2011 Voters Guide: Lehigh County

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LEHIGH COUNTY

TUESDAY, MAY 17

POLLS OPEN 7 A.M.-8 P.M.20112011

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PENNSYLVANIACopyright 2011 LWVPA-CEFThe League of Women Voters publishes thisinformation neither to endorse nor to rejectthe views of any candidate quoted and doesnot assume responsibility for the content ofa candidate’s reply.

Candidates were asked: Because ofsome public concern about the amount ofmoney being spent on statewide judicialelections, would you support an amend-ment to the Pennsylvania Constitutionchanging the method of selecting state-wide judges to a merit selection process?Why or why not?

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIORCOURT

Job DescriptionThe Superior Court is one of Pennsylvania’stwo statewide intermediate appellatecourts. This court, which was establishedin 1895, reviews most of the civil and crimi-nal cases that are appealed from theCourts of Common Pleas in the Common-wealth’s 67 counties. The Superior Courtconsists of 15 judges who serve 10-yearterms. The president judge of SuperiorCourt is elected to a five-year term by hisor her colleagues. A huge volume of ap-peals flow to Superior Court from the trialcourts. Generally, appeals are heard bypanels of three judges sitting in Philadel-phia, Harrisburg or Pittsburgh. The courtoften is the final arbiter of legal disputes.Although the Supreme Court may grant apetition for review of a Superior Courtdecision, most such petitions are deniedand the ruling of the Superior Courtstands.Term: 10 yearsSalary: $178,914

Republican

Vote for one

VIC STABILEMiddlesex Carlislewww.stabileforjudge.comD.O.B.:1957EDUCATION: 1979, SUNY Stonybrook, B.A.;1982, Dickinson School of Law, J.D.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Almost 30 years trialand appellate experience; Appellate Judi-cial Clerk; Deputy Attorney General; Part-ner, Dilworth Paxson LLP; Recommendedby PA Bar Assn. based upon “solid” appel-late experience and “strong intellect.”RESPONSE: Yes, if a true merit selectionprocess would provide fair opportunity forwell qualified people to be considered forjudicial office. At present, neither electionnor merit selection is a panacea for select-ing judges.

PAULA A. PATRICKWard 34 Div. 34, Philadelphiawww.judgepaulapatrick.comD.O.B.: 1968EDUCATION: 1993, Thurgood MarshallSchool of Law, J.D. 1990, Bennett College,B.A.—Political Science Magna Cum Laude.OCCUPATION: Judge of the Court ofCommon Pleas—Philadelphia County.QUALIFICATIONS: Common Pleas CourtJudge, 7 1/2 years; Trial lawyer 10 years;former adjunct faculty at LaSalle Univer-sity; former instructor at the GerrySpence’s Trail Lawyers College; 2009Woman of the Year Award by Coalition ofHope Inner-City Empowerment; 2009Partner of Peace Award, 2002 Preservethe Heritage Award Commitment to Com-munity Service.RESPONSE: No, I would not support it. Ibelieve in a democracy—government bythe people and for the people. All Pennsyl-vanians should have the right to vote forany public official, especially judges. Ifthere is a “merit-selection” process forchoosing judges, who decides on thejudges selected? It would only be a selectgroup of politically connected individualswith very little interest in diversity or fair-ness.

Democrat

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DAVID N. WECHTIndiana Township, Pittsburghwww.wecht2011.comD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: 1984, Yale B.A.; 1987 Yale J.D.Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. Na-tional Merit Scholar. Notes Editor, Yale LawJournal. Law Clerk, 1987-88, U.S. Court ofAppeals, D.C. Circuit.OCCUPATION: Common Pleas Judge.QUALIFICATIONS: Judge since February2003 (former Administrative Judge, FamilyDivision). “Highly Recommended” by Penn-sylvania and Allegheny County Bar Asso-ciations. Endorsed by Pennsylvania Demo-cratic Party, Allegheny and PhiladelphiaLabor Councils, FOP Lodge 91, ProfessionalFirefighters Local 1. Register of Wills, Alle-gheny County 1998-2003.RESPONSE: Reasonable people disagree.On the one hand, appointment of judgeswould eliminate problems posed by cam-paign fundraising, especially large corpo-rate contributions now permitted by theU.S. Supreme Court. On the other hand,our Constitution should not lightly beamended, particularly where amendmentwould disenfranchise Pennsylvanians.Those who would alter our Constitutioncarry a heavy burden. While I am not yetpersuaded, I have an open mind and be-lieve the issue merits candid and thought-ful discussion.

JUDGE OF THECOMMONWEALTH COURT

Job DescriptionThe Commonwealth Court is one of Penn-sylvania’s two statewide intermediateappellate courts. This court, which wasestablished in 1968, is unlike any otherstate court in the nation. Its jurisdictiongenerally is limited to legal matters in-volving state and local government andregulatory agencies. Litigation typicallyfocuses on such subjects as banking, insur-ance and utility regulation and laws affect-ing taxation, land use, elections, laborpractices and workers compensation.Commonwealth Court also acts as a courtof original jurisdiction, or a trial court, whenlawsuits are filed by or against the Com-monwealth. The Commonwealth Court ismade up of nine judges who serve 10-yearterms. The president judge is chosen by hisor her colleagues for a five-year term. Thecourt generally decides cases in three-judge panels and sits in Philadelphia, Har-risburg and Pittsburgh.Term: 10 yearsSalary: $178,914

Republican

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PAUL P. PANEPINTOWard 34, Div. 34, Philadelphiawww.judgepanepinto.comD.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: 1971, Villanova University,B.A.; 1979 Villanova University, M.A.; 1976Widener University, J.D.OCCUPATION: Judge.QUALIFICATIONS: Received the highestrecommendation from the PennsylvaniaBar Association. Served for 20 years as ajudge handling all major complex litigationcases (jury and non-jury) as well as crimi-nal and family court matters.RESPONSE: Merit selection limits theinvolvement of the people to choose theirjudges. The present system gives everyonethe chance to participate. This process hasproblems but I believe candidates shouldbe able to run without raising money. Theyshould do so on their own and with thesupport of the media and a public debateto spread the message to voters whowould then be more informed about thecandidates.

ANNE COVEYUpper Makefield Twp. New Hopewww.coveyforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: 1981, University of Delaware,B.A. with Departmental Honors; 1984,Widener University School of Law, J.D. CumLaude.OCCUPATION: Attorney, Law Firm Found-er.QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive Common-wealth Court experience. Clerked for Presi-dent Judge Craig. First woman Pennsylva-nia Labor Relations Board Member. Prac-tice labor and employment law. Writtenextensively, including book The WorkplaceLaw Advisor.

RESPONSE: I believe Pennsylvania resi-dents should continue to have the right toselect appellate court judges. There is noassurance that an appointive process willnot include the kind of political negotiationand dealing most Pennsylvanians oppose. Ihave full confidence in the Pennsylvaniavoters to carefully consider each candi-date’s qualifications and make the bestjudgment. Pennsylvania need not replaceelections with back-room deals, but ratherrigorously enforce a strong code of ethicsand conduct.

Democrat

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KATHRYN BOOCKVARDoylestown Twp.D.O.B.: 1968www.boockvar.comEDUCATION: 1993 American University,Washington College of Law, J.D.; 1990 Uni-versity of Pennsylvania, B.A.; 1996 Lancas-ter Mediation Center.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Advancement Project,Senior Attorney, 3 years; Boockvar & Yeag-er, Partner, 11 years; Legal Services Attorney,3 years; Only Democratic CommonwealthCourt candidate recommended by thePennsylvania Bar Association; Rising Star—Super Lawyer.RESPONSE: Having spent the last threeyears working for the voters of Pennsylva-nia, I believe voters deserve a say in whorepresents them in every branch of govern-ment, including the judiciary. I supportcampaign finance reform, including limitsand greater disclosure. I would also like tosee a better system for educating thepublic about candidates, the courts, andwhy these courts matter in peoples’ lives,and will affect the lives of their children andgrandchildren.

BARBARA BEHREND ERNSBERGERPittsburghwww.ernsbergerforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: 1973, University of Pitts-burgh, B.A. cum laude; 1976, DuquesneUniversity School of Law, J.D.OCCUPATION: Lawyer.QUALIFICATIONS: I am a practicing at-torney in workers’ compensation, con-sumer, election and zoning law. (34 years). Ihave won landmark cases for injured work-ers and consumers. I was Commissioner,Pittsburgh City Planning, 4 years.RESPONSE: I would not support meritselection because elections involve thepublic and also educate the aspiring judge.When I ran for the Commonwealth Court in2009, I learned about Marcellus Shale inClinton County, public safety issues inPhiladelphia, and concerns about bias inthe Courts across the state. The participa-tory and educational value of the electoralprocess outweighs the public concernabout the money being spent on JudicialElections.

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ABSENTEE VOTINGIf you are unable to go to the polls in person, youmay vote by absentee ballot. The deadline to applyfor an absentee ballot is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May10. The deadline for the ballot to be received bythe Voter Registration Office is 5 p.m. on Friday,May 13. To apply by mail, each absentee votermust complete the form and mail it to the CountyVoter Registration Office. You will receive anabsentee ballot for your polling place. Allow atleast 10 days for all steps to be completed, unlessyou apply in person. Any disabled voter havingquestions regarding the accessibility of a pollingplace should consult the county Board ofElections.

WRITE-IN VOTINGInformation for write-in voting will be available atthe polling place.ELECTION DAY PROBLEMSIf your right to vote is challenged at the polls onElection Day and the problem cannot be resolvedat the polling place, the judge of elections at thepolling place should telephone the county Board ofElections. The problem could be resolved by phoneif your name appears on the county records. If itdoes not and you want to try to resolve theproblem, then you can go in person to the countyBoard of Elections where a judge from the Court ofCommon Pleas will be on duty to resolve electionproblems. Alternatively you can ask for and voteby provisional ballot. If it is later determined that

you were eligible to vote, your ballot will becounted. You will be given instructions on how todetermine if your vote was counted.IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEWVOTERSIf you are a new voter or if you are voting at apolling place for the first time, then you mustbring your voter ID card or a photo ID such as adriver’s license, student ID or some other form ofFederal or State government issued ID. Someforms of non-photo ID are also acceptable such asa firearm permit, current utility bill, bankstatement, paycheck, or government check. If youdo not have any acceptable ID then you must beallowed to vote by provisional ballot.

ONLINE VOTERS GUIDEThe Voters Guide and other useful information forvoters can be found on the League of WomenVoters of Pennsylvania home page: www.palwv.org.CERTIFICATION NOTEAs of the publication date of this guide, the slateof candidates listed below is accurate based uponthe Pennsylvania Department of State’s Bureau ofElections unofficial ballot.INFORMATIONNorthampton County610-252-1339Lehigh County610-432-1456Or visit www.lwvlv.org

Voter information

COURT OF COMMON PLEASCandidates were asked: Because ofsome public concern about the amount ofmoney being spent on statewide judicialelections, would you support an amend-ment to the PA Constitution changing themethod of selecting statewide judges to amerit selection process? Why or why not?Term: 10 years

Republican/Democratic

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MELISSA PAVLACKNorth Whitehall Townshipwww.pavlackforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1964EDUCATION: Graduated Parkland HighSchool 1982; Muhlenberg College 1986;Widener University School of Law 1989.OCCUPATION: Attorney and partner inPavlack Law Offices, P.C.QUALIFICATIONS: 22 years of experience;2008-2009 Voted Readers Choice BestAttorney; Developed the Attorney Assist-ance Program for the Lehigh County Do-mestic Relations Section; Served as Ar-bitrator; Divorce Review Officer (7 years).RESPONSE: I feel that there should not bean amendment to the PA Constitution. It isfar too important for the people to makethe selection by voting, as they are theones who will be impacted the most by thedecisions of the judges. Perhaps theamendment could be more geared towardplacing a cap on the amount of spendingput forth for the election campaign insteadof changes to a merit selection process.

DANIEL K. McCARTHYAllentownwww.DanMcCarthyforJudge.comD.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: 1974 University of HoustonSchool of Law–JD; 1970 University of Texasat El Paso–BA; 1966 William Allen HighSchool.OCCUPATION: Attorney at Law.QUALIFICATIONS: Full-time practice oflaw for 36 years with Civil, Family and Crim-inal law experience; presented cases be-fore the PA Supreme Court, PA SuperiorCourt, U.S. District Court along with many

trials and hearings in Lehigh, Northamptonand other counties throughout EasternPennsylvania.RESPONSE: Representative democracycan only survive if the people are given theright to vote for those who govern them.The Pennsylvania Constitution should notbe changed to deny the public an opportu-nity to freely and directly elect State wideJudges. Here, in the 21st Century, candi-dates can better communicate with votersand put forth their qualifications to themin more ways than ever before. This rightshould not be taken from the people.

DOUGLAS G. REICHLEYAlburtiswww.ReichleyforJudge.comD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: B.A. Lafayette College(1983); J.D. Dickinson School of Law (1986).OCCUPATION: Attorney/State Repre-sentative.QUALIFICATIONS: Lehigh County DeputyDistrict Attorney, 1989-2000; PhiladelphiaDistrict Attorney’s Office 2000-01; Privatepractice: 1987-1989 and 2001-2003; 2009-present Platt Law Offices; PA State Repre-sentative 2002-present; PA SentencingCommission 2007-present.RESPONSE: I do not support a change inour State Constitution to provide for meritselection of statewide judges. Stretchingback to the founding of our nation, judgeswanted to be viewed as “public servants.”By being separately elected, judges coulddemonstrate their independence from theother branches of government. To ensurepublic integrity, we should require postingwithin 72 hours on the Department ofState’s website of any contribution re-ceived by any judicial candidate.

