Candidate for
Commissioner; Township of Haverford; Ward 3; Democratic Party

Rob Trumbull is the incumbent Commissioner for Haverford Township's 3rd Ward, having first been elected in 2000. He currently serves as the Vice-President of the Board of Commissioners. A dedicated public servant, Rob works hard to serve the residents of the 3rd Ward and help them to solve everyday issues.

He believes in participative open government and will continue to offer an independent and principled voice on the Board of Commissioners. He will continue to insist that Township contracts be put out for competitive bid, so that the taxpayers get the best value for their money. He is also proud that during his tenure on the Board, Haverford Township took the bold step to purchase the former Haverford State Hospital property and approve the development plan that maximizes the amount of open space and recreation on the property. Rob looks forward to working with our Recreation Department make sure we have first-class amenities at Haverford State Hospital at a fair cost to the taxpayer. Additionally, Trumbull was selected by the Board of Commissioners to liaison with the Citizens Task Force for Commercial Revitalization of the Haverford Township Civic Council, and he remains committed to working with this group to bring businesses to Haverford Township.

Trumbull continues to believe that open government is the best way for the residents of Haverford Township to remain informed and empowered. For example, after hearing complaints about the quality of the televised meetings of the Board of Commissioners, Rob worked to get better recording equipment installed so that residents can better hear and see the proceedings. He has also been a key driver of bipartisan cooperation on the Board that benefits all of Haverford, not just a select few.

Rob has long been active in the community, serving in various positions with the Haverford Township Civic Council, Oakmont Neighborhood Association (President), Oakmont School PTO (Chair, Young Writer's Day Program), Boys Scouts of America (Cubmaster, Pack 132, Oakmont School), Merion Golf Athletic Association (Softball Coach). He has also served on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity, Delaware County Affiliate, most recently as Vice-President of that organization.

Rob is a graduate of George Washington University (B.A.) and earned his M.Ed. at Cabrini College. He is employed by Episcopal Academy as Director of Community Service. Rob lives in the Ardmore section of Haverford Township with his wife Priscilla and their two children, Rosie and Jon.