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I am a sixth-generation resident of Lower Merion and come from a long line of Belmont Hills residents. My great-great-grandfather, William McElhaney, moved to Belmont Hills in 1881 and served as Township Commissioner, Township Treasurer, School Director and Postmaster at Pencoyd in Lower Merion for nearly twenty-five years before passing away in 1918. While growing up, I heard many stories about him and how important he believed service to the community was. He was a person I never met but his influence in my life and that of the entire McElhaney family has been very strong. He started in public service at just about the age I am now, and I am proud to think I am following in his footsteps. I graduated from Harriton High School in 1987 and spent a year at Drexel University before deciding to head out into the business world. Since 1989, I have worked in construction and construction management. My work has involved extensive travel and exposure to a wide variety of construction projects and challenges. My wife Dolly Gallagher McElhaney is also a lifelong resident of Lower Merion. Dolly and I have two children – a daughter and a son. Both of my children will attend Lower Merion’s public schools so I have a deep investment in the future of Lower Merion. Lower Merion is facing many challenges. In the more than 100 years since we became a township, we’ve seen many changes. I’m sure my great-great-grandfather wouldn’t recognize Lower Merion today but he would still appreciate the fine quality of life Lower Merion offers to all of its residents. I
believe my skills will be extremely valuable in the coming years as we
work hard to maintain our tradition of fiscal responsibility while
solving problems presented by our aging infrastructure, a challenge
Look for me as I walk our Ward between now and November’s election to
learn from you what you believe are the most critical issues facing us
as a Township today. Together we can |