ADRA RENEE SMITHLower Macungie Townshipwww.reneesmithforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1958EDUCATION: Easton High School 1976;Moravian College 1980; Ohio Northern Law1984.OCCUPATION: Chief Deputy District At-torney.QUALIFICATIONS: District Attorney’sOffice 25 years; prosecuted over 10,000cases, tried over 100 trials. 25,000 hours in

the courtroom; Instructor Allentown PoliceAcademy and Bar Association.RESPONSE: I would support an amend-ment to the PA Constitution to selectjudges by merit. Currently the public doesnot know the judicial candidate unless thecandidate spends money for TV ads andsends out mailers to all of the voters. In astatewide race, candidates from largerurban areas like Philadelphia or Pittsburghhave an advantage over qualified candi-dates from smaller areas.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERAT-LARGE

Candidates were asked: What do youview as the major issue in this campaignand how will you address it?Term: 4 years

Republican

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SCOTT OTTSouth Whitehall Townshiphttp://VoteScottOtt.orgD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Palisades High School, Kint-nersville, PA, 1979; Pennsylvania StateUniversity, B.A. Liberal Arts-Journalism,1983.OCCUPATION: Host and Writer forPJTV.com.QUALIFICATIONS: Decades of work inprivate-sector and with nonprofit organi-zations. President of Shoemaker Elemen-tary School PTO (1 yr.); Founder & Chair-man of Friends of the Embassy Theatre (2Yrs.); Chairman & Volunteer for The AbuseNetwork (helping victims of rape and do-mestic violence) (2 Yrs.); PennsylvaniaState Republican Committeeperson(Elected 2009).RESPONSE: Lehigh County outspent itsrevenue for years, drained reserves, thenjacked taxes by double-digits in 2011. InOctober 2010, the incumbent Republicanchairman voted with four Democrats,enabling the 16-percent tax increase. WithVic Mazziotti, Lisa Scheller, David Najarianand other commissioners, I’ll require theExecutive to present more budget options,and put the checkbook online. I’ll reject any

tax increases, and exercise vigorous over-sight to cut spending.

NORMA A. CUSICKSalisbury Townshipwww.normaacusick.comD.O.B.: 1944EDUCATION: BA DeSales 1987; MA Kutz-town 1990; Paralegal LCCC 2008.OCCUPATION: Office Manager, LegalCoordinator Medical Practice.QUALIFICATIONS: Salisbury Township:Commissioner (5 years); Planning Com-mission (2 years); School Board (8 years).Lehigh County Authority (1 year). Boards ofDirectors: Allentown Public Library, Penn-sylvania Shakespeare Festival, LehighCounty Sports Fields, Child AdvocacyCenter.RESPONSE: Major issue: Ensuring costeffective and fiscally responsible govern-ment by maintaining functions and pro-grams that serve residents and not wast-ing taxpayers’ dollars. I have been a fiscallyconservative watchdog closely scrutinizingevery item on each budget submittedduring my five years as Salisbury TownshipCommissioner. I will take this approach ofcost effective governance as LehighCounty Commissioner. I will work to controlcounty spending and achieve appropriatereductions in the costs of County govern-ment.

BRAD OSBORNESouth Whitehall Townshipwww.electbrad.comD.O.B.: 1955EDUCATION: Allentown Central Catholic;B.S. Chemical Engineering, University ofVirginia.OCCUPATION: Plant Manager, GEO Spe-cialty Chemicals.QUALIFICATIONS: SWT Commissioner,2005-present, current president; SWTBoard of Authority, 2003-2005; L C Gen-eral Purpose Authority; LV EngineeringCouncil – Past Chair; LV Chapter AmericanInstitute Chemical Engineers – Past Chair;Board of Directors – Allentown RescueMission.RESPONSE: Protecting taxpayers whiledelivering essential services and makinggovernment live within its means. Andwhile many talk about this, I’ve done it. I’m

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a local official who has never raised proper-ty taxes and a business professional whocontrols costs every day. As Commissioner,I’ll push for intensive budget reviews to findsavings and long-range planning to setpriorities. I’ll fight for zero-based budgetingthat requires every department to justifyevery program, every year.

VIC MAZZIOTTIAllentownwww.mylehighcounty.orgD.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: BS in Accounting - Ship-pensburg University, Masters in PublicAdministration (MPA) - Roosevelt Univer-sity.OCCUPATION: Small Business Consult-ant.QUALIFICATIONS: Served as the ChiefFiscal Officer (CFO) for NorthamptonCounty - 2006 to 2011; 25 years experiencein the private sector; Served as the FinanceDirector of Charlottesville, VA.RESPONSE: This is a difficult time formany County residents. They have lostjobs, had their pay frozen or hours of workreduced. But, last year, Lehigh Countyraised our taxes by 16%! Republicans holda majority of the seats on the CountyCommissioners. But, one Republican, DeanBrowning, voted with four DemocratCounty Commissioners to cause the 16%tax increase. The team of Ott, Mazziotti,Scheller and Najarian will end Republicanexcuses.

LISA SCHELLERAllentownwww.votelisascheller.orgD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: B.A. Math – University ofColorado; M.S. Manufacturing SystemsEngineering – Lehigh University.OCCUPATION: President & CEO, Silber-line.QUALIFICATIONS: President & CEO Sil-berline, 14 years successful leadership ofinternational family business; AthenaAward 1999; Cedar Crest Trustee, 6 years;Aluminum Association Executive Board;Past Treasurer of the Jewish Day School;Courageous, Committed, Outspoken.RESPONSE: Dean Browning’s (R Chair ofthe Commissioners) vote with the Demo-crats in October 2010 secured a 16% taxincrease, which I view as unnecessary. AsCommissioner, I will oppose raising taxesand will work to roll back the increase. Newspending will be restrained. I will also in-crease financial transparency by publishingthe county checkbook and having dis-closures on no-bid contracts, contribu-tions to officials, etc. I stand for fiscal re-sponsibility and taxpayer accountability.

MIKE WELSHAllentownhttp://friendsofmikewelsh.comD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: B.A. Business ManagementDeSales University 1985.OCCUPATION: Independent InsuranceAgent.QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Self Employed Inde-pendent Insurance Agent; 2. Board Presi-dent, Liberty Bell Shrine Museum; 3. Mem-ber, West Park Civic Association; 4. Candi-

date for State Representative 2008; 5.Candidate for Lehigh County Commis-sioner District 5-2009.RESPONSE: I believe it is time for electedgovernment officials to put the needs ofthose they represent first and not thespecial interests of local party leaders orsignificant campaign financiers. It is timefor county government to recognize thatthe days of wasteful program spendingand out of control government wage andbenefits growth are coming to an end.Government must focus on core servicesand stop funding programs that should besupported by the private sector.

DEAN N. BROWNINGSouth Whitehall TownshipD.O.B.: 1956EDUCATION: M.S. in Industrial Manage-ment from the Georgia Institute of Tech-nology, 1979.OCCUPATION: Executive Vice President,Finance and Administration, Chief Finan-cial Officer New World Aviation.QUALIFICATIONS: Over 30 years of expe-rience in finance and budgeting in theprivate sector and three years of experi-ence as Lehigh County Commissioner.RESPONSE: The spending covered bycounty tax dollars is growing faster thanCounty property tax revenue. This struc-tural imbalance within the County’s bud-get must be addressed in order to avoid afuture tax increase. Since most of our realestate tax dollars go to cover wages andbenefits for County employees, I plan towork to make sure that they are compen-sated at a level consistent with the tax-payers who pay the bills for the County.

DAVID C. NAJARIANLynn Townshiphttp://mylehighcounty.orgD.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: Widener University Schoolof Law, JD, 2000; DeSales University, MBA,1996; DeSales University, BS-CS 1989.OCCUPATION: Attorney, Law Offices ofDavid C. Najarian.QUALIFICATIONS: Lynn Township Su-pervisor, 2006 to Present; Assistant Solici-tor, Upper Saucon Township, 2008-2010;Assistant Solicitor, Borough of Catasau-qua, 2008-2010; Assistant Solicitor, Wash-ington Township Zoning Hearing Board,2008.RESPONSE: After another double-digittax increase, Lehigh County clearly needsfiscal responsibility and transparency. I amone of the only candidates that actuallyreduced taxes. In Lynn Township, we re-duced property taxes by 24%, yet againended the year with a surplus. Lynn Town-ship’s open records policy, which I helpeddraft, provides more transparency theneven the State law requires. I will bring realfiscal responsibility and meaningful trans-parency to Lehigh County.

Democrat

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GEOFFREY S. BRACEDENNIS L. PEARSONGLORIA HAMMTIMOTHY S. WAITKUS

COUNTY CONTROLLERTerm: 4 years

Republican

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GLENN ECKHART

Democrat

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THOMAS SLONAKER

DISTRICT ATTORNEYTerm: 4 years

Republican

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JIM MARTIN

Democrat

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EDWARD F. KOREN

SHERIFFTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

ANDY ROMAN

Democrat

Vote for one

RONALD W. ROSSI

CLERK OF JUDICIAL RECORDSTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

No candidates

Democrat

Vote for one

ANDREA NAUGLE

CORONERTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

No candidates

Democrat

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SCOTT M. GRIM

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGECandidates were asked: Because ofsome public concern about the amountof money being spent on statewide judi-cial elections, would you support anamendment to the PA Constitutionchanging the method of selecting state-wide judges to a merit selection process?Why or why not?Term: 6 years

DISTRICT 31-1-04Allentown Wards 12, 16, 19

Republican/Democrat


JOSEPH P. MAHERD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: University of Pennsylvania,B.A. 1973; Dickinson School of Law, PennState University, J.D. 1976.OCCUPATION: Self-employed attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Attorney for 34+years. Practice includes representingclients in civil, criminal & family law mat-ters in all courts in Pennsylvania.RESPONSE: YES, I believe that all judicialoffices in Pennsylvania should be filled bymerit selection. It also makes logicalsense that as a part of this merit selectionprocess that the office of magisterialdistrict judge like all other judicial officesshould be limited to persons who areattorneys. The person holding any judicialoffice should be the most qualified personnot the person who has spent the mostmoney.DAVID HOWELLS JR.D.O.B.: 1958EDUCATION: L.E. Dieruff High School;DeSales University, B.A Degree CriminalJustice; Dept. of Justice FBI NationalAcademy; Northwestern UniversitySchool Police Staff and Command.OCCUPATION: Magisterial District Judge,District 31-1-04.QUALIFICATIONS: As a Magisterial Dis-trict Judge I preside over civil cases up to$12,000, summary trials for minor criminaland traffic violations, and hearings forfelony and misdemeanor court cases. Iadvise the accused of their rights during apreliminary arraignment and set their bail.I issue Emergency Protection From AbuseOrders (PFAs) to victims. During my 30year police career ending as AssistantChief, I helped develop training for policeofficers’ response to domestic violenceincidents. I teach Constitutional Law atthe Allentown Police Academy.RESPONSE: The election of statewidejudges should remain with the voters ofPennsylvania. It is important to allow thevoters to determine who representsthem, including those in the judicialbranch of government.

DISTRICT 31-1-05Allentown Wards 14, 15. Catasauqua Bor-ough and Hanover Township


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MICHAEL D. D’AMOREAllentownD.O.B.: 1969EDUCATION: Ph.D. in Political Science -Univ. of Massachusetts-Amherst (2009),M.A. Univ. of Vermont (1998), B.A. Moravi-an College (1992), Dieruff H.S. (1987).OCCUPATION: Assistant Professor.QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate inPolitical Science with a specialty in PublicLaw, graduate study in judicial decisionmaking, taught Constitutional Law, Presi-dent of Allentown City Council.RESPONSE: I believe that state-levelappellate judges should be chosen by amerit process. However, I firmly believethat judges at the magisterial level shouldremain elected by their neighbors. Magis-terial judges must be knowledgeable ofprevailing community concerns and con-sider the impact their decisions have onthe immediate neighborhood. The bestway to ensure the administration of jus-tice with respect to community interestsis to continue the practice of electingmagisterial district judges.WENDY G. BRANTLEYAllentownD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: Graduated Dieruff HighSchool, 1977; Attended Florida A&M Uni-versity and East Stroudsburg University.OCCUPATION: I am a full time DeputyCoroner and Part time Police officer forCatasauqua Police Department.QUALIFICATIONS: Allentown Policeofficer of 17 years; handling search war-rants, solving landlord tenant disputesand community concerns. Award forservice to Community by Human Rela-tions Commission, Lehigh County Kiwanisand Neighborhood Watch.RESPONSE: No. Even though the peoplepick a Representative in the beginning,the final vote and say are taken away fromthe voters. Let the Governor put a cap onhow much should be spent, let the peoplevote.CHRISTOPHER W. GITTINGERAllentownD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: B.A. Tufts University, 1981;J.D. Dickinson School of Law, 1984.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Attorney since 1984with 27 years courtroom experience.Honored to represent thousands of cli-ents: police officers, firefighters, Allen-town and other municipalities, landlords –big and small, tenants, teachers, doctors,husbands, wives and children, insurancecompanies, non-profits and neighborsjust like you.RESPONSE: No. “Merit selection” is oftena misnomer. The difference is not howmuch money is spent, but where and howthat money is spent. Our strict campaignfinance reporting laws protect us and theintegrity of the electoral process. Weshould retain the right to participate in

and control the selection of our Judges.Our Judges should be Judges of the peo-ple and for the people, and not the resultsof partisan political paybacks.

DISTRICT 31-1-06Bethlehem Wards 10, 11, 12, 13

Republican/Democrat


JUSTIN R. SERFASSwww.serfassforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1988EDUCATION: Graduate, Bangor HighSchool, High Honors; B.A. Moravian Col-lege, Sociology Pre-Law, German, Honors;Certification for MDJ minor JudiciaryEducation Board, 2010.OCCUPATION: none provided.QUALIFICATIONS: Internship, Court ofCommon Pleas; Top MDJ first time testscore; various scholastic achievementand leadership awards in college andcommunity; Republican Committee, 1year.RESPONSE: Merit selection would defeatthe purpose of allowing Pennsylvaniacitizens’ right to be heard through anelection. Any person who meets the re-quirements set forth by the State Consti-tution for a judicial office can appear onthe ballot which is how public offices aremeant to be filled. Merit appointmentswould equate to partisan control of anoffice meant to be impartial. Currently,the amount of money spent cannot ulti-mately determine a judicial candidate’soutcome.

Democrat

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WAYNE MAURAFaceBook: Re-Elect Wayne Maura DistrictJudgeD.O.B.: 1954EDUCATION: Supreme Court of Com-monwealth of Pennsylvania Minor Judici-ary Education Board–Certified 1999.OCCUPATION: Magisterial District Judge.QUALIFICATIONS: Completing six yearsas Magisterial District Judge. Have been recertified each of the last six years. Han-dling current caseload of approximately5,000 cases annually. Lifelong resident ofmy District. I know the values and con-cerns of West Bethlehem residents.RESPONSE: Assuming there is this publicconcern as the question states, I would bewilling to look at the process of meritselection. Obviously, many details of thatprocess would have to be clarified. Thepolitical nature of running for office is indirect conflict with the prohibition of anypolitical activity except for the year inwhich we seek office. It appears to begetting more partisan and therefore likelyto get more costly.

