2011 lehigh county voters guide

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ABOUT THIS GUIDEThe material in this guide was compiled by theLeague of Women Voters of Pennsylvania. Thismaterial may not be altered or reprinted withoutthe permission of the League. Each candidate’sreply has been printed as submitted, except touse standard abbreviations and by editing fromthe bottom when a candidate’s reply exceededthe word limit. The candidates listed are thosewhose names appear on the ballot. They arelisted according to their ballot order.

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LEHIGH COUNTY

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ELECTION 2011 Lehigh County

PENNSYLVANIACopyright 2001 LWVPA-CEFThe League of Women Voters publishes thisinformation neither to endorse nor to reject theviews of any candidate quoted and does notassume responsibility for the content of acandidate’s reply.Candidates were asked: Because of somepublic concern about the amount of moneybeing spent in statewide judicial elections,would you support an amendment to thePennsylvania Constitution changing themethod of selecting statewide judges to amerit selection process? Why or why not?

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIORCOURT

Job DescriptionThe Superior Court is one of Pennsylvania’stwo statewide intermediate appellate courts.This court, which was established in 1895,reviews most of the civil and criminal casesthat are appealed from the Courts of Com-mon Pleas in the Commonwealth’s 67 coun-ties. The Superior Court consists of 15 judgeswho serve 10-year terms. The president judgeof Superior Court is elected to a five-yearterm by his or her colleagues. A huge volumeof appeals flow to Superior Court from thetrial courts. Generally, appeals are heard bypanels of three judges sitting in Philadelphia,Harrisburg or Pittsburgh. The court often isthe final arbiter of legal disputes. Althoughthe Supreme Court may grant a petition forreview of a Superior Court decision, mostsuch petitions are denied and the ruling of theSuperior Court stands.Term: 10 yearsSalary: $178,914

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Republican

VIC STABILEMiddlesex Carlislehttp://stabileforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1957EDUCATION: 1979, SUNY Stonybrook, B.A.;1982, Dickinson School of Law, J.D.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Almost 30 years trial andappellate experience; Appellate JudicialClerk; Deputy Attorney General; Partner,Dilworth Paxson LLP; Recommended by PABar Assn. based upon “solid” appellate expe-rience 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 election normerit selection is a panacea for selectingjudges.

Democrat

DAVID N. WECHTIndiana Township, Pittsburghwww.wecht2011.comD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: 1984, Yale B.A.; 1987 Yale J.D.

Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. NationalMerit Scholar. Notes Editor, Yale Law Journal.Law Clerk, 1987-88, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C.Circuit.OCCUPATION: Common Pleas Judge.QUALIFICATIONS: Judge since February2003 (former Administrative Judge, FamilyDivision). “Highly Recommended” by Penn-sylvania and Allegheny County Bar Associa-tions. Endorsed by Pennsylvania DemocraticParty, Allegheny and Philadelphia LaborCouncils, FOP Lodge 91, Professional Fire-fighters Local 1. Register of Wills, AlleghenyCounty 1998-2003.RESPONSE: Reasonable people disagree. Onthe one hand, appointment of judges wouldeliminate problems posed by campaignfundraising, especially large corporate contri-butions now permitted by the U.S. SupremeCourt. On the other hand, our Constitutionshould not lightly be amended, particularlywhere amendment would disenfranchisePennsylvanians. Those who would alter ourConstitution carry a heavy burden. While I amnot yet persuaded, I have an open mind andbelieve the issue merits candid and thought-ful discussion.

JUDGE OF THECOMMONWEALTH COURT

Job DescriptionThe Commonwealth Court is one of Penn-sylvania’s two statewide intermediate appel-late courts. This court, which was establishedin 1968, is unlike any other state court in thenation. Its jurisdiction generally is limited tolegal matters involving state and local govern-ment and regulatory agencies. Litigationtypically focuses on such subjects as banking,insurance and utility regulation and lawsaffecting taxation, land use, elections, laborpractices and workers’ compensation. Com-monwealth Court also acts as a court oforiginal jurisdication, or a trial court, whenlawsuits are filed by or against the Common-wealth. The Commonwealth Court is madeup of nine judges who serve 10-year terms.The president judge is chosen by his or hercolleagues for a five-year term. The courtgenerally decides cases in three-judge panelsand sits in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pitts-burgh.Term: 10 yearsSalary: $178,914

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Republican

ANNE COVEYUpper Makefield Township, New Hopewww.coveyforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: 1981, University of Delaware,B.A. with Departmental Honors; 1984, Wid-ener University School of Law, J.D. Cum Lau-de.OCCUPATION: Attorney, Law Firm Founder.QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive Common-wealth Court experience. Clerked for Presi-dent Judge Craig. First woman PennsylvaniaLabor Relations Board Member. Practicelabor and employment law. Written exten-

sively, including book The Workplace LawAdvisor.RESPONSE: I believe Pennsylvania residentsshould continue to have the right to selectappellate court judges. There is no assurancethat an appointive process will not includethe kind of political negotiation and dealingmost Pennsylvanians oppose. I have fullconfidence in the Pennsylvania voters tocarefully consider each candidate’s qualifica-tions and make the best judgment. Penn-sylvania need not replace elections withback-room deals, but rather rigorously en-force a strong code of ethics and conduct.

Democrat

KATHRYN BOOCKVARDoylestown Townshipwww.boockvar.comD.O.B.: 1968EDUCATION: 1993 American University,Washington College of Law, J.D.; 1990 Univer-sity of Pennsylvania, B.A.; 1996 LancasterMediation Center.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Advancement Project,Senior Attorney, 3 years; Boockvar & Yeager,Partner, 11 years; Legal Services Attorney, 3years; Only Democratic CommonwealthCourt candidate recommended by the Penn-sylvania Bar Association; Rising Star—SuperLawyer.RESPONSE: Having spent the last threeyears working for the voters of Pennsylvania, Ibelieve voters deserve a say in who repre-sents them in every branch of government,including the judiciary. I support campaignfinance reform, including limits and greaterdisclosure. I would also like to see a bettersystem for educating the public about candi-dates, the courts, and why these courtsmatter in peoples’ lives, and will affect thelives of their children and grandchildren.

PENNSYLVANIA JUDICIALRETENTION ELECTIONS

Judicial retention is a system of retainingjudges for additional terms after they havebeen elected on a partisan, contested ballot.Previously elected incumbent candidates forjustice or judge appear unopposed on theballot. The only question confronting thevoter is whether or not the judge should beretained. All judicial retention candidateswere asked to list their education, occupationand qualifications for this office as well as thesame question on the Judicial Conduct Board.

RETENTION ELECTION

JUDGE OF THE SUPREMECOURT

Vote Yes or NoShall J. Michael Eakin be retained for an addi-tional term as Judge of the Supreme Court ofthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

J. MICHAEL EAKINMechanicsburgElected 2001 on Republican Ballot.Term: January 2002 - December 2011D.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: Franklin & Marshall College(B.A.), 1970; Dickinson School of Law (J.D.),1975.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: AssistantDistrict Attorney, Cumberland County, 1975-83; Private law practice, Eakin & Eakin, 1980-89; District Attorney, Cumberland County,1984-95; Widener University School of Law,Adjunct Professor; Elected a judge of thePennsylvania Superior Court, 1995; Elected ajustice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania,2001.

RETENTION ELECTION

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIORCOURT

Vote Yes or NoShall Mary Jane Bowes be retained for anadditional term as Judge of the SuperiorCourt of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-nia?

MARY JANE BOWESPittsburghD.O.B.: 1954Elected in 2001 on Republican Ballot.TERM: January 2002 - December 2011EDUCATION: Georgetown University (B.A.),1976; University of Pittsburgh School of Law(J.D.), 1979.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Private lawpractice, 1979-81; Judicial law clerk, SuperiorCourt Senior Judge Harry Montgomery, 1980-81; Judicial law clerk, Chief Justice of Penn-sylvania Henry X. O’Brien, 1981-82; Judicial lawclerk, Superior Court Senior Judge John P.Hester, 1982-86; Private law practice, 1986-98; IT Corporation, corporate counsel, 1998-2001; Elected Judge of the Superior Court ofPennsylvania, 2001.

Shall John T. Bender be retained for an addi-tional term as Judge of the Superior Court ofthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

JOHN T. BENDERPittsburghTERM: January 2002 - December 2011EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University(B.A.); Duquesne University School of Law(J.D.), 1976.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Judicial lawclerk, Pennsylvania Superior Court; AssistantDistrict Attorney, Allegheny County; Judiciallaw clerk, Pennsylvania Supreme Court; Pri-vate law practice, 25 years; Elected a DistrictJustice, 1997; Elected a judge of the SuperiorCourt of Pennsylvania, 2001

RETENTION ELECTION

JUDGE OF THECOMMONWEALTH COURT

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ELECTION 2011Lehigh County

Vote Yes or NoShall Robert E. Simpson Jr. be retained for anadditional term as Judge of the Common-wealth Court of the Commonwealth of Penn-sylvania?

