East Caln and Caln Townships in Chester County
As a resident of PA 155, Uwchlan Township, as well as the President of the Downingtown Area School District, I am writing to express my concern about East Caln being removed from District 155. East Caln Township encircles a portion of Downingtown Borough, creating a gerrymandered border if the two municipalities are separated. I urge the Commission to draw East Caln Township into the 155th Legislative District with its most closely linked neighboring municipalities, Downingtown Borough and Uwchlan Township, as well as the bulk of Downingtown Area School District. Also,The proposed map splits the four precincts of Caln Township into two different legislative districts, with one precinct remaining in the 74th Legislative District and three precincts drawn into the 155th District. Splitting a municipality in this manner causes confusion and dilutes representation and the political interests of the citizens from that community. All of Caln Township is served my the Coatesville Area School District and should remain together, whereas East Caln is served by the Downingtown Area School District and should remain with its closest neighbors. Thank you for you time and the opportunity to express my concerns. LeeAnn Wisdom