He previously served as a member of PSATS’ Executive Committee, chairman of the association’s Townships With Populations Greater Than 2,000 But Less Than 5,000 Committee, and a member of the Nominations, Legislative, and Conference Planning committees. Wilkes is a member of the association’s Grassroots Advocacy Network, which addresses legislative issues that affect every Pennsylvanian who lives in a township of the second class. Townships of the second class cover 95 percent of Pennsylvania’s land mass and represent more residents - 5.5 million - than any other type of political subdivision in the commonwealth. The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors represents Pennsylvania’s 1,454 townships of the second class and is committed to preserving and strengthening township government and securing greater visibility and involvement for townships in the state and federal political arenas. It meets frequently throughout the year to oversee association business and plan new projects that will benefit member townships. The board, which is made up of PSATS’ five officers, seven Executive Committee members and the immediate past president, is responsible for managing the affairs of the state association. The secretary-treasurer is a member of the association’s Executive Board with full voting rights. The conference attracted township officials from every county in Pennsylvania except Philadelphia, which has no townships. This is the largest municipal event of its kind in the state, with close to 4,000 attendees. The election took place during PSATS’ 96th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show April 22-25 in Hershey. Members of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors have elected John “Jay” Wilkes Jr., chairman of the board of supervisors and roadmaster, to a one-year term as secretary-treasurer.
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