2011 Voters Guide: Lehigh County
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PENNSYLVANIA PAULA A. PATRICK Job Description RESPONSE: I believe Pennsylvania resi-
Ward 34 Div. 34, Philadelphia The Commonwealth Court is one of Penn- dents should continue to have the right to
Copyright 2011 LWVPA-CEF www.judgepaulapatrick.com sylvania’s two statewide intermediate select appellate court judges. There is no
The League of Women Voters publishes this D.O.B.: 1968 appellate courts. This court, which was assurance that an appointive process will
information neither to endorse nor to reject EDUCATION: 1993, Thurgood Marshall established in 1968, is unlike any other not include the kind of political negotiation
the views of any candidate quoted and does School of Law, J.D. 1990, Bennett College, state court in the nation. Its jurisdiction and dealing most Pennsylvanians oppose. I
not assume responsibility for the content of B.A.—Political Science Magna Cum Laude. generally is limited to legal matters in- have full confidence in the Pennsylvania
a candidate’s reply. OCCUPATION: Judge of the Court of volving state and local government and voters to carefully consider each candi-
Common Pleas—Philadelphia County. regulatory agencies. Litigation typically date’s qualifications and make the best
Candidates were asked: Because of QUALIFICATIONS: Common Pleas Court focuses on such subjects as banking, insur- judgment. Pennsylvania need not replace
some public concern about the amount of Judge, 7 1/2 years; Trial lawyer 10 years; ance and utility regulation and laws affect- elections with back-room deals, but rather
money being spent on statewide judicial former adjunct faculty at LaSalle Univer- ing taxation, land use, elections, labor rigorously enforce a strong code of ethics
elections, would you support an amend- sity; former instructor at the Gerry practices and workers compensation. and conduct.
ment to the Pennsylvania Constitution Spence’s Trail Lawyers College; 2009 Commonwealth Court also acts as a court
changing the method of selecting state- Woman of the Year Award by Coalition of of original jurisdiction, or a trial court, when Democrat
wide judges to a merit selection process? Hope Inner-City Empowerment; 2009 lawsuits are filed by or against the Com-
Why or why not? Partner of Peace Award, 2002 Preserve monwealth. The Commonwealth Court is Vote for one
the Heritage Award Commitment to Com- made up of nine judges who serve 10-year
munity Service. terms. The president judge is chosen by his KATHRYN BOOCKVAR
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR RESPONSE: No, I would not support it. I or her colleagues for a five-year term. The Doylestown Twp.
COURT believe in a democracy—government by court generally decides cases in three- D.O.B.: 1968
the people and for the people. All Pennsyl- judge panels and sits in Philadelphia, Har- www.boockvar.com
Job Description vanians should have the right to vote for risburg and Pittsburgh. EDUCATION: 1993 American University,
The Superior Court is one of Pennsylvania’s any public official, especially judges. If Term: 10 years Washington College of Law, J.D.; 1990 Uni-
two statewide intermediate appellate there is a “merit-selection” process for versity of Pennsylvania, B.A.; 1996 Lancas-
Salary: $178,914 ter Mediation Center.
courts. This court, which was established choosing judges, who decides on the
in 1895, reviews most of the civil and crimi- judges selected? It would only be a select OCCUPATION: Attorney.
Republican
nal cases that are appealed from the group of politically connected individuals QUALIFICATIONS: Advancement Project,
Courts of Common Pleas in the Common- with very little interest in diversity or fair- Senior Attorney, 3 years; Boockvar & Yeag-
Vote for one
wealth’s 67 counties. The Superior Court ness. er, Partner, 11 years; Legal Services Attorney,
consists of 15 judges who serve 10-year 3 years; Only Democratic Commonwealth
Democrat PAUL P. PANEPINTO
terms. The president judge of Superior Court candidate recommended by the
Ward 34, Div. 34, Philadelphia
Court is elected to a five-year term by his Pennsylvania Bar Association; Rising Star—
Vote for one www.judgepanepinto.com
or her colleagues. A huge volume of ap- Super Lawyer.
D.O.B.: 1949
peals flow to Superior Court from the trial RESPONSE: Having spent the last three
DAVID N. WECHT EDUCATION: 1971, Villanova University,
courts. Generally, appeals are heard by years working for the voters of Pennsylva-
Indiana Township, Pittsburgh B.A.; 1979 Villanova University, M.A.; 1976
panels of three judges sitting in Philadel- nia, I believe voters deserve a say in who
www.wecht2011.com Widener University, J.D.
phia, Harrisburg or Pittsburgh. The court represents them in every branch of govern-
D.O.B.: 1962 OCCUPATION: Judge.
often is the final arbiter of legal disputes. ment, including the judiciary. I support
EDUCATION: 1984, Yale B.A.; 1987 Yale J.D. QUALIFICATIONS: Received the highest
Although the Supreme Court may grant a campaign finance reform, including limits
Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. Na- recommendation from the Pennsylvania
petition for review of a Superior Court and greater disclosure. I would also like to
tional Merit Scholar. Notes Editor, Yale Law Bar Association. Served for 20 years as a
decision, most such petitions are denied see a better system for educating the
Journal. Law Clerk, 1987-88, U.S. Court of judge handling all major complex litigation
and the ruling of the Superior Court public about candidates, the courts, and
Appeals, D.C. Circuit. cases (jury and non-jury) as well as crimi-
stands. why these courts matter in peoples’ lives,
OCCUPATION: Common Pleas Judge. nal and family court matters.
Term: 10 years and will affect the lives of their children and
QUALIFICATIONS: Judge since February RESPONSE: Merit selection limits the
Salary: $178,914 grandchildren.
2003 (former Administrative Judge, Family involvement of the people to choose their
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011
Division). “Highly Recommended” by Penn- judges. The present system gives everyone
Republican BARBARA BEHREND ERNSBERGER
sylvania and Allegheny County Bar Asso- the chance to participate. This process has
Pittsburgh
ciations. Endorsed by Pennsylvania Demo- problems but I believe candidates should
Vote for one www.ernsbergerforjudge.com
cratic Party, Allegheny and Philadelphia be able to run without raising money. They
D.O.B.: 1951
Labor Councils, FOP Lodge 91, Professional should do so on their own and with the
VIC STABILE EDUCATION: 1973, University of Pitts-
Firefighters Local 1. Register of Wills, Alle- support of the media and a public debate
Middlesex Carlisle burgh, B.A. cum laude; 1976, Duquesne
gheny County 1998-2003. to spread the message to voters who
www.stabileforjudge.com University School of Law, J.D.
RESPONSE: Reasonable people disagree. would then be more informed about the
D.O.B.:1957 OCCUPATION: Lawyer.
On the one hand, appointment of judges candidates.
