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Chair· 2018–2027

James S. Bock

Millcreek Township

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
23
Total speaking time
4:13:57
Avg per meeting
11:02
Segments
6633

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (15)(Development)

critical↓Jul 2026[13]

Zimmerly Road Commercial Development Near Walnut Creek Floodplain

Potential long-term impact on local environmental quality and municipal infrastructure.

critical↓Mar 2026[11]

Millfair Road Wireless Communication Facility Proposal

The Township collects $1,000 a year now, potentially $14,400 a year plus carrier revenue shares if the tower is built.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Marquette Savings Bank Parking and Access Alteration

Private commercial investment by the bank.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

West Lake Road lot split (RYNO Erie Real Estate LLC)

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Subdivision and Land Development Plans

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Project W Senior Housing Development

Private investment by the developer, with added rate-paying residents for the utility systems.

high↓Mar 2026[9]

Enclave LDP Sidewalk Deferral and Infrastructure

The developer, not taxpayers, bears the cost of building the required sidewalks.

high↓Jun 2026[3]

Powell Avenue Multi-Family Housing Development

Private investment in multi-family housing infrastructure.

high↓May 2026[2]

Industrial Parking Variance for Factory Expansion

Facilitates business growth and job creation in the township.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Erie City Mission Haven for Women and Children

The project is funded primarily through private sector donations and contributions.

medium↓Feb 2026[2]

School District Electronic Message Center Signs

Costs are borne by the Millcreek Township School District for purchasing and installing the standardized Daktronics LED message boards.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Wolf Road Subdivision and Neighborhood Character

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Waldameer Park Expansion Plan

Private investment in commercial park infrastructure.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Powell Avenue Sidewalk Deferral

Negligible immediate impact on township funds, deferring installation costs for the property owner.

medium↓May 2026[1]

Scott D. Schwartz Small Subdivision

Minimal impact, potentially creating separate tax assessments for the individual lots.

Decisions during term (24)

Recorded while Bock was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes3-0Oct 27, 2026

Amended Land Development Plan for Marquette Savings Bank

approvedVoted yes3-0Sep 8, 2026

Training Request - Planning & Development

approved3-0Aug 25, 2026

Land Development Plan - Project W

approved3-0Aug 25, 2026

Planning and Development Training Request

approved3-0Aug 4, 2026

Land Development Plan for Project W

denied0-3Jul 29, 2026

Appeal No. 26-21: Westminster Development Floodplain Variance

approved2-0Jul 28, 2026

Land Development Plan for Haysite Reinforced Plastics

approved4-0Jul 7, 2026

Land Development Plan for Haysite Reinforced Plastics

approved3-0Jun 23, 2026

Approval of Land Development Plan for Powell Avenue Place II

approved3-0Jun 23, 2026

Promotion of Julie Maggio to Zoning & Development Officer

approvedVoted yes3-0Jun 9, 2026

Land Development Plan Amendment — Laurel Hill Cemetery

approved5-0Jun 2, 2026

Powell Avenue Place II Land Development Plan Recommendation

approvedVoted yes3-0Apr 28, 2026

Land Development Plan for Coca Cola

approvedVoted yes3-0Apr 28, 2026

Amended Land Development Plan for Dr. Howard Levin

approvedVoted yes5-0Apr 7, 2026

Recommend Approval of Land Development Plan for Coca-Cola

approvedVoted yes5-0Apr 7, 2026

Recommend Approval of Amended Land Development Plan for Dr. Howard Levin

approved3-0Mar 24, 2026

Approval of Westminster Place Partnership Land Development Plan

approved5-0Mar 3, 2026

Land Development Plan for Westminster Place Partnership (Village Common Drive)

approvedVoted yes3-0Feb 24, 2026

Land Development Plan — KDP Lot 2, LLC Phase 2

approvedVoted yes3-0Feb 24, 2026

Land Development Plan — Purvis Industries