ROBERT E. SIMPSON JR.NazarethD.O.B.: 1951TERM: January 2002 - December 2011EDUCATION: Dickinson College (B.A.) magnacum laude, 1973; Dickinson School of Law(J.D.), 1976.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Judicial lawclerk, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania,1976-78; Private law practice, 1979-89; Ad-junct Professor, Dickinson School of Law,1998-2005; Elected a judge of the Court ofCommon Pleas of Northampton County,1989; Elected a judge of the CommonwealthCourt of Pennsylvania, 2001.

Shall Renee Cohn Jubelirer be retained for anadditional term as Judge of the Common-wealth Court of the Commonwealth of Penn-sylvania?

RENEE COHN JUBELIRERState CollegeD.O.B.: 1957TERM: January 2002 - December 2011EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University(B.A.), 1978; Northwestern University Schoolof Law (J.D.) cum laude, Editor Law Review,1983.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Teachingfellow, Stanford Law School, 1983-84; Assist-ant Professor, DePaul College of Law, 1985-87;Private law practice, 1984-96; Deputy Solici-tor, Lehigh County, 1996-97; Assistant Solici-tor, Lehigh County, 1997-99; Counsel, ATXTelecommunications Services, 1997-01; Ar-bitrator, Lehigh County Court of CommonPleas, 1994-01; Commissioner, South White-hall Township, 2000-01; Elected a judge of theCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, 2001.

Shall Mary Hannah Leavitt be retained for anadditional term as Judge of the Common-wealth Court of the Commonwealth of Penn-sylvania?

MARY HANNAH LEAVITTHarrisburgD.O.B.: 1947

TERM: January 2002 - December 2011EDUCATION: Connecticut College (B.A.),1969; University of Pennsylvania (M.A.), 1972;Dickinson School of Law (J.D.) Editor LawReview, 1978.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: AssistantCounsel, Chief of Litigation and Chief Coun-sel, Pennsylvania Insurance Department,1978-87; Private law practice, 1987-01; AdjunctProfessor, Pennsylvania State University,1996-1998; Elected a judge of the Common-wealth Court of Pennsylvania, 2001.

ABSENTEE VOTINGIf you are unable to go to the polls in per-son, you may vote by absentee ballot. Thedeadline to apply for an absentee ballot is4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The deadline forthe ballot to be received by the VoterRegistration Office is 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov.4. To apply by mail, each absentee votermust complete the form and mail it to theCounty Voter Registration Office. You willreceive an absentee ballot for your pollingplace. Allow at least 10 days for all steps tobe completed, unless you apply in person.Any disabled voter having questions re-garding the accessibility of a polling placeshould consult the county Board of Elec-tions.

WRITE-IN VOTINGInformation for write-in voting will beavailable at the polling place.ELECTION DAY PROBLEMSIf your right to vote is challenged at thepolls on Election Day and the problemcannot be resolved at the polling place,the judge of elections at the polling placeshould telephone the county Board ofElections. The problem could be resolvedby phone if your name appears on thecounty records. If it does not and youwant to try to resolve the problem, thenyou can go in person to the county Boardof Elections where a judge from the Courtof Common Pleas will be on duty to re-solve election problems. Alternatively you

can ask for and vote by provisional ballot.If it is later determined that you wereeligible to vote, your ballot will be counted.You will be given instructions on how todetermine if your vote was counted.IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FORNEW VOTERSIf you are a new voter or if you are votingat a polling place for the first time, thenyou must bring your voter ID card or aphoto ID such as a driver’s license, stu-dent ID or some other form of federal orstate government issued ID. Some formsof non-photo ID are also acceptable suchas a firearm permit, current utility bill,bank statement, paycheck, or govern-ment check. If you do not have any ac-

ceptable ID then you must be allowed tovote by provisional ballot.ONLINE VOTERS GUIDEThe Voters Guide and other useful in-formation for voters can be found on theLeague of Women Voters of Pennsylvaniahome page: www.palwv.org.CERTIFICATION NOTEAs of the publication date of this guide,the slate of candidates listed below isaccurate based upon the PennsylvaniaDepartment of State’s Bureau of Elec-tions unofficial ballot.INFORMATIONLehigh County League of Women Voters610-432-1456Or visit www.lwvlv.org

Voter information

Democrat

DANIEL K. McCARTHYAllentownwww.DanMcCarthyforJudge.comD.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: 1974 University of HoustonSchool of Law–JD; 1970 University of Texas atEl Paso–BA; 1966 Allen High School.OCCUPATION: Attorney at Law.QUALIFICATIONS: Full-time practice of lawfor 36 years with Civil, Family and Criminal lawexperience; presented cases before the PASupreme Court, PA Superior Court, U.S.District Court along with many trials andhearings in Lehigh, Northampton and othercounties throughout Eastern Pennsylvania.RESPONSE: Representative democracy canonly survive if the people are given the right tovote for those who govern them. The Penn-sylvania Constitution should not be changedto deny the public an opportunity to freelyand directly elect Statewide Judges. Here, inthe 21st Century, candidates can better com-municate with voters and put forth theirqualifications to them in more ways than everbefore. This right should not be taken fromthe people.

RETENTION QUESTIONS

JUDGE OF THE COURT OFCOMMON PLEAS

Vote Yes or NoShall William E. Ford be retained for an addi-tional term as Judge of the Court of CommonPleas, 31st Judicial District, Lehigh County?

Shall Edward D. Reibman be retained for anadditional term as Judge of the Court ofCommon Pleas, 31st Judicial District, LehighCounty?

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

AT-LARGECandidates were asked: What do you viewas the major issue in this campaign and howwill you address it?

COURT OF COMMON PLEASCandidates were asked: Because of somepublic concern about the amount of moneybeing spent on statewide judicial elections,would you support an amendment to the PAConstitution changing the method of select-ing statewide judges to a merit selectionprocess? Why or why not?Term: 10 years

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Republican

DOUGLAS G. REICHLEYAlburtiswww.ReichleyforJudge.comD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: B.A. Lafayette College (1983);J.D. Dickinson School of Law (1986).OCCUPATION: Attorney/State Representa-tive.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 in ourState Constitution to provide for merit selec-tion of statewide judges. Stretching back tothe founding of our nation, judges wanted tobe viewed as “public servants.” By beingseparately elected, judges could demonstratetheir independence from the other branchesof government. To ensure public integrity, weshould require posting within 72 hours on theDepartment of State’s website of any contri-bution received by any judicial candidate.

Term: 4 years

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Republican

SCOTT OTTLower Macungie Twp.http://MyLehighCounty.orgD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Palisades High School, Kint-nersville, PA, 1979; Pennsylvania State Univer-sity, B.A. Liberal Arts-Journalism, 1983.OCCUPATION: Host and Writer for PJTV.com.QUALIFICATIONS: Decades of work in pri-vate-sector and with nonprofit organizations.President of Shoemaker Elementary SchoolPTO (1 yr.); Founder & Chairman of Friends ofthe Embassy Theatre (2 Yrs.); Chairman &Volunteer for The Abuse Network (helpingvictims of rape and domestic violence) (2Yrs.); Pennsylvania State Republican Com-mitteeperson (Elected 2009).RESPONSE: County spending doubled in thepast decade. Last year, real estate taxesjumped by 16 percent, yet the county ended2010 with a $5.4 million surplus. Lisa Scheller,Vic Mazziotti and I have proposed to cut thetax rate for 2012, injecting $10 million backinto the local economy, without reducingservices for the needy. Our Reform Team willexert vigorous oversight on contracts andbudgets, and firmly resist tax increases.

LISA SCHELLERAllentownwww.votelisascheller.orgD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: B.A. Math – University of Colo-rado; M.S. Manufacturing Systems Engineer-ing – Lehigh University.OCCUPATION: President & CEO, Silberline.QUALIFICATIONS: Our county governmentneeds reform. Lehigh County spending hasdoubled in the past decade and the Execu-tive’s proposed one-time tax credit is simplynot an answer. The taxpayer needs to be inthe driver’s seat. Every penny not required formandatory services must be put in the tax-payers’ pockets, by lowering taxes wheneverpossible. That is how to stimulate the econo-my. Reform team: Scheller, Ott, and Mazziottistand for fiscal responsibility, transparency,and accountability.

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ELECTION 2011 Lehigh CountyVIC MAZZIOTTIAllentownwww.mylehighcounty.orgD.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: BS in Accounting - Shippens-burg University, Masters in Public Adminis-tration (MPA) - Roosevelt University.OCCUPATION: Small Business Consultant.QUALIFICATIONS: Served as the Chief FiscalOfficer (CFO) for Northampton County -2006 to 2011; 25 years’ experience in theprivate sector; Served as the Finance Directorof Charlottesville, VA.RESPONSE: This is a difficult time for manyCounty residents. They have lost jobs, hadtheir pay frozen or hours of work reduced.But, last year, Lehigh County raised our taxesby 16%! Republicans hold a majority of theseats on the County Commissioners. But, oneRepublican voted with four Democrat CountyCommissioners to cause the 16% tax in-crease. The team of Ott, Mazziotti and Schell-er will end Republican excuses.