EDUCATION: 1979, SUNY Stonybrook, B.A.; QUALIFICATIONS: I am a practicing at-
would eliminate problems posed by cam- torney in workers’ compensation, con-
1982, Dickinson School of Law, J.D. paign fundraising, especially large corpo- ANNE COVEY
OCCUPATION: Attorney. sumer, election and zoning law. (34 years). I
rate contributions now permitted by the Upper Makefield Twp. New Hope
QUALIFICATIONS: Almost 30 years trial have won landmark cases for injured work-
U.S. Supreme Court. On the other hand, www.coveyforjudge.com
ers and consumers. I was Commissioner,
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and appellate experience; Appellate Judi- our Constitution should not lightly be D.O.B.: 1959
cial Clerk; Deputy Attorney General; Part- Pittsburgh City Planning, 4 years.
amended, particularly where amendment EDUCATION: 1981, University of Delaware,
ner, Dilworth Paxson LLP; Recommended RESPONSE: I would not support merit
would disenfranchise Pennsylvanians. B.A. with Departmental Honors; 1984,
by PA Bar Assn. based upon “solid” appel- selection because elections involve the
Those who would alter our Constitution Widener University School of Law, J.D. Cum
late experience and “strong intellect.” public and also educate the aspiring judge.
carry a heavy burden. While I am not yet Laude.
RESPONSE: Yes, if a true merit selection When I ran for the Commonwealth Court in
persuaded, I have an open mind and be- OCCUPATION: Attorney, Law Firm Found-
process would provide fair opportunity for 2009, I learned about Marcellus Shale in
lieve the issue merits candid and thought- er.
well qualified people to be considered for Clinton County, public safety issues in
ful discussion. QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive Common-
judicial office. At present, neither election Philadelphia, and concerns about bias in
wealth Court experience. Clerked for Presi-
nor merit selection is a panacea for select- the Courts across the state. The participa-
dent Judge Craig. First woman Pennsylva-
ing judges. JUDGE OF THE nia Labor Relations Board Member. Prac-
tory and educational value of the electoral
process outweighs the public concern
COMMONWEALTH COURT tice labor and employment law. Written
about the money being spent on Judicial
extensively, including book The Workplace
Elections.
Law Advisor.
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Lehigh County ELECTION 2011
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS trials and hearings in Lehigh, Northampton the courtroom; Instructor Allentown Police tax increases, and exercise vigorous over-
and other counties throughout Eastern Academy and Bar Association. sight to cut spending.
Candidates were asked: Because of Pennsylvania. RESPONSE: I would support an amend-
some public concern about the amount of RESPONSE: Representative democracy ment to the PA Constitution to select NORMA A. CUSICK
money being spent on statewide judicial can only survive if the people are given the judges by merit. Currently the public does Salisbury Township
elections, would you support an amend- right to vote for those who govern them. not know the judicial candidate unless the www.normaacusick.com
ment to the PA Constitution changing the The Pennsylvania Constitution should not candidate spends money for TV ads and D.O.B.: 1944
method of selecting statewide judges to a be changed to deny the public an opportu- sends out mailers to all of the voters. In a EDUCATION: BA DeSales 1987; MA Kutz-
merit selection process? Why or why not? nity to freely and directly elect State wide statewide race, candidates from larger town 1990; Paralegal LCCC 2008.
Term: 10 years Judges. Here, in the 21st Century, candi- urban areas like Philadelphia or Pittsburgh OCCUPATION: Office Manager, Legal
dates can better communicate with voters have an advantage over qualified candi- Coordinator Medical Practice.
Republican/Democratic and put forth their qualifications to them dates from smaller areas. QUALIFICATIONS: Salisbury Township:
in more ways than ever before. This right Commissioner (5 years); Planning Com-
(cross-filed)
Vote for one
should not be taken from the people. COUNTY COMMISSIONER mission (2 years); School Board (8 years).
Lehigh County Authority (1 year). Boards of
DOUGLAS G. REICHLEY AT-LARGE Directors: Allentown Public Library, Penn-
MELISSA PAVLACK Alburtis sylvania Shakespeare Festival, Lehigh
North Whitehall Township Candidates were asked: What do you
www.ReichleyforJudge.com view as the major issue in this campaign County Sports Fields, Child Advocacy
www.pavlackforjudge.com D.O.B.: 1961 Center.
D.O.B.: 1964 and how will you address it?
EDUCATION: B.A. Lafayette College Term: 4 years RESPONSE: Major issue: Ensuring cost
EDUCATION: Graduated Parkland High (1983); J.D. Dickinson School of Law (1986). effective and fiscally responsible govern-
School 1982; Muhlenberg College 1986; OCCUPATION: Attorney/State Repre- ment by maintaining functions and pro-
Widener University School of Law 1989. Republican
sentative. grams that serve residents and not wast-
OCCUPATION: Attorney and partner in QUALIFICATIONS: Lehigh County Deputy Vote for not more than 4 ing taxpayers’ dollars. I have been a fiscally
Pavlack Law Offices, P.C. District Attorney, 1989-2000; Philadelphia conservative watchdog closely scrutinizing
QUALIFICATIONS: 22 years of experience; District Attorney’s Office 2000-01; Private every item on each budget submitted
SCOTT OTT
2008-2009 Voted Readers Choice Best practice: 1987-1989 and 2001-2003; 2009- during my five years as Salisbury Township
South Whitehall Township
Attorney; Developed the Attorney Assist- present Platt Law Offices; PA State Repre- Commissioner. I will take this approach of
http://VoteScottOtt.org
ance Program for the Lehigh County Do- sentative 2002-present; PA Sentencing cost effective governance as Lehigh
D.O.B.: 1961
mestic Relations Section; Served as Ar- Commission 2007-present. County Commissioner. I will work to control
EDUCATION: Palisades High School, Kint-
bitrator; Divorce Review Officer (7 years). RESPONSE: I do not support a change in county spending and achieve appropriate
nersville, PA, 1979; Pennsylvania State
RESPONSE: I feel that there should not be our State Constitution to provide for merit reductions in the costs of County govern-
University, B.A. Liberal Arts-Journalism,
an amendment to the PA Constitution. It is selection of statewide judges. Stretching ment.
1983.
far too important for the people to make back to the founding of our nation, judges OCCUPATION: Host and Writer for
the selection by voting, as they are the wanted to be viewed as “public servants.” BRAD OSBORNE
PJTV.com.
ones who will be impacted the most by the By being separately elected, judges could South Whitehall Township
QUALIFICATIONS: Decades of work in
decisions of the judges. Perhaps the demonstrate their independence from the www.electbrad.com
private-sector and with nonprofit organi-
amendment could be more geared toward other branches of government. To ensure D.O.B.: 1955
zations. President of Shoemaker Elemen-
placing a cap on the amount of spending public integrity, we should require posting EDUCATION: Allentown Central Catholic;
tary School PTO (1 yr.); Founder & Chair-
put forth for the election campaign instead within 72 hours on the Department of B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of
man of Friends of the Embassy Theatre (2
of changes to a merit selection process. State’s website of any contribution re- Virginia.
Yrs.); Chairman & Volunteer for The Abuse
ceived by any judicial candidate. Network (helping victims of rape and do- OCCUPATION: Plant Manager, GEO Spe-
DANIEL K. McCARTHY mestic violence) (2 Yrs.); Pennsylvania cialty Chemicals.
