Two new Towamencin supervisors seated

A new year has brought two new members, and few changes so far, to Towamencin’s board of supervisors.

New members Vanessa Gaynor and Courtney Morgan both received their oaths and took their seats on the board, in a brief reorganization on Monday night.

As friends and family members clapped and snapped photos, the two new supervisors each received their oaths from District Judge Ed Levine, followed shortly after by new township auditor Joe Rumsey and new tax collector Christian Fusco. All four Democrats prevailed against Republican candidates in last November’s election, as voters voiced concerns about proposed developments across the township, the impact those developments would have on traffic, flooding and public safety, and the aftermath of the long-running sewer sale debate.

The group were welcomed by one public comment, from resident Sheryl Cohen, who took to the microphone to say “I’m so proud of all of you — mazel tov to everybody.”

Following the oaths, township solicitor Bob Iannozzi called for nominations for the board’s chair, and supervisor Kristin Warner — now the lone Republican on the five-member board — nominated Joyce Snyder to retain the leadership post Snyder has held since last May. 

Four of the five supervisors then voted for Snyder, with supervisor Kofi Osei casting the only vote against, and all five supervisors then voted to name Gaynor to be board vice chair, Warner to be board treasurer, Osei to be board secretary and Morgan to be assistant treasurer and assistant secretary.

One minor hiccup came when Snyder then introduced a motion to appoint various township staff officials and consultants for the upcoming year, then called for votes on reappointments of the town’s emergency management coordinator and fund depository before a vote on the officials, prompting a reminder from township Manager David Kraynik.  

“Madam chair, excuse me: did the board vote on the staff and consultant appointments? I don’t believe you did, and some of us would like to come to work in the morning, so we’d appreciate appointment,” Kraynik joked, prompting a call for a vote from Snyder: “Can we get a motion to fill all of those vacancies, and make sure David is paid,” then a unanimous vote.

    New Towamencin supervisor Vanessa Gaynor shakes hands with district Judge Ed Levine after swearing her oath on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Towamencin Township)
  

Further unanimous votes also adopted the township’s public meeting schedule, holidays, and outside auditor for 2026, with all details posted on the township website, before another round of talks when Snyder asked for nominations to be board delegates to the Montgomery County tax collection committee.

“That’s up for the board to decide. Typically it’s the board president as the delegate, and the board treasurer as the alternate delegate, last year that’s the way it is. There isn’t a significant time commitment,” Kraynik said, and Gaynor then nominated Snyder and Warner to fill those roles for 2026.

    New Towamencin supervisor Courtney Morgan shakes hands with district Judge Ed Levine after swearing her oath on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Towamencin Township)
  

Further votes then granted permission for Fusco to deputize the township for the purposes of tax collection, then approved the payment of the township’s monthly bills for December, with no further discussion or debate.            

Towamencin’s supervisors next meet at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14 and 28 at the township administration building, 1090 Troxel Road. For more information visit www.Towamencin.org.

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