Message from the Board of Commissioners

Setting the Record Straight: Collier Township Board of Commissioners’ Commitment to Residents
Recently, several claims have circulated about the Township and the Board of Commissioners (BOC). We welcome discussion and want to clarify the facts for our residents.

Fire and EMS Support

The BOC remains deeply committed to public safety.

  • Contributions to the volunteer fire departments (VFDs) continue to increase, reaching a record high in 2025.
  • Fully funding all three departments would require $4-$5 million annually and a significant tax increase, which the Board believes is not in the best interest of residents at this time.
  • For the first time, contributions to Collier EMS were approved in 2024 and will continue into 2025—showing our growing support for emergency services.

Meeting Time Changes

Some have suggested that shifting public meeting times was intended to limit participation. This is simply not true.

  • The meetings were moved from 7 PM to 5 PM in response to many residents who found earlier times easier to attend. It was also done to benefit employees’ schedules that work hard all day.
  • Transparency remains paramount: agendas are published online the Friday before each meeting, and minutes are posted promptly after transcription.

Ballfield Project Funding

Concerns have been raised about funding new ballfields through tax increases. Here are the facts:

  • The funding strategy is still being finalized. Grants and private donations (such as naming rights) are expected to play major roles.
  • The BOC remains dedicated to enhancing Township parks for all ages without burdening taxpayers.

Marketing Firm Engagement

It has been alleged that a marketing firm was hired to aid in political campaigns. This is false.

  • The firm was retained to promote Collier Township as a great place to live and to keep residents informed. This is part of Collier’s strategic plan.
  • The cost is modest and offset by savings from retirements—and well within the 2025 budget.

Our Broader Commitment

The BOC is focused on maintaining a balanced budget while continuing to enhance the Township. Priorities include:

  • Ongoing infrastructure maintenance and improvements
  • A fully staffed, effective police department
  • Continued collaboration with Fire and EMS providers
  • Two dedicated school resource officers ensuring student safety at the schools located within Collier Township
  • Responsible management of Township assets
  • Development and training of Township personnel
  • Managing growth of commercial and residential areas
  • Preserving Collier as a wonderful place to live, work, and recreate with parks and ballfields for families

The Board remains transparent, fiscally responsible, and fully dedicated to the future of Collier Township.

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What Makes Collier Township Special

Proud home of our nation’s Flag Day holiday, our community – Collier Township – was founded in June of 1875. In our second century, the Township of Collier prides itself in being one of the region’s best communities to live, work and raise a family.

Located six miles southwest of Pittsburgh, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Collier is readily accessible, having its own exit from Interstate 79. Close proximity to the City of Pittsburgh enhances Collier Township’s quality of life. Residents take advantage of the cultural, business and higher education opportunities of a larger city, while also enjoying Collier’s excellent public safety, many convenient shopping districts, well-maintained recreational facilities, and top-notch schools.

Our community covers a land area of 14.2 square miles and has a population of 7,817 residents. Collier Township is a community that has practiced good planning and open government. Through its dedicated public officials and well-trained staff Collier is a community that is solvent and rich with community spirit and history.