DISTRICT 31-1-08Fountain Hill Borough and Salisbury

Township

Republican/Democrat


LINDA J. MINGERSalisbury Twp.D.O.B.: 1954EDUCATION: Salisbury High School, 1972;LCCC, 1974; additional studies at Kutz-town University and DeSales University.OCCUPATION: Salisbury Township Treas-urer.QUALIFICATIONS: Township Treasurer,26 years; Community youth and athleticprogram coach (SYA) and leader (GirlScouts); Salisbury Athletic Booster ClubTreasurer; Bethlehem Catholic BoosterClub Secretary; Served my Church inmany capacities, one being a councilmember; Awarded the Jack PressmanMemorial Award for service to my com-munity///RESPONSE: Yes, I would support thismeasure. Because of the potential lon-gevity of the decisions of the statewideAppellate Courts we must ensure thatthese decisions are made in the mostimpartial way possible. The best way toaccomplish this goal is to remove moneyfrom the process. However, I feel thatCommon Pleas and Magisterial DistrictJudges should remain elected. These arethe people’s courts; the voters are thebest way to select these jurists.MICHAEL J. POCHRONSalisbury Twp.D.O.B.: 1955EDUCATION: Graduated Salisbury HighSchool 1973; B.S. East Stroudsburg Univer-sity 1977.OCCUPATION: Acting Chief of PoliceDeSales University.QUALIFICATIONS: Salisbury TownshipPolice Officer, 29 years. Completed Mag-isterial District Judge certification course.RESPONSE: I would support a constitu-tional amendment that would makequalifications the determining factor inselecting judges and remove the influenceof campaign contributions. I would sup-port an amendment where the publicwould vote in non-partisan retentionelections. This way people would still havethe right to choose who makes the deci-sions that affect their lives. This wayjudges would be accountable for theirdecisions. Voters could still express theirwill through judicial retention elections.

DISTRICT 31-2-03Emmaus and Macungie Boroughs, UpperMilford Township

Republican/Democrat


DONNA R. BUTLER

DISTRICT 31-3-01

Slatington Borough, Heidelberg, Lynn andWashington Townships

Republican/Democrat


ANGELIQUE PAPAYSlatingtonFacebook: “Angelique-Papay-for-Magis-terial-District-Judge”D.O.B.: 1982EDUCATION: Northern Lehigh - 2000;B.A. Double Major- Political Science &Communication from East StroudsburgUniversity- 2004; J.D. from Penn State,Dickinson School of LawOCCUPATION: Current Occupation: Re-search Intern @ Lehigh University workingwith adults with autism - conductingresearch on teaching, transitioning, andjob coaching.QUALIFICATIONS: Northern LehighSchool Board -2004, Law School Gradu-ate. Native of district.RESPONSE: Yes, judges should be chosenbased on merit. Education and experi-ence pertaining to the law and the legalsystem should be the top priority forjudges. Being legally correct, and havingthe integrity to carry out the law, is moreimportant than popularity or the amountof money a candidate has for campaign-ing.VINCENT A. STAHLNo response

ROD R. BECKD.O.B.: 1952EDUCATION: Successfully completed theCertification course and attended yearlycontinuing education courses as mandat-ed for Magisterial District Judges.OCCUPATION: Magisterial District Judgeserving Lynn, Heidelberg and WashingtonTownships and the Borough of Slatington.QUALIFICATIONS: For the past 6 years, Ihave performed the duties of this officewith the dignity, respect, fairness andimpartiality this office requires, I believemy even temperament and ability to listenintently to the facts makes me an excel-lent candidate for this position.RESPONSE: No comment.

DISCTRICT 31-3-02Alburtis Borough, Lower Macungie, UpperMacungie and Weisenberg Townships

Republican/Democrat


MICHAEL FAULKNERLower Macungie Twp.D.O.B.: 1968EDUCATION: Louis E. Dieruff 1986; B.S.Criminal Justice, Shippensburg University1990; Allentown Police Academy, May1991; Pa. State Certification for MagisterialDistrict Judge, March 2010.OCCUPATION: Sergeant, Allentown Po-lice Department Vice & Intelligence Unit.


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QUALIFICATIONS: Allentown Police Dept1991-present. Pa State Certified to per-form Duties of a Magisterial DistrictJudge. Testified and presented evidencein thousands of court cases. 2008 Policeofficer of the year, Allentown PD. Overeleven hundred Criminal arrests. Fourbravery, 7 merit commendations, Allen-town Police Dept. One (1) CommendationCounty of Lehigh. //RESPONSE: I would support an amend-ment to the Pa. constitution to changethe method of electing judges in state-wide races. I believe it is hard for the aver-age person to sort though the informa-tion presented by the candidates withoutany first hand knowledge of the candi-date. I believe that local judicial racesshould be kept in the hands of localvoters.RONALD CLEVERLower Macungie Twp.www.CleverForJudge.comD.O.B.: 1958EDUCATION: Dieruff H.S., 1976. Muhlen-berg College (Phi Beta Kappa, Honors inAmerican Studies & Political Science,1980). Duke University Law School (withHonors, 1983). Annual lawyer and con-stable training.OCCUPATION: Lawyer and Constable.QUALIFICATIONS: Lawyer, 27 years.Constable, 13 years. Member, Public Safe-ty Commission and EPSD Task Force(former). Court-Appointed Arbitrator, 26years.RESPONSE: Your local Magisterial Dis-trict Judge serves your local neighbor-hood. Our neighborhood is 5 townships/boroughs. Local citizens have the right toexercise their democratic rights, and electtheir local Magisterial District Judge. It’sdifferent for statewide judges: it’s difficultto learn about statewide judge candi-dates. We should amend our PennsylvaniaConstitution to require that judges mustbe lawyers, and then use “merit selection”for STATEWIDE judges. However, let’s use“voters’ election” on the LOCAL level.KATHLEEN PALMERAlburtisD.O.B.: 1960EDUCATION: Emmaus High School Grad-uate - 1978; Penn State Paralegal Program– 1993.OCCUPATION: Executive Secretary –Lehigh County Public Defenders Office.QUALIFICATIONS: Alburtis BoroughCouncil, Vice President (6 years); 28 yearsof legal experience, civil, criminal, land-lord/tenant, municipal, traffic, Federal;Impact Panel Project for Juvenile Offend-ers; Handled thousands of matters beforethe Magisterial District Judges of Lehigh,Northampton, Carbon, and Berks coun-ties.RESPONSE: No I would not support anamendment to the PA Constitution forthe merit selection process. If they wereto change the process of judicial electionsit would take away to voting right of thepeople. The people elect the judges to thebench based on their moral and ethicalstandards. If the Constitution were to bechanged we would simply be seating

judges statewide in the same mannerthat the Federal Judges are seated. Thisdoes not give the people any voice injudiciary.///

Planning Commission, 2 years. Member,Allentown Blight Commission. Member,Mayor’s 2009 Blue Ribbon financial recov-ery committee.RESPONSE: Apply cutting edge ideasthat work in other cities around the coun-try. Improve Allentown’s visual appeal andinfrastructure. Unify city’s ethnic groups,working with representative neighbor-hood groups. Promote Allentown’s ap-peal/potential to outside businesses/investors. Roll back recent 40% increasein city’s local income tax, to 1%. Thoroughreview of city’s budget, staffing & payroll.Faster deadlines and fairer bidding on allcity construction contracts. Elimination ofall drug gangs. Merge cities of Allentownand Bethlehem.

JEANETTE EICHENWALDD.O.B.: 1944EDUCATION: Muhlenberg, B.A.; Kutz-town, M.A.OCCUPATION: Muhlenberg College,Program Coordinator. Allentown Council-woman.QUALIFICATIONS: Vice-President, Data-Sys Technologies; Spanish/ESOL teacher,Salisbury; Allentown School Board Direc-tor/Co-chair education committee; Re-cipient: Medal of Freedom, Central Catho-lic High School; Raoul Wallenberg Inter-faith Award, Muhlenberg College; Serviceabove Self Award, Allentown Rotary;Athena Award, Chamber of Commerce;Humanitarian Award, B’nai Brith.RESPONSE: I recognize the importanceof a welcoming tax and regulatory envi-ronment to attracting and maintainingbusinesses. Strong businesses are thelifeline of a community. Crime and thefear of crime are impediments to busi-ness activities and quality of life. Balanc-ing the budget and identifying novel waysto deliver property tax relief are importanttowards achieving fiscal responsibility. Tomaintain the residential base and busi-nesses, improve the educational level ofour work force through support ofschools.

CYNTHIA Y. MOTANo response

CITY CONTROLLERTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

LOUIS J. HERSHMAN

Democrat

Vote for one

MARY ELLEN KOVAL

CITY OF BETHLEHEM

TREASURER

CITIES

CITY OF ALLENTOWNCandidates were asked: What do youview as the major issue in this campaignand how will you address it?

CITY COUNCILTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for not more than three

STEVEN RAMOSERIC WEISSBOB TOTH

Democrat


PETER G. SCHWEYERwww.peterschweyer.comD.O.B.: 1978EDUCATION: Education: PennsylvaniaState University, B.A. Political Science,2000; CCHS Graduate; 1996.OCCUPATION: Chief of Staff, Rep. Jenni-fer Mann; Vice Pres, City Council.QUALIFICATIONS: Born and raised inAllentown; Chairman LANTA Board ofDirectors; Elected Vice President of Coun-cil; Chairman of Blighted Property ReviewBoard; Former Leg Asst for Rep. Samuel-son and Sen. Boscola.RESPONSE: We must focus on protect-ing and strengthening our neighborhoodsby fighting slumlords, promoting home-ownership and combating all types ofcrime. I wrote Allentown’s groundbreakinglaw that forces landlords to evict tenantswho are convicted of a drug offense. Iauthored Allentown’s comprehensiveanti-graffiti law, which is now one of thetoughest in the state. I will work with ourneighborhood groups, police departmentand appropriate city agencies to targetour worst slumlords and combat blight.

FRANK CONCANNONNo response

JOHN INGRAMwww.ingramforcitycouncil.comD.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: BA, Geography, Penn State,1971; BA, Political Science, Penn State, 1971;Master of City & Regional Planning, Rut-gers, 1975.OCCUPATION: President, Ingram RealEstate Group – Commercial real estatevaluation, consulting, management &investments.QUALIFICATIONS: Member, Allentown

Term: 4 years

Republican

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Democrat

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KAIJA L. FARBER

CITY COUNCILTerm: 4 years

Republican


AL BERNOTASNo response

TOM CARROLLwww.carrollforcouncil.webs.comD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: 1980 – LaQuintas HS; 1984– Penn State, BA; 1988 – Catholic Univer-sity of America, Juris Doctorate.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Self employed for 16years; served the citizens of Montgomeryand Northampton counties as a prose-cutor for 6 years; served as president andlegal counsel of a national fraternity.RESPONSE: Bethlehem has over $300million of debt. The deficit for the lastthree years is over $12 million. At the sametime there is a lot of waste. The Mayorand Department heads continue to drivecity cars at the taxpayers expense as anexample. They promised a tax cut whenthe casino was brought in. Spending mustbe cut and taxes lowered. Essential cityservices will not be cut, only waste andunnecessary spending.

ANTONIO A. SIMAOwww.simaoforcouncil.comBethlehemD.O.B.: 1976EDUCATION: Freedom High School –1995; Bethlehem Vo-Tech, NorthamptonCommunity College, Bloomsburg Univer-sity.OCCUPATION: Client Advocate – AetnaInsurance Co.QUALIFICATIONS: General Manager forsmall businesses, former Marine, Inspec-tor of Elections, Judge of Elections, Boardmember of South Bethlehem HistoricalSociety.RESPONSE: The residents of Bethlehemare on the brink when it comes to fi-nances. I feel that $350 million worth ofdebt, higher taxes, and a complete lack ofoversight of the Administration is in-excuseable. Small business, not govern-ment is the backbone of our community.Economic growth can be achieved bylowering taxes on property and busi-nesses so money which is saved can beinvested back into the community and job


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CHARLES J. TOMMORNo response

Democrat


J. WILLIAM REYNOLDSROBERT J. DONCHEZMICHAEL D. RECCHIUTI

BOROUGHSCandidates were asked: What do youview as the major issue in this campaignand how will you address it?

ALBURTIS

COUNCILTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for not more than four

PEG McCORMACKCATHY MOYER

Democrat


KYLE A. BOWERKATHLEEN PALMER

CATASAUQUA


Republican


ROBERT ZAKOS JR.DAVID MOLONYEUGENE H. SCHLEGELBRIAN K. McKITTRICK

Democrat


BRIAN BARTHOLOMEWNo response

TAMMY L. CAMEROND.O.B.: 1965EDUCATION: B.S. Business Adminis-tration/Marketing Marywood Univer-sity,1989; B.S. Human Resource MgmtMuhlenberg College, 2000.OCCUPATION: K-Factor Analyst – Petro.QUALIFICATIONS: Life long Catasauquaresident. Vice-President Borough Council2008 - present.RESPONSE: One major issue in our bor-

ough for many years is a need for a firestation. I intend to keep working towardthat goal with the best interest of thetaxpayers in mind. I will continue to in-vestigate and evaluate opportunities toincrease revenue and hold back expendi-tures in the borough. With vision we canmake a proactive plan to grow our bor-ough and replace revenue we have lost onproperties acquired by the airport.

JESSICA KROOPED.O.B.: 1979EDUCATION: Catasauqua High School,1997; University of the Arts, BFA, 2002;Scott-White Real Estate Institute, 2004;Cedar Crest College.OCCUPATION: Full-time mom; BalletTeacher; Jewelry Consultant; Real-EstateInvestor.QUALIFICATIONS: Elected CatasauquaBorough Councilwoman in 2007; Chair-woman, Recreation Committee, 4 years;General Government, Public Utilities,Public Works, George Taylor House, and J4Committees.RESPONSE: We have two major issues:(1) the need to provide proper housing ofupdated emergency service equipment.This will ensure that our borough resi-dents have the emergency services whenthey need it most. I am actively working toaddress this urgent need. (2) The revital-ization of businesses and economic de-velopment within the Borough. As Coun-cilwoman, with vision to our future, I amworking to stimulate new business devel-opment and keep the vital businesses wehave.

DEB MELLISHNo response

GLENN SCHLEGELNo response

COOPERSBURG


Republican


No candidates

Democrat


No candidates

COPLAY


Republican


No candidates

Democrat


DAVID SCOTT ROYERD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Whitehall-Coplay HighSchool, 1979.OCCUPATION: Auto Technician.QUALIFICATIONS: Borough Council(current) – 4 yrs.; Ironton Rail Trail Com-mission (alternative member ) – 4 yrs.RESPONSE: Continue to serve and planfor the future needs of the Borough’sresidents. Repaving/Reconstruction ofstreets and Upgrades to Public Propertiesand Recreational Areas.

