WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The Warrington Township Board of Supervisors officially introduced Angela Benner as its new township manager Tuesday night.
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Benner stepped into her new role on Monday, coming to Warrington from Plumstead Township
where she had worked as township manager since December 2019.
Under her management, the Plumstead Township Police Department achieved accreditation, millions were spent on capital improvement projects and storm relief was secured through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
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While serving as manager in Dublin, she was involved with the revitalization program on Route 313. She also fought the sale of the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority to Aqua as an executive member of the Bucks County Association of Township Officials.
“This week she begins her new role of working with our board of supervisors and providing our township staff with new leadership,” said Michael Diorka, the chairman of the Warrington Township Board of Supervisors. “Angela will begin the process of restoring financial sustainability and enhancing the safety and well being of our residents and families.”
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Benner replaces Barry Luber whose contract was not renewed earlier this year when the new board of supervisors took over the township’s leadership. Luber had served as manager since 2011.
Diorka publicly thanked Lee Greenberg for stepping into the manager’s job on an interim basis while the township conducted its search for a new head administrator.
“He stepped up, provided the necessary time and support and provided true professional management for our township and our staff,” said Diorka. “Lee, I give you credit for your patience and your handling of difficult matters and your dedication to this township. You provided positive energy with staff and a positive work environment making each day a pleasant day. Be assured that you made a difference and will not be forgotten by those who understand sound management practices.”
Benner will be paid $200,000 a year to manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the township. She’ll also receive a $5,000 bonus six months after starting her new job.
Before working in local government, Benner worked for First Saving Bank of Perkasie in commercial lending. In 2007, she joined New Britain Township as park and recreation coordinator. In New Britain, she helped envision and create Veterans Park. She later worked as an assistant to the manager.
In 2017 she joined Dublin Borough as borough manager, a position she held before joining Plumstead Township as manager in December 2019.
Benner has also served as the executive director of the Bucks County Association of Township Officials from 2017 to 2019 and as a member of the Delaware Valley Health Trust, the Bucks County Solid Waste Committee, the Bucks County Consortium of Managers, and the Association of PA Municipal Management.
“I’m very grateful and excited for this opportunity. I’m looking forward to working with the board, the professionals, the staff, the residents, and the businesses of Warrington,” said Benner. “It’s been two days, but it’s been a great two days. The staff has been very welcoming and very
helpful. I look forward to building relationships and I’d like to thank Lee for helping me transition in and bringing me up to date on the various projects. He’s been great to work with.”
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