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Q & A with Ted Gallivan and Troy Wildrick
Q & A with Ted Gallivan & Troy Wildrick
Landenberg Life caught up with New Garden Township Supervisors Ted Gallivan (left) and Troy Wildrick (right) to talk about why the next-door neighbors decided to run for seats on the board, what project or initiative each person would most want to see his name and legacy attached to once their time on the board is complete, what their favorite spots are in Landenberg, and more.
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LANDENBERG LIFE: You two are next-door neighbors in New Garden Township. Talk to Landenberg Life about how you both came to declare your candidacies for seats on the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors. Why did you want to take on the job?
TED GALLIVAN: In recent years, I have been seeking a good board opportunity that was right for me. Troy’s wife Christina, who is very involved in local politics, brought to my attention the openings on the New Garden Township board and encouraged me to run. It has turned out to be exactly the opportunity I was looking for.
TROY WILDRICK: I chose to take on the responsibilities of this job because I wanted to get more involved in my community and help with the various needs of running the township.
LANDENBERG LIFE: In a majority of cases, a township supervisor brings to his or her job a particular background -- professional or otherwise -- that they can use to apply to their job on the board. Talk about how your respective backgrounds dovetail with your new role on the board.
TED GALLIVAN: I am trained as an accountant and have served in a financial oversight role for many years with a focus on financial statements and internal controls. I can apply these skills to the controls over the revenue and expenses of New Garden Township.
TROY WILDRICK: I am an engineer and have spent my working life involved with the operating and maintaining of complex facilities, power plants and data centers. I feel as though my experience and education will serve me with balancing the needs of the community against numerous budget priorities.
LANDENBERG LIFE: You’re both arriving on the board at a time when the township is on the cusp of huge change: Saint Anthony’s in the Hills, White Clay Pointe, the future use of the Loch Nairn Golf Course, to name a few. What will your role be to maintain smart growth in the township (in other words, progress with principle)?
TED GALLIVAN: It is an exciting time to be on the New
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Garden Township board with the recent property acquisitions. I am very careful with my own money and plan to be very careful with the township’s assets, especially with respect to any future growth opportunities.
TROY WILDRICK: My role will be to assist with the decision-making process to get the most out of these opportunities for the benefit of the community while minimizing expenditures.
LANDENBERG LIFE: At the end of your time on the board, what project or initiative would you most want to see your name and legacy attached to?
TED GALLIVAN: It may not be the most exciting thing, but I would like my name attached to the township continuing to have strong financial controls into the future, specifically with respect to the township’s revenue and expenses.
TROY WILDRICK: None. It is not a concern of mine to have my name attached to anything. I only hope to leave the township better than I found it.
LANDENBERG LIFE: What is your favorite spot in Landenberg?
TED GALLIVAN: The hiking trails in Landenberg along the White Clay Creek, including the Mill Race Trail, Laurel Wood Trail and Landenberg Junction Trail. The volunteers of the Friends of New Garden Trails have done an excellent job of building and maintaining all of the trails in Landenberg.
TROY WILDRICK: The White Clay Creek.
LANDENBERG LIFE: Who would you like to invite to your dream dinner party if you could invite anyone from any period of time?
TED GALLIVAN: Our 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. He overcame major health issues to become a World War II hero who was also president during a fascinating period in U.S. history. His life was cut short before he was able to do great things for our country.
LANDENBERG LIFE: What can always be found in your refrigerator?
TED GALLIVAN: Orange juice and milk. I start every day off with a glass of OJ and have a glass of milk at dinnertime.
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