BRAD OSBORNESouth Whitehall Twp.www.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; SWT Boardof Authority, 2003-2005; L C General Pur-pose Authority; LV Engineering Council – PastChair; LV Chapter American Institute Chemi-cal Engineers – Past Chair; Board of Directors– Allentown Rescue Mission.RESPONSE: Protecting taxpayers whiledelivering essential services and makinggovernment live within its means. And whilemany talk about this, I’ve done it. I’m a localofficial who has never raised property taxesand a business professional who controlscosts every day. As Commissioner, I’ll push forintensive budget reviews to find savings andlong-range planning to set priorities. I’ll fightfor zero-based budgeting that requires everydepartment to justify every program, everyyear.

Democrat

GLORIA L. HAMMNorth Whitehall Twp.D.O.B.: 1943EDUCATION: BSN – Kutztown University,MS, Health Administration, St. Joseph’sUniversity.OCCUPATION: Lehigh County Commissioner.QUALIFICATIONS: Three years as LehighCounty Commissioner, chairing the humanservices committee. Over thirty years’ experi-ence and leadership on many nonprofitboards, while working as RN in leadershiproles at LVHHN. Active participation in allcounty human services departments.RESPONSE: The decrease of revenue withmajor cuts in state and federal support hascaused much hardship in our county. Capitalprojects must be closely watched, sinceunfunded state mandates cannot be ignored.Maintaining our infrastructure, farmlandpreservation, Cedarbrook, and equal supportfor our most fragile citizens is a high priorityfor me. I support maintaining Cedarbrook,continued discussion on the Board of Healthand continuing cost effective measures in our

prison and judicial system.

DENNIS L. PEARSONAllentownhttp://pearson4pa133.comD.O.B.: 1943EDUCATION: graduate, Lehigh 1971, M.A.,Kutztown 1969, B.S.OCCUPATION: Retired steelworker andTeacher, President, East Allentown-Ritters-ville Neighborhood.QUALIFICATIONS: 35 years’ experiencedealing with issues pertinent to all neigh-borhoods; Archivist, Videographer and Col-lection Chairman for Steelworkers Archives.Received Leonard Buch Award from Allen-town Crime Watch. Constant attendee ofCommissioner meetings.RESPONSE: Fiscal responsibility – excessivespending results in additional revenue needsand taxpayers do not want another 16% taxhike. They prefer at least 0% tax hike or taxcut or credit if possible, and if the Commis-sioners can pass a budget with enough ex-penditures to meet the urgent needs or re-quirements of Lehigh County without a taxhike then we all are better off in these tryingeconomic times.

GEOFFREY S. BRACEAllentownwww.geoffbrace.comD.O.B.: 1980EDUCATION: Graduate of Parkland HighSchool; BA, Ursinus College; Masters, LehighUniversity.OCCUPATION: Executive Director, KutztownCommunity Partnership.QUALIFICATIONS: Awarded “20 under 40”by East Penn Business Journal; AllentownZoning Hearing Board; Assistant Moderator,Penn Northeast Conference of United Churchof Christ; Executive Committee, Justice Wit-ness Ministries UCC; local church leadership.RESPONSE: The Lehigh Valley’s economyhas not recovered from the economic reces-sion. To do this, Lehigh County must be fis-cally responsible, learning to do more fortaxpayers with less taxpayer dollars. We alsoneed to support private sector job creationthat pays family sustaining wages. Finally, weneed to protect our communities. It is clearthat Washington-style politics of gridlock andpoor spending decisions cannot find theirway into Lehigh County government.

TIMOTHY S. WAITKUSUpper Macingie Twp.www.votewaitkus.comD.O.B.: 1983EDUCATION: Northampton High School,2002; University of the Sciences, Philadel-phia; B.S. 2007.OCCUPATION: Medical Device TerritoryManager.QUALIFICATIONS: I have had a successfulbusiness career in the private sector whichhas instilled in me the importance of value-based decision making. I have spent a lifetimein leadership roles where my peers havelooked to me for guidance.RESPONSE: Voters of Lehigh County have adecision to make in November. Whether tovote for a slate of candidates bound by ideol-ogy to cut government services at any cost,or to vote for someone who will continue tofight for an efficient and effective local gov-ernment. If elected, I will fight for the peopleof Lehigh County in an open-minded andthoughtful manner. I promise to be a public

servant, not a politician.

COUNTY CONTROLLERCandidates were asked: What do you viewas the major issue in this campaign and howwill you address it?Term: 4 years

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Republican

GLENN ECKHARTSalisbury Twp.www.glenneckhart.comD.O.B.: 1967EDUCATION: Not provided.OCCUPATION: Owner of a small business;Lehigh County Commissioner.QUALIFICATIONS: 15 years as a small busi-ness owner; Lehigh County Commissioner for6 years; Manager of a Fortune 750 companyfor 6 years; Salisbury Township Commis-sioner for 6 years; Salisbury Township SchoolBoard Director for 2 years.RESPONSE: As Lehigh County Controller Iwill work to execute more performance basedaudits looking for cost saving measures tohelp reduce or maintain low property taxes. Iwill be the fiscal watchdog for the taxpayer’sof Lehigh County informing them of futuretax increases before they occur which has nothappened in the recent past.

Democrat

THOMAS SLONAKERWhitehall Twp.www.tomslonakercontroller.comD.O.B.: 1952EDUCATION: M.B.A. in Finance, Wilkes Uni-versity; B.A. in Economics, DeSales University;Graduate, Allentown Central Catholic HighSchool.OCCUPATION: Lehigh County Controller;Senior Tax Analyst.QUALIFICATIONS: Lehigh County Controller;Secretary, Lehigh County Pension Board;Former Whitehall Township Treasurer; PastPresident, Whitehall Board of Commission-ers; Enrolled Agent Licensed by the IRS; Au-ditor, Former Merchants Bank.RESPONSE: The most important issue isensuring the residents that the Controller hasthe knowledge, experience and qualificationto do the job. The Controller must be capableof handling the complexities of auditing,financial forecasting and remaining an inde-pendent fiscal watchdog of taxpayer dollars. Iwill use my experience and qualifications tocontinue upon my first term successes; mod-ernizing the office, uncovering an embezzle-ment scheme, correcting vendor overbillingpractices and saving taxpayers over a milliondollars.

DISTRICT ATTORNEYCandidates were asked: What do you viewas the major issue in this campaign and howwill you address it?Term: 4 years

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Republican

JIM MARTINUpper Saucon Twp.D.O.B.: 1945EDUCATION: Allentown Central CatholicHigh School, 1963; Mount Saint Mary’s Col-lege, B.S., 1967; Temple University School ofLaw, J. D., 1972.OCCUPATION: District Attorney of LehighCounty.QUALIFICATIONS: District Attorney, 13 plusyears; First Assistant DA, 5½ years; AssistantDA, 11/2 years; Over 20 years prosecutorialexperience; Over 25 years private practice oflaw – emphasis, litigation.RESPONSE: Campaign presents contrast ofmy experience and proven record, versus norelevant experience in opponent. He hasnever appeared in, or tried a criminal case incommon pleas court. I’ve personally prose-cuted hundreds of cases, including obtainingguilty jury verdicts in 12 murder cases, withouta loss. Office record includes 97% convictionsin 60,000 cases; convictions in 169 of 175murders; all within budget. The practicesand procedures which produced that recordwill continue.

Democrat

EDWARD F. KORENWhitehall Twp.www.edkoren.comD.O.B.: 1954EDUCATION: Graduate Whitehall HighSchool, 1972; A.A. Lehigh Community College,1975 B.A. Alvernia College, 1976; J.D. TempleUniversity, 1983.OCCUPATION: Attorney-At-Law.QUALIFICATIONS: US Secret Service, PAState Police, Allentown Police-30 years;Managed 75–200 employees–successfulprosecutions when the District Attorneyopposed pursuing them. Attorney-26 years;civil rights, labor, securities, real estate law.RESPONSE: Gang-related or not, the num-ber of unsolved murders in Lehigh County isthe major crime issue facing our community,Whether recent murders in the County and inparticular in Allentown or cold-cases in Em-maus and North Whitehall, unsolved murdersdemand ongoing investigation. Althoughtechnology assists, people still solve thecrimes. I will communicate and partner withpolice to review the status of investigations. Iwill listen before I talk and then help formu-late strategies to move forward.

SHERIFFCandidates were asked: What do you viewas the major issue in this campaign and howwill you address it?Term: 4 years

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Republican

ANDY ROMANWhitehall Twp.www.newsheriffandy.comD.O.B.: 1956EDUCATION: Whitehall High School 1974; AADegree Information Management (Commu-nity College of the Air Force 1994); BA DegreeOrganizational Management (Eastern Univer-sity 1995).OCCUPATION: Workforce Management

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ELECTION 2011Lehigh CountySpecialist – ADP Inc.; Financial Advisor –PrimericaQUALIFICATIONS: U.S. Air Force 20 years(Aircrew Member 16th Special OperationsSquadron as an Aerial Gunner); LehighCounty Commissioner 8 years.RESPONSE: Sheriff Rossi’s poor perform-ance seriously risks public safety. The sheriffhas no computer or email. Rossi has a back-log of 3,200 arrest warrants! Court Housepersonnel fear for their safety. Deputiespoorly trained. Lawsuits filed against Rossicost taxpayers over $150,000 in legal fees.Andy Roman will immediately conduct a“performance audit,” train an “Active Shoot-er” defense team, connect “Most Wanted”website to a public “tip-line” to catch crimi-nals, protect your family now!