MARVIN P. MANN IID.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: Graduate, NorthamptonHigh School, 1980.OCCUPATION: Self employed, Mann’sAuto Service LLC – 28 yrs.QUALIFICATIONS: Councilman, Boroughof Coplay – 38 months; Council President– 27 months; Member of Consistory Trin-ity UCC, – 10 yrs.; President of ConsistoryTrinity UCC, – 5 yrs.RESPONSE: Coplay is a great small com-munity. My focus will be to continue en-hancing the quality of life within the Bor-ough.

BILL LEINER JR.No response

MATTHEW A. RECKERD.O.B.: 1976EDUCATION: Graduate of Whitehall HighSchool(1995) B.S. Business Adminstrationfrom Centenary College (2000).OCCUPATION: Legislative Aide for StateRepresentative Joseph Brennan. Fresh-man boys basketball coach Freedom HighSchool.QUALIFICATIONS: On the board of direc-tors for Coplay Recreation And WelfareAssociation. Legislative Aide for StateRepresentative Joesph Brennan.RESPONSE: With the changing economy,I feel it is more important than ever towork together with neighboring munici-palities on joint matters that could bene-fit the town and its people. Another issue Ifeel to address is the needs and concernsof seniors, such as working to securesenior housing in Coplay.

MICHAEL T. HERTZOGD.O.B.: 1969EDUCATION: Liberty High School, 1987.OCCUPATION: Heavy Equipment Opera-tor, Local 542.QUALIFICATIONS: Reside in Coplay forthe past 15 yrs.; interest in my town; serveon the Zoning Board.RESPONSE: I have lived in Coplay forabout 15 yrs. I would like to keep the qual-ity of life at its best by continuing to pro-vide for our seniors, adults, and childrenby utilizing the resources available to us.Our parks, ballfields, pool, library and

railtrail that help the value of life to be itshighest, so we can be proud to live in Co-play.

EMMAUS


Republican


NATHAN BROWNLEE ANN GILBERTGIOVANNI LANDI

Democrat


JOHN DONCHESBRIAN HOLTZHAFER

FOUNTAIN HILL

MAYORTerm: 2 years

Republican

Vote for one

CAROLEE GIFFORD

Democrat

Vote for one

JOSE ROSADOD.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: B.A. Sociology/CriminalJustice Administration, East StroudsburgUniversity, 1986; M.Ed. Counseling, LehighUniversity ,1992; Principal Certification,Indiana University of PA, 1995.OCCUPATION: Director of Community &Student Services / Principal AllentownSchool District.QUALIFICATIONS: 1) B.A. Sociology/Criminal Justice Administration; 2) 15years administrative experience – Re-sponsibilities include: Supervision/Evalu-ation, Professional Development, Sched-uling, Budget, Accountability; 3) Commit-tees Include: Bethlehem Police Depart-ment - Community Policing Task Force . //RESPONSE: The primary responsibilitiesare to oversee the police department,ensure public safety and to promote andsupport a professional police depart-ment. This includes supporting initiativesthat promote good relationships betweenlaw enforcement and residents such ascommunity policing and block watchgroups. Fountain Hill is a family orientedcommunity. It is important to promotepublic safety and a healthy community. Ibelieve my qualifications and experiencesmake me most qualified to serve as May-or.


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FRANCIS J. FERENCIN JR.D.O.B.: 1941EDUCATION: attended Bethlehem Cath-olic H.S.; Veteran, US Army – 6 yrs. (1961-1967), Honorable Discharge.OCCUPATION: Retired Steelworker.QUALIFICATIONS: Served 12 yrs. forBorough of Fountain Hill; 8 yrs. on BoroughCouncil; 4 yrs. as Mayor – 1994-1998;Plaque for 12 yrs. of Dedicated Service tothe Borough.RESPONSE: “Taxes and Curb Spending.”Urge my Council people to curb spendingand live within our means. Upgrade thePolice Dept. and continue to put the Bor-ough people’s Safety and Well Being allthe time at heart. Times are getting scaryand we must tighten our belts. Try to getback to our motto “It’s a thrill to live in theHill.” I served the Borough for 12 years, wasMayor for 4 of those years. Yes, I can be ofservice again.


Republican


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Democrat


NORMAN E. BLATT JR.FRED P. CAPUANODOUGLAS D. TROTTER JR.


Republican

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ED STECH

Democrat

Vote for one

No candidates

MACUNGIE


Republican


GREGORY A. HUTCHINSONCHRISTOPHER T. BECKERDEBRA A. COPE

Democrat


GUY RAMSEY

SLATINGTON


Republican


GWYNETH A. NEFFGALEN FREEDDAVID R. SCHNAARSBOB STEETS

Democrat


CAROL A. GILDNERMEL GILDNERDANIEL L. SELLKRIS BUREK


AS-EET, 1988.OCCUPATION: Physical Design Engineer,LSI, 1988; Heidelberg Township Supervi-sor, 2006.QUALIFICATIONS: Vice Chairman, Hei-delberg Supervisors, 5yrs; Member/Chair-man, Heidelberg Planning Commission,5yrs; Lifelong resident of Lynn/Heidel-berg, with a sincere love of the rural, farm-ing based community we all enjoy.RESPONSE: Agricultural Zoning remainsthe hot issue in Heidelberg. AG ZONINGhas proven to be our most effective tool inlimiting the loss of our highly productiveagricultural land. I support our AG ZON-ING, and will work to ensure that our ruralway of life is not lost to uncontrolled de-velopment. Our future generations shouldbe able to enjoy the wonderful experienceof living in an area where the majority ofland is used for farming.

Democrat

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ROBERT L. BERGERD.O.B.: 1923EDUCATION: Hamburg Area High School,V.M.D. University of Pennsylvania Veteri-nary School.OCCUPATION: Retired Veterinarian.QUALIFICATIONS: 20 year School Boardmember, current member EnvironmentalAdvisory Committee, member and leaderin many organizations dealing with pro-fessional, social and environmental is-sues. Veterinary School Faculty beforeopening own practice. Federal VeterinaryFood Inspector for 12 years.RESPONSE: This campaign is aboutprotecting what we treasure and enjoywhile cautiously and cooperatively mov-ing forward. Important are water quality,open space, and farmland preservation. Icommit to making tough creative choices.Focus on: encouraging local businessesand guided development, limiting sprawl.We must look to the future: promoteconservation, recycling, and more aggres-sive use of alternative energy. As we vote,we must remember there are generationsyet unborn who need our vote too.

CARL C. BREININGERD.O.B.: 1944EDUCATION: Northwestern High School,1962.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: President NWHSBooster Club, President NYAA, VP Ger-mansville Fire Co., Township Auditor,Township Referendum Committee,Church Youth Group Advisor, ChairpersonBoard of Directors, Heidelberg GameAssn., President UAW Local 677 (14 yrs.),President Mack Truck Council (10yrs.),President Pennsylvania Community Ac-tion Program.RESPONSE: The issue is “WE THE PEO-PLE”. Doing the right thing for all people isparamount. Having always lived in thisrural community, I want to preserve thisheritage for generations to come. Myfinancial experience in numerous organi-

TOWNSHIPSCandidates were asked: What do youview as the major issue in this campaignand how will you address it?

HANOVER


Republican

Vote for not more than two

No candidates

Democrat


WILLIAM J. KOVACS SR.ELEANORE N. HAYDEN

HEIDELBERG

SUPERVISORTerm: 6 years

Republican

Vote for one

DONALD TREXLERNo response

STEVE BACHMANFacebook: “ElectSteveBachman”D.O.B.: 1965EDUCATION: Graduate, NorthwesternHS 1983; Graduate, Fort McClellan MilitaryPolice Academy, 1984; Graduate, LCCC,

zations and work has given me the toolsto better use local tax money. “WE THEPEOPLE” face financial challenges thatwill be satisfied by cutting unnecessaryspending. We cannot rely on shrinkingGovernment grant money.

LOWER MACUNGIE

COMMISSIONERTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for two

JIM LANCSEKDOUGLAS H. BROWN

Democrat

Vote for two

ROBERT L. SHARPE JR.

LOWER MILFORD


Republican

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THEODORE ZAPACHD.O.B.: 1938EDUCATION: Graduate, Southern LehighH.S., 1956.OCCUPATION: Truck Driver.QUALIFICATIONS: Served on LowerMilford Planning Commission approxi-mately 5 yrs.; I have run for office in prioryears and have attended and spokenoften at public meetings.RESPONSE: Public services are the issuein Lower Milford. Balance the budget tosupport the Police Force. Contribute moremoney to the Fire Co. and provide morefunding to the Limeport Stadium. Cut thefunding for defense of the quarry chal-lenge which I believe is a loss in challenge.

DONNA WRIGHTD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Land Use, Law and Man-agement accredited courses, townshipcontinuing education through PSATS.OCCUPATION: Supervisor Chair, LVPCmember representing Lehigh Co.QUALIFICATIONS: Serving the Townshipsince 1999 in variety of capacities; Su-pervisor (5 yrs), Planning Commission (5yrs) Township Fall Festival (9 yrs), R&OBoard (5yrs), Zoning Hearing Board (5yrs). LVPC member (2yrs).RESPONSE: Major concerns are controlof spending and keeping a workable bud-get that complies with responsible Emer-gency Services, improvement to infra-structure as well as Government Man-dates. As Supervisor I will continue to be

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vigilant managing rising costs while re-sponding to resident needs includingsuccessfully continuing road/bridge re-pairs, keeping residents safe with Policeand Ambulance coverage, supporting theFire Department and upholding our ruralHeritage and lifestyle through thoughtfuland sustainable Planning.

Democrat

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JEFF TAPLERwww.TLM2011.comD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Emmaus High School, 1980;Allentown Police Academy, 1984; TempleUniversity – on-going classes.OCCUPATION: Business Owner, Emer-gency coordinator (Local EMC).QUALIFICATIONS: Public EmergencyServices for 27 yrs. – started my ownbusiness; Police Officer; Emergency LocalManager Fire Dept.; EMS Service – Dis-patcher.RESPONSE: Where are emergency serv-ices going? Public roads not being main-tained during bad weather. Schools can’toperate and residents have a hard timeleaving for and getting home from work.Issue with TST monies being spent($1,533,010). Limeport Sewage Systemlegal fees (581,364) all since 2005-to Jan.2011. Present Supervisors violating Sun-shine Laws.

MIKE SNOVITCHD.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree in Schoolof Engineering from Penn State; MastersDegree in School of Engineering fromLehigh University; Graduate of ColumbiaUniversity Executive Program; AttendedPenn State Financial Knowledge for Ex-ecutives Program; Professional Engineer.OCCUPATION: Executive Director of aWashington D.C. based shipper organiza-tion.QUALIFICATIONS: Currently TownshipSupervisor; Planning Commission Mem-ber 25 years and Chairman for 15 years.RESPONSE: Continue fiscal respon-sibility without the need to raise taxes andmaintain the rural character of the town-ship. This will be done by enforcing strictbudget controls and using resourcesefficiently without any duplication.

Democrat

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No candidates

LOWHILL


Republican

Vote for one

RICHARD B. HUGHES

Democrat

Vote for one

No candidates

LYNN


Republican

Vote for one

JUSTIN N. SMITH

Democrat

Vote for one

SCOTT FEINOUR

NORTH WHITEHALL


Republican

Vote for one

CHRISTOPHER E. MOAKLEYwww.voteformoakley.comD.O.B.: 1956EDUCATION: Bachelors in Business Ad-ministration from Kutztown University;HR Management from Cornell University;MBA in Management from DeSales Uni-versity. Earned SPHR (Senior Professionalin Human Resources) Designation.OCCUPATION: Human Resource Profes-sional.QUALIFICATIONS: As a leader I will VOL-UNTEER my time and talent to makeNorth Whitehall Township a first classplace to live.RESPONSE: I wish to restore sound fiscalmanagement to North Whitehall for allresidents, not a chosen few. We choosenot to tolerate self-serving governmentany longer. Our supervisor’s first order ofbusiness was to vote themselves posi-tions as employees of the township, at fullsalaries and benefits, while borrowingover $6,000,000 for capital projects witha variable rate loan whose interest ratecan only go up. I offer fiscal responsibility

and sound financial management – free-ly!

BRUCE STETTLERD.O.B.: 1942EDUCATION: Graduated ALLENTOWNHIGH SCHOOL 1959; Attended PENNSTATE EXTENSION 1959-1961.OCCUPATION: SEMI-RETIRED – Managerental building.QUALIFICATIONS: Resident of NorthWhitehall since 1989. Worked in NorthWhitehall since 1959 as carpenter, builder,and developer. Was President of NKIBuilders, Schnecksville from 1977 to 1994.Have been serving on the NW PlanningCommission since 1992. I am fiscally con-servative.RESPONSE: I don’t see any major issues.Most residents are happy with the qualityof life in North Whitehall Township. I sup-port hiring a township manager, andelecting non-working supervisors. Openspace is important, as well as recreationalfacilities. I support voluntary farmlandpreservation, only as far as funding isavailable. The State needs incentive and apush to improve and update the roadsthat they are responsible for.

STEVE PANYD.O.B.: 1957EDUCATION: Graduate Parkland HighSchool 1975; BSCE Lehigh University 1979;MSCE Lehigh University 1982.OCCUPATION: Civil Engineer.QUALIFICATIONS: Civil Engineer with 32years experience including Land Devel-opment, Zoning Appeals, Building Design,Permitting and Construction Observationand a life long township resident familiarwith all aspects of the community.RESPONSE: The 50% tax increase for2011 is troubling. Development is stagnantand small business in the community cannot expand due to costly permitting re-quirements and fees. The continued pur-chasing land to be used for parks, costoverruns on municipal projects, and longterm debt liabilities are significantly erod-ing the township’s financial base. I sup-port spending for essential services, andinfrastructure maintenance only andbecoming more fiscally responsible and“permit friendly.”

Democrat

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TERRY STOUDTD.O.B.: 1938EDUCATION: Graduate, Slatington HighSchool, 1956; Philadelphia School of Bar-ber, 1957.OCCUPATION: Part-time Barber.QUALIFICATIONS: Township Supervisor,12 years; Awards from PSCACS.RESPONSE: It is my intention to run forTownship Supervisor as a working Su-pervisor. I believe in order to manage andconduct Township business affairs prop-erly, it is essential to work there. Conse-quently, this would eliminate the positionof a manager. I was previously Township

Supervisor for twelve years which affordsme with the invaluable experience to beeffective. I have helped to build parks andwalking trails for children and adults.

