Letter to the Editor: TTDems Chair Responds to Election Results.

Congratulations to the candidates whom the voters have chosen.  The challenges facing our community are significant, and we wish the newly-elected officeholders the best in facing them.

We are thrilled by the re-election of Karen Cruickshank to the School Board, and by the election of Analisa Sondergaard as District Magistrate.  Karen again demonstrated she has the broad community support to bridge any political divide, and Analisa's victory over a multi-term incumbent is a significant achievement.  Both personify the kind of reasoned candidates put forward by the Tredyffrin Democrats, and they will serve the community well.

In victory or loss, the Tredyffrin Demcrats stand ready to assist and will be engaged in meeting the issues facing our township.  We fielded candidates who were highly qualified in their professional backgrounds.  Each had a solid record of service to this community.  They are exemplary citizens.  We loved campaigning with them, and we cannot help feeling disappointed that the community will not be getting the benefit of their skill sets as an official part of the township's governing bodies.

It was unfortunate that the 2011 election was perhaps defined by the Earned Income Tax myth.  Even though there was no Earned Income Tax on any ballot this year, and even though Democratic candidates on-record opposed an Earned Income Tax, the very implication and threat of a tax increase had the usual effect of driving high Republican turnout and very strong straight-ticket voting.
 
 Again, we are very proud of our candidates and grateful for their effort.  We remain committed to transparent, efficient and effective government for all the residents of our township.

Full official results for each precinct are available on-line from Chester County Voter Services.  The handiest path to by-precinct results for our township is through this map.