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"Yeadon, PA (11,500) Borough Manager. ICMA (CM) recognized in 2001. The Borough of Yeadon is accepting applications from qualified applicants who indicate substantial background in municipal management, long range/strategic planning, budgeting and economic development. Yeadon is a first generation suburb and has a council-manager form of government with a seven-member council. Resume w/ cover must be mailed to: Yeadon Search Committee, P.O. Box 1087, Yeadon, PA 19050"

Less than 2 years ago:

"Posted on Mon, Aug. 17, 2009 

Council boycott paralyzes government in Yeadon

 By WILLIAM BENDER

Philadelphia Daily Newsbenderw@phillynews.com 215-854-5255

 “Yeadon Borough, like other Delaware County municipalities that hug the Philadelphia border, is no stranger to cutthroat politics or the occasional out-of-control council meeting.

But at least its neighboring boroughs have fully functioning governments.Over the last month, Council President Vivian Ford and two other allies of deposed Councilman Terry McGirth, a convicted embezzler, have refused to attend five council sessions.”

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