Democrat

RONALD W. ROSSIAllentownD.O.B.: 1936EDUCATION: Graduated from Foster Twp.H.S. in 1954 (Luzerne Co.), U.S. Marine Corp.1954-57. Completed many programs relativeto Sheriff Offices.OCCUPATION: PA. State Police for 29 yearsprior to retirement. This is my 20th year asthe Elected Sheriff of Lehigh County.QUALIFICATIONS: 49 years in law enforce-ment.RESPONSE: The primary issue is my experi-ence over 49 years of direct law enforcementexperience, as either a PA. State Police Troop-er, (29 years) and the past 20 years as anelected Administrator. “There is no wayaround it, this re-election is a referendum onmy record…”

CLERK OF JUDICIAL RECORDSTerm: 4 years

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Republican/Democrat

ANDREA NAUGLE

CORONERTerm: 4 years

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Republican

No candidate

Democrat

SCOTT M. GRIM

clarified and I would be wary of tamperingwith the public’s rights. The political nature ofrunning for office is in direct conflict with theprohibition of any political activity except forthe year in which we seek office. ///

DISTRICT 31-1-08Fountain Hill Borough and Salisbury Township

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Republican

MICHAEL J. POCHRONSalisbury Twp.D.O.B.: 1955EDUCATION: Graduated Salisbury HighSchool 1973; B.S. East Stroudsburg University1977.OCCUPATION: Police Officer – DeSalesUniversity, Head Baseball Coach – SalisburyHigh School.QUALIFICATIONS: Salisbury TownshipPolice Officer, 29 years. Completed Magisteri-al District Judge certification course.RESPONSE: I would support a constitutionalamendment that would make qualificationsthe determining factor in selecting judges andremove the influence of campaign contribu-tions. I would support an amendment wherethe public would vote in non-partisan re-tention elections. This way people would stillhave the right to choose who makes thedecisions that affect their lives. This wayjudges would be accountable for their deci-sions. Voters could still express their willthrough judicial retention elections.

Democrat

LINDA J. MINGERSalisbury Twp.D.O.B.: 1954EDUCATION: Salisbury High School, 1972;LCCC, 1974; additional studies at KutztownUniversity and DeSales University.OCCUPATION: Salisbury Township Treasurer.QUALIFICATIONS: Township Treasurer, 26years; Community youth and athletic pro-gram coach (SYA) and leader (Girl Scouts);Salisbury Athletic Booster Club Treasurer;Bethlehem Catholic Booster Club Secretary;Served my Church in many capacities,///RESPONSE: Yes, I would support this meas-ure. Because of the potential longevity of thedecisions of the statewide Appellate Courtswe must ensure that these decisions aremade in the most impartial way possible. Thebest way to accomplish this goal is to removemoney from the process. However, I feel thatCommon Pleas and Magisterial DistrictJudges should remain elected. These are thepeople’s courts; the voters are the best wayto select these jurists.

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

Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

DONNA R. BUTLER

DISTRICT 31-3-01Slatington Borough, Heidelberg, Lynn andWashington Townships

Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

ROD. R. BECK

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

Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

MICHAEL FAULKNER

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

Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

DAVID HOWELLS JR.

DISTRICT 31-1-05Allentown Wards 14, 15. Catasauqua Boroughand Hanover Township

Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

MICHAEL D. D’AMORE

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

Vote for one

Republican

JUSTIN R. SERFASSwww.serfassforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1988EDUCATION: Graduate, Bangor High School,High Honors; Moravian College Honors – B.A.Sociology, Pre-Law; B.A. German; Certifica-tion for MDJ minor Judiciary Education Board,2010. Re-certified 2011.OCCUPATION: none provided.QUALIFICATIONS: Internship, Court ofCommon Pleas; Top MDJ first time test score;various scholastic achievement and lead-ership awards in college and community;County Committee person.RESPONSE: Merit selection would defeatthe purpose of allowing Pennsylvania citizens’right to be heard through an election. Anyperson who meets the requirements set forthby the State Constitution for a judicial officecan appear on the ballot which is how publicoffices are meant to be filled. Merit appoint-ments would equate to partisan control of anoffice meant to be impartial. Currently, theamount of money spent cannot ultimatelydetermine a judicial candidate’s outcome.

Democrat

WAYNE MAURAFaceBook: Re-Elect Wayne Maura DistrictJudgeD.O.B.: 1954EDUCATION: Liberty High School – 1972;Supreme Court of Commonwealth of Penn-sylvania Minor Judiciary Education Board –Certified 1999. Re-certified annually.OCCUPATION: Magisterial District Judge.QUALIFICATIONS: Completing six years asMagisterial District Judge. Handling caseloadof approximately 5,000 cases annually. Life-long resident of my District. I know the valuesand concerns of West Bethlehem residents.Self-employed many years, sensitive to thefinancial struggles of many who come beforethe court.RESPONSE: Assuming there is this publicconcern, I would be willing to look at theprocess of merit selection. Obviously, manydetails of that process would have to be

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGECandidates were asked: Because of somepublic concern about the amount of moneybeing spent on statewide judicial elections,would you support an amendment to the PAConstitution changing the method of select-ing statewide judges to a merit selectionprocess? Why or why not?Term: 6 years

CITIES

CITY OF ALLENTOWNCandidates were asked: What do you viewas the major issue in this campaign and howwill you address it?

CITY COUNCILTerm: 4 years

Vote for not more than three

Republican

BOB TOTHwww.tothforcouncil.comD.O.B.: 1985EDUCATION: Kutztown University, B.A. His-tory and Political Science, 2011; School ofInfantry, 2004; William Allen High SchoolGraduate, 2003.OCCUPATION: Membership Administrator,24-7 Fitness Clubs.QUALIFICATIONS: Born and raised in Allen-town; Eagle Scout; Sergeant, U.S. MarineCorps (veteran); Kutztown University Stu-dent Ambassador to Kutztown BoroughCouncil, Kutztown Neighborhood Watchcommittee.RESPONSE: The Allentown governmentcannot continue its current spending habits;fiscal responsibility is the top priority. In orderto achieve this, Council must send a refer-endum to the voters to amend the Home RuleCharter to allow more checks and balancesduring the budget process. With an improvedbudget cycle and fiscal accountability, we willbe able to increase crime prevention, eco-nomic growth and the quality of life for resi-dents.

ERIC WEISSD.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: William Allen High School, 1966;University of Massachusetts, Boston,B.A.1972.OCCUPATION: Director of Project Devel-opment, HADC Allentown; President, Materi-al Complexions, Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: Allentown Director Build-ing Standards, 12 years; HARB V. Chair, 2007;

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ELECTION 2011 Lehigh CountyCoordinator. Allentown councilwoman.QUALIFICATIONS: Vice-President, DataSysTechnologies; Spanish/ESOL teacher, Salis-bury; Allentown School Board Director/Co-chair education committee; Recipient: Medalof Freedom, Central Catholic High School;Raoul Wallenberg Interfaith Award, Muhlen-berg College; Service above Self Award, Allen-town Rotary; Athena Award, Chamber ofCommerce; Humanitarian Award, B’nai Brith.RESPONSE: I recognize the importance of awelcoming tax and regulatory environment toattracting and maintaining businesses.Strong businesses are the lifeline of a com-munity. Crime and the fear of crime are im-pediments to business activities and qualityof life. Balancing the budget and identifyingnovel ways to deliver property tax relief areimportant toward achieving fiscal respon-sibility. To maintain the residential base andbusinesses, improve the educational level ofour workforce through support of schools.

FRANK CONCANNONNo response

CITY CONTROLLERTerm: 4 years

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Republican

LOUIS J. HERSHMAND.O.B.: 1936EDUCATION: Accounting, Lehigh CountyCommunity College.OCCUPATION: Businessman, Hershman andAssociates – Income Tax Preparation.QUALIFICATIONS: Controller – 24 years andCity Council– 8 years, PA Controller of theyear, 1989, President PA City Controllers.RESPONSE: The major issue is city financesand that takes an independent watchdog forcity tax dollars, as when I previously served asController. Since I left, the city has financialproblems that has led to deficits, which didnot happen when I was Controller. I will alsobring transparency back to the office. Allen-town needs an independent watchdog thatwill work for them and not the Mayor.