Allentown ADRA RENEE SMITH State Republican Committeeperson QUALIFICATIONS: SWT Commissioner,
www.DanMcCarthyforJudge.com Lower Macungie Township (Elected 2009). 2005-present, current president; SWT
D.O.B.: 1948 www.reneesmithforjudge.com RESPONSE: Lehigh County outspent its Board of Authority, 2003-2005; L C Gen-
EDUCATION: 1974 University of Houston D.O.B.: 1958 revenue for years, drained reserves, then eral Purpose Authority; LV Engineering
crease financial transparency by publishing one of the only candidates that actually preliminary arraignment and set their bail.
the county checkbook and having dis- reduced taxes. In Lynn Township, we re- I issue Emergency Protection From Abuse
closures on no-bid contracts, contribu- duced property taxes by 24%, yet again CORONER Orders (PFAs) to victims. During my 30
tions to officials, etc. I stand for fiscal re- ended the year with a surplus. Lynn Town- year police career ending as Assistant
Term: 4 years
sponsibility and taxpayer accountability. ship’s open records policy, which I helped Chief, I helped develop training for police
draft, provides more transparency then officers’ response to domestic violence
even the State law requires. I will bring real Republican
MIKE WELSH incidents. I teach Constitutional Law at
Allentown fiscal responsibility and meaningful trans- the Allentown Police Academy.
parency to Lehigh County. Vote for one
http://friendsofmikewelsh.com RESPONSE: The election of statewide
D.O.B.: 1962 No candidates judges should remain with the voters of
EDUCATION: B.A. Business Management Democrat
Pennsylvania. It is important to allow the
DeSales University 1985. Democrat
Vote for not more than 4 voters to determine who represents
OCCUPATION: Independent Insurance them, including those in the judicial
Agent. Vote for one
GEOFFREY S. BRACE branch of government.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Self Employed Inde-
pendent Insurance Agent; 2. Board Presi- DENNIS L. PEARSON SCOTT M. GRIM
dent, Liberty Bell Shrine Museum; 3. Mem- GLORIA HAMM DISTRICT 31-1-05
ber, West Park Civic Association; 4. Candi- TIMOTHY S. WAITKUS Allentown Wards 14, 15. Catasauqua Bor-
4 ough and Hanover Township
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Republican/Democrat and control the selection of our Judges. Township Slatington Borough, Heidelberg, Lynn and
Our Judges should be Judges of the peo- Washington Townships
(cross-filed) ple and for the people, and not the results Republican/Democrat
Vote for one of partisan political paybacks. Republican/Democrat
(cross-filed)
MICHAEL D. D’AMORE DISTRICT 31-1-06 Vote for one (cross-filed)
Allentown Vote for one
D.O.B.: 1969 Bethlehem Wards 10, 11, 12, 13 LINDA J. MINGER
EDUCATION: Ph.D. in Political Science - Salisbury Twp. ANGELIQUE PAPAY
Univ. of Massachusetts-Amherst (2009), Republican/Democrat D.O.B.: 1954 Slatington
M.A. Univ. of Vermont (1998), B.A. Moravi- EDUCATION: Salisbury High School, 1972; Facebook: “Angelique-Papay-for-Magis-
an College (1992), Dieruff H.S. (1987). (cross-filed) LCCC, 1974; additional studies at Kutz- terial-District-Judge”
OCCUPATION: Assistant Professor. Vote for one town University and DeSales University. D.O.B.: 1982
QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in OCCUPATION: Salisbury Township Treas- EDUCATION: Northern Lehigh - 2000;
Political Science with a specialty in Public JUSTIN R. SERFASS urer. B.A. Double Major- Political Science &
Law, graduate study in judicial decision www.serfassforjudge.com QUALIFICATIONS: Township Treasurer, Communication from East Stroudsburg
making, taught Constitutional Law, Presi- D.O.B.: 1988 26 years; Community youth and athletic University- 2004; J.D. from Penn State,
dent of Allentown City Council. EDUCATION: Graduate, Bangor High program coach (SYA) and leader (Girl Dickinson School of Law
RESPONSE: I believe that state-level School, High Honors; B.A. Moravian Col- Scouts); Salisbury Athletic Booster Club OCCUPATION: Current Occupation: Re-
appellate judges should be chosen by a lege, Sociology Pre-Law, German, Honors; Treasurer; Bethlehem Catholic Booster search Intern @ Lehigh University working
merit process. However, I firmly believe Certification for MDJ minor Judiciary Club Secretary; Served my Church in with adults with autism - conducting
that judges at the magisterial level should Education Board, 2010. many capacities, one being a council research on teaching, transitioning, and
remain elected by their neighbors. Magis- OCCUPATION: none provided. member; Awarded the Jack Pressman job coaching.
terial judges must be knowledgeable of QUALIFICATIONS: Internship, Court of Memorial Award for service to my com- QUALIFICATIONS: Northern Lehigh
prevailing community concerns and con- Common Pleas; Top MDJ first time test munity/// School Board -2004, Law School Gradu-
sider the impact their decisions have on score; various scholastic achievement RESPONSE: Yes, I would support this ate. Native of district.
the immediate neighborhood. The best and leadership awards in college and measure. Because of the potential lon- RESPONSE: Yes, judges should be chosen
way to ensure the administration of jus- community; Republican Committee, 1 gevity of the decisions of the statewide based on merit. Education and experi-
tice with respect to community interests year. Appellate Courts we must ensure that ence pertaining to the law and the legal
is to continue the practice of electing RESPONSE: Merit selection would defeat these decisions are made in the most system should be the top priority for
magisterial district judges. the purpose of allowing Pennsylvania impartial way possible. The best way to judges. Being legally correct, and having
WENDY G. BRANTLEY citizens’ right to be heard through an accomplish this goal is to remove money the integrity to carry out the law, is more
Allentown election. Any person who meets the re- from the process. However, I feel that important than popularity or the amount
D.O.B.: 1959 quirements set forth by the State Consti- Common Pleas and Magisterial District of money a candidate has for campaign-
EDUCATION: Graduated Dieruff High tution for a judicial office can appear on Judges should remain elected. These are ing.
School, 1977; Attended Florida A&M Uni- the ballot which is how public offices are the people’s courts; the voters are the VINCENT A. STAHL
versity and East Stroudsburg University. meant to be filled. Merit appointments best way to select these jurists. No response
OCCUPATION: I am a full time Deputy would equate to partisan control of an MICHAEL J. POCHRON
Coroner and Part time Police officer for office meant to be impartial. Currently, Salisbury Twp. ROD R. BECK
Catasauqua Police Department. the amount of money spent cannot ulti- D.O.B.: 1955 D.O.B.: 1952
QUALIFICATIONS: Allentown Police mately determine a judicial candidate’s EDUCATION: Graduated Salisbury High EDUCATION: Successfully completed the
officer of 17 years; handling search war- outcome. School 1973; B.S. East Stroudsburg Univer- Certification course and attended yearly
rants, solving landlord tenant disputes Democrat sity 1977. continuing education courses as mandat-
and community concerns. Award for OCCUPATION: Acting Chief of Police ed for Magisterial District Judges.
service to Community by Human Rela- Vote for one DeSales University. OCCUPATION: Magisterial District Judge
Board; Former Leg Asst for Rep. Samuel- to deliver property tax relief are important the casino was brought in. Spending must
Constitution to require that judges must son and Sen. Boscola. towards achieving fiscal responsibility. To be cut and taxes lowered. Essential city
be lawyers, and then use “merit selection” RESPONSE: We must focus on protect- maintain the residential base and busi- services will not be cut, only waste and
for STATEWIDE judges. However, let’s use ing and strengthening our neighborhoods nesses, improve the educational level of unnecessary spending.
