Jacob M. Blank
Vice-Chairman Unity Township Board of Supervisors
Jake Blank states "Aesthetics, Quality of Life, and Character. We understand that growth is inevitable, but I encourage our planning staff, our engineers, our legal staff, the planning commission, the zoning hearing board, the contractors and developers, and all those associated with the growth and development of Unity Township to bear these issues in mind, so we may all have an area in which to be proud. We also need to improve our road infrastructure. We are working closely with PennDot to rebuild Route 30, once again, encouraging context sensitive design that the original heritage corridor deserves. We are also in the midst of a comprehensive plan for recreation, which will identify and recommend areas in our township that need improvements in recreation. Having spent virtually my entire life in Unity Township, I'm committed to maintaining the quality of life residents have enjoyed for generations. We need to preserve the rural charm and pleasant lifestyle of our communities, with the hope that our children will be proud and will want to raise their families here................................it's all about unity"
| Jake Blank was elected to the office of
Unity Township
Supervisor in 2002. Prior to being elected to the Board of Supervisors,
Jake worked for the Unity Township Road Department for seven years.
After graduating from Greater Latrobe and attending
the University of Pittsburgh for two years, Jake served a four-year
apprenticeship in Operating Engineers (heavy equipment) Local 66. He
has 25 years of experience on heavy equipment, performing all types of
excavation, road, and bridge work.
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Jake has resided in Unity Township for over
40 years. He is married, and has two children. His wife, Jennifer, is an
Occupational Therapy Assistant for Apex Rehabilitation Corp. His
son, Matt, a junior, is involved in Greater Latrobe volleyball and
football. His
daughter Katie, a Wildcat sophomore, is active in Greater Latrobe Varsity track
and field, Greater Latrobe High School Swim Team and Greater Latrobe
Football, as a trainer. Jake is a member of St. Paul's United Church of
Christ, including service on Church Council, President of St. Paul's
Reformed Cemetery Association, and Secretary-Treasurer of
Ridge Churches Union Cemetery. He is also a member of Trauger Sportsman
Association. In addition, he is on the Latrobe Area Chamber of Commerce,
Government Affairs Committee. Jake has recently been appointed to
Westmorland County's Public Participation Panel of the Southwest
Planning Commission focusing mainly on the Laurel Valley Transportation
Improvement Project. |