West Alexander has been working on reclaiming its independence from Donegal Township since 2021. On Saturday, several steps forward in that initiative took place. Doctor Kathleen Miller is the coordinator of the West Alexander Borough Project and she launched a petition signing drive. The drive comes immediately after she received a certified sealed map of the proposed borough boundaries. In addition to those official steps, a resident of West Alexander stepped forward to do their part. Pamela Johnson, who has lived in West Alexander for only six years, made a contribution to the project of $20,000. Johnson said she has fallen in love with the area and calls West Alexander her own “Mayberry.” Miller says the contribution was a “God Send” and will cover all expenses for the creation of the map, attorney retainer and deed transfers should they be successful in gaining their separation from the borough. Miller is hoping to get 80% of the registered voters of West Alexander and 80% of land owners that do not live there to sign the petition. After that, the initiative will be advertised for 30 days and the petition will then be presented to Washington County Courts to work through the legal process. Postcards have been sent out to alert residents when petitions will be available for signing.