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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Nathan Jones Leaving Bethlehem Tp For Lower Mac

Nathan Jones has been Bethlehem Tp's Planning Director since July 2014. But starting in May, he will be the Ass’t Planning Director in Lower Macungie Township.

"I really enjoyed my time here," he explained, "but I could not miss this professional opportunity."

Jones had been slated to attend the American Planning Association conference in New Orleans for a week's worth of training in April, but has canceled those plans. He said it would be inappropriate for him to travel on the dime of Bethlehem Tp taxpayers when he knows he is leaving.

Jones is a graduate of both The University of Pittsburgh and Suffolk University,where he attained a Master's degree in Public Administration. Before coming to the Lehigh Valley, he was a planner in New England.

13 comments:

Teddy Mack said...

2 points for integrity

Bernie O'Hare said...

I agree. Very classy.

Anonymous said...

Only thing he could do without looking like a dick to his peers and L. Mac.

Anonymous said...

And more talent goes out the door in the township. Whats wrong there?

Hes a smart guy and I am sad to see him go.

Dont understand the move though.

Anonymous said...

A nice guy, talented, out the door to greener pastures. Shame on Bethlehem Township Supervisors!

Anonymous said...

Maybe they should plan to replace all the street lights with LED lights.

Anonymous said...

I hear he's the heir apparent over there, hope he has fun tangling with Jandl and Kay.

Planner King of the Bear Swamp?

Anonymous said...

Who's looking forward to the first Howard vs. Nate showdown?!

Seriously, I wish him all the best. He is one of the good ones and Lower Mac was lucky to steal him away.

Now what will the township do?

Anonymous said...

Why would you change jobs to be an assistant?

Anonymous said...

Nate Jones is a quality guy. Instead of wondering about his motives, I would suggest that a parallel move by upper management speaks volumes about the staff morale and direction of Bethlehem Township.

Anonymous said...

I love the township after a nice Spring rain.

Bernie O'Hare said...

"Why would you change jobs to be an assistant?"

Depends on who you assist. The Planner in Lower Mac has an excellent reputation, which is why Nate stated he regarded it a professional opportunity.

Anonymous said...

I believe his stock is only going to go up. This is a shrewd move, he is already well regarded. He has the makings or a big player, regionally. Genuine, smart and honest, rare traits in government.