At the Newtown Township Reorganization meeting held on January 5, 2026, Elen Snyder voiced her opposition to appointing a newcomer to a Board of Supervisors (BOS) leadership position, specifically addressing the prospect of Ed Merriman becoming the Chair.

Ms. Snyder served as BOS Chair in 2025.

While Snyder acknowledged that Merriman would likely be "worthy in time," she maintained that appointing a beginner was not the "proper course of action". Consequently, she stated she would not nominate him for the chair, leaving that motion to be made by another member of the Board.