Public Opinion on Third Street Bridge forces Media Borough's hand, but there's a hefty political price to pay.

Media Borough Council turned on the faction who not only lead the infamous CAC (Chaired by Paul Robinson) and public opinion campaigns but ran candidates Lisa Johnson and Amy Johnson who many believe were solely put forth to scuttle the plans for the Third Street Bridge.  Both Lisa and Amy defeated the endorsed candidates of the Media Democrats, which no doubt shook the local party. 

Campaign Literature of Media Democrats 2011. 

It's nice of them to think of the FROGS over taxpayers and businesses

Why all of the sudden is Media Borough Council now playing nice with BLCC and “rescinding”  spot zoning against BLCC and coming to an agreement?  Especially after council dodged a federal lawsuit leveled by BLCC? Pure and simple, Public Opinion! They now realize it could (and should) cost them their jobs if there is no bridge.  Problem is, they've wasted decades and millions of dollars playing politics over a bridge that ultimately found them in contempt of court.

When you have local news teams covering the lack of progress on the issue and planes flying over with banners, it’s hard to justify stalling any longer, even over politics.  It’s even more so now that congestion in and around Media is A LOT more noticeable than what it was even five years ago. 

Lastly, I'd like to welcome back Borough Manager Jeff Smith who tendered his resignation a few weeks back.  I understand his reasons for wanting to move on and don't blame him.   Luckily, the borough was able to get him back.  In my opinion and writing over 3,000 articles related to Media, PA, NO ONE has had more of an impact on Media's success than Jeff and his team.