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Commissioner Heather Lipkin (Ward 1)
Commissioner Heather Lipkin (Ward 1)
817 Lawrence Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-751-8107
hlipkin@salisburylehighpa.gov
Commissioner Alex Karol (Ward 2)
Commissioner Alex Karol (Ward 2)
941 E Federal Street
Allentown, PA 18103
484-264-1519
akarol@salisburylehighpa.gov
Commissioner Debra Brinton (Ward 3)
Commissioner Debra Brinton (Ward 3)
2011 Cypress Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
610-791-4044
dbrinton@salisburylehighpa.gov
Commissioner Rodney Conn (Ward 5)
Commissioner Rodney Conn (Ward 4)
39 W Cherokee Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
484-232-6122
rconn@salisburylehighpa.gov
Commissioner Alok Patnaik (Ward 5)
Commissioner Alok Patnaik (Ward 5)
1840 Sherwood Road
Allentown, PA 18103
484-661-5843
apatnaik@salisburylehighpa.gov

About the Board of Commissioners

Presently, the Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners consists of Debra Brinton (President), Rodney Conn (Vice President), Heather Lipkin (President Pro-Tempore), Alok Patnaik and Alex Karol.

Commissioners serve four-year terms, elected in two staggered election cycles. Commissioners for Wards 1, 3, and 5 are elected during the same cycle, as are commissioners for Wards 2 and 4 this guarantees that all five will never be up for election during the same election cycle. The Board elects a President and Vice-President from within to preside over Board meetings; however all members have equal legislative and voting power. All votes on matters such as resolutions, ordinances, motions and policies require a majority of those members present at a meeting in order to pass. For example, at a meeting with all five Commissioners present, a vote of 3-yes and 2-no would be sufficient, or if only three Commissioners are present, a vote of 2-yes and 1-no would be sufficient to pass the motion. However, the appointment of a Township Solicitor or Township Engineer requires a majority of the members to pass (i.e. three or more “yes” votes).

Township Meetings

2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm

Board Members

  • Debra Brinton, President
    2011 Cypress Avenue
    610-791-4044
    Ward 3
    Term Expires 1/1/28
  • Heather Lipkin, President
    Pro-Tempore

    817 Lawrence St
    610-751-8107
    Ward 1
    Term Expires 1/1/28
  • Rodney Conn, Vice President
    39 W Cherokee Street
    484-232-6122
    Ward 4
    Term Expires 1/1/26
  • Tax Collector/Treasurer (Appointed):
    Treasurer: Ms. Tamara Kulik Smarch
    Phone: (610) 871-0252
    Term Expires 1/1/26
  • Alex Karol
    941 E Federal Street
    Allentown, PA 18103
    484-264-1519
    Term Expires 1/1/26
  • Alok Patnaik
    1840 Sherwood Road
    Allentown, PA 18103
    484-661-5843
    Ward 5
    Term Expires 1/1/28

 

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Notice of Upcoming Water Line Replacement Project

Please be advised that the water line replacement project on Louise Lane will begin tomorrow, October 1st.  The construction should last approximately three weeks, and paving will follow shortly thereafter.  The road […]

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