TERRY A. SCHAFFERNo response

SALISBURY

COMMISSIONER 1ST WARDTerm: 4 years

Republican

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ROBERT MARTUCCI

COMMISSIONER 3RD WARDTerm: 4 years

Republican

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DEBRA BRINTON

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COMMISSIONER 5TH WARDTerm: 4 years

Republican

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JOANNE C. ACKERMAND.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: 1964 Graduated from Wil-liam Allen High School. Certified fromECPI Computer School in Whitehall, PA.OCCUPATION: Retired from SpecialtyPharmaceutical Sales.QUALIFICATIONS: 15 months SalisburyTownship 5th Ward Commissioner. Presi-dent of Celebration of Life. This organiza-tion gave financial assistance to cancerpatients. Past President of Cedar Luther-an Church Council.RESPONSE: The major issues in thiscampaign is going to be developing acomprehensive plan that would insureprotection of South Mountain WaterShed. Review the budget with the goal ofpreventing tax increase. Maintaining theintegrity of existing neighborhoods andinsure that the people of the townshiphave a public voice on decisions thataffect their lives.

MATTHEW SICKONICD.O.B.: not provided

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EDUCATION: Allentown Central Catholic2004. B.S. in Public Administration, Minorin Criminal Justice from Kutztown Univer-sity.OCCUPATION: District Aide for StateRepresentative Marcia Hahn.QUALIFICATIONS: A degree in PublicAdministration that included classes suchas, Public Administration, Planning andDecision Making, Public Policy Making,and Public Budgeting and Fiscal Manage-ment.RESPONSE: The biggest issue is pastreliance on reserve funds. I understandthat there is going to be times in which adip into the reserve fund is needed. Butwhat happens when the reserves dry up?I plan to keep Salisbury Township fiscallydiscipline by using our resources on ne-cessities, while keeping a watchful, con-servative eye on the townships reservefunds.

Democrat

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SOUTH WHITEHALL


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R. A. RODRIGUEZD.O.B.: not provided.EDUCATION: BS in EE from Penn State;MS in Metallurgical Engineering fromLehigh.OCCUPATION: Retired Senior Engineerfrom Computer Manufacturing Group atLucent Technologies.QUALIFICATIONS: 16 years TownshipCommissioner; 12 years Planning Com-mission Chair; President Citizens AdvisoryCouncil to the Parkland School Board;President, Treasurer, and Member ofCouncil at Nativity Lutheran Church.RESPONSE: The principal short termissue facing the township is implementingthe Comprehensive Plan developed in2009. The important issues are the lackof infrastructure to support development:water, sewers, and roads. The principallong term issue facing SWT is maintainingthe quality of life in a community that ischanging from rural to suburban. Thisrequires managing the activities of devel-opers to limit their impact upon residentsand upon the tax rates.

GLENN BLOCKwww.glennblockcpa.comD.O.B.: 1957EDUCATION: Graduate Parkland HighSchool 1975; B.S. in Business Adminis-tration American University, Washington,D.C. 1979.OCCUPATION: CPA for 29 years with a

specialty in forensic (investigative) ac-counting. Also own alarm/security com-pany.QUALIFICATIONS: SWT Zoning HearingBoard for 6+ years, CPA expert in fi-nances, expert in crime prevention andfire protection.RESPONSE: As Commissioner, and with29 years fo CPA experience, I will insure abalanced budget that redirects and allo-cates tax dollars to our police and firedepartments and away from areas of pastwaste and overspending. Our police andfire departments will be fully staffed andtrained with the latest and best crimeprevention and fire protection equipmentnecessary to protect and keep our com-munity safe. More info at: www.glenn-blockcpa.com

BRIAN HITEwww.brianhite.comD.O.B.: 1970EDUCATION: Graduate of ParklandSchool District, 1988; Business LogisticsManagement Certification, Penn StateUniversity, 2004.OCCUPATION: Heavy Truck Technician;Business Logistics.QUALIFICATIONS: South WhitehallTownship Planning Commission Member,1 year; South Whitehall EnvironmentalAdvisory Council Member, 3 years; CrimeWatch Member, 2 years; Born and Raisedin South Whitehall, 3rd Generation Resi-dent.RESPONSE: South Whitehall has not hada tax increase in 23 years, I am committedto ensuring that pattern of financial re-sponsibility continues while also main-taining all provided services and improv-ing financial oversight through honesty,accountability and transparency. I pledgeto make sure that the Township Fire Com-panies and Police always have the bestequipment, training and support possible.I will work to improve communication,information and problem solving involvingresidents and businesses with Townshipconcerns.

DALE DAUBERTD.O.B.: 1930EDUCATION: Graduate, South WhitehallH. S., U.S. Army Veteran – 2nd ArmoredDivision.OCCUPATION: Retired Lehigh CountyAdministrator.QUALIFICATIONS: Township Commis-sioner, 22 yrs.; Parkland School Director, 18yrs.; Lehigh County Administrator, 21 yrs.RESPONSE: The major issue remains thesame as 22 years ago. When I sought myfirst term…. and that is to provide andimprove municipal services to our citi-zenry without increasing taxes. I do be-lieve that I have been a substantial forcein making this a reality, and if re-elected,my mission to our citizenry will notchange. I will make every effort to keepour township the envy of the area.

HEIDI A. McMAHONNo response

DAVID BONDwww.VoteForBond.comD.O.B.: 1964EDUCATION: Mississippi State University1986, B.B.A. Marketing.OCCUPATION: Bon-Ton Stores, DivisionalVice President of Transportation. CetroniaAmbulance & Northwestern AmbulanceEmergency Medical Technician.QUALIFICATIONS: My community in-volvement and business experience hasprepared me for Commissioner. My expe-rience in logistics, human resources,budgets, and operations are skills that willbenefit our community.RESPONSE: The residents and busi-nesses of South Whitehall deserve Com-missioners who are engaged in the proc-ess. They want to be able have their Com-missioners listen to their issues and repre-sent them fairly and in a responsiblemanner. I believe strongly in team re-lationships and in collaborative thinkingwhen solving problems. These skills, cou-pled with my desire to listen and learnfrom our residents, will benefit us in mak-ing the right decisions on the Board ofCommissioners.

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UPPER MACUNGIE


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KATHY RADER

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JOSEPH J. CORCORAN

UPPER MILFORD


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CARL R. STEVENSONwww.vote4carl.orgD.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: Toronto HS, 1967; College ofSteubenville, 1967-1969.OCCUPATION: Electronics EngineeringConsultant/Farmer.QUALIFICATIONS: Senior Manager(Standards and Regulatory Affairs); Lu-cent Microelectronics/Agere Systems.Member, Board of Governors of the IEEEStandards Association 2005-2007; Foun-

ding Chair IEEE 802.18 and IEEE 802.22;Member IEEE 802 Executive Committee;Member, US Delegation to the WorldRadiocommunications Conference 2003;Named to the 2005 Scientific American50 as a Policy Leader.RESPONSE: The sole legitimate purposeof government is to protect our rights. Iam a big believer in freedom, individualrights, personal responsibility and ac-countability. Upper Milford Townshipneeds to be returned to a “leave the peo-ple alone in peace” mentality. It’s time toput property rights, freedom, commonsense, and financial responsibility backinto township government and SERVE thepeople rather than RULE them, and that’swhat I intend to do if elected.

JOHN ZGURAD.O.B.: 1969EDUCATION: Emmaus High School 1987.OCCUPATION: Vice President: Zgura’sConcrete Services Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: Township Residentfor 42 Years / Vice President of Zgura’sConcrete Services Inc.RESPONSE: A balanced budget is themost important issue of today in balanc-ing the budget you have to work it as abusiness. If the money is not there, it isnot there, you have to cut some items tomake the budget work, you don’t spendmoney you don’t have or raise taxes totake the easy way out. Spend what youcan afford and only spend what you havebudgeted.

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STEVEN ACKERMANhttp://sites.google.com./site/steveacker-man4supervisor/D.O.B.: 1966EDUCATION: graduate Emmaus HighSchool, 1984; Project Management Acad-emy, National Center for ConstructionEducation & Research (Clemson Univer-sity), 2008.OCCUPATION: Public Works Coordinator.QUALIFICATIONS: Township Supervisor,5 years (Chairman 3-1/2 years); TownshipZoning/Codes Enforcement Officer, 2years; Township Building Official/Inspec-tor, 2 years; Township Public Works Coor-dinator, 1-1/2 years.RESPONSE: The negative affect the sloweconomy is having on the municipal bud-get. Declining earned income tax rev-enues & State funding cutbacks are keyfactors. Revenues decreased, while popu-lation, demand for services, & State man-dated services increased. I will continue tostrive to find the means within our budgetto maintain current basic levels of serviceand administer State/Federally mandat-ed programs. This will be achievedthrough inter-municipal cooperation &resource sharing, and developing a grantapplication program for identifying &applying for available grants. //

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GEORGE DEVAULTD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: R.B. Hayes High School,1969. Ohio University, photojournalism.OCCUPATION: Farmer, writer, editor.QUALIFICATIONS: Editor, Rodale, 24years; President-Executive Director SeedSavers Exchange, 2 years; Volunteer Fire-fighter, 29 years (two as Vera Cruz FireChief); Board Member, Lehigh CountyFarmland Preservation Board, 2 years;President, Emmaus Farmers’ Market, 2years.RESPONSE: Restore open, responsivetownship government. Work with -- notagainst -- township residents, especiallysmall business owners, by stressing posi-tive dialogue, fiscal responsibility, soundethics and community involvement indecisions that affect us all. Stress publicsafety and security, starting with a criticalassessment of our roads and bridges.Improve communications between town-ship administration and citizens. Controlcosts by improving efficiency, not raisingtaxes. Seek to preserve open space andhistoric sites, while advocating for youthactivities.

UPPER SAUCON


Republican


DENNIS BENNERD.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: Graduate Lehigh Univer-sity-1976- BA Government; GraduateThomas Cooley Law School-1980- JurisDoctorate.OCCUPATION: Lawyer/Businessman.QUALIFICATIONS: Past Board of su-pervisors Lower Saucon Township. PastBoard of directors Cooley Law school,Board member Artsquest foundation,Board member numerous business en-tities.RESPONSE: The major issue is runawayspending. With Lehigh county pursuing acounty wide property reassessment taxburdens will likely increase. Cost contain-ment starts at the local level. Governmentexists to serve it’s people, not burdenthem with excessive costs. Existing gov-ernment policy needs to change and ifelected, I will work to change wastefulpolicy.

BRUCE F. CARSTENSENNo response

PATRICK M. LEONARDwww.patrickmleonard.orgD.O.B.: 1966EDUCATION: not provided.OCCUPATION: not provided.QUALIFICATIONS: Open Space StudyCommittee, Upper Saucon Township 2010-2011; Planning Commission, Upper Sau-

con Township 2006-2014; EnvironmentalAdvisory Council, Upper Saucon Township2007 -2008; Zoning Hearing Board, UpperSaucon Township 2003-2006; MemberLehigh Valley Hospital, Board of Associ-ates, 2004-2007; Member Board of Direc-tors, Emmaus Main Street Program, Em-maus, Pa. 2006; Member Emmaus MainStreet Program, Emmaus, Pa. 2004-2006.RESPONSE: I think for the foreseeablefuture balancing the budget is going to betop priority. I believe that the currentadministration has done a fantastic job ofsetting a new direction for the township -and I want to make sure that the mo-mentum keeps going. We need to contin-ue to manage development and increasefunding for open space projects or evenland preservation, however, we cannotlessen the need to provide basic munici-pal services to our residents and we willhave to do all this with less money thanever before.

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WASHINGTON


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DONALD C. YESIKNo response

ROY O. DENGLERD.O.B.: 1933EDUCATION: Northern Lehigh SchoolDistrict, 1952.OCCUPATION: Supervisor – WashingtonTownship.QUALIFICATIONS: Township Supervisor– 30 years.RESPONSE: On a broad scale, the eco-nomic downturn and its impact on ouroperating budget is a major concern.Adopting and continuing sound FiscalPolicy is a top priority. On a more localizedfront, our Township has just started toembrace “non-working” Supervisors. Wefeel this is a great way to save moneywhile also offering a job opportunity to ayounger member of our community. It willalso enable us to keep politics out of theworkplace and allow us to be the Legisla-tive body of the Township, as the positionintends.

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WEISENBERG


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LINDA GEHRINGER GORGAS

Democrat

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WHITEHALL

MAYORTerm: 4 years

Republican

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EDWARD D. HOZZA JR.www.edhozzaformayor.comD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: 1984 DeSales University(Allentown College) B.A. Business Man-agement, Minor in Marketing.OCCUPATION: Mayor of Whitehall Town-ship.QUALIFICATIONS: Full time Mayor lastfour years, member of Whitehall Chamberof Commerce, member of Lehigh ValleyPlanning Commission and TransportationSub-Committee, Executive Board mem-ber of PA State Mayors Association,Member PA League of Cities and Munici-palities, member of Whitehall HistoricalSociety and chosen 2010 Lehigh ValleyChamber of Commerce Mayor of the Year.RESPONSE: Economic Redevelopment inWhitehall Township that will provide sus-tainable jobs and promote land reuse. OnApril 28, 2011 we held our first EconomicSummit meeting with members of theBoard of Commissioners, the SchoolBoard, the Whitehall Chamber and theIndustrial and Commercial DevelopmentAuthority to have experts present thepublic options available to attract newbusinesses. As a Township we need tostop relying on retail and diversify andseek Health Care, High Tech, manufactur-ing and upstart firms to locate in White-hall Township. //

MARY ELLEN DADDONAwww.DaddonaforWhitehall.comD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: Graduate, West HazletonHigh School, 1969.

OCCUPATION: Business Management.QUALIFICATIONS: I have been instru-mental in managing the family ownedamusement concession business foralmost 30 years. Additionally, I worked forthe Commonwealth of PA (LCB) in White-hall in the early 90’s. Later, I was hired byReithoffer Shows, Inc., one of the largestOutdoor Amusement companies on theeast coast,///RESPONSE: The biggest issue in White-hall is, and will continue to be, jobs andeconomic development. We are amongthe fastest growing communities in thestate; we must seek to promote smallbusiness growth through tax incentivesand development of Whitehall’s “goldenstrip”, in order to foster growth. I pledgenot to raise property taxes, create newtaxes on outdoor additions, or force re-evaluation of property values. Raisinglocal taxes will hurt our recovering com-munity and do irreparable harm to ourfixed-income reliant senior citizens.