“voters’ election” on the LOCAL level. by fighting slumlords, promoting home- our work force through support of
KATHLEEN PALMER ownership and combating all types of schools. ANTONIO A. SIMAO
Alburtis crime. I wrote Allentown’s groundbreaking www.simaoforcouncil.com
D.O.B.: 1960 law that forces landlords to evict tenants CYNTHIA Y. MOTA Bethlehem
EDUCATION: Emmaus High School Grad- who are convicted of a drug offense. I No response D.O.B.: 1976
uate - 1978; Penn State Paralegal Program authored Allentown’s comprehensive EDUCATION: Freedom High School –
– 1993. anti-graffiti law, which is now one of the CITY CONTROLLER 1995; Bethlehem Vo-Tech, Northampton
OCCUPATION: Executive Secretary – toughest in the state. I will work with our Community College, Bloomsburg Univer-
Lehigh County Public Defenders Office. neighborhood groups, police department Term: 4 years sity.
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QUALIFICATIONS: Alburtis Borough and appropriate city agencies to target OCCUPATION: Client Advocate – Aetna
Council, Vice President (6 years); 28 years our worst slumlords and combat blight. Republican Insurance Co.
of legal experience, civil, criminal, land- QUALIFICATIONS: General Manager for
lord/tenant, municipal, traffic, Federal; FRANK CONCANNON Vote for one small businesses, former Marine, Inspec-
Impact Panel Project for Juvenile Offend- No response tor of Elections, Judge of Elections, Board
ers; Handled thousands of matters before LOUIS J. HERSHMAN member of South Bethlehem Historical
the Magisterial District Judges of Lehigh, JOHN INGRAM Society.
Northampton, Carbon, and Berks coun- www.ingramforcitycouncil.com Democrat RESPONSE: The residents of Bethlehem
ties. D.O.B.: 1949 are on the brink when it comes to fi-
RESPONSE: No I would not support an EDUCATION: BA, Geography, Penn State, Vote for one nances. I feel that $350 million worth of
amendment to the PA Constitution for 1971; BA, Political Science, Penn State, 1971; debt, higher taxes, and a complete lack of
the merit selection process. If they were Master of City & Regional Planning, Rut- MARY ELLEN KOVAL oversight of the Administration is in-
to change the process of judicial elections gers, 1975. excuseable. Small business, not govern-
it would take away to voting right of the OCCUPATION: President, Ingram Real ment is the backbone of our community.
people. The people elect the judges to the CITY OF BETHLEHEM
Estate Group – Commercial real estate Economic growth can be achieved by
bench based on their moral and ethical valuation, consulting, management & lowering taxes on property and busi-
standards. If the Constitution were to be investments. nesses so money which is saved can be
6 changed we would simply be seating TREASURER
QUALIFICATIONS: Member, Allentown invested back into the community and job
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creation. ough for many years is a need for a fire No candidates railtrail that help the value of life to be its
station. I intend to keep working toward highest, so we can be proud to live in Co-
CHARLES J. TOMMOR that goal with the best interest of the Democrat play.
No response taxpayers in mind. I will continue to in-
vestigate and evaluate opportunities to Vote for not more than four EMMAUS
Democrat increase revenue and hold back expendi-
tures in the borough. With vision we can DAVID SCOTT ROYER
Vote for not more than three make a proactive plan to grow our bor- D.O.B.: 1961 COUNCIL
ough and replace revenue we have lost on EDUCATION: Whitehall-Coplay High
J. WILLIAM REYNOLDS properties acquired by the airport. School, 1979. Term: 4 years
ROBERT J. DONCHEZ OCCUPATION: Auto Technician.
MICHAEL D. RECCHIUTI JESSICA KROOPE QUALIFICATIONS: Borough Council Republican
D.O.B.: 1979 (current) – 4 yrs.; Ironton Rail Trail Com-
EDUCATION: Catasauqua High School, mission (alternative member ) – 4 yrs. Vote for not more than four
BOROUGHS 1997; University of the Arts, BFA, 2002; RESPONSE: Continue to serve and plan
Scott-White Real Estate Institute, 2004; for the future needs of the Borough’s NATHAN BROWN
Candidates were asked: What do you Cedar Crest College. residents. Repaving/Reconstruction of LEE ANN GILBERT
view as the major issue in this campaign OCCUPATION: Full-time mom; Ballet streets and Upgrades to Public Properties GIOVANNI LANDI
and how will you address it? Teacher; Jewelry Consultant; Real-Estate and Recreational Areas.
Investor. Democrat
ALBURTIS QUALIFICATIONS: Elected Catasauqua MARVIN P. MANN II
Borough Councilwoman in 2007; Chair- D.O.B.: 1962 Vote for not more than four
woman, Recreation Committee, 4 years; EDUCATION: Graduate, Northampton
COUNCIL General Government, Public Utilities, High School, 1980. JOHN DONCHES
Public Works, George Taylor House, and J4 OCCUPATION: Self employed, Mann’s BRIAN HOLTZHAFER
Term: 4 years Committees. Auto Service LLC – 28 yrs.
RESPONSE: We have two major issues: QUALIFICATIONS: Councilman, Borough FOUNTAIN HILL
Republican (1) the need to provide proper housing of of Coplay – 38 months; Council President
updated emergency service equipment. – 27 months; Member of Consistory Trin-
Vote for not more than four This will ensure that our borough resi- ity UCC, – 10 yrs.; President of Consistory MAYOR
dents have the emergency services when Trinity UCC, – 5 yrs.
PEG McCORMACK they need it most. I am actively working to RESPONSE: Coplay is a great small com- Term: 2 years
CATHY MOYER address this urgent need. (2) The revital- munity. My focus will be to continue en-
ization of businesses and economic de- hancing the quality of life within the Bor- Republican
Democrat velopment within the Borough. As Coun- ough.
cilwoman, with vision to our future, I am Vote for one
Vote for not more than four working to stimulate new business devel- BILL LEINER JR.
opment and keep the vital businesses we No response CAROLEE GIFFORD
KYLE A. BOWER have.
KATHLEEN PALMER MATTHEW A. RECKER Democrat
DEB MELLISH D.O.B.: 1976
CATASAUQUA No response EDUCATION: Graduate of Whitehall High Vote for one
School(1995) B.S. Business Adminstration
GLENN SCHLEGEL from Centenary College (2000). JOSE ROSADO
COUNCIL No response OCCUPATION: Legislative Aide for State D.O.B.: 1963
Vote for not more than two open space, and farmland preservation. I Milford Planning Commission approxi-
Republican commit to making tough creative choices. mately 5 yrs.; I have run for office in prior
No candidates Focus on: encouraging local businesses years and have attended and spoken
Vote for one and guided development, limiting sprawl. often at public meetings.
