Council President· 2012–2029
Craig Bowen
Bristol Township
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- 10
- Total speaking time
- 1:33:19
- Avg per meeting
- 9:20
- Segments
- 1972
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed Earned Income Tax Rate Increase
Generates millions in new revenue and could allow the township to reduce real estate tax millage.
Residential Deck and Impervious Surface Variances
None anticipated for the township.
public safety
Saved approximately $472,203 in overtime costs in 2025.
Major Commercial and Industrial Redevelopment Projects
Generates permit revenue and enhances commercial property marketability.
Fire Rescue & Emergency Management Update
Brings hundreds of thousands of grant dollars into local emergency services without adding to local tax burdens.
Storage Container Storage & Enforcement Appeal
Potential code compliance costs for the property owner.
Traffic Safety and Speeding on Newportville Road
Potential costs associated with installing traffic calming devices or sidewalk infrastructure.
school superintendent appointment
While the exact salary for the incoming superintendent hasn't been finalized, top-tier school district leadership roles typically involve significant taxpayer-funded compensation packages.
Street Lighting Maintenance and LED Control Systems
Past capital investment in smart nodes yielded limited automation benefits, though energy savings from LED conversion remain.
Blight Designation for 5606 Tremont Street
Property designations can lead to municipal interventions, liens, or future redevelopment efforts that affect neighborhood property values.
Impervious Surface and Property Variance Compliance
None directly to the township.
Commercial Property Lot Line and Parking Adjustments
Potential economic support for local manufacturing employers.
Commercial Parking Relief for Outdoor Dining
Supports local small business operations.
Childcare Facility Approvals
None to the township; minor fee revenue from applications.
Residential Addition and Coverage Variances at 522 Stanford Rd.
None anticipated for the township.
Commercial Metal Container Accessory Use at 2631 Durham Rd.
None anticipated for the township.
Residential Neighborhood Protection and Traffic Safety on Buchanan Avenue
Property values and neighborhood livability are at stake for local homeowners.
Proposed Car Wash Traffic Concerns
None at this preliminary stage.
Randall Avenue Bridge & Haines Road Bridge Planning
The project is backed by $1.4 million in preliminary engineering grant funding from PennDOT.
Traffic Safety and Speeding Concerns on Snowden Avenue
Potential future costs for traffic studies and signage if warranted.
Decisions during term (192)
Recorded while Bowen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2026-53 Renaming Cedar Avenue Park
Ordinance Amending Chapter 60 Regarding Violation Notices
Ordinance Regulating Kratom and Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
Ordinance Amending Chapter 160 Concerning Real Property Lateral Requirements
Consent Agenda (Voucher List, Minutes, Handicap Parking Resolution)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Salt Bid Award to Riverside Construction
Consider approval of September 17, 2026, Council Meeting minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
Duy Duc Vu Variance Request (Continued)
Kendall Fitzpatrick Special Exception Approval
Greyson Reilly Variance Approval
David Nevrotski Variance Approval with Conditions
Walter Rybas Appeal and Variance Denial
Pineda Real Estate Variance Approval with Conditions
JNS Prop LLC Withdrawal
Liberty Tech Variance Continuance
Approval of Consent Agenda
Grant Applications Submissions to Bucks County Redevelopment Authority
Authorization of County Grant Applications for Public Safety and Community Programs
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