Phil Armstrong

Ron Beitler viewed former County Executive Phil Armstrong as a collaborative leader who left his successor with a robust team and a passed budget.

The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners, including Ron Beitler, approved Phil Armstrong’s budget for 2026 when he was the county executive.

Lehigh County Executive who has served as a mediator between Lehigh officials and Mark Pinsley, noting Pinsley's tendency to act without informing others.