Democrat We must look to the future: promote RESPONSE: Public services are the issue
ED STECH conservation, recycling, and more aggres- in Lower Milford. Balance the budget to
Vote for not more than two sive use of alternative energy. As we vote, support the Police Force. Contribute more
Democrat we must remember there are generations money to the Fire Co. and provide more
WILLIAM J. KOVACS SR. yet unborn who need our vote too. funding to the Limeport Stadium. Cut the
Vote for one ELEANORE N. HAYDEN funding for defense of the quarry chal-
CARL C. BREININGER lenge which I believe is a loss in challenge.
No candidates HEIDELBERG D.O.B.: 1944
EDUCATION: Northwestern High School, DONNA WRIGHT
THE MORNING CALL
Lehigh. panies and Police always have the best Vote for one man4supervisor/
OCCUPATION: Retired Senior Engineer equipment, training and support possible. D.O.B.: 1966
from Computer Manufacturing Group at I will work to improve communication, KATHY RADER EDUCATION: graduate Emmaus High
Lucent Technologies. information and problem solving involving School, 1984; Project Management Acad-
QUALIFICATIONS: 16 years Township residents and businesses with Township Democrat emy, National Center for Construction
Commissioner; 12 years Planning Com- concerns. Education & Research (Clemson Univer-
mission Chair; President Citizens Advisory Vote for one sity), 2008.
Council to the Parkland School Board; DALE DAUBERT OCCUPATION: Public Works Coordinator.
President, Treasurer, and Member of D.O.B.: 1930 JOSEPH J. CORCORAN QUALIFICATIONS: Township Supervisor,
Council at Nativity Lutheran Church. EDUCATION: Graduate, South Whitehall 5 years (Chairman 3-1/2 years); Township
RESPONSE: The principal short term H. S., U.S. Army Veteran – 2nd Armored UPPER MILFORD Zoning/Codes Enforcement Officer, 2
issue facing the township is implementing Division. years; Township Building Official/Inspec-
the Comprehensive Plan developed in OCCUPATION: Retired Lehigh County SUPERVISOR tor, 2 years; Township Public Works Coor-
THE MORNING CALL
2009. The important issues are the lack Administrator. Term: 6 years dinator, 1-1/2 years.
of infrastructure to support development: QUALIFICATIONS: Township Commis- RESPONSE: The negative affect the slow
water, sewers, and roads. The principal sioner, 22 yrs.; Parkland School Director, 18 Republican economy is having on the municipal bud-
long term issue facing SWT is maintaining yrs.; Lehigh County Administrator, 21 yrs. get. Declining earned income tax rev-
the quality of life in a community that is RESPONSE: The major issue remains the Vote for one enues & State funding cutbacks are key
changing from rural to suburban. This same as 22 years ago. When I sought my factors. Revenues decreased, while popu-
requires managing the activities of devel- first term…. and that is to provide and CARL R. STEVENSON lation, demand for services, & State man-
opers to limit their impact upon residents improve municipal services to our citi- www.vote4carl.org dated services increased. I will continue to
and upon the tax rates. zenry without increasing taxes. I do be- D.O.B.: 1950 strive to find the means within our budget
lieve that I have been a substantial force EDUCATION: Toronto HS, 1967; College of to maintain current basic levels of service
GLENN BLOCK in making this a reality, and if re-elected, Steubenville, 1967-1969. and administer State/Federally mandat-
www.glennblockcpa.com my mission to our citizenry will not OCCUPATION: Electronics Engineering ed programs. This will be achieved
D.O.B.: 1957 change. I will make every effort to keep Consultant/Farmer. through inter-municipal cooperation &
EDUCATION: Graduate Parkland High our township the envy of the area. QUALIFICATIONS: Senior Manager resource sharing, and developing a grant
School 1975; B.S. in Business Adminis- (Standards and Regulatory Affairs); Lu- application program for identifying &
tration American University, Washington, HEIDI A. McMAHON cent Microelectronics/Agere Systems. applying for available grants. //
D.C. 1979. No response Member, Board of Governors of the IEEE
10 OCCUPATION: CPA for 29 years with a Standards Association 2005-2007; Foun-
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GEORGE DEVAULT con Township 2006-2014; Environmental WEISENBERG OCCUPATION: Business Management.
D.O.B.: 1951 Advisory Council, Upper Saucon Township QUALIFICATIONS: I have been instru-
EDUCATION: R.B. Hayes High School, 2007 -2008; Zoning Hearing Board, Upper mental in managing the family owned
1969. Ohio University, photojournalism. Saucon Township 2003-2006; Member SUPERVISOR amusement concession business for
OCCUPATION: Farmer, writer, editor. Lehigh Valley Hospital, Board of Associ- almost 30 years. Additionally, I worked for
QUALIFICATIONS: Editor, Rodale, 24 ates, 2004-2007; Member Board of Direc- Term: 6 years the Commonwealth of PA (LCB) in White-
years; President-Executive Director Seed tors, Emmaus Main Street Program, Em- hall in the early 90’s. Later, I was hired by
Savers Exchange, 2 years; Volunteer Fire- maus, Pa. 2006; Member Emmaus Main Republican Reithoffer Shows, Inc., one of the largest
fighter, 29 years (two as Vera Cruz Fire Street Program, Emmaus, Pa. 2004- Outdoor Amusement companies on the
Chief); Board Member, Lehigh County 2006. Vote for one east coast,///
Farmland Preservation Board, 2 years; RESPONSE: I think for the foreseeable RESPONSE: The biggest issue in White-
President, Emmaus Farmers’ Market, 2 future balancing the budget is going to be LINDA GEHRINGER GORGAS hall is, and will continue to be, jobs and
years. top priority. I believe that the current economic development. We are among
RESPONSE: Restore open, responsive administration has done a fantastic job of Democrat the fastest growing communities in the
township government. Work with -- not setting a new direction for the township - state; we must seek to promote small
against -- township residents, especially and I want to make sure that the mo- Vote for one business growth through tax incentives
small business owners, by stressing posi- mentum keeps going. We need to contin- and development of Whitehall’s “golden
tive dialogue, fiscal responsibility, sound ue to manage development and increase No candidates strip”, in order to foster growth. I pledge
ethics and community involvement in funding for open space projects or even not to raise property taxes, create new
decisions that affect us all. Stress public land preservation, however, we cannot WHITEHALL taxes on outdoor additions, or force re-
safety and security, starting with a critical lessen the need to provide basic munici- evaluation of property values. Raising
assessment of our roads and bridges. pal services to our residents and we will local taxes will hurt our recovering com-
Improve communications between town- have to do all this with less money than MAYOR munity and do irreparable harm to our
ship administration and citizens. Control ever before. fixed-income reliant senior citizens.
costs by improving efficiency, not raising Term: 4 years
taxes. Seek to preserve open space and Democrat COMMISSIONER
historic sites, while advocating for youth Republican
activities. Vote for not more than two Term: 4 years
Vote for one
UPPER SAUCON No candidates Republican
No candidates
WASHINGTON Vote for not more than four
SUPERVISOR Democrat
No candidates
Term: 6 years SUPERVISOR Vote for one
Democrat
Republican Term: 6 years EDWARD D. HOZZA JR.
