New Middletown Township Manager On Board

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — A new township manager has joined the administration.

The Middletown Township Board of Supervisors officially appointed Eden Ratliff as its new township manager at the board's June 9 meeting.

"We’re excited to welcome Eden to Middletown and look forward to the experience and leadership he will bring to our community," said Liz Martin, the township's public information officer.

Ratliff has managed three Pennsylvania communities, including stints in Kennett Township for five years, as Greencastle's borough manager for three years, and as Ford City's borough manager for two years.

He served recently as the deputy city manager for administration in Charlottesville, VA.

"As a driven public administration professional, I am dedicated to integrity, transparency, and innovative leadership," Ratliff said. "I've tackled challenges across strategic budgeting, comprehensive planning, economic development, and public safety."

Ratliff said that while in Kennett Township, he led the community through the fallout of a $3.2 million embezzlement, implementing financial reforms that recovered 82 percent of the stolen funds and restored public trust.

"Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building communities that work for everyone," he said. "Whether it’s optimizing infrastructure projects like water, sewer, and stormwater systems, or developing multimodal transportation solutions, I leverage public sector strengths to foster long-term, positive impacts. Leading a government that listens and responds to its citizens is more than a job — it’s my mission."

(Middletown Township)