Democrat

MARY ELLEN KOVALwww.kovalforcontroller.comD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: Dieruff High School.OCCUPATION: Purchasing Agent, City ofAllentown.QUALIFICATIONS: Administrator, Amalgam-ated Clothing and Textile Workers Union,AFL-CIO, CLC 1969-1985; Executive Director,March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation,Lehigh Valley Region 1985-1999; CurrentlyPurchasing Agent and previously SpecialProjects Manager, City of Allentown 1999 topresent; Vice President, Pennsylvania PublicPurchasing Association; Member, NationalInstitute of Governmental Purchasing.RESPONSE: The Controller’s first respon-sibility is to the taxpayer. I will put the tax-payer’s interests ahead of all political affilia-tions. My skill and experience with the prepa-ration and review of annual budgets, auditingpayments and expenses, and monitoringcontract performance and managementmake me uniquely qualified to continue my

International Code Council Certified; Con-sultant University of Pennsylvania Fels In-stitute of Government; Pennsylvania BuildingOfficials Conference Region President, State1st V President 2007.RESPONSE: The major issue is the currentlack of an open, balanced government inAllentown resulting in the loss of checks andbalances required for any government toprovide quality administration, fiscal man-agement and legislation aimed solely atserving the citizens of Allentown. We mustelect officials who will think, act and voteindependently and re-engage Allentonians,promoting their ability to direct their govern-ment in ways that solve their problems andaddress their needs.

STEVEN RAMOShttp://stevenramos.comD.O.B.: 1975EDUCATION: Allen High School, 1993; U.S.Army Logistics School, 1994.OCCUPATION: Executive Director, LehighCounty Republican Committee; Self-Em-ployed – Systems Administrator / Website.QUALIFICATIONS: Director of HispanicOutreach for Senator Santorum, 2006; Bor-ough of West Chester – Police PartnershipTeam, Founding Member – 4 Years; Judge ofElections, Yearly; Participant in multipleneighborhood associations, Yearly.RESPONSE: Many challenges face our city –lack of job opportunities, protection of rights,safer neighborhoods, schools, and parks. Thearea affected most by our city council isensuring a right and honorable governance.We need a city council that will: Monitor howtaxes are spent, demand audits be com-pleted on time; Allow public review on allprojects; Inform public of why laws arechanged or enacted; Allow voters to electmembers of boards and commissions.

Democrat

PETER G. SCHWEYERwww.peterschweyer.comD.O.B.: 1978EDUCATION: Education: Pennsylvania StateUniversity, B.A. Political Science, 2000; CCHSGraduate; 1996.OCCUPATION: Chief of Staff, Rep. JenniferMann; Vice Pres, City Council.QUALIFICATIONS: Born and raised in Allen-town; Chairman LANTA Board of Directors;Elected Vice President of Council; Chairmanof Blighted Property Review Board; FormerLeg Asst for Rep. Samuelson and Sen. Bosco-la.RESPONSE: We must focus on protectingand strengthening our neighborhoods byfighting slumlords, promoting homeown-ership and combating all types of crime. Iwrote Allentown’s groundbreaking law thatforces landlords to evict tenants who areconvicted of a drug offense. I authored Allen-town’s comprehensive anti-graffiti law, whichis now one of the toughest in the state. I willwork with our neighborhood groups, policedepartment and appropriate city agencies totarget our worst slumlords and combatblight.

JEANETTE EICHENWALDD.O.B.: 1944EDUCATION: Muhlenberg, B.A.; Kutztown,M.A.OCCUPATION: Muhlenberg College, Program

public service commitment as Allentown’sfiscal watchdog. My website displays my5-point plan to strengthen the Controller’soffice and make it a true fiscal watchdog forthe people.

CITY OF BETHLEHEM

CITY COUNCILTerm: 4 years


Republican

TOM CARROLLwww.tomcarrollforcouncil.comD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: 1980 – LaQuinta HS; 1984. –Penn State, BA; 1988 – Catholic University ofAmerica, Juris Doctorate.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Self employed 16 years;Served the citizens of Montgomery andNorthampton Counties as a Prosecutor for 6years; Served as President and Legal Counselof a National Fraternity.RESPONSE: Bethlehem has over $300 mil-lion of debt. The General Fund deficit for 2010was $7.2 million. At the same time there is alot of waste. The Mayor and Departmentheads continue to drive city cars at the tax-payers expense as one example. They prom-ised a tax cut when the casino was approved.Spending must be cut and taxes lowered.Essential city services will not be cut, onlywaste and unnecessary spending.

AL BERNOTASwww.bernotasforcouncil.comD.O.B.: 1942EDUCATION: MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson Uni-versity; BA, Rudgers.OCCUPATION: Medical Marketing Repre-sentative.QUALIFICATIONS: Resident of the city, 28years; Executive Director Bethlehem Home-owners Association (founder), 2 years; Presi-dent , Bethlehem Soccer Club, co-founder(youth soccer), 3 years; Activist, City Council,Zoning Hearing Board, 2 years.RESPONSE: The major issue of this cam-paign is the complacency of most membersof the current City Council to address thefinancial mismanagement, and the lack ofethics and integrity that exists within thecurrent City administration. One of my solu-tions would be to introduce an ordinance thatwould compel the administration to reportmonthly, to the residents, the projectedyear-end financial deficit or surplus. Severalof the current sitting members of City Councilwould like to become Mayor, yet they donothing to impact the financial directionwhich the City is taking. I would rectify thatwith relentless pressure to properly managethe City’s resources.

TONY SIMAOD.O.B.: 1976EDUCATION: Freedom High School – 1995,Bethlehem Vo-Tech. Northampton Commu-nity College, Bloomsburg University.OCCUPATION: Client Advocate – AetnaInsurance Co.QUALIFICATIONS: General Manager for

small businesses, former Marine, Inspector ofElections, Judge of Elections, Board memberof South Bethlehem Historical Society.RESPONSE: The residents of Bethlehem areon the brink when it comes to finances. I feelthat $350 million worth of debt, higher taxes,and a complete lack of oversight of the Ad-ministration is inexcusable. Small business,not government is the backbone of our com-munity. Economic growth can be achieved bylowering taxes on property and businesses somoney which is saved can be invested backinto the community and job creation.

Democrat

ROBERT J. DONCHEZwww.bobdonchez.comD.O.B.: not providedEDUCATION: Liberty High School, 1968;Kutztown State University,1972.OCCUPATION: Retired educator, AllentownSchool District, 2007 (35 years teaching);current Chief of Staff for RepresentativeJoseph Brennan, since 2007.QUALIFICATIONS: City Council since 1996;City Council President1998-2001; Current CityCouncil President 2008 – present; served onmany City boards and community organiza-tions.RESPONSE: Major Issues facing Bethlehem:1) Fiscal responsibility: Proposed and spon-sored legislation that requires city adminis-tration to obtain City Council approval forusing dedicated bonds, bank notes, & lines ofcredit and any other form of borrowing foranything other than its intended purpose. 2)Public Safety: Continue to be a strong ad-vocate for public safety initiatives. 3) Eco-nomic Development: Continue to supporteconomic development in Bethlehem and thecompletion of LVIP7 & Majestic Site. 4)Neighborhoods: continue to support strongcode enforcements.

J. WILLIAM REYNOLDSwww.jwilliamrenolds.netD.O.B.: 1981EDUCATION: Liberty High School, 1999;Moravian College, 2003.OCCUPATION: Teacher, Allen High School,Allentown School District; Bethlehem CityCouncilman.QUALIFICATIONS: Bethlehem Area PublicLibrary Board of Directors (2008-present);Legislative Aide to State Rep. Steve Samuel-son (2003-2009); VIA of the Lehigh Valley,Board of Directors, All-star Basketball Clinic(2009-present).RESPONSE: Government must learn to domore with less. I have never voted to raisetaxes. In 2010, I wrote the measure to cut CityCouncil’s budget by 14%, which allowed us toadd new police officers. This year I led thefight to cut 6 million dollars from the City’sbudget. If re-elected, I will continue to findways to cut spending and keep Bethlehem asafe city.

MICHAEL D. RECCHIUTIwww.mikeforcouncil.comD.O.B.: 1976EDUCATION: B.A., Penn State University,1999; Juris Doctor, Western New EnglandUniversity School of Law, 2003; Graduate OFFreedom High School, 1995.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Bethlehem Parking Au-thority, Board of Directors 2009-current,

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ELECTION 2011Lehigh County

COPLAY

COUNCILTerm: 4 years

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Republican/Democrat

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. Freshmanboys basketball coach Freedom High School.QUALIFICATIONS: On the board of directorsfor Coplay Recreation And Welfare Associa-tion. Legislative Aide for State RepresentativeJoseph Brennan.RESPONSE: With the changing economy, Ifeel it is more important than ever to worktogether with neighboring municipalities onjoint matters that could benefit the town andits people. Another issue I feel to address isthe needs and concerns of seniors, such asworking to secure senior housing in Coplay.

DAVID SCOTT ROYERD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Whitehall- High School, 1979.OCCUPATION: Auto Technician.QUALIFICATIONS: Borough Council (cur-rent) – 4 yrs.; Ironton Rail Trail Commission(alternative member ) – 4 yrs.RESPONSE: Continue to serve and plan forthe future needs of the Borough’s residents.Repaving/Reconstruction of streets andUpgrades to Public Properties and Recre-ational Areas.