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DENNIS HOWERD.O.B.: 1968EDUCATION: Graduate Whitehall HighSchool; Bachelors Degree, Human Re-sources Management, Muhlenberg Col-lege.OCCUPATION: Business Agent.QUALIFICATIONS: Board MemberUnited Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley,Board Member Big Brothers Big Sister ofthe Lehigh Valley.RESPONSE: I am an advocate for openand transparent government who willwork for all residents of Whitehall Town-ship. A commissioner’s fiduciary respon-sibility requires finding ways to cut waste-ful spending from our budget, helping tocreate reserves to use when the townshiploses revenue due to an economic down-turn. Creating reserves would reduce theneed for dramatic tax increases like theone we are experiencing this year.

KENNETH S. SNYDERD.O.B.: not provided.EDUCATION: Nesquehoning High School.OCCUPATION: Property Management.QUALIFICATIONS: 20 years TownshipPlanning Commission, 10 years, Chairman;14 years Township Commissioner, 4 years,Chairman; 45 years Whitehall Chamber ofCommerce, President, 9 years; LifetimeAchievement Award, PA AssociationPrivate School Administrators.RESPONSE: Don’t raise taxes. I did notvote for a tax increase in 14 years. Keep

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expenses down.

BRUCE BRINKERNo response

CLAIR D. HUNSBERGERD.O.B.: 1931EDUCATION: Northampton School Dis-trict; Community Service Courses, PennState University.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Whitehall TownshipCommissioner, 16 years; Traffic ImpactAdvisory Committee, 10 years; PlanningCommission, 10 years; Director, WhitehallChamber of Commerce, 10 years; Presi-dent of the Whitehall Democratic Club, 20years.RESPONSE: I have lived in Whitehall for56 years with my late wife Louise and ourchildren. As an active and lifetime mem-ber of many local organizations and recre-ational programs I am able to keep intouch with the needs of my communityand neighbors. I was involved with thepassing of the registering sex offenderordinance and now I am actively pursuingordinances for abandoned vehicles andnoise levels. Together we can keep White-hall a great place to live.

PHILIP GINDERD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: One room school house to4 year college. Bachelor of Science De-gree.OCCUPATION: Self employed Mechan-ical Contractor for 35 years.QUALIFICATIONS: Currently serving 3rdterm as Commissioner; 6 years on Plan-ning Commission; 10 years traffic impactcommittee; currently Vice President,Board of Commissioners; Honorably dis-charged combat veteran; father, home-owner and taxpayer.RESPONSE: Keeping Whitehall a safeplace to live and raise a family. Keep onlynecessary taxes by constant review ofspending needs. Peace of mind for resi-dents by prevention and prosecution ofcrime. Provide for recreational needs of allresidents. Maintain streets and infrastruc-ture. Set a good example “No petty poli-tics”. I will put the resident’s needs firstand preserve the standard of service ourresidents have come to expect.

SCOTT ARMSTRONGD.O.B.: 1957EDUCATION: Graduate, Plum BoroughHigh School, 1975; Graduate, Ivy School ofProfessional Art, 1977.OCCUPATION: Landscaper.QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteer for afterschool program for Raub Middle Schoolstudents (6 years); Past president, currentboard member of West Park Civic Associa-tion (1994-present); West Park Neigh-borhood Historic Designation committee (1year); Awarded Community Spirit AwardRecipient by The Morning Call’s (1999);Allentown’s Rental Inspection InitiativeCommittee, Member (1 year); PTA mem-ber, Union Terrace Elementary, Raub Mid-dle School (8 years).RESPONSE: Our School board’s “see noevil, hear no evil, speak no evil” approach toAllentown’s correlated increases in povertyrates and school enrollments has resultedin its failure to advocate the district’s inter-ests at city planning/zoning meetings. Newhigh density housing in high crime areasand rezoning of non residential propertiesto residential should be a major concern tothe district. Higher enrollments necessi-tate tax increases. The board hasn’t ad-dressed this, I will.

MICHELLE JARROUJ WEAVERwww.vote4michellejarroujweaver.comD.O.B.: 1981EDUCATION: Northwestern Lehigh HighSchool, 1999; LCCC Associates 2004; PennState Bachelors 2006; Currently workingtoward Masters degree at The Interna-tional Institute for Restorative Practices.OCCUPATION: Child/adolescent counsel-or and Intake Coordinator for a truancyaversion program.QUALIFICATIONS: Education, 10+ yearsworking with children and adolescents.RESPONSE: The main issues are educa-tion, budget, safety and accountability.Law makers need to make sure our hardearned tax dollars are spent in a way thatdirectly benefit our children’s educationand ensures their safety. Our teachers,parents and children need to be held ac-countable for their role in education. I willhelp all of these parts to work together inunison to secure a bright future for thechildren of the city of Allentown.

ROBERT E. SMITH JR.D.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: NYU - Political Science;Middlesex County College – Liberal Arts.OCCUPATION: Mentor / Activity Coor-dinator.QUALIFICATIONS: Allentown SchoolBoard – 7 years; LCTI JOC Board, member 7years, co-chair finance, co-chair athleticcommittee, vice-chair of re-creation com-mittee, vice-chair of legislative rep.RESPONSE: We must improve the moralof our teachers and principals to give stu-dents the confidence and support to getoff corrective action. I will continue to worktoward goals that produce well roundedstudents that reach high achievementlevels to graduate; instill appreciation forthe arts, music and theatre. We must ALLdo more with LESS resources, be partnersin our future course of action, taxpayers,teachers, students. Working together will

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

SCHOOL DIRECTORSCandidates were asked: What do youview as the major issue in this campaignand how will you address it?

ALLENTOWN AREACity of AllentownTerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat

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give UNITED POSITIVE RESULTS.

Republican

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CE-CE GERLACHFacebook: “CeCe Gerlach”D.O.B.: 1986EDUCATION: Cedar Crest College-Ele-mentary Education, 2008.OCCUPATION: Substitute Teacher-Allen-town School District.QUALIFICATIONS: Substitute Teacher-Allentown School District ; Outreach Direc-tor- Allentown Boys and Girls Club; Out-reach Worker- Caring Place Youth Devel-opment Center; Mentor-I operate a Col-lege Preparatory group for students in4th-8th grades living in the CumberlandGardens public housing project.RESPONSE: I would like to increase theinvolvement of ordinary citizens in thedistrict. We must practice open communi-cation with all stakeholders. I would like tohold public “listening” sessions so thatresidents have the opportunity to voicetheir concerns to the school board. Weshould welcome community members intoschools by providing opportunities forresidents to volunteer in classrooms. Thisis especially important at the secondarylevel where students are in need of men-tors.

JULIE AMBROSED.O.B.: 1967EDUCATION: BA, Villanova University. MS,West Chester University.OCCUPATION: Educator: MuhlenbergCollege; Event Coordinator: Lehigh ValleyCollegiate Career Expo.QUALIFICATIONS: School Director, 4years; Parent leader in ASD Schools, 12years; Experienced with state educationreform through PAGE1 and Middle SchoolReform initiatives; Parent of two ASD stu-dents.RESPONSE: Striving to provide all stu-dents with a high quality, career preparato-ry education in a safe environment thatsupports the excellent teachers in ASD isthe primary focus. I support creating apositive learning atmosphere for teachersand students that will enable more stu-dents to graduate with a concrete plan forthe future and the high school educationto support their successful transition. Imake tough decisions balancing the needsof tax payers with those of the ASD.

KENNETH GHORMD.O.B.: 1968EDUCATION: B.S. University of Phoenix,2007.OCCUPATION: eBusiness Manager – JSPInternational, 14 years.QUALIFICATIONS: ASD Safety Task Force,Parent Co-Chairman – 3 years; L.E.DieruffInstrumental Music Club, President – 4years; Staff/Parish Relations Committee ofQuakertown UMC, Chairman – 2 years.RESPONSE: There are many significantissues but the major issue in this campaign

is the $28 million short fall due to GovernorCorbett’s budget cuts. Before any staffpositions are eliminated, our School Boardmust go over the entire ASD budget, lineitem by line item. My business experiencehas proved that there is waste in everylarge organization and due diligence de-mands we eliminate that waste before weconsider reducing dedicated and capablestaff positions.

JOANNE JACKSOND.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: Dieruff H.S., 1964; Blooms-burg University, 1969; Lehigh University,1980; Moravian College, 1990; AttendedWilkes University, Columbia University,Georgetown University, Gratz University.OCCUPATION: Special Education Teacherfor 42 years.QUALIFICATIONS: Prior School BoardMember – 4 yr. term; Secretary – Women’sDemocratic Club; Past Treasurer of Allen-town City Democratic Committee; Com-mittee Woman of 13-2; Member – Who’sWho in American Colleges and Universities.RESPONSE: I view the major issue in thiscampaign as critical since it affects thefuture of our city. The major issue is thedistrict’s budget crisis. How does oneefficiently distribute funds that will stillguarantee graduating work force readystudents – future Allentonians. As a cur-rently employed teacher, I feel that myexpertise in the area of curriculum, budget,and teacher stamina allows me to priori-tize effective spending and implementa-tion of programs that will enhance stu-dents’ performance while recognizing theimportance of our front line workers///

BETHLEHEM AREA

AT-LARGECity of Bethlehem; Bethlehem and Hano-ver Townships; Freemansburg and Foun-tain Hill BoroughsTerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat

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MICHELE T. CANNHanover TownshipD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: B.S. in Finance, VillanovaUniversity, 1984; J.D. University of Penn-sylvania Law School, 1987.OCCUPATION: Homemaker.QUALIFICATIONS: BASD School BoardDirector since July 2007; Licensed Penn-sylvania Attorney; Practiced CommercialFinance Law for 8 years.RESPONSE: The major issue facing theschool district is developing a plan thatcontinues excellent, well-rounded educa-tion for all students on a sustainable bud-get. The major issue in this campaign hasthus become whether to accomplish thisby raising revenue or cutting programs. Itake a balanced approach, advocating asmall tax increase in order to preserveprograms, including co-curriculars, thatprepare students to be competitive as

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they enter higher education and careers.

RANDY TOMANBethlehemD.O.B.: 1940EDUCATION: Graduated Allentown HighSchool 1958; March 5th 2011 attended allday seminar “School Board CandidatesWorkshop,” hosted by the EPLC and thePennsylvania School Board Association(PSBA)OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Self employed, Com-mercial Construction industry for 40 yrs.;President of Construction SpecificationInstitute, Central Pa. (1965); PresidentAllentown carpenters Union Local #368(1969).RESPONSE: Over reaching tax and spendattitude; It is one thing to have out of con-trol spending and another for the peopleelected to the school board to understandthey have that attitude. It takes people ofcharacter, wisdom and convictions to dostrategic planning to set policy with writ-ten goals and objectives as well as actingupon and evaluating results all the time. Iwould implement these strategies to ad-dress the issues.

BASILIO BONILLA JR.Bethlehemwww.bonilla4schoolboard.com/D.O.B.: 1990EDUCATION: Clearview ElementarySchool; Nitschmann Middle School; LibertyHigh School (Graduated 2008).OCCUPATION: Student at Moravian Col-lege (Pre-Law with a minor in politicalscience)QUALIFICATIONS: Interned for U.S Sena-tor Bob Casey Jr; Interned for Sen. LisaBoscola; Volunteered over 2,000 Hours tothe BASD; numerous academic, athletic,and community awards.RESPONSE: It is my belief that one of themajor issues facing our district today isbalancing our budget, but also not in-creasing class sized or taxes. It is a difficulttask, however, I belief by working with theMartin Tower Tiff we can help balance outsome of the debt so we wont have to cutso many teachers and raIse citizens taxes.If elected to the school board it will be mymain goal to be a voice of the students andremain finically responsible.

KENNETH BARRETOBethlehemwww.kennethbarreto.comD.O.B.: 1984EDUCATION: A.A. Central Texas College,2007; Colorado Technical University, 2011.OCCUPATION: Corrections Officer.QUALIFICATIONS: U.S. Veteran- Servedmy country for a total of 4 years, deployedtwo times in support of operation Iraqifreedom. I have the will and desire to do all Ican for the students and the community.RESPONSE: I view the student’s educa-tion and taxes as my main concern. I be-lieve that the students can receive a qual-ity education without having to continu-ously increase property tax. I believe thiscan be done by eliminate wasteful spend-ing in an attempt for the school district tooperate more efficiently while it conduct’sit day to day functions.

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SUDANTHA VIDANAGEBethlehemD.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: HS, Thurstan College Co-lombo, 1968 Sri Lanka; BS, Metallurgy &Materials Science, Columbia U, NY 1976;MS, Metallurgy & Materials Science, Co-lumbia U, NY 1978; MBA Finance, Lehigh U,Bethlehem, PA 1988.OCCUPATION: Adjunct Professor, Gwyn-edd Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley PA.QUALIFICATIONS: Member of the Bethle-hem Democratic party – committee mem-ber.RESPONSE: The major issue is the reduc-tion of students needs and the teachingstaff. I feel that with my background ineducation and professional education myparticipation in the school board will be anactive role. I will try to get involved in thedecision making process in the schooladministration. I will not “RUBBER STAMP’the decisions, will make an honest effort tofully analyze the work done by othersources. I will also try to use the resourcesavailable in the valley to help guide usthrough difficult times.

REGION 2Term: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

SAM M. MELE

Democrat

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MICHELE T. CANN

REGION 3Term: 4 years

Republican/Democrat


EUGENE C. McKEON

CATASAUQUA AREACatasauqua Borough and Hanover Town-ship, Lehigh County and North CatasauquaBorough, Northampton CountyTerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat


CHRISTINE REINGRUBER-NACECatasauquaD.O.B.: 1971EDUCATION: Graduate C.B.West HighSchool, Doylestown PA 1990.OCCUPATION: Market DevelopmentManager, Sara Lee Fresh Bakery.QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteer teacher aid

2 yrs; Home and School Association mem-ber, 2 yrs; Treasurer Home and SchoolAssociation 2 yrs; Mother of 2 children,high honor roll students in the CatasauquaSchool District.RESPONSE: Fiscal Responsibility. I willpush to limit spending to only essentialareas. “Don’t spend what we don’t have”. Iwould like to see funds spent in areaswhere it will directly benefit the studentsand their education. I will push for honestopen communication amongst the boardmembers, administration, and with thecommunity. Decisions will be made withintegrity, not with ulterior motives.

DUANE D. DEITRICHNorth CatasauquaD.O.B.: 1968EDUCATION: Graduated Lakota HighSchool, Kansas, OH, 1987; BBA University ofToledo, Toledo, Ohio, 1991; Currently en-rolled in the MBA program at DeSalesUniversity, Center Valley, PA.OCCUPATION: Project Director – NationalCustomer Relations with Dun & Brad-street.QUALIFICATIONS: Father of two boys inthe district since 1998. Active with the BoyScouts of America since 2003.RESPONSE: I believe one of the majorissues is maintaining a high level of educa-tion for our children while facing budgetarychallenges from the state. As a schooldirector, it will be my job to make sure theboard makes smart financial choices bal-ancing education and extra curricularactivities.

