ABOUT
I am running for Mayor because I am committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the people of West Chester. As your Mayor, I will oversee and support the administration of the West Chester Police Department and build collaborative relationships that fortify the public welfare.
Carolyn Comitta
My Bio
West Chester Borough Council Member
[ Elected in 2006-present ]
Currently serves as Chair of Borough Council’s Public Safety Committee.
Chaired the Planning, Zoning, Business & Industrial Development (PZBID) Committee 2006.
Served on Council’s Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Committee, and PZBID Committee.
Click here to read notable accomplishments
University Area Neighborhood Task Force
[Co-Chair 2006-2007 ]
Organized a diverse group of Residents, Borough Council Members and University Officials to explore challenges and make recommendations to improve the quality of life in the university area neighborhood.
Click Here to read Task Force Final Report Oct 2007
National League of Cities Member
http://www.nlc.org/inside_nlc/aboutnlc.aspx
Appointed Member of Leadership Training Council (LTC): [ 2006-Present ]
First LTC Scholarship recipient - Annual Leadership Summit [ 2006 ]
Member, Michael Lynch Memorial Scholarship Committee [ 2007-Present ]
University Communities Council: Steering Committee Member [ 2006-Present ]
Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Steering Committee [ 2007-Present ]
Small Cities Council Member [ 2007-present ]
Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities
University Community Network: Member [ 2006-Present ]
University Community Network Session “State University Communities: Building Partnerships for Creative Financing”, PLCM Annual Conference Consultant [ 2009 ]
Educator/Teacher-Masters in Education
Curriculum Specialist and Teacher [ 1974-1985 ]
Octorara Area School District, Chester County, Pa
Developed and Taught Program for Grades 1-8 Gifted and Talented Program [ 1976-1985 ]
Thomas Comitta Associates, Inc.
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer [ 1990 - Present ]
A Town Planning and Landscape Architecture firm in West Chester, Pa has been assisting municipalities for over 35 years with land development issues, specializing in downtown revitalization, and traditional neighborhood development.
World Information Transfer (WIT)
WIT is a not-for-profit organization in general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), dedicated to forging understanding of the relationship between health and environment among opinion leaders and concerned citizens around the world.
North American Regional Director [ 1998-Present ]
Treasurer, Board of Directors [ 1995-Present ]
Circulation Manager for World Ecology Report
Quarterly Publication for WIT focusing on critical issues of health and environment Available in multiple languages and is disseminated worldwide. Click here to view PDF of World Ecology Report, Winter 2008.
Health and Environment: Global Partners for Global Solutions
Conference Organizer [ 1992-present ]
This annual International conference held at the United Nations Secretariat is co-sponsored by United Nations Member States
United Nations International Conferences
Represented World Information Transfer at the following UN International Conferences:
UN Conference on Environment and Development, Rio De Janiero [ 1992 ]
UN Conference on Population and Development, Cairo [ 1994 ]
UN Conference on Human Settlements, Istanbul [ 1996 ]
K. Kovshevych Foundation (KKF)
Treasurer, Board of Directors [ 2005-Present ]
The K. Kovshevych Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to support the educational efforts of gifted youth in the areas of health and environment.
CONGO Committee on Health Communications Chair
[ 2002-2004 ]
Addressing the challenging questions arising from communicating health information with particular attention to the uses of the new Information Technologies.
Community boards
West Chester Film Festival- Advisory Board [ 2006-Present ]
West Chester University School of Music- Dean’s Advisory Board [ 2007-Present ]
Aid to South Africa - Honors College, West Chester University
Volunteer leadership positions
Local Volunteer Activities:
Organize local school attendance at Annual Health and Environment Conference, United Nations, New York. [ 1992-Present ]
Each April Mrs Comitta invites and organizes the attendance of over 100 Chester County high school and college students to WIT’s annual Health and Environment Conference at the United Nations. Mrs Comitta has been successful in obtaining a grant to invite student representatives from each school to attend the conference luncheon, and interact with UN Ambassadors, UN Agency representatives, conference speakers, WIT Board members and interns. Click on WIT website www.worldinfo.org and select World Ecology Report Summer/Fall each year to view conference proceedings.
School Guest Speaker and Facilitator: [ 1992-Present ]
Speaker at Local High Schools and Colleges to discuss such topics as the United Nations, local government, and WIT Internship program. “Think Globally, Act Locally”.
WCASD: “Celebrity Reader” Program at Fern Hill Elementary School [ 2008 ]
WCU Honors College “AID to South Africa” Community Board
http://www.wcupa.edu/honors/aidtosouthafrica/wcuSouthAfrica.asp
Memberships:
AAUW
Brandywine Valley Association
League of Women voters
Center for Biological Diversity
Sierra Club
Rotary Club of West Chester
Chester County Art Association
Natural Resources Defense Council
Environmental Defense Fund
West Chester Fire Companies
Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce
Congressman Joe Sestak’s Environmental Roundtable Working Group
Continuing Education:
Harvard Graduate School of Design
“Financial Management for Design Firms” [ July 1989 ]
American Planning Association
Annual Conference [ April 2008 ]
Pennsylvania Planning Association, “Reinhabiting University Neighborhoods” [ November 2008 ]
National League of Cities, Annual Leadership Summit [ 2006, 2007, 2008 ]
National League of Cities, Leadership Training Institute Courses (Bronze Level Awardee)
Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities [ 2006-Present ]
Seminars and workshops on issues related to municipal government, including University- Community Network seminars.
Education:
Downingtown High School, 1970
West Chester State College (University?) 1974
Bachelor of Science, Education
Widener University 1989
Master of Science, Education
