UNDER CONSTRUCTION DURING TOWNSHIP'S TRANSITION TO A NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM

Data Informed Government

West Chester Township uses data of all sorts to make strategic decisions about our community’s operations and West Chester shares data in pursuit of open communication and transparency.

DIG – Data Informed Government – is all about making data available to the community and giving users the opportunity to explore.

Financial Transparency and Sustainability

West Chester Township is committed to fiscal responsibility and fiscal transparency. Honest budgeting and responsible spending are key to providing government services with integrity.

Partnering with OpenGov, West Chester Township gives users the freedom to explore budget, expenses and revenues in a simple graphical interface.

Strategic Goals

The obligations of a Township government are simple, but the expectations of the community are much greater. West Chester Township strives to be a community where people want to live, work and play with little worry about the operations of their government.

West Chester Township focuses efforts in a few critical areas to ensure the community remains a leader in residential and commercial investment.

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Public Safety

West Chester Township offers a full-service professional police department and fire & EMS department to ensure our communities are protected. Each service is funded by designated voter-approved levies.

UPDATE 11/2021: Due to a Township upgrade of public safety software, the platform for tracking police and fire/EMS calls is currently not working. Reports are available on the platform through Nov. 2021. The Township is working to address the issue so that residents can view the most currently available data. Your patience is appreciated.

Infrastructure

West Chester Township’s success is partially due to the ongoing commitment to infrastructure, investing in safe road and storm water systems and innovating to provide the best “bang for the buck” when it comes to innovative projects like the Union Centre Boulevard Diverging Diamond Interchange that improve experience for the travelling public.

Economic Development

West Chester is home to more than 3,600 businesses. This diverse and energized collection of businesses contribute to the Township’s overall financial sustainability through payment of property taxes, payment to Tax Increment Financing districts, job creation and more.

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