www.edhozzaformayor.com Vote for not more than four
Vote for not more than two Republican D.O.B.: 1962
EDUCATION: 1984 DeSales University DENNIS HOWER
DENNIS BENNER Vote for one (Allentown College) B.A. Business Man- D.O.B.: 1968
D.O.B.: 1949 agement, Minor in Marketing. EDUCATION: Graduate Whitehall High
EDUCATION: Graduate Lehigh Univer- DONALD C. YESIK OCCUPATION: Mayor of Whitehall Town- School; Bachelors Degree, Human Re-
sity-1976- BA Government; Graduate No response ship. sources Management, Muhlenberg Col-
Thomas Cooley Law School-1980- Juris QUALIFICATIONS: Full time Mayor last lege.
owner and taxpayer. QUALIFICATIONS: School Director, 4 City of Bethlehem; Bethlehem and Hano-
RESPONSE: Keeping Whitehall a safe earned tax dollars are spent in a way that ver Townships; Freemansburg and Foun-
years; Parent leader in ASD Schools, 12
directly benefit our children’s education tain Hill Boroughs
place to live and raise a family. Keep only years; Experienced with state education
and ensures their safety. Our teachers,
necessary taxes by constant review of reform through PAGE1 and Middle School Term: 4 years
parents and children need to be held ac-
spending needs. Peace of mind for resi- Reform initiatives; Parent of two ASD stu-
countable for their role in education. I will
dents by prevention and prosecution of dents. Republican/Democrat
help all of these parts to work together in
crime. Provide for recreational needs of all RESPONSE: Striving to provide all stu-
unison to secure a bright future for the
residents. Maintain streets and infrastruc- dents with a high quality, career preparato- (cross-filed)
children of the city of Allentown.
ture. Set a good example “No petty poli- ry education in a safe environment that Vote for not more than three
tics”. I will put the resident’s needs first supports the excellent teachers in ASD is
ROBERT E. SMITH JR. the primary focus. I support creating a
and preserve the standard of service our D.O.B.: 1961 MICHELE T. CANN
residents have come to expect. positive learning atmosphere for teachers Hanover Township
EDUCATION: NYU - Political Science; and students that will enable more stu-
Middlesex County College – Liberal Arts. D.O.B.: 1962
THE MORNING CALL
dents to graduate with a concrete plan for EDUCATION: B.S. in Finance, Villanova
SCHOOL DISTRICTS OCCUPATION: Mentor / Activity Coor- the future and the high school education University, 1984; J.D. University of Penn-
dinator. to support their successful transition. I
QUALIFICATIONS: Allentown School sylvania Law School, 1987.
make tough decisions balancing the needs OCCUPATION: Homemaker.
Board – 7 years; LCTI JOC Board, member 7
SCHOOL DIRECTORS years, co-chair finance, co-chair athletic
of tax payers with those of the ASD. QUALIFICATIONS: BASD School Board
committee, vice-chair of re-creation com- Director since July 2007; Licensed Penn-
Candidates were asked: What do you KENNETH GHORM sylvania Attorney; Practiced Commercial
view as the major issue in this campaign mittee, vice-chair of legislative rep.
D.O.B.: 1968 Finance Law for 8 years.
and how will you address it? RESPONSE: We must improve the moral
EDUCATION: B.S. University of Phoenix, RESPONSE: The major issue facing the
of our teachers and principals to give stu-
2007. school district is developing a plan that
dents the confidence and support to get
ALLENTOWN AREA off corrective action. I will continue to work
OCCUPATION: eBusiness Manager – JSP continues excellent, well-rounded educa-
International, 14 years. tion for all students on a sustainable bud-
toward goals that produce well rounded
City of Allentown QUALIFICATIONS: ASD Safety Task Force, get. The major issue in this campaign has
students that reach high achievement
Term: 4 years Parent Co-Chairman – 3 years; L.E.Dieruff thus become whether to accomplish this
levels to graduate; instill appreciation for
Instrumental Music Club, President – 4 by raising revenue or cutting programs. I
the arts, music and theatre. We must ALL
Republican/Democrat years; Staff/Parish Relations Committee of take a balanced approach, advocating a
do more with LESS resources, be partners
Quakertown UMC, Chairman – 2 years. small tax increase in order to preserve
in our future course of action, taxpayers,
(cross-filed) RESPONSE: There are many significant programs, including co-curriculars, that
teachers, students. Working together will
12 Vote for not more than five issues but the major issue in this campaign prepare students to be competitive as
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they enter higher education and careers. Democrat 2 yrs; Home and School Association mem- EDUCATION: Bristol Boro Jr/Sr High
ber, 2 yrs; Treasurer Home and School School, 1988; Bucks County Community
RANDY TOMAN Vote for not more than three Association 2 yrs; Mother of 2 children, College, 2 courses 1988.
Bethlehem high honor roll students in the Catasauqua OCCUPATION: 1) Homemaker; 2) Mis-
D.O.B.: 1940 SUDANTHA VIDANAGE School District. sionary.
EDUCATION: Graduated Allentown High Bethlehem RESPONSE: Fiscal Responsibility. I will QUALIFICATIONS: Have been a Catasau-
School 1958; March 5th 2011 attended all D.O.B.: 1950 push to limit spending to only essential qua resident and taxpayer for 19 years;
day seminar “School Board Candidates EDUCATION: HS, Thurstan College Co- areas. “Don’t spend what we don’t have”. I Have raised three children (two still of
Workshop,” hosted by the EPLC and the lombo, 1968 Sri Lanka; BS, Metallurgy & would like to see funds spent in areas school age); Directed children’s choirs for
Pennsylvania School Board Association Materials Science, Columbia U, NY 1976; where it will directly benefit the students approx. 10 years; Have volunteered at
(PSBA) MS, Metallurgy & Materials Science, Co- and their education. I will push for honest church/school with children for years.
OCCUPATION: Retired. lumbia U, NY 1978; MBA Finance, Lehigh U, open communication amongst the board RESPONSE: I see more than one major
QUALIFICATIONS: Self employed, Com- Bethlehem, PA 1988. members, administration, and with the issue here. First, I would like to address
mercial Construction industry for 40 yrs.; OCCUPATION: Adjunct Professor, Gwyn- community. Decisions will be made with fiscal responsibility. Money should be
President of Construction Specification edd Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley PA. integrity, not with ulterior motives. spent wisely and we can not spend more
Institute, Central Pa. (1965); President QUALIFICATIONS: Member of the Bethle- than we have. Second, decisions need to
Allentown carpenters Union Local #368 hem Democratic party – committee mem- DUANE D. DEITRICH be made with common sense and with the
(1969). ber. North Catasauqua welfare of the children in mind. Third, I feel
RESPONSE: Over reaching tax and spend RESPONSE: The major issue is the reduc- D.O.B.: 1968 there needs to be more accountability to
attitude; It is one thing to have out of con- tion of students needs and the teaching EDUCATION: Graduated Lakota High the tax payers and available information
trol spending and another for the people staff. I feel that with my background in School, Kansas, OH, 1987; BBA University of for them prior to votes being placed.