DAWN M. BERRIGANCatasauquaFacebook: “Berrigan Naelle Reingruber”D.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: 1979 Graduate of PoconoMountain High School, 1983 Graduate ofTeen Challenge Bible Institute, 3 year col-lege for training to do drug and alcoholrehabilitation and counseling.OCCUPATION: mom / school bus driver.QUALIFICATIONS: Served 4 years on theCASD school board, 2003-2007, variousschool committees prior, (steering, middleschool volunteer co ordinator and revital-ization committee). Thomas Paine Charterschool board 2009-2010 Coached youthsoccer, taught sunday school and havechaired or been a part of several othercommittees in my community and county.RESPONSE: We live in tough economictimes, it’s important for government en-tities to be sensitive to the people who paythe bills. It’s my intent to watch the money,and do the best for our students. Some ofour board members running for a thirdterm have forgotten they represent thecommunity. Instead they represent theschool administration that doesn’t de-serve a rubber stamp, none do. It’s time forsome new faces and fresh ideas.

CAROL McCARTHYNo response

CHRISTINE E. NAEGELCatasauquaFacebook: “Berrigan Naegel and Reingrub-er”D.O.B.: 1970

EDUCATION: Bristol Boro Jr/Sr HighSchool, 1988; Bucks County CommunityCollege, 2 courses 1988.OCCUPATION: 1) Homemaker; 2) Mis-sionary.QUALIFICATIONS: Have been a Catasau-qua resident and taxpayer for 19 years;Have raised three children (two still ofschool age); Directed children’s choirs forapprox. 10 years; Have volunteered atchurch/school with children for years.RESPONSE: I see more than one majorissue here. First, I would like to addressfiscal responsibility. Money should bespent wisely and we can not spend morethan we have. Second, decisions need tobe made with common sense and with thewelfare of the children in mind. Third, I feelthere needs to be more accountability tothe tax payers and available informationfor them prior to votes being placed.

MARY ALICE HARTRANFTNo response

ROBERT LEVINENo response

PATRICIA J. SNYDERNo response

CAROL A. CUNNINGHAMCatasauquaD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: Catasauqua High SchoolGraduate, 1969; B. S. Kutztown University,1973.OCCUPATION: Math Instructional Sup-port Teacher - Grades 3 – 6.QUALIFICATIONS: School Director - 8years; Public School Educator - 28 years;Graduate of The Education Policy andLeadership Center.RESPONSE: School districts across Penn-sylvania will be facing budgetary shortfallsdue to Governor Corbett’s proposed cutsto public education. Because of my experi-ence as a school director and an educator, Iwill able to make informed decisions re-garding staffing and programming whilekeeping the best interests of students inmind. Additionally, these adjustmentsmust be at a minimal cost to our tax-payers.Term: 2 years

Republican/Democrat


CAROL McCARTHYNo response

DUANE D. DEITRICHsee above

DAWN M. BERRIGANsee above

EAST PENNAlburtis, Emmaus and Macungie Boroughsand Lower Macungie and Upper MilfordTownshipsTerm: 4 years

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ELECTION 2011 Lehigh CountyRepublican/Democrat


SAMUEL RHODESNo response

CHARLES H. BALLARDUpper MilfordD.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: BS Nuclear Engineering-University of Michigan. MS Electrical Engi-neering & Computer Science-University ofCalifornia, Berkeley.OCCUPATION: Retired Professional Engi-neer.QUALIFICATIONS: 16 years service on theEast Penn School Board; Graduate, PPLLeadership Academy.RESPONSE: Economic conditions arestraining all levels of government. Doingmore with less and dealing with unfundedmandates from state and federal legisla-tors are serious problems in this environ-ment. The economic environment is alsoencouraging more attacks on public edu-cation, like voucher proposals, that have noeducational value but high ideologicalappeal. My vision is that we need to main-tain a high quality of public education, andbe conscientious stewards of the publicmoney being spent.

BRIAN HIGGINSLower Macungie Twp.D.O.B.: 1972EDUCATION: Graduate - Monmouth Col-lege, BA, 1994.OCCUPATION: Specialty Oncology Con-sultant – ProStrakan, Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: President, LMYA, 2 1/2years. Member LMT 20/20 Vision Commit-tee, Alternate Member LMT Zoning Hear-ing Board.RESPONSE: Taxes are the issue. Theyalways seem to be the issue. No one wantshigher taxes. Some candidates will prom-ise to not raise taxes, no matter what hasto be cut from the District Budget. I am notsaying, I want higher taxes, however, iflower taxes means compromising theeducation offered to the students of theEast Penn School District, then I wouldcome down on the side of better educa-tion. I believe in Quality Education withFiscal Responsibility.

SCOTT AQUILANo response

JENNIFER GILBERTLower Macungie Twp.D.O.B.: 1975EDUCATION: Graduate Crystal Lake Cen-tral High School (Crystal Lake, IL), 1993;B.A. Grove City College (Grove City, PA),1997.OCCUPATION: homemaker.QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in English/Secondary Education; extensive volunteerin EPSD, 7 years; Shoemaker ElementaryPTO president, 1 year; Asst. Girl ScoutLeader, 4 years; various other communityvolunteer positions, 7 years.RESPONSE: The current economic cli-mate and recent state budget cuts seemto lead all education discussions to, bud-

get. Due to legal constraints, the schoolboard only controls a small percentage ofthe budget. We need to identify specific,problematic mandates and then encour-age citizens to petition lawmakers forreform. In the meantime, however, ourcommunity must work together, considerall solutions, and ensure our children don’tsuffer, but instead continue to receive atop-notch education!

WALDEMAR R. VINOVSKISMacungiewww.facebook.com/pages/Waldemar-Vinovskis/155547604507104D.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: Benson High School,Omaha, NE 1982; B.A. University of Ne-braska-Lincoln, 1987; M.Div. ConcordiaSeminary-St. Louis, 1992.OCCUPATION: Pastor.QUALIFICATIONS: Lehigh Valley Commu-nity Broadcaster’s Association; The Lu-theran Haven, Oviedo, FL; EPSD: Act 1 TaxStudy Commission, Steering Committee2008-2014 Strategic Plan, EHS; Middle-States Accreditation Steering Committee,Take Back Our Children Task Force, Super-intendent’s Parents’ Advisory Committee,Coordinated School Health Committee.RESPONSE: The major issue facing schoolboards today is the economy. Schools arebeing challenged to focus on studentachievement and improve test scores withfar fewer resources. The School Districtneeds to seriously evaluate what servesthe core educational mission of ourschools and look for reductions and effi-ciencies wherever possible. We simplycannot continue to raise local taxes. Weneed to run a tight ship while maintainingour legacy of high achievement in educa-tion.

JULIAN STOLZEmmausD.O.B.: 1987EDUCATION: 2006 Graduate of EmmausHigh School. Attended Lehigh CarbonCommunity College and DeSales Univer-sity.OCCUPATION: Executive Director ofPennsylvanians for Right to Work.QUALIFICATIONS: 4 years East PennSchool Director (07–present); 2 yearsRepublican County Committeeman (05–07); Co-founder Lehigh Valley Project 9-12TEA Party Group (2009); Former Intern forState Senator Rob Wonderling.RESPONSE: Maintaining East Penn’s highquality of education while working withparents and taxpayers in a transparentfashion is my top priority. The districtcheck register must be posted on our webpage, board meetings should be webcast,and all contracts should be made availableto the public for 30 days prior to a vote.With cuts in funding from Harrisburg wemust do more with less and more commu-nity input will help greatly.

LYNN DONCHESEmmausD.O.B.: 1954EDUCATION: Graduate Ligonier HighSchool, 1972; A.A. Library Science Penn-sylvania College of Technology, 1974, Cer-tificate in Competitive Intelligence, SLA,

2007.OCCUPATION: Chief Librarian, Rodale Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: No response.RESPONSE: I believe the major issue inthe campaign is how to provide a first-rateeducation while reigning in spending,reigning in taxes and reigning in borrowing.I will work to direct resources specificallytoward education and away from non-education overhead spending and admin-istrative costs. I will support transparencyof information so that parents, studentsand taxpayers are aware of how the bal-ance of budget and education will be ac-complished.

KENNETH BACHERLower Macungie Twp.www.ken4eastpenn.comD.O.B.: 1966EDUCATION: M.S. and Ph.D., Electric Engi-neering, Stanford University, 1989 / 1995;B.S., Electrical Engineering, University ofSouthern California, Valedictorian, 1988.OCCUPATION: Engineering Manager,CyOptics, Breinigsville.QUALIFICATIONS: Father, Daughter inDistrict; 13 years Management Experience;Future Leaders Program, Lucent/Agere;Supervisory and Financial ManagementTraining, 1996-present; EPLC School BoardCandidate Workshop.RESPONSE: In the current economicclimate, our responsibility is to providehigh-quality schools without placing undoburden on taxpayers. All spending shouldbe evaluated by how it furthers the dis-trict’s mission to provide a well-roundededucation, one that includes challengingacademics, music, art, and athletics. Goodschools are made possible by responsiblefiscal policy and benefit the entire commu-nity through higher property values andthe economic opportunity that stemsfrom an educated workforce.

Republican


PHILIP GARRETT RHOADSNo response

Democrat


JOHN F. BELINEmmausD.O.B.: 1964EDUCATION: Penn State University, Penn-sylvania School of Technology, GraphicArts, 1982-1984.OCCUPATION: Chemical Technologist(Pharmaceutical Industry).QUALIFICATIONS: Former BrandywineHeights School Director. Served on TeacherContract Negotiations Committee, Budgetand Finance, High School RenovationsCommittee. 1993-1995.RESPONSE: Budget Cuts. We have bigproblems in East Penn School District. Wemust not only depend on Government andSchool Board to solve these issues. Wehave to think creativity, learn new ways toeducate, enhance the classroom educa-tion. Think of new ideas to make educationwork, combining classes while maintainingthe highest standard of education, withoutburdening the taxpayers. Let’s make it

happen!

NORTHERN LEHIGHSlatington Borough and Washington Town-ship, Lehigh County; and Walnutport Bor-ough, Northampton CountyTerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat


EDWARD E. HARTMANRAYMOND J. FOLLWEILER JR.DONNA M. KULPMATHIAS MATT GREENTerm: 2 years

Republican/Democrat


NATALIE J. GREEN

NORTHWESTERN LEHIGHHeidelberg, Lowhill, Lynn and WeisenbergTownshipsTerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat


DONALD LINKLowhill Twp.D.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: High School: Bishop CarrollHigh School Ebensburg, PA Graduated1979; BA Degree: Penn State UniversityState College, PA Graduated 1983.OCCUPATION: Sales.QUALIFICATIONS: Northwestern LehighSchool Board Member 8.5 years; CurrentSecretary of Northwestern Lehigh SchoolBoard; President Northwestern RecreationCommission.RESPONSE: The largest issue facing ourSchool district will be how we fund educa-tion today and in the future. School Dis-tricts, like any business, have been forcedto look for solutions to maintain qualityservices with less revenue. State and Fed-eral unfunded or underfunded mandatesplace a financial burden on our schools.Moving forward successfully will take thecombined efforts of all stakeholders in-cluding students, taxpayers, teachers,administrators and School Boards as wellas our Legislators.

STEVEN G. HADDADNo response

GREG SANDERSWeisenberg Twp.www.nwlvote.comD.O.B.: 1966EDUCATION: William Allen High School,1984; B.S. Marketing, Bloomsburg Univer-sity, 1988.OCCUPATION: Owner of Aqua-Duck Wa-ter Transport.QUALIFICATIONS: Parent, taxpayer andbusiness owner. I have been attendingschool board meetings for the last 14

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months to learn more and understand theimportant issues facing our district.RESPONSE: Our schools will be facingmany new challenges as the businessmodel of education continues to change.We need to strengthen and enhance ouracademic programs to ensure our stu-dents will be able to thrive in their chosencareer paths and compete in a globalmarketplace. I will seek ideas and inputfrom stakeholders and will advocate toprovide timely information and proactivecommunications. Collective support andunderstanding are important aspects tohelp students succeed.

SALLY L. SCHOFFSTALLLowhill Twp.D.O.B.: 1956EDUCATION: Oberlin College, BA withhonors in Economics; double major inEnglish; Phi Beta Kappa The Cornell LawSchool.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Current school boardmember, 20 years; Practicing attorney, 29years; Business owner in District, 15 years;Parent of 2 District graduates (Duke/UT-Austin PhD candidate; U of Delaware,Soph.); Wife of Lutheran minister, 25 years.RESPONSE: Keep District’s positive focuson our mission to educate public schoolchildren in face of very challenging eco-nomic times and governor who chooses towithhold financial support from publicschool system. As a Board member, I serveas an educational leader in our Northwest-ern community. I listen respectfully to allinput from stakeholders (students, par-ents, taxpayers, teachers) then makedecisions based on my experience. I do notmicro-manage our District; rather, I estab-lish sound, consistent policy.

DAWN ANDERSONWeisenberg Twp.D.O.B.: 1960EDUCATION: AFCENT International H.S.,the Netherlands, 1978; B.A. Coppin StateCollege, 1983; M.B.A. Marketing, City Uni-versity, 2000.OCCUPATION: Home maker.QUALIFICATIONS: Allentown ChristianSchool Board, 2003–2004); NorthwesternLehigh Middle School PTO Secretary(2010–2011); Poll worker, 2004-2008;Inspector of Elections, 2008–present;Women’s Ministry Leader 5 yrs+; Girl ScoutVolunteer – 7 yrs+.RESPONSE: Public education is funded bytaxpayers and with funds being decreasedby the state, the major issue becomes,how do we provide a quality educationprogram on limited resources? I will ad-dress this issue by diligently reviewing allavailable information, budgets, proposalsand laws to establish a plan and budgetthat will focus on quality education, dis-trict goals and limit tax increases. I will alsoencourage community input, fundraisingand utilize volunteers to minimize ex-penses.

