Carol Aichele was elected Chair of the Chester County Commissioners during this morning’s reorganization meeting. Commissioner Terence Farrell was elected Vice Chair of the organization. He served as Chair last year.

“I’m looking forward to working with leaders in Washington and Harrisburg in the coming year on behalf of the citizens of Chester County,” Aichele said. Aichele is beginning her seventh year as a Chester County Commissioner. “I believe government can be run efficiently and economically.” Aichele previously served as Controller of Chester County.

Farrell said he was honored to serve as Chair in 2009 and he looks forward to working with Aichele and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone in 2010. Farrell said some of the county’s accomplishments last year included a budget without a tax hike and the attaining of three AAA bond ratings that saved county taxpayers millions of dollars in interest payments. “I thank my colleagues and staff for their hard work.”

Aichele said one reason the county has been successful is that everyone in county government works together in the best interest of the residents.

To view the official press release, please visit www.chesco.org.