elected to the school board to understand education and professional education my Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, 1991; Currently en-
they have that attitude. It takes people of participation in the school board will be an rolled in the MBA program at DeSales MARY ALICE HARTRANFT
character, wisdom and convictions to do active role. I will try to get involved in the University, Center Valley, PA. No response
strategic planning to set policy with writ- decision making process in the school OCCUPATION: Project Director – National
ten goals and objectives as well as acting administration. I will not “RUBBER STAMP’ Customer Relations with Dun & Brad- ROBERT LEVINE
upon and evaluating results all the time. I the decisions, will make an honest effort to street. No response
would implement these strategies to ad- fully analyze the work done by other QUALIFICATIONS: Father of two boys in
dress the issues. sources. I will also try to use the resources the district since 1998. Active with the Boy PATRICIA J. SNYDER
available in the valley to help guide us Scouts of America since 2003. No response
BASILIO BONILLA JR. through difficult times. RESPONSE: I believe one of the major
Bethlehem issues is maintaining a high level of educa- CAROL A. CUNNINGHAM
Catasauqua
www.bonilla4schoolboard.com/ REGION 2 tion for our children while facing budgetary
D.O.B.: 1951
D.O.B.: 1990 challenges from the state. As a school
EDUCATION: Clearview Elementary Term: 4 years director, it will be my job to make sure the EDUCATION: Catasauqua High School
School; Nitschmann Middle School; Liberty board makes smart financial choices bal- Graduate, 1969; B. S. Kutztown University,
High School (Graduated 2008). Republican ancing education and extra curricular 1973.
OCCUPATION: Student at Moravian Col- activities. OCCUPATION: Math Instructional Sup-
lege (Pre-Law with a minor in political Vote for one port Teacher - Grades 3 – 6.
science) DAWN M. BERRIGAN QUALIFICATIONS: School Director - 8
QUALIFICATIONS: Interned for U.S Sena- SAM M. MELE Catasauqua years; Public School Educator - 28 years;
tor Bob Casey Jr; Interned for Sen. Lisa Facebook: “Berrigan Naelle Reingruber” Graduate of The Education Policy and
Democrat Leadership Center.
Boscola; Volunteered over 2,000 Hours to D.O.B.: 1961
the BASD; numerous academic, athletic, Vote for one EDUCATION: 1979 Graduate of Pocono RESPONSE: School districts across Penn-
and community awards. Mountain High School, 1983 Graduate of sylvania will be facing budgetary shortfalls
RESPONSE: It is my belief that one of the MICHELE T. CANN Teen Challenge Bible Institute, 3 year col- due to Governor Corbett’s proposed cuts
major issues facing our district today is lege for training to do drug and alcohol to public education. Because of my experi-
quality of education while working with sylvania School of Technology, Graphic cluding students, taxpayers, teachers,
parents and taxpayers in a transparent Arts, 1982-1984. administrators and School Boards as well
JENNIFER GILBERT OCCUPATION: Chemical Technologist as our Legislators.
Lower Macungie Twp. fashion is my top priority. The district
check register must be posted on our web (Pharmaceutical Industry).
D.O.B.: 1975 QUALIFICATIONS: Former Brandywine
page, board meetings should be webcast, STEVEN G. HADDAD
EDUCATION: Graduate Crystal Lake Cen- Heights School Director. Served on Teacher
and all contracts should be made available No response
tral High School (Crystal Lake, IL), 1993; Contract Negotiations Committee, Budget
B.A. Grove City College (Grove City, PA), to the public for 30 days prior to a vote.
With cuts in funding from Harrisburg we and Finance, High School Renovations GREG SANDERS
1997. Committee. 1993-1995.
must do more with less and more commu- Weisenberg Twp.
OCCUPATION: homemaker. RESPONSE: Budget Cuts. We have big
nity input will help greatly. www.nwlvote.com
QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in English/ problems in East Penn School District. We D.O.B.: 1966
Secondary Education; extensive volunteer must not only depend on Government and
LYNN DONCHES EDUCATION: William Allen High School,
in EPSD, 7 years; Shoemaker Elementary School Board to solve these issues. We
Emmaus 1984; B.S. Marketing, Bloomsburg Univer-
PTO president, 1 year; Asst. Girl Scout have to think creativity, learn new ways to
D.O.B.: 1954 sity, 1988.
Leader, 4 years; various other community educate, enhance the classroom educa-
EDUCATION: Graduate Ligonier High OCCUPATION: Owner of Aqua-Duck Wa-
volunteer positions, 7 years. tion. Think of new ideas to make education
School, 1972; A.A. Library Science Penn- ter Transport.
RESPONSE: The current economic cli- work, combining classes while maintaining
sylvania College of Technology, 1974, Cer- QUALIFICATIONS: Parent, taxpayer and
mate and recent state budget cuts seem the highest standard of education, without
tificate in Competitive Intelligence, SLA, business owner. I have been attending
14 to lead all education discussions to, bud- burdening the taxpayers. Let’s make it school board meetings for the last 14
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months to learn more and understand the School of Systems Programming – Certifi- eral level continue to mandate broad brush budgetary constraints and creating a “lis-
important issues facing our district. cate – 1975; INSCO School of Systems programs requiring successful school tening environment” are integral compo-
RESPONSE: Our schools will be facing Analysis – Certificate – 1978; Associate boards to cut valuable programs to fund nents that I have addressed as an educa-
many new challenges as the business Degree in Information Technology – LCCC meaningless mandates. I will continue to tor, manager, and researcher throughout
model of education continues to change. – 1994; Dale Carnegie Class Graduate – address this with legislators while manag- my academic career. Asking the right ques-
We need to strengthen and enhance our 2004. ing district finances effectively. tions and using appropriate problem solv-
academic programs to ensure our stu- OCCUPATION: Lead Analyst/Programmer ing techniques have always been critical
dents will be able to thrive in their chosen on Oracle Financial Applications at UGI PHILLIP TOLL approaches in dealing with these major
career paths and compete in a global Utilities, Inc. Weisenberg Twp. issues.
marketplace. I will seek ideas and input QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant Vice Presi- www.nwlvote.com
from stakeholders and will advocate to dent/Project Manager – Meridian Bancorp, D.O.B.: 1943 Democrat
provide timely information and proactive Inc. - 2 years; Dale Carnegie Team Recog- EDUCATION: Rutgers-BS Accounting 1973.
communications. Collective support and nition Award; President and Vice President OCCUPATION: Retired. Vote for not more than five
understanding are important aspects to LCCC Alumni Association – 5 years. QUALIFICATIONS: Forty two years of No candidates
help students succeed. RESPONSE: Fiscal responsibility, account- working in healthcare, insurance and bank-
ability, transparency and PSSA math test ing industries. I have been in management
Term: 2 years
SALLY L. SCHOFFSTALL scores. These are key issues that I have positions within internal audit, real estate
Lowhill Twp. observed over the last year from attending management and information systems. As Republican/Democrat
D.O.B.: 1956 school board meetings. I intend to work a department manager, I had oversight for
EDUCATION: Oberlin College, BA with with other board members to bring about operating budgets ranging up to $50 plus Vote for one
honors in Economics; double major in policy changes that will make information construction budgets up to $60M.
