Tax Collector Honored For Retirement In Warminster

WARMINSTER, PA —She had to do it.

Before she stepped out of the spotlight and took her final bow, Bobbie Loftus gave her last tax collection report to the Warminster Township Supervisors on Thursday night.

"We have 101 people left to pay their taxes," Loftus said of the 10,000 taxpayers in the township.

Loftus was lauded at the meeting by supervisors, her family, special guests and State Rep. Brian Munroe.

"Celebrating 25 years of service," Munroe said. "Bobbie Loftus has been a staple of our community, representing the township as the tax collector for 25 years and having been active in the community for over 44 years. Bobbie has taken her service to the community above and beyond. Bobbie, thank you for everything!"

Munroe said he was proud to provide Loftus with an official Pennsylvania House of Representatives citation, as well as having a Pennsylvania flag flown over our state capital in honor of her service.

A crowd turned out to honor Loftus, including former Supervisor Mark McKee, Auditor Jayne Taylor, and Centennial School Board Director Jane Lynch.

Supervisors presented Loftus with a plaque.

"Your dedication has set a high standard," Supervisors Chairwoman Kathy Frescatore said. "You've gone out of your way for residents."

Loftus had a track record of bringing in collections to fill the township's coffers.

In 2022, Loftus mailed out 10,400 bills to collect taxes of $8.2 million as of March 1. By November, she had hit a 94 percent collection rate and had 123 residents and $86,000 left.

This year was no different.

"Have a great retirement," Vice Chairman Kenneth Hayes said. "You served the public with dignity. It didn't matter if people were Red or Blue. It's a credit to your character."