Jordan Norley

Jordan Norley (born September 21, 1979) is an American politician and financial adviser. He is a member of the Democratic Party, serving as interim Mayor of West Chester, the seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania. He previously served as interim mayor from 2017 to 2018.

Jordan Norley
59th and 61st Mayor of West Chester
Assumed office
February 20, 2021 (2021-02-20)
Preceded byDianne Herrin
In office
April 13, 2017 (2017-04-13) – January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02)
Preceded byCarolyn Comitta
Succeeded byDianne Herrin
Member of the West Chester Borough Council from the 4th Ward
In office
January 2, 2012 – April 13, 2017
Preceded bySusan Bayne
Succeeded byMichael Stefano
Personal details
Born (1979-09-21) September 21, 1979
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Rani Norley
Children2
EducationPenn State (BA)

Early life and education

Jordan earned a BA in Management Science and Information Systems from Penn State University. He also had the opportunity to study abroad at the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, studying international business.[1]

Professional career

Jordan is a Partner and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor with The Philadelphia Group and co-founder of The Plan Advocate. He has been in the industry for over 13 years, focusing on retirement plan strategies for businesses and executives. Jordan is an LPL registered representative and Life/Accident/Health licensee with Series 7 and Series 66 registrations held through LPL Financial.[2]

Political career

West Chester Borough Council

Jordan Norley represented the 4th Ward and replaced Councilwoman Sue Bayne in 2012 after she stepped down due to term limits. He was challenged by Mrs. Bayne in the 2015 Democratic Primary election and won with 51 votes to her 27. He established a standing committee to return rail service to the borough and put up ‘quiet zone’ signs to remind residents of the noise ordinance.[3]

While he was a member of Borough Council, he served as President of Borough Council, then Vice President of Borough Council.[4]

During his term, he stopped the pattern of tax increases each year, instead managing the expenses in the Borough. As a result, taxes did not increase during his 5 years of Borough Council service. He fought to preserve Barclay Grounds, which led to the creation of Barclay Park.

In 2012, as Chair of the Public Safety Committee, Jordan developed a university paid, unarmed neighborhood watch, collaborating with West Chester University to ensure greater quality of life at no cost to the Borough.

In 2014, Jordan spearheaded the Committee to Reestablish Rail Service to West Chester, advocating for the rail service’s inclusion in West Chester’s Comprehensive Plan.

First tenure

Jordan Norley was appointed to the position of interim mayor after Mayor Carolyn Comitta stepped down after being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He did not seek to retain the seat in the 2017 election, and was succeeded by Dianne Herrin.[5]

Second tenure

Herrin was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2020 to succeed Comitta upon her election to the Pennsylvania State Senate. Herrin stepped down as Mayor on February 20, 2021, and Norley was appointed to be interim Mayor once again.[6]

Norley has continued working towards completely renewable electric energy by 2035 (and all other sources by 2050.) He has also expanded the Borough’s efforts to Re-Establish Rail Service to West Chester.

Norley developed the West Chester Police Department Diversity Task Force, which aims to change the hiring process for future officers, aiming to make the West Chester Police Department racially representative to the West Chester community.

Personal life

Jordan lives with his wife Rani, his daughter Asha, and his son Dylan in West Chester.

References
  1. "Mayor - West Chester Borough, PA - Official Website". West-chester.com. Archived from the original on 28 July 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  2. "Jordan Norley AIF®, CPFA® – The Philadelphia Group". Thephiladelphiagroup.com. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  3. "Norley, Jones claim wins in West Chester". Dailylocal.com. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  4. "West Chester Borough Officials 1799-present". Courses.wcupa.edu. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  5. "Norley tapped as new West Chester mayor". Dailylocal.com. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  6. Rettew, Bill (2021-02-20). "Norley sworn in as new West Chester mayor". Daily Local News. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
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