English; Phi Beta Kappa The Cornell Law available to the community so they can see RESPONSE: There are two main issues to MICHAEL S. MARICH
School. what their tax dollars are being spent on. I face. One is identifying the causes of low Lynn Twp.
OCCUPATION: Attorney. want to get to the root cause of the consis- PSSA test scores. Two, is the budgetary D.O.B.: 1960
QUALIFICATIONS: Current school board tently poor math PSSA test scores. Once issues. Using my audit background I will EDUCATION: Liberty HS, LCCC, Villanova
member, 20 years; Practicing attorney, 29 the root cause is identified then we can ask questions from various parties to iden- – Master Certificate Project Management.
years; Business owner in District, 15 years; collectively put in place a process to im- tify problems or weaknesses in the system. OCCUPATION: Sr Project Manager.
Parent of 2 District graduates (Duke/UT- prove the test scores./// Once the issues are known, recommenda- QUALIFICATIONS: School Board – 6
Austin PhD candidate; U of Delaware, tions can be made. One area to focus on is months; Parent of 3 NW K-12 students;
Soph.); Wife of Lutheran minister, 25 years. LEROY SORENSEN how healthcare providers are selected. If Community Service – 20 years; Coaching
RESPONSE: Keep District’s positive focus Weisenberg Twp. we can drive this high cost down, the tax- Baseball/Soccer – NYAA; Assistant
on our mission to educate public school www.nwlvote.com payer and the district will benefit. Coach/Treasurer–Youth Wrestling; Score
children in face of very challenging eco- D.O.B.: 1958 Keeper/Statistician - HS Wrestling Team;
nomic times and governor who chooses to EDUCATION: Graduate Southern Lehigh; JOSEPH J. REITER Treasurer - HS Wrestling/Soccer Boosters.
withhold financial support from public LCTI carpentry. Weisenberg Twp. RESPONSE: 2011/2012 Budget. Closing a
school system. As a Board member, I serve OCCUPATION: Residential contractor – www.nwlvote.com $2M budget deficit while maintaining
as an educational leader in our Northwest- New homes, additions, renovations, de- D.O.B.: 1948 programs will take creative planning – our
ern community. I listen respectfully to all signs. EDUCATION: Grad. Parkland Highschool children deserve it. Doing this while mini-
input from stakeholders (students, par- QUALIFICATIONS: Required to be respon- 1966; Electronics Training Center (Lincoln mizing/not increasing taxes will be a tough
ents, taxpayers, teachers) then make sible as a child by my parents. Worked on a Tech) 1968 Assoc. Degree. challenge but one that we must strive for –
decisions based on my experience. I do not farm through Junior and Senior high OCCUPATION: Branch manager Ransome our community needs it. Doable – abso-
micro-manage our District; rather, I estab- school. Believe in Christian values. Being a CAT. lutely but it will take support/help from
lish sound, consistent policy. committed husband and father. Success- QUALIFICATIONS: Weisenberg Zoning every community member. Our School
fully nurturing customer and employee Hearing Board, chairman over 10 years; District has seen many successes over the
DAWN ANDERSON relationships. Serve on O.A.C’s at L.C.T.I. Diesel and Heavy years and as a School Board Director I need
Weisenberg Twp. RESPONSE: Continuing down a path that Equipt; Awarded National Technical Honor to insure that these successes continue.
D.O.B.: 1960 is not responsible to the students, resi- Society at CCTI Berk Career O.A.C.; C.A.T.
The challenge facing the district is how to EDUCATION: B.S. Electrical Engineering - School; Temple University School of Nurs- living in Whitehall- are Whitehall- students.
continue outstanding education in an Cornell University, 1988; M.S. Electrical ing, R.N.
environment of decreasing funding. I hope Engineering – Carnegie Mellon University, OCCUPATION: Homemaker. OWEN W. EBERHART JR.
to bring valuable educational experience 1990. QUALIFICATIONS: School Director, 15 yrs.; Whitehall Twp.
and creative ideas on how to increase OCCUPATION: Homemaker. Township Commissioner, 4 yrs. D.O.B.: 1940
funding and get more accomplished with- QUALIFICATIONS: Electrical engineer, 10 RESPONSE: The major issue in this cam- EDUCATION: Graduate, Whitehall High
out stressing the tax base. I bring a willing- years; Engineering manager, 8 years; paign is the underfunding of school dis- School, 1959.
ness to serve the community from multiple School Director, 3.5 years; Board President, tricts by the state. To address this year’s OCCUPATION: Retired. Part-time school
perspectives: a parent, home owner and Vice-president, Treasurer, 1 year; Member financial shortfall, our district will need to bus driver.
educational profession who was raised in of budget/finance, policy, facilities, educa- make difficult decisions. We will look at all QUALIFICATIONS: 18 years on Whitehall-
the Lehigh Valley. tion committees; Member of strategic areas to economize without diminishing Coplay School Board.
plan, high school task forces. the excellent education we provide our RESPONSE: In Harrisburg. It is going to be
JEFFREY DIMMIG RESPONSE: Addressing the economic students. We will also be taking our budget tough the next several years. Forcing the
THE MORNING CALL
Upper Saucon Twp. challenges facing our school district is the on a “Road Show” to inform residents of school districts to bear the cost of covering
D.O.B.: 1973 major issue of this campaign. The strength our financial situation and ask them to the money the State has covered before. If
EDUCATION: Quakertown High School of our district lies in the strong support of voice their support for public education. the School District has to freeze the sala-
1991; B.S. Economics - U.S. Naval Academy our community, the dedicated work of our ries of teachers, all salaries have to be
1996, J.D. Temple Law School 2003. administrative and teaching staff, and the PATTY GAUGLER frozen. I do not favor freezing any salaries
OCCUPATION: Deputy District Attorney – commitment of our students and parents. No response or raising the taxes or cutting personal.
Lehigh County. In addressing the economic challenges, we
QUALIFICATIONS: SLSD School Director need to bring all parties to the table and all ARTHUR F. TASCHLER JR.
4 years (never voted for a tax increase); will need to contribute to its resolution. Whitehall Twp.
U.S. Marine Corps Officer (Major) 1996- Together we can solve this challenge. D.O.B.: 1960
2006; Supervisor of Juvenile Division - EDUCATION: Graduate: Central Catholic
Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office. WILLIAM MIRACLE HS – 1978, LCCC – ’82 / AAS in Accounting;
RESPONSE: We must reverse the explod- Coopersburg Moravian College – ’84 / BA in Accounting;
ing growth of the budget. We can achieve D.O.B.: 1946 Central Atlantic Advanced School of Bank-
this by (1) limiting annual salary increases EDUCATION: BA, Temple University, 1972. ing & Finance @ Bucknell University – ’85.
and requiring a greater sharing of health OCCUPATION: Drywall Contractor. OCCUPATION: COO & Treasurer of TuWay
costs; (2) freezing administrators’ salaries QUALIFICATIONS: This is my 16th year as Communications.
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