Councilman Says Goodbye For Now In Yardley

YARDLEY BOROUGH, PA — Jared Stump wanted to focus on the bigger picture this year.

Stump, who won election to a two-year term on the Yardley Borough Council, didn't seek a term in the November general election.

Instead, he wanted to focus his attention on another matter: The expansion of his family.

On Jan. 15, the 33-year-old Stump and his wife Allison are expected to give daughter Natalie a baby sister.

"I have a toddler and a baby on the way, and I run my own business," Stump told Patch. "I've enjoyed serving on the Borough Council and filling a need. I want to spend time with my daughter while she is young. I plan on serving the community in other ways."

Stump served on the council as the chairman of the Community Outreach Committee and as a member of the Public Works Committee.

"My name may not on the ballot this year, but I strongly support Martha Irene Howlett, Jason Goldstein, Paul Mencel, and Uri Feiner for Yardley Borough Council, and Caroline Thompson for Mayor," Stump posted shortly before the November general election. "Although I am looking forward to a break from politics, I still care deeply about the future of Yardley Borough."

Stump's road to get on the council got off to a rocky start.

Stump was the odd man out due to a ballot snafu. Patch first reported the ballot snafu in May right before the primary election.

Voters were supposed to be able to choose all four candidates for a two-year Borough Council term. However, the ballot stated that only three candidates could be chosen, and that had newcomer Stump finished fourth.

He can laugh about it now and even got printed a T-shirt with the Patch headline on it.

Stump took the oath as a council member in January 2023. On Monday, the borough will hold its reorganization with new council members.

Stump's political career, though, might not be over for good. He left the door slightly ajar.

"I would consider serving on the Yardley Borough Council in the future," he said.