Jane Peronteau for East Vincent Supervisor

Why I'm Running For East Vincent Township Supervisor

As an East Vincent Township resident for 23 years, I’ve learned to love the township for its rich diversity. Families, business people and the farmers who have spent a lifetime here, make up the fabric of this community. All of them contribute to the township’s unique small-town feel. We know our neighbors and recognize friends at parks, shops and school functions.

For the past year I’ve served on the township’s Planning Commission with a philosophy that demonstrates that I’m practical, fiscally conservative, and informed regarding township issues and prudent development.

As a Township Supervisor, I plan to achieve these goals:

Protect taxpayers from frivolous and wasteful use of their tax dollars.
Retire the Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) to limit development and density.
Enact proactive measures to protect the interests and investments of township residents.
Develop cooperative and respectful relationships among supervisors, township employees and residents.
Help Manage the township in fiscally conservative, professional manner.

Summary

As a long-time, actively-engaged resident of East Vincent Township and present member of the Planning Commission, Jane Peronteau has and will continue to be committed to assuring that which is in the best interest of all the residents in East Vincent Township.

Protect taxpayers through strong fiscal discipline and the use of real-world management techniques
Ensure quality, essential services for residents by supporting excellent public safety in police and fire protection
Encourage economic development to attract new businesses and reduce the property tax burden on homeowners
Address important local issues like preserving our farmland---throughout East Vincent Township, providing recreation opportunities for families and more
Make government more open and listen to the ideas and concerns of residents

Using Common Sense as a Planning Commission Member

Voted NO to using township funds to pay for an access plan to a developer's property; leaving the financial responsibility for this access plan to the developer.
Stressed the practicality of using information already accessible---and paid for with taxpayer dollars, in planning for the Rt. 724 corridor therefore not using tax dollars to again pay for information already provided.
Voted YES and supported removing 'The Open Space Design Option' in the Agricultural Preservation and Rural Conservation Districts, while assuring the Low, Medium and High Residential Districts did not receive an increase in development as a result.
Objectively listens to data provided by Applicants requesting possible land use changes, possible zoning changes, etc. and makes a recommendation based upon what is in the best interest of all East Vincent Township residents.

Demanded Transparency as a Long-Time Resident of East Vincent Township

Jane Peronteau has a unique familiarity with East Vincent issues resulting from long-time attendance at Board of Supervisor and Planning Commission meetings. As a result of being an actively-engaged resident Jane has:

Dedicated time and energy to assure a local company complied with the Department of Environmental Resources (now Dept. of Environmental Protection) to upgrade their wastewater treatment plant, resulting in eliminating the use of the spray fields which were responsible for causing a noxious odor to the air and contaminating the Stony Run Creek with wastewater from the facility.
Questioned elected officials and informed residents regarding plans to allow for a public walking trail directly through the East Vincent Elementary School grounds. Spoke directly to the Owen J. Roberts School Board about the concerns and with the support of the OJR Chief of Security.
Questioned how it is in the best interest of East Vincent Township to belong to the Phoenixville Regional Plan after thorough review of the documentation.
Informed residents about a proposed 48% increase in residential development above what the East Vincent Township Comprehensive Plan, Phoenixville Regional Plan and Chester County Planning Commission had suggested.

Community

PTA Parent at East Vincent Elementary School for 15 years.
Wellness Committee member at East Vincent Elementary School.
Attends East Vincent Township events such as Community Day and Historical Commission events.
Attended Land-Use Seminars presented by local groups including those sponsored by The League of Women Voters of Chester County.
Leads a fitness class at a local church.
Appointed Area 4 Republican Committeewoman in East Vincent Township.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree, High Point University (formerly College), 1987
Masters Degree in Psychology, Immaculata University (formerly College), 1994

Personal

Resident of East Vincent Township for 23 years.
Married 23 years to Barry Peronteau, a local small business owner.
Have three sons - Kyle, Alec and Jack.