Randy Faulkner

Experience:

I have served for eight years on Perkasie Borough Council and for three years prior on Chalfont Borough Council before moving to Perkasie. These past skills and experience have served me well in reviewing and questioning issues and problems.

I have participated in contract negotiations with the police department and electric and maintenance staff. I have worked with staff for multiple years on budget reviews. This is a lengthy process as we want to fulfill needs while keeping costs down.

Most Important Issues

There will be challenges in the coming years with balancing revenues and expenses. Residents and the borough are feeling the inflation ranging from eggs to buying a home. The electric costs have had challenges as the "grid" has had large price increases due to higher demand and lower supply. This effects our costs to the borough and to residents. We have reached out to the governor's office to help with the electric increases. At all levels, we need to fight cost increases and limit unneeded purchases.

We have an excellent park system - with trails, streams, sports fields and the best community pool in the area. We have a great maintenance team to keep them up and running.

The borough has done an excellent job of finding grants to help pay for various projects ranging from the skate park, covered bridge repairs and baseball field upgrades. We want to continue pursuing grants to help with the many upcoming projects.

Why I Am Running for Office

"I'm an eleven year resident of Perkasie, my kids are 'out of the house.' This allows more time to give back to the community I love. I enjoy the teamwork of the council and staff as we all seek to continuously improve Perkasie."

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Accounting, and a Master's degree in Business.

Related Background:

I am fortunate that as a financial advisor, my hours are flexible. Council members have many other meetings besides the two Monday nights a month. It takes a lot of time during the day and evenings. I have the "spare and flexible" schedule to serve on council.