Letter threatens Chester County Council Woman

    And you thought Philly politics was rough and tumble.

    The Delaware County Times reports Chester Councilwoman Marrea Walker-Smith was threatened in a letter and did not appear at a recent council session.  The Republican was reportedly threatened with ‘consequences’ by someone who didn’t sign their name if she voted with council Democrats on Chester Water Authority Board appointments.

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