Republican

MARVIN P. MANN IID.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: Graduate, Northampton HighSchool, 1980.OCCUPATION: Self employed, Mann’s AutoService LLC – 28 yrs.QUALIFICATIONS: Councilman, Borough ofCoplay – 38 months; Council President – 27months; Member of Consistory Trinity UCC, –10 yrs.; President of Consistory Trinity UCC, –5 yrs.RESPONSE: Coplay is a great small commu-nity. My focus will be to continue enhancingthe quality of life within the Borough.

Democrat

BILL LEINER JR.D.O.B.: 1953EDUCATION: A.A.,Northampton CommunityCollege, 1980, B.A. Moravian College,1984,A.A.J. – RN–Northampton Community Col-lege, 1993, M.S. Healthcare Adm.–St FrancesUniversity, 2005, A.A.– Penn State–2009.OCCUPATION: Director of Mental Health,New Vitae Mental Health Clinic.QUALIFICATIONS: Coplay Council Member– 1996-97, Coplay Mayor–1998-2007, LehighCounty Commissioner– 2008-10, CoplayTown Watch–1997-present – Vice President,Coplay Scholarship Fund Committee –Founder and current chair – 2005-

EDUCATION: Graduate Catasauqua 1968; USNavy.OCCUPATION: Business owner Schlegel’sDry Cleaners.QUALIFICATIONS: Business owner 37 years,Catasauqua Shade Tree Commission mem-ber (Secretary & Vice Chairman), one of theoriginal founders of the Suburban NorthYMCA, Building Director of Fireman’s TrainingField Project, active in many aspects of Bor-ough Government and have worked withmost personnel in Borough Management.RESPONSE: Major issues are many, but tonarrow it down to two. 1. MONEY – Keepingexpenditures in check and making everyoneaccountable who is spending it. I believereasonable spending is the key, and being fairand accountable to our taxpayers is unques-tionable. 2. Making Borough government“user friendly.” Many people now believeBorough Government is not user friendly.Meetings are unruly and the permit policysimply unfair. I aim to close the gap on peoplevs. Government and show a more simplifiedway of obtaining permits and overall workingwith Borough Government.

BRIAN K. McKITTRICKD.O.B.: 1944EDUCATION: Catasauqua High School 1963.OCCUPATION: Retired from County Of Le-high 1999. Was Director Of 911/Comunicationsfor 24 years.QUALIFICATIONS: Present Member ofBorough Council, , Chair of Planning andZoning Committee 2007 to 2009, ElectedPresident of Council 2009 to 2011. Beforebeing elected to borough council served 8years on Zoning Hearing Board, last four yearsas chairman of the board.RESPONSE: The building of a municipalcomplex, this has not been addressed for thelast 30 years, in the last four years we madesome progress on this goal, the boroughneeds to provide suitable housing for our firedepartment , police department and munici-pal offices. Police headquarters and munici-pal offices are too small, and the fire depart-ment is operating out of 1800s buildings. Theborough has experienced damage to policedepartment and borough offices do to water,because of apartments that exist on thefloors above ///

ROBERT ZAKOS JR.No response

Democrat

BRIAN BARTHOLOMEWNo response

JESSICA KROOPED.O.B.: 1979EDUCATION: Catasauqua High School, 1997;University of the Arts, BFA, 2002; Scott-WhiteReal Estate Institute, 2004; Cedar CrestCollege.OCCUPATION: Full-time mom; Ballet Teach-er; Jewelry Consultant; Real-Estate Investor.QUALIFICATIONS: Elected CatasauquaBorough Councilwoman in 2007; Chairwom-an, Recreation Committee, 4 years; GeneralGovernment, Public Utilities, Public Works,George Taylor House, and J4 Committees.RESPONSE: We have two major issues: (1)the need to provide proper housing of up-dated emergency service equipment. This willensure that our borough residents have the

BOROUGHSCandidates were asked: What do you viewas the major issue in this campaign and howwill you address it?

ALBURTIS



Republican

CATHY MOYERPEG McCORMACK

Democrat

KATHLEEN PALMERKYLE A. BOWER

CATASAUQUA



Republican

DAVID MOLONYNo response

EUGENE H. SCHLEGELD.O.B.: 1950

emergency services when they need it most. Iam actively working to address this urgentneed. (2) The revitalization of businesses andeconomic development within the Borough.As Councilwoman, with vision to our future, Iam working to stimulate new business devel-opment and keep the vital businesses wehave.

TAMMY L. CAMEROND.O.B.: 1965EDUCATION: B.S. Business Administration/Marketing Marywood University, 1989; B.S.Human Resource Mgmt Muhlenberg College,2000.OCCUPATION: K-Factor Analyst – Petro.QUALIFICATIONS: Lifelong Catasauquaresident. Vice President Borough Council2008 - present.RESPONSE: One major issue in our boroughfor many years is a need for a fire station. Iintend to keep working toward that goal withthe best interest of the taxpayers in mind. Iwill continue to investigate and evaluateopportunities to increase revenue and holdback expenditures in the borough. With visionwe can make a proactive plan to grow ourborough and replace revenue we have lost onproperties acquired by the airport.

DEB MELLISHD.O.B.: 1952EDUCATION: East Brady H.S. ArmstrongCounty, PA–1969; Indiana Univ of PA, BSChemistry–1973; Carnegie Mellon Univ. MSChem Eng–1979.OCCUPATION: Retired from energy sector.Part-time mentor @ Lehigh Univ.QUALIFICATIONS: No prior public office.President Historic Catasauqua PreservationAssociation; Board Member Saucon ValleyConservancy; Leadership Lehigh Val-ley–2008; Member AQ Visual Arts Board.RESPONSE: FLSchmidt/Fuller Property: It’salways exciting when a town gets to reclaimits waterfront from its industrial past. This isan opportunity of a lifetime for Catasauquato create a riverfront area that addresses ourpublic facility needs, adds new tax base, andenhances downtown amenities. I don’t be-lieve that zoning alone is sufficient to makethis happen and believe the borough needs toinvest in its own future. Governance: We seemto be suffering from the same polarization asis evident in national politics, and it’s hurtingour town. ///

COOPERSBURG



Republican

JOHN FELCHJOHN WALTERS

Democrat

No candidates

Board Secretary, 2011-current.; Lehigh CountyDemocratic Committee Person, 2005-2009;Treasurer, Bethlehem City Democratic Com-mittee, 2007-2011.RESPONSE: I’m a taxpayer and homeownertoo, and I believe that we must balance theneed to maintain our municipal services whilerecognizing the current economic realitiesfacing taxpayers. Now is not the time to raisetaxes, especially on our homeowners andseniors. Let me be clear on this point—weneed to find budget cuts and seek othersources of revenue without raising taxes--period. Our citizens deserve nothing less ofme as a councilman.

TREASURERTerm: 4 years

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Republican

No candidates

Democrat

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ELECTION 2011 Lehigh Countypresent///RESPONSE: Major issue is responsible,thoughtful management of current Boroughbudget in order to run the most efficient, costeffective local government, and that paysattention to every residents concern andtreat every resident , no matter what statusas respectfully as possible. This issue is reallyabout good government by actively engagingresidents. As a lifelong resident, I will providethe upmost level of service to all the residentsof Coplay, as I did when I was Mayor.

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Republican/Democrat

NATHAN BROWND.O.B.: 1978EDUCATION: Pottstown Senior High School,1997; Valley Forge Christian College; PastoralMajor.OCCUPATION: Project/ Install ManagerTechnician for Fire Alarm and Security Sys-tems for Governmental, commercial, andindustrial buildings. Camera Operator forService Electric 2 Sports.QUALIFICATIONS: Borough Council Member4 years since 1/1/08. Volunteer of the yearwith the 2009 Celebration Committee.RESPONSE: The major issue for this cam-paign is maintaining the services providedthat our residents have come accustomed toand deserve. The way we maintain the stand-ard of living is through fiscal responsibility andcommunity effort. With community involve-ment and true public servants we can be agreat place to live, play, and work.

GIOVANNI LANDIhttp://EPRC.wordpress.comD.O.B.: 1970EDUCATION: Graduate Bethlehem CatholicHigh School, 1988; Associate Degree LincolnTechnical Institute, 2006.OCCUPATION: Proposal Engineer.QUALIFICATIONS: U.S. Army Veteran, 3years, served in Persian Gulf War.RESPONSE: Being fiscally responsible whilehaving the ability to improve critical infra-structure is a major issue at this time.Through better budgeting and tighter con-straints on nonessential spending I believe wecan improve not only critical infrastructurelike the roads and water system, but alsoimprove items that affect the quality of ourlives like the park systems. Another issue toaddress is improving transparency. If elected Iwould like to implement webcasting of com-mittee meetings.

