This month we are pleased to introduce you to PA State Representative Lisa A. Borowski. Lisa was elected in November 2022 to represent the 168th Legislative District in Delaware County, which includes Edgmont, Newtown, Middletown and Radnor townships.
Lisa began her career in public service in 2011 when she successfully ran for a seat on Radnor Township’s School Board. She later served as board vice president and was instrumental in creating one of the area’s first full-day kindergarten programs.
Lisa later ran for Radnor Township Commissioner and was elected President of the Board of Commissioners. While serving in that role, Lisa led efforts to secure critical investments for the public library, increase police funding, pave township roads, improve stormwater management, and pass four balanced budgets.
Born and raised in Delaware County, Lisa is proud to represent our residents at the state level now. She and her team have recently established their main office in Newtown Square. They look forward to welcoming the public in to learn how they can help individuals navigate state-related issues like unemployment compensation and benefits, PA college savings programs and CHIP health insurance for children and senior services.
Marie Barth serves as Lisa’s District Office Manager and Chief of Staff. “Our office is open Monday through Friday, so residents can call or stop in anytime,” she said. “No appointment is necessary.” Marie also explained that they are in the process of establishing a few mobile office locations within the district for folks who are unable to travel to Newtown Square. And with over 13,000 seniors in our district, plans are also underway to periodically visit area senior living facilities to offer assistance.
“We are committed to helping our neighbors get the services they need and discover ones they may not have known were available to them,” Lisa explained. “Our Senior Constituent Advisor Kate Schleigh is experienced and well-versed in navigating state-related services and can serve as a liaison and advocate making the process of obtaining services a lot less confusing.”
Long-time Newtown Square resident Peter Lake brings a wealth of experience to the table as well as a solid background in serving our community. “I serve as Vice Chair of the Newtown Township Parks & Recreation Board,” he said. “I am also on the Rails & Trails Committee and am dedicated to my new role helping connect many of my friends and neighbors to the services they need.”
As a state representative, Lisa is excited to represent the residents of Edgmont, Newtown, Middletown and Radnor townships. In Harrisburg, she looks forward to collaborating with local municipalities to bring home state funding to support necessary infrastructure projects across the 168th District.
In fact, Lisa recently announced that three public service organizations in Newtown Square have been awarded a total of $40,000 in state grant funding. The funds were obtained from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development.
The recipients of these grants were the Newtown Square Fire Company, Newtown Square Library, and Newtown Square Business Association. “Each of these organizations will use this funding to enhance their offerings to the public,” Lisa said. “These organizations are impacting and engaging with the communities they serve on so many levels, and this funding will support those efforts.”
The fire company got $20,000 to implement enhancements to its prevention and education programs. The library received $12,000 to make facility enhancements, including the addition of a community meeting room for public use and $8,000 was awarded to the Newtown Square Business Association to implement business district enhancements.
Service to our community on the state and local levels is paramount for Lisa and her team. They encourage you to visit their office and look forward to introducing themselves at our many upcoming community events. “I am pleased to work with my colleagues in the House to make sure your priorities are represented,” Lisa said. “I’m ready to get to work and serve my neighbors in this new role.”
Residents can find out more by visiting Lisa Borowski’s District office in Newtown Square, located at 24 S. Newtown Street Rd or by calling 484-427-2884. More information is also available at www.PAHouse.com/Borowski and on Facebook (Rep. Lisa Borowski), Instagram (repborowski) and Twitter (@RepBorowski).