Welcome to my blog about state and local government, with a focus on my hometown and Lehigh County District 2! I’m a lifelong resident of Lower Mac and a local small business owner twice over. I began serving in January 2014, sworn in for the first of two 4-year terms as a Lower Macungie commissioner. In 2021, I was honored to be elected Lehigh County Commissioner for District 2.

My first campaign in 2013 was a grassroots effort focused on quality of life and fiscal sustainability through smarter growth strategies. At the time, it served as a referendum on the land-use decisions of past boards, and I’m deeply grateful for the community’s continued support since then.

Since becoming a Lehigh County Commissioner, I’m proud to say we haven’t raised taxes during my time on the board. Financial solvency is key to long-term prosperity, and I apply that principle to both my votes and my business.

I also chair the Lehigh County Farmland Preservation Board. Did you know Lehigh County has over 28,000 acres of preserved farmland? We rank 4th in the state!

During my time as Lower Macungie Commissioner, we reduced property tax bills for homeowners through an innovative use of a homestead program. Lower Macungie now has the lowest property tax of any suburban community in the Lehigh Valley.

We’ve preserved nearly 300 more acres of open space and farmland in the last 3 years, kickstarting an effort that’s since added several hundred more acres. We’ve also become the most transparent local government in the Lehigh Valley.

The opinions here represent my own. I welcome questions and comments always. Feel free to email me at Ronbeitler@gmail.com

Sincerely,
Ron
Lehigh Co. Commissioner District 2
Former President Lower Macungie Board of Commissioners serving my second 4-year term
Chairperson, Lehigh Co. Farmland Preservation Board.