RONALD L. MORRISONWeisenberg Twp.www.nwlvote.comD.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: Sheffield HS – 1966; INSCO

School of Systems Programming – Certifi-cate – 1975; INSCO School of SystemsAnalysis – Certificate – 1978; AssociateDegree in Information Technology – LCCC– 1994; Dale Carnegie Class Graduate –2004.OCCUPATION: Lead Analyst/Programmeron Oracle Financial Applications at UGIUtilities, Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant Vice Presi-dent/Project Manager – Meridian Bancorp,Inc. - 2 years; Dale Carnegie Team Recog-nition Award; President and Vice PresidentLCCC Alumni Association – 5 years.RESPONSE: Fiscal responsibility, account-ability, transparency and PSSA math testscores. These are key issues that I haveobserved over the last year from attendingschool board meetings. I intend to workwith other board members to bring aboutpolicy changes that will make informationavailable to the community so they can seewhat their tax dollars are being spent on. Iwant to get to the root cause of the consis-tently poor math PSSA test scores. Oncethe root cause is identified then we cancollectively put in place a process to im-prove the test scores.///

LEROY SORENSENWeisenberg Twp.www.nwlvote.comD.O.B.: 1958EDUCATION: Graduate Southern Lehigh;LCTI carpentry.OCCUPATION: Residential contractor –New homes, additions, renovations, de-signs.QUALIFICATIONS: Required to be respon-sible as a child by my parents. Worked on afarm through Junior and Senior highschool. Believe in Christian values. Being acommitted husband and father. Success-fully nurturing customer and employeerelationships.RESPONSE: Continuing down a path thatis not responsible to the students, resi-dents, and future parents that want aquality public education. There’s a $16,000yearly per student cost that is increasingand declining test scores. Some adminis-trators and school board members tip toearound what I believe is not working. Ittakes emotional maturity to correct dis-appointing issues. The solution - electMorrison, Reiter, Sanders, Sorensen, Toll.

WILLARD DELLICKERLynn Twp.D.O.B.: 1945EDUCATION: BS Mechanical Engineering,Penn State 1973.OCCUPATION: Retired engineer, manager;Air Products, Lehigh Career & TechnicalInstitute; Retired Colonel, PA Air NationalGuard and US Navy pilot.QUALIFICATIONS: Planned and managedpublic and private sector budgets andoperations. Lynn Township Planning Com-mission. Proven leader in business, militaryand public school environments.RESPONSE: A major issue is the loss oflocal control through unfunded mandatesthat undermine the successful manage-ment of financial resources needed todeliver curriculum that meets the needs ofour students. In attempting to fix failingschools, legislators on the state and fed-

eral level continue to mandate broad brushprograms requiring successful schoolboards to cut valuable programs to fundmeaningless mandates. I will continue toaddress this with legislators while manag-ing district finances effectively.

PHILLIP TOLLWeisenberg Twp.www.nwlvote.comD.O.B.: 1943EDUCATION: Rutgers-BS Accounting 1973.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Forty two years ofworking in healthcare, insurance and bank-ing industries. I have been in managementpositions within internal audit, real estatemanagement and information systems. Asa department manager, I had oversight foroperating budgets ranging up to $50 plusconstruction budgets up to $60M.RESPONSE: There are two main issues toface. One is identifying the causes of lowPSSA test scores. Two, is the budgetaryissues. Using my audit background I willask questions from various parties to iden-tify problems or weaknesses in the system.Once the issues are known, recommenda-tions can be made. One area to focus on ishow healthcare providers are selected. Ifwe can drive this high cost down, the tax-payer and the district will benefit.

JOSEPH J. REITERWeisenberg Twp.www.nwlvote.comD.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: Grad. Parkland Highschool1966; Electronics Training Center (LincolnTech) 1968 Assoc. Degree.OCCUPATION: Branch manager RansomeCAT.QUALIFICATIONS: Weisenberg ZoningHearing Board, chairman over 10 years;Serve on O.A.C’s at L.C.T.I. Diesel and HeavyEquipt; Awarded National Technical HonorSociety at CCTI Berk Career O.A.C.; C.A.T.advisory committe Penn College (Wil-liamsport).RESPONSE: Quality Education at an af-fordable price. Stop waste full spending –more public Input, Transparency Rewardgood Teachers.

REPUBLICAN


BARBARA A. MOYERWeisenberg Twp.D.O.B.: 1942EDUCATION: Graduate NorthwesternLehigh, 1960; BSN Cedar Crest College,1980; MSN in Practice of Teaching, Villa-nova University, 1985; EdD in Foundationsof Education, Lehigh University, 1996.OCCUPATION: Retired Assistant Profes-sor for BSN/MSN Program, DeSales Uni-versity; Teacher, Practitioner, Researcherfor Education Department, LVHHN.QUALIFICATIONS: Educator > 30 years;Co-Author: Nursing Education: TeachingMethods That Work; Nicholas EducationExcellence Award.RESPONSE: A major issue is to create alearning environment that encouragesimprovement in outcomes expectationsand assessments that meet or even ex-ceed state requirements. Addressing the

budgetary constraints and creating a “lis-tening environment” are integral compo-nents that I have addressed as an educa-tor, manager, and researcher throughoutmy academic career. Asking the right ques-tions and using appropriate problem solv-ing techniques have always been criticalapproaches in dealing with these majorissues.

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No candidates

Term: 2 years

Republican/Democrat

Vote for one

MICHAEL S. MARICHLynn Twp.D.O.B.: 1960EDUCATION: Liberty HS, LCCC, Villanova– Master Certificate Project Management.OCCUPATION: Sr Project Manager.QUALIFICATIONS: School Board – 6months; Parent of 3 NW K-12 students;Community Service – 20 years; CoachingBaseball/Soccer – NYAA; AssistantCoach/Treasurer–Youth Wrestling; ScoreKeeper/Statistician - HS Wrestling Team;Treasurer - HS Wrestling/Soccer Boosters.RESPONSE: 2011/2012 Budget. Closing a$2M budget deficit while maintainingprograms will take creative planning – ourchildren deserve it. Doing this while mini-mizing/not increasing taxes will be a toughchallenge but one that we must strive for –our community needs it. Doable – abso-lutely but it will take support/help fromevery community member. Our SchoolDistrict has seen many successes over theyears and as a School Board Director I needto insure that these successes continue.

REPUBLICAN

Vote for one

CHRISTOPHER FORDNo response

Democrat

Vote for one

No candidates

PARKLANDNorth Whitehall, South Whitehall andUpper Macungie Townships, and part ofAllentown 17th Ward, 4th District and 18thWard, 2nd DistrictTerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat


DAVID M. KENNEDYLISA ADAMSROY JEF REYBURNROBERTA MARCUSROBERT BOLD

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RUSSELL GIORDANOTHOMAS F. MANTZSAMUEL DeFRANKFRANK. R. FRANKENFIELD

SOUTHERN LEHIGHCoopersburg Borough; Lower Milford andUpper Saucon TownshipsTerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat


JIM GRABUSKYUpper Saucon Twp.D.O.B.: 1969EDUCATION: Pennsylvania Principal Certi-fication: Educational Leadership, PennState University, 2010; Masters of Science,Environmental Pollution Control, PennState, 2000; Bachelors of Science, Earthand Space Science, Bloomsburg University,1992.OCCUPATION: Teacher – CatasauquaArea School District.QUALIFICATIONS: Principal Certification.State PSSA committee membership.Southern Lehigh 2011 State ChampionCoach - Odyssey of the Mind. Inquiry andStandard based science. RepresentedPennsylvania for the multi-state DelawareEstuary Program. Watershed Grant coor-dination. ///RESPONSE: Our community is blessedwith an outstanding educational system.The challenge facing the district is how tocontinue outstanding education in anenvironment of decreasing funding. I hopeto bring valuable educational experienceand creative ideas on how to increasefunding and get more accomplished with-out stressing the tax base. I bring a willing-ness to serve the community from multipleperspectives: a parent, home owner andeducational profession who was raised inthe Lehigh Valley.

JEFFREY DIMMIGUpper Saucon Twp.D.O.B.: 1973EDUCATION: Quakertown High School1991; B.S. Economics - U.S. Naval Academy1996, J.D. Temple Law School 2003.OCCUPATION: Deputy District Attorney –Lehigh County.QUALIFICATIONS: SLSD School Director4 years (never voted for a tax increase);U.S. Marine Corps Officer (Major) 1996-2006; Supervisor of Juvenile Division -Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.RESPONSE: We must reverse the explod-ing growth of the budget. We can achievethis by (1) limiting annual salary increasesand requiring a greater sharing of healthcosts; (2) freezing administrators’ salaries

and consolidating positions; (3) empower-ing teachers to focus on students not testscores; and (4) reducing wasteful spend-ing like $60,000.00 laser engravers forfourth-graders. I fought for each of thesegoals in my first term while voting againstevery tax increase.

WILLIAM LYCETTUpper Saucon Twp.D.O.B.: 1966EDUCATION: Peters Township HighSchool 1984, McMurray, PA; B.S. Manage-ment, Pennsylvania State University 1988.OCCUPATION: Owner, WRL Training &Consulting.QUALIFICATIONS: 23 years of experiencein the business supporting adult learners inthe field of sales. I have served on a localtownship committee and church board inaddition to being involved in the communi-ty coaching athletics. My wife and I havefour children in the Southern Lehigh schooldistrict and have a vested interested in theeducation and outcomes being produced.RESPONSE: Providing for the educationneeds of our children with limited funds isthe challenge faced by many school dis-tricts. I plan to “listen” to the communityand review alternatives that provide aquality education with available resourcesthat prepares our children for life aftergraduation. The pension issue should beaddressed in responsible way with limitedimpact of the vision of the school district.Listening to the parents is my key to suc-cess!

JAMES C. LINDSAY JR.No response

JOHN QUIGLEYNo response

CORINNE A. ORTS GUNKLEUpper Saucon Twp.D.O.B.: 1967EDUCATION: B.S. Electrical Engineering -Cornell University, 1988; M.S. ElectricalEngineering – Carnegie Mellon University,1990.OCCUPATION: Homemaker.QUALIFICATIONS: Electrical engineer, 10years; Engineering manager, 8 years;School Director, 3.5 years; Board President,Vice-president, Treasurer, 1 year; Memberof budget/finance, policy, facilities, educa-tion committees; Member of strategicplan, high school task forces.RESPONSE: Addressing the economicchallenges facing our school district is themajor issue of this campaign. The strengthof our district lies in the strong support ofour community, the dedicated work of ouradministrative and teaching staff, and thecommitment of our students and parents.In addressing the economic challenges, weneed to bring all parties to the table and allwill need to contribute to its resolution.Together we can solve this challenge.

WILLIAM MIRACLECoopersburgD.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: BA, Temple University, 1972.OCCUPATION: Drywall Contractor.QUALIFICATIONS: This is my 16th year as

a School Director at Southern Lehigh. Mythree grown daughters and my grand-daughter went to Southern Lehigh.RESPONSE: We have a very fine schoolsystem. We also are living in a very difficultfinanc ial climate. The task for Board mem-bers, everywhere, is to maintain their suc-cessful educational program with little orno additional funding.

WHITEHALL/COPLAYCoplay Borough and Whitehall TownshipTerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat


RONALD A. HELMANCoplayD.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: Whitehall High School, 1981.OCCUPATION: Carpenters Local 600,Bethlehem, PA. Zoning Officer and BuildingCode Official.QUALIFICATIONS: Married 18 yrs, withthree sons. A resident of Coplay for 17years. Appointed Coplay Zoning Officerand Building Code Official for 12 years.RESPONSE: The Community work I per-form exposes me to a variety of situations.I have learned to listen and address prob-lems with a common sense approach.Taxes rise each year; more unfunded man-dates are added, leaving a financial burdenon all especially the elderly. We need to dothe best we can do for the majority. Theresources we have, we need to realize at alllevels, that the well of tax money does rundry.

JOYCE WHEELERWhitehall Twp.D.O.B.: not providedEDUCATION: Upper Perkiomen HighSchool; Temple University School of Nurs-ing, R.N.OCCUPATION: Homemaker.QUALIFICATIONS: School Director, 15 yrs.;Township Commissioner, 4 yrs.RESPONSE: The major issue in this cam-paign is the underfunding of school dis-tricts by the state. To address this year’sfinancial shortfall, our district will need tomake difficult decisions. We will look at allareas to economize without diminishingthe excellent education we provide ourstudents. We will also be taking our budgeton a “Road Show” to inform residents ofour financial situation and ask them tovoice their support for public education.

PATTY GAUGLERNo response

ARTHUR F. TASCHLER JR.Whitehall Twp.D.O.B.: 1960EDUCATION: Graduate: Central CatholicHS – 1978, LCCC – ’82 / AAS in Accounting;Moravian College – ’84 / BA in Accounting;Central Atlantic Advanced School of Bank-ing & Finance @ Bucknell University – ’85.OCCUPATION: COO & Treasurer of TuWayCommunications.

QUALIFICATIONS: Nominated to Board in2003; Re-elected to Board in 2007; Electedby Board to serve as Treasurer 3x since2008; Chairman of the Board Finance &Personnel Committee since 2008; BoardExecutive Committee Member since 2008;Extensive experience as a finance & per-sonnel professional.RESPONSE: Due to unprecedented fi-nancial issues for us all, continuing to pro-vide best in class education to our stu-dents will be a challenge far beyond whatwe have ever faced. I plan to continue towork with my community and legislatorsusing my professional talent, educationand experience to help guide our districtthough this difficult time to give the chil-dren of our community the best we can sothey are prepared for their future lives.

TINA JO KORENWhitehall Twp.D.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Graduate Whitehall HighSchool; Graduate Lehigh Carbon Commu-nity College, Business Management De-gree.OCCUPATION: Pennsylvania State PoliceTroop N Hazleton Troop AdministrativeManager.QUALIFICATIONS: Whitehall- SchoolBoard Director last eight years. In my em-ployment, I manage all human resourcefunctions including the Troop budget,health benefits, employment and retire-ment processing, payroll, etc.RESPONSE: The Budget crisis: how wecan continue to improve the quality ofeducation with less money. Safer Schools– continue to ensure students in the dis-trict are taught in a safe learning environ-ment even though state does not provideany assistance to help defray the cost.Cyber and Charter Schools – they must befinancially independent. These schoolsshould not receive public school money tooperate. Continue to ensure only studentsliving in Whitehall- are Whitehall- students.

OWEN W. EBERHART JR.Whitehall Twp.D.O.B.: 1940EDUCATION: Graduate, Whitehall HighSchool, 1959.OCCUPATION: Retired. Part-time schoolbus driver.QUALIFICATIONS: 18 years on Whitehall-Coplay School Board.RESPONSE: In Harrisburg. It is going to betough the next several years. Forcing theschool districts to bear the cost of coveringthe money the State has covered before. Ifthe School District has to freeze the sala-ries of teachers, all salaries have to befrozen. I do not favor freezing any salariesor raising the taxes or cutting personal.


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