Terminate Employee 99024

Voted noJun 17, 2026

Terminate Employee 99018

Voted noApr 15, 2026

Motion to approve.

Voted noApr 15, 2026

Motion to appoint Commissioner Zona, Haigis & Atwood.

Voted noApr 15, 2026

Appointments to Fire Service Feasibility Study Committee

Voted noApr 15, 2026

Donation of Police Car 3

I object to that because we're donating to one religion and I raised that issue last week, I don't think it's appropriate for the government to give township assets to a religion

Voted noJan 5, 2026

Motion to appoint Chelsea Dice and Dice & Associates as Township Solicitor.