Radnor Commissioner Jim Higgins Steps Down, Replacement Sought

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA – Just days after the Radnor Board of Commissioners appointed Sean Farhy as the interim Ward 7 commissioner, Ward 1 commissioner James Higgins announced his retirement from the board.

Higgins made the announcement at the close of the board meeting on Monday, Dec. 18. His resignation is effective immediately and was approved by the board.

Higgins cited family health issues as the cause of his resignation, saying he has been unable to dedicate the necessary time to his role as a township commissioner.

"I want to thank all the people I represent and particularly those who elected me to my first term in 2011 and my current term in November 2015," he said. "I have tried my best to represent all residents and businesses fairly and fully. I hope I have succeeded."

Higgins vacates his seat two years into a four-year term, which has prompted Radnor officials to put out a call for interim War 1 commissioner applicants.

Interested residents must live in Ward 1 and have been registered to vote in Ward 1 for at least one year. Letters of interest should be submitted to Robert A. Zienkowski, Township Manager, 301 Iven Ave., Wayne, PA 19087.

Applicants will be interviewed in January.

Higgins previously served on the BOC in the mid 1980s and early 1990s.

In his parting statement, Higgins also thanked his fellow commissioners, township administrator and staff, police, and civil servants.

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