Stories by Mayor Garry Herbert

Mayoral Musings: An approved 2025 budget with 0.75 mill increase will invest in Lansdale's future

"By making this modest increase, and through bonding, we are going to be able to invest back in the community …

Mayoral Musings: Opening of Code Blue Shelter for Women

"As many of you know, until the establishment of this shelter, there was not a regularly available location for women …

Mayoral Musings: Happy Thanksgiving Lansdale Borough

"Your voices and your passion are always welcomed and appreciated even if not everything can be achieved as fast as …

Mayoral Musings: Council, staff, mayor 'knee deep' in budget discussions

"One focal point for me throughout my time in office has been developing, and redeveloping, our community’s infrastructure."

Mayoral Musings: Get out and vote on Election Day

"As you make your way to the polls tomorrow, please make sure you give yourself ample time to vote."

Mayoral Musings: West Mt. Vernon Street will not be closed for Halloween 2024

"If you intend to trick or treat on Mount Vernon, please keep to the sidewalks and, like with all roadways, …

Mayoral Musings: Happy 100 Years to North Penn Rotary

"I am so thankful to the Rotary and their steadfast work to the entire North Penn area and look forward …

Mayoral Musings: Montgomery County, Lansdale working together on unhoused solutions

"I am happy to share that although this work can seem daunting, we do have positive developments afoot on this …

Mayoral Musings: Handle With Care Program

"Simply put, the Handle with Care program is a registry residents can sign up for to pre-emptively provide critical information …

Mayoral Musings: Petitioning the County on the unhoused

This challenge is designed for the county to solve.

Mayoral Musings: Founders Day 2024

We wave goodbye to summer with our annual Founders Day celebration taking place this Saturday.

Mayoral Musings: Addressing challenges related to unhoused persons in Lansdale

"Over the next several weeks and months, our community will be engaged in a conversation around how to properly meet …

Mayoral Musings: A 2024 Mid-Year Wrap-Up

"I am proud to say we are a busy community with so many opportunities to continue to move our community …

Mayoral Musings: Main Street streetscape removal of trees

Once the Streetscape project is completed, there is some hope that we may be able to add non-permanent planter boxes …

Mayoral Musings: The Impact of 'Grants Pass v. Johnson'

"As the head of our local police department, I have many mixed emotions around the decision of the Supreme Court …

Solar energy at Lansdale pools can reduce operating costs, offset electric use

"In application, this could include installing solar panels on the roofs of pool facilities or nearby open spaces can generate …

Mayor Musings: Lansdale celebrates Juneteenth 2024

"Ultimately, celebrating Juneteenth is not just about remembering the past; it is about actively shaping a better future."

Mayoral Musings: Lansdale Police is hiring - apply now!

"This year, due to retirements, we are again looking to hire full-time officers to help maintain the high level of …

Mayoral Musings: Celebrating Pride Month in Lansdale

"Celebrating Pride Month also has a broader societal impact: It fosters empathy and understanding among those who may not share …

Mayoral Musings: Memorial Day parade and ceremony a success thanks to VFW, local veteran organizations

"We are all better for their commitment to ensuring we honor those who have served our country and everyone who …

Mayoral Musings: It's time to fully invest in bringing Borough pools back up to expectations of community

Council has reviewed plans for redesigns for White's Road Park and Fourth Street pools.

Mayoral Musings: Vacancy Ordinance Round 3, Part 3

"At this point, the committee is in fact-finding mode to help determine how we might be able to make this …

Mayoral Musings: Vacancy Ordinance Round 3: Part 2

Leaving a building vacant for an extended period is not desirable for our community

Mayoral Musings: Roadway work ahead

By improving our roads, sidewalks, and storm water systems, we are making Lansdale a better place to call home and …

Mayoral Musings: Vacancy Ordinance Round 3

Historically, our community has taken a very "carrot-first” approach in development, the mayor says