JOHN DONCHEShttp://EPRC.wordpress.comD.O.B.: 1953EDUCATION: Hellertown High School, 1970;A.A Automotive Technology, Penn StateCollege of Technology, 1973.OCCUPATION: Self-Employed.QUALIFICATIONS: Long-time resident;President of E-FLOW (Emmaus for LocallyOwned Water) got enough petitions signed

to ensure our Emmaus Water System re-mains under Emmaus public control; Origina-tor of “Strike Out the Stadium” in our Em-maus Community Park.RESPONSE: Responsible fiscal spending andcreating a Budget process based on needsversus wants. I will concentrate on needs–Infrastructure, Public Works, Ambulance, Fireand Police versus wants like high mainte-nance and expensive Baseball Stadiums,Islands down Broad St., and stamped redbrick crosswalks. I will encourage and supporta higher degree of public input during Councilmeetings and the webcasting of all Commit-tee meetings.

Republican

LEE ANN GILBERTD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: 1979 Graduate of Emmaus HighSchool.OCCUPATION: Elected official and Home-maker.QUALIFICATIONS: Current Council Presi-dent, Completing my 3rd term, Chairpersonof the Public Works Committee and theBudget and Finance Committee.RESPONSE: The major issue will be to pro-vide the services Emmaus has come to ex-pect while keeping the overall budget to aminimum. Continue the progress that hasbeen made within the Borough, improvecommunications with our residents, continuewith necessary road improvements andprovide a safe and friendly environment toraise a family.

Democrat

BRIAN HOLTZHAFERFacebook: Friends for Brian HoltzhaferD.O.B.: 1973EDUCATION: Emmaus High School, 1991; B.S.Environmental Science/Geology – KutztownUniversity; M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction –Kutztown University; M.S. Science Education– Montana State University, anticipatedgraduation 2012; Teacher Leader Certificatefrom Lehigh University.OCCUPATION: 8th Grade Science Teacher –Orefield Middle School, Parkland SchoolDistrict.QUALIFICATIONS: Current Vice President ofEmmaus Borough Council; Current Chair ofBudget & Finance Committee with no tax orfee increases in 2011 or 2012.RESPONSE: The major issue facing Emmausresidents is the challenge of continuing to bea progressive community while managing therevenue and expenses to keep costs at aminimum. Emmaus was ranked as one of thetop 100 “Best Places to Live” and requires adedicated and forethinking council to contin-ue to be great. Balancing the budget withouta tax increase and continuing to evolve, aswas done in 2011 and 2012, requires goodpeople.

No Affiliation

JEFF SHUBZDANo response

FOUNTAIN HILL

MAYOR

Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

CAROLEE GIFFORDwww.GiffordforMayor.comD.O.B.: not provided.EDUCATION: Completed Internship andResidency in Clinical Pastoral Education,Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA.OCCUPATION: Chaplain, Writer, Council-woman.QUALIFICATIONS: Fountain Hill Council-woman, five years; Chair of Fire Committee;Member of Police and House and OrdinanceCommittees; Member of the Planning Com-mission.RESPONSE: “Community” is the major issuein this campaign. I love Fountain Hill! Born andraised here, I want to be a servant leader whowill help Fountain Hill residents face the fu-ture with pride in their diverse community.Our police force is full of talented officers.They need direction, affirmation and training.I am committed to the department and willwork hard to oppose attempts at regionaliza-tion.

Democrat

JOSE ROSADOD.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: B.A. Sociology/Criminal JusticeAdministration, East Stroudsburg University,1986; M.Ed. Counseling, Lehigh University,1992; Principal Certification, Indiana Univer-sity of PA, 1995.OCCUPATION: Director of Community &Student Services / Principal AllentownSchool District.QUALIFICATIONS: 1) B.A. Sociology/CriminalJustice Administration; 2) 15 years adminis-trative experience – Responsibilities include:Supervision/Evaluation, Professional Devel-opment, Scheduling, Budget, Accountability;3) Committees Include: Bethlehem PoliceDepartment – Community Policing TaskForce.RESPONSE: The primary responsibilities areto oversee the police department, ensurepublic safety and to promote and support aprofessional police department. This includessupporting initiatives that promote goodrelationships between law enforcement andresidents such as community policing andblock watch groups. Fountain Hill is a familyoriented community. It is important to pro-mote public safety and a healthy community.I believe my qualifications and experiencesmake me most qualified to serve as Mayor.



Republican

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Democrat

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

Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

ED STECH

Democrat

No candidates

MACUNGIE



Republican/Democrat

DEBRA A. COPED.O.B.: 1957EDUCATION: Palmyra Area High School, 1975.OCCUPATION: General Mills On-Site Coor-dinator, Northeast Frozen Division.QUALIFICATIONS: Resident of MacungieBorough, 21 yrs.RESPONSE: The major issue facing theBorough of Macungie is the ongoing conflictbetween the Mayor, Council, and Police De-partment. It’s like we’re frozen in time andcan’t seem to move forward. I will bring lead-ership to the Borough by making timely, well-considered, and unbiased decisions. Moreimportantly, I will do the right thing. As aresident of Macungie, I owe it to myself, myfamily and the community to help bring“unity” back to the Borough.

Republican

CHRISTOPHER T. BECKERD.O.B.: Not provided.EDUCATION: Not provided.OCCUPATION: Professional Estimator; Proj-ect manager & Shareholder in a CommercialConstruction Company for 30 years.QUALIFICATIONS: Member of the MacungieZoning Hearing Board since 1998, Chairmansince 2009; Member of Grace LutheranChurch–Macungie, Vice President; Memberof the Macungie sidewalk ordinance commit-tee; Member of the Macungie HistoricalSociety; Former Board Member of the LehighValley Associated Builders and Contractors 14yrs.///RESPONSE: I believe that the current Coun-cil has become sidetracked with many legalissues that are affecting the quality of ourBorough. These issues have stopped and/orhindered the cohesiveness of this Council. Ibelieve I can and will make a difference ifelected. My experience as a Project managerhas taught me to deal with people, managemulti-million dollar projects simultaneously,to be performance and scheduling oriented.My experience as an estimator has taught meto develop budgets and to be fiscally respon-sible.///

GREGORY A. HUTCHISONNo response.

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ELECTION 2011Lehigh CountyDemocrat

GUY RAMSEYNo response

Term: 2 years

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Republican

LINN WALKER

Democrat

No candidates

SLATINGTON



Republican

GWYNETH A. NEFFNo response

BOB STEETSNo response

DAVID R. SCHNAARSD.O.B.: 1944EDUCATION: Grad. Millville Area Joint HS –1962, Bloomsburg University – 1967, LancasterTheological Seminary – 1994.OCCUPATION: Transitional (Interim) Minis-ter.QUALIFICATIONS: Member Parks & Recre-ation Commission, 4yrs; Ministry, 17 yrs; Bd. ofDirectors, Habitat for Humanity of Susque-hanna Co. 2yrs; Pres. Bd of Directors, Susque-hanna County Interfaith Friends, 2yrs; 18 yrs.Involvement in fast food, including multi-unitmanagement; computer sales, 9 yrs.RESPONSE: One of the issues is the lack ofconfidence residents feel in the BoroughCouncil. At present they do not feel that theyare being heard or that the Council is acting intheir best interests. I would work to make allprocesses as transparent as possible andworking to create an orderly process throughwhich their suggestions could be heard andexplored. My chief aim would be to restoreconfidence and pride to the community.

GALEN FREEDNo response

Democrat

DANIEL L. SELLD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: High school, some college,trade school other courses through work asfoster parent.OCCUPATION: HVAC mechanic.QUALIFICATIONS: Worked as union negota-tor; Been in the commercial setting over 10yrs.RESPONSE: My stand is cutting back, (small-er government), a fresh look at the water andsewer billing. The taxpayers are being hit hard,and it’s time that we tighten our belts and

make some cold hard choices. Spendingneeds to be cut in all departments. We needto work together to pull this off, In closing theonly promise that I will make is to do my bestand to look at all issues put in front of me witha fresh look, no matter how big or small, andto keep my door open to all people.

CAROL A. GILDNERD.O.B.: 1952EDUCATION: Slatington High School gradu-ate-1970, Bethlehem Business School gradu-ate-1971.OCCUPATION: Bookkeeper–RentschlerChevrolet Slatington–1981-present, Book-keeper–Mueller Chevrolet–1971-1981.QUALIFICATIONS: Resident of Slatington forover 30 years.RESPONSE: The major issue in the Boroughof Slatington is the unjust way that the singlehomeowners are billed for the Water andSewer. They are billed quarterly at a set ratefor 8,000 gallons whether they use thatamount or not. However, owners of apart-ment buildings are billed only one set rate notmultiplied per apartment. Recently, we havebeen informed that apartments outnumberthe single homes. If elected, this issue will beaddressed as soon as possible in 2012.

KRIS BUREKwww.krisburek.usD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: Upsala College, Management;Penn State, Paralegal Studies; Citizens PoliceAcademy; Ethics Training, DCED; FEMA Train-ing; Human Resources workshops.OCCUPATION: Operations Management;Borough Council since 2006.QUALIFICATIONS: I have served on Councilsince 2006. Chair of the Highway Committeeduring the reconstruction of the Gen. MorganBridge project; Chair of the Sewer Committeeduring the $7 million PennVEST project; previ-ous volunteer on the Community JusticePanel; Northern Lehigh Act One Panel Mem-ber; member of the Congress of Govern-ments; founding member of the SlatingtonCrime Watch.RESPONSE: Fiscal solvency must be re-stored in the Borough. I propose we realigncharges for water and sewer for equalityamong homeowners, businesses and rentalunits. I would make the Ordinance Enforce-ment Officer a full time position and pursueviolators of Borough Code, including blightedproperties and apply fines and fees, as war-ranted. All vendors would be re-evaluated tomake certain that we are getting the mostvalue for our tax dollars.

