Summary
A resident argued the township's roughly $800,000 annual legal costs far exceed comparable townships and urged competitive bidding for solicitor services. The solicitor agreed periodic evaluation is reasonable, and Bock and Morris were open to it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Legal fees reportedly run about $800,000 a year versus $200,000-$400,000 in similar townships.
Taxpayers if competitive bidding lowers legal costs.
None directly; the incumbent firm could lose business under bidding.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors (Regular) - Aug 25, 2026
Citizens questioned the township's high legal expenditures compared to similarly sized municipalities and discussed ongoing debates over compensation for incoming council members under the new form of government.
Board of Supervisors - Aug 11, 2026
Public commenters and officials argued over whether Millcreek's legal fees are excessively high compared to similarly sized Pennsylvania townships.
Board of Supervisors (Regular) - Feb 10, 2026
A resident argued the township's roughly $800,000 annual legal costs far exceed comparable townships and urged competitive bidding for solicitor services. The solicitor agreed periodic evaluation is reasonable, and Bock and Morris were open to it.
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