Two six-year supervisor seats are on the ballot. Republicans Nancy Livingston and Paul Walters advanced from the primary to the general election ballots.
But Kevin Zinn, who had resigned from the board of supervisors in February, got enough votes from Democrats to appear on the Nov. 6 ballot as well, leaving the township with three candidates for two supervisor seats.
Sue Graham, Zinns replacement on the board, cannot run for election because of her employment. Robert Schopfer, the other supervisor whose term expires at the end of the year, did not file to run for re-election.
Questions and Answers
1. If the board of supervisors could make one change to improve the quality of life for township residents, what change would you recommend supervisors make? Explain your answer.
Livingston: Did not respond.
Walters: Lower property taxes, along with any other taxes and fees. In todays society, both husband and wife are required to work just to make ends meet. Not only does the property tax hit them like a bomb each and every year, but what about our retirees who are on a fixed income? Its ridiculous.
Zinn: Carroll Township continues to experience both residential and commercial growth. When an ordinance or law is found to be weak, corrective actions need to be made, as they have been,
2. At 1.12 mills, Carroll Townships property tax rate is the 10th highest among 35 townships in York County. Are taxpayers getting their moneys worth from township government? Why or why not? Are there avenues the township should explore to save money or control costs? What are they? ΒΆ
Livingston: Did not respond.
Walters: There is absolutely no reason why we are ranked 10th. We should be at the most in the 20-25 bracket. No, definitely not taxpayers are not getting their moneys worth. The municipality must be run like the multimillion dollar business it is. I will guarantee you if it was their money the vote would be different. You just cant do it showing up for a meeting once a month. I hope that there are a couple of other supervisors who feel the same and work along with me to solve the problem. The township must rank in the top 10 percent in new growth, both commercially and residentially. Where is the money going?
Zinn: This tax question is misleading. It is correct that Carroll is the 10 highest in York County. The highest mill rate is 2.44, which is more than two times Carrolls. Carrolls millage rate supports their own police department. There are six townships supporting their own police departments with higher mills and three townships not supporting their own police department with higher rates. (Paradise 1.90 Heidelberg 1.50 Conewago1.30) The taxpayers are getting their moneys worth from the township government. I believe any citizens are unhappy with the method the government is being delivered. Save Money and Control costs? Significant thought has been in place to keep costs under control.
3. Carroll Township is served by its own police department, which also serves surrounding municipalities. How to you feel about the level of service the township gets from the department? Is it a cost effective means of police coverage? Can you forsee a need to change police coverage in the next six years? Why or why not?
Livingston: Did not respond.
Walters: I am very much in favor of retaining Carroll Townships Police Department, but at the present time we are not getting our bang for the bucks. There needs to be some major changes. I think the police budget is well over $700,000 it may even be more. This is terrible. Someone needs to say no. Did we ever hear of used or reconditioned equipment? I dont forsee a change in police coverage, but I do forsee many changes in the department and the way things are done.
Zinn: The residents of Carroll Township receive excellent law enforcement and community service from the Carroll Township Police Department. Residents have personally told me this. Cost effective? We are provided around-the-clock protection every day of the year. I support Carroll Police Department providing service to our neighboring municipalities; it provides consistency of public safety within our local geographic area. Police coverage needs to continue to be provided by Carroll Township Police Department beyond the next six years. The region is growing, Route 15 is a significant roadway. There is an opportunity for a lot of unlawful / illegal activities passing through our hometown every day. If someone were in my neighborhood threatening to harm a neighbor I am comforted to know Carroll PD is only minutes away.
4. Why should voters support you in your bid to be a member of the Carroll Township board of supervisors for the next four years? What issue(s) would you like to address?
Livingston: Did not respond.
Walters: That is totally their choice, but I owe nobody anything and I have no personal needs. I pledge to do the very best I possibly can and remember that I am voting for them, not me.
Zinn: I was asked by Carroll Township citizens to return to the board of supervisors. I am a candidate for office as a result of a write-in campaign done on my behalf by a number of township citizens. I will continue to be a voice of support for the Carroll Township Police Department. I also believe the supervisors are responsible to serve the public. The township office staff has grown in the past six years from two people to six people. We need to evaluate what staff is doing, how well they are doing it, and ask if staff been cross trained in different functions? Is the township prepared to function in the event of a change in staff?
Candidate Profiles
Nancy Livingston
Republican
Age / Address: 57; Range End Road, Dillsburg
Family: Married, with two married children and two grandchildren
Occupation: Secretary for Dillsburg Septic
Education: High school
Current community service: member of Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church
Paul A. Walters
Republican
Age / Address: 60; Stony Run Road, Dillsburg
Family: Married for 38 years to wife, Bonita; two grown daughters, Shannon and Shelby
Occupation: Retired state police officer; retired after 17.5 years as a district justice
Education: Degree in Criminology from York College; Degree in Police Sciences and Corrections from York College
Current community service: None.
Kevin Zinn
Democrat
Age / Address: 46; Cold Spring Road, Dillsburg
Family: Wife, Dawn; sons, Zachary & Sean
Occupation: Insurance advisor
Education: Some College
Current community service: Baseball coach; board member, Dillsburg Youth Baseball; Church council president
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