MEL GILDNERD.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: Attended Slatington HighSchool.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Slatington BoroughResident.RESPONSE: The water and sewer rates aremy major issue. When you have a buildingwith 10 apts. in it paying a few dollars morethan a single homeowner, that I feel is totallywrong. We are totally discriminating thesingle homeowners in the Borough. A 10 unitapt. should be paying 10 times the rate of asingle homeowner to be fair. I will defend thesingle homeowners on this issue.

TOWNSHIPSCandidates were asked: What do you viewas the major issue in this campaign and howwill you address it?

HANOVER

BALLOT QUESTIONHanover Township Charter AmendmentReferendum

Vote Yes or NoShall Section 5.05 of the Home Rule Charterof Hanover Township be amended to con-form with state law by permitting the Town-ship to engage public or private agencies toperform certain functions of the TownshipTreasury Department, including collectionand deposit of taxes, subject to the posting ofa surety bond in an amount no less than thecollections in its possession at any time or asotherwise provided by law?


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Republican

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Democrat

WILLIAM J. KOVACS SR.MICHAEL J. WOOLLEY

HEIDELBERG

SUPERVISORTerm: 6 years

Vote for one

Republican

STEVE BACHMANFacebook: ElectSteveBachmanD.O.B.: 1965EDUCATION: Graduate, Northwestern HS1983; Graduate, Fort McClellan Military PoliceAcademy, 1984; Graduate, LCCC, AS-EET,1988.OCCUPATION: Physical Design Engineer, LSI,1988; Heidelberg Township Supervisor, 2006.QUALIFICATIONS: Vice Chairman, Heidel-berg Supervisors, 5 yrs; Member/Chairman,Heidelberg Planning Commission, 5 yrs; Life-long resident of Lynn/Heidelberg, with asincere love of the rural, farming based com-munity we all enjoy.RESPONSE: Agricultural Zoning remains thehot issue in Heidelberg. AG ZONING hasproven to be our most effective tool in limitingthe loss of our highly productive agriculturalland. I support our AG ZONING, and will workto ensure that our rural way of life is not lostto uncontrolled development. Our futuregenerations should be able to enjoy the won-derful experience of living in an area wherethe majority of land is used for farming.

Democrat

CARL C. BREININGERD.O.B.: 1944EDUCATION: Northwestern High School,1962.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: President NWHS BoosterClub, President NYAA, VP Germansville FireCo., Township Auditor, Township ReferendumCommittee, Church Youth Group Advisor,Chairperson Board of Directors, HeidelbergGame Assn., President UAW Local 677 (14yrs.), President Mack Truck Council (10yrs.),President Pennsylvania Community ActionProgram.RESPONSE: The issue is “WE THE PEOPLE”.Doing the right thing for all people is para-mount. Having always lived in this rural com-munity, I want to preserve this heritage forgenerations to come. My financial experiencein numerous organizations and work hasgiven me the tools to better use local taxmoney. “WE THE PEOPLE” face financialchallenges that will be satisfied by cuttingunnecessary spending. We cannot rely onshrinking Government grant money.

LOWER MACUNGIE

COMMISSIONERTerm: 4 years

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Republican

DOUGLAS H. BROWND.O.B.: 1956EDUCATION: BS degree Civil Engineering, thePennsylvania State University, 1979.OCCUPATION: Professional Civil Engineer,President of Brown Consulting Engineers.QUALIFICATIONS: Judicially appointedTownship Commissioner, 2 years; ElectedTownship Commissioner, 2 years; 26 yearsexperience in municipal engineering, zoningand planning; Local business owner, 7 years;Township resident and homeowner for over20 years.RESPONSE: The major issue in this cam-paign is fiscal responsibility and accountabil-ity. In this economy the challenge will be toestablish and maintain a manageable bal-anced budget. I consider it my responsibilityto ensure that our budget allows for thecontinuation of the services that our resi-dents expect and rely upon while not exceed-ing available revenue. I would use my previousyears of experience to develop, implementand maintain a budget that best serves ourcommunity.

JIM LANCSEKNo response

Democrat

ROBERT L. SHARPE JR.www.sharpe4lowermacungie.comD.O.B.: 1955EDUCATION: Rochester Institute of Technol-ogy, B.S., 1979; Temple Law School, J.D., 1998.OCCUPATION: Attorney, Sharpe Law Office,Wescosville.QUALIFICATIONS: Municipal government

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ELECTION 2011 Lehigh Countyexperience as member of planning commis-sion, pension board and recreation commis-sion; former board member of non-profitdowntown merchants organization; formernewspaper editor with state awards forinvestigative journalism; practicing attorneysince 1999.RESPONSE: The township’s policy of deficitspending must be corrected to avoid imposi-tion of a new property tax. Although therecession has forced most to do more withless, Lower Macungie has outspent revenuesfor three consecutive years and even greaterspending is budgeted for 2012 despite anexpected half-million dollar drop in income.Much of this spending results from increaseddemand for public services due to over devel-opment.

LOWER MILFORD


Republican/Democrat

DONNA WRIGHTD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Land Use, Law and Manage-ment accredited courses, township continu-ing education through PSATS.OCCUPATION: Supervisor Chair, LVPC mem-ber representing Lehigh Co.QUALIFICATIONS: Serving the Townshipsince 1999 in variety of capacities; Supervisor(5 yrs), Planning Commission (5 yrs) Town-ship Fall Festival (9 yrs), R&O Board (5 yrs),Zoning Hearing Board (5 yrs). LVPC member(2 yrs).RESPONSE: Major concerns are control ofspending and keeping a workable budget thatcomplies with responsible Emergency Serv-ices, improvement to infrastructure as well asGovernment Mandates. As Supervisor I willcontinue to be vigilant managing rising costswhile responding to resident needs includingsuccessfully continuing road/bridge repairs,keeping residents safe with Police and Ambu-lance coverage, supporting the Fire Depart-ment and upholding our rural Heritage andlifestyle through thoughtful and sustainablePlanning.

No Affiliation

BRUCE KAPLANNo response


Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

MIKE SNOVITCH

LOWHILL


Vote for one

Republican

RICHARD B. HUGHES

Democrat

No candidates

LYNN


Vote for one

Republican

JUSTIN N. SMITHNo response

Democrat

SCOTT FEINOURD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: Northwestern Lehigh HighSchool, 1980; Lehigh County Vocational Tech-nical School, 1980.OCCUPATION: Snyder Construction, 20years.QUALIFICATIONS: Lynn Township VacancyBoard, 4 years; Continual attendance of LynnTownship BOS meetings, 10 years; Knowledgeof Township issues: Past, Present, Future;Past Director, NTFC, 12 years; Actively servedcommittees, NTFC: (i.e. Tanker, By-Laws,Rescue, Fundraising, Audit.).RESPONSE: Government Accountability.Over the last six years, Lynn Township Su-pervisors made great strides reforming ourlocal government. One small step includedstarting a township web site. Believing Sun-shine is the best disinfectant, I encourageadding further information: (i.e. list monthlybills, draft ordinances, audit reports, budgets,meeting agendas, etc.) Of more importance,the board enacted strong accounting stand-ards leading to elimination of nuisance taxesand lowering of property taxes, I supportfollowing their vision.

NORTH WHITEHALL

BALLOT QUESTION

Vote Yes or NoShould two additional supervisors be electedto serve in the township?


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Republican

STEVE PANYD.O.B.: 1957EDUCATION: Graduate Parkland High School1975; BSCE Lehigh University 1979; MSCELehigh University 1982.

OCCUPATION: Civil Engineer.QUALIFICATIONS: Civil Engineer with 32years experience including Land Develop-ment, Zoning Appeals, Building Design, Per-mitting and Construction Observation and alife long township resident familiar with allaspects of the community.RESPONSE: The 50% tax increase for 2011 istroubling. Development is stagnant and smallbusiness in the community can not expanddue to costly permitting requirements andfees. The continued purchasing of land to beused for parks, cost overruns on municipalprojects, and long term debt liabilities aresignificantly eroding the township’s financialbase. I support spending for essential serv-ices, and infrastructure maintenance only andbecoming for fiscally responsible and “permitfriendly.”

Democrat

TERRY STOUDTD.O.B.: 1938EDUCATION: Graduate, Slatington HighSchool, 1956; Philadelphia School of Barber,1957.OCCUPATION: Barber.QUALIFICATIONS: 12 years as a Supervisor,40 years as a High School & youth sportscoach, Worked all over the country as a Col-lege Basketball Official.RESPONSE: It is my intention to run forTownship Supervisor as a working Supervisor.I believe in order to manage and conductTownship business affairs properly, it is es-sential to work there. Consequently, thiswould eliminate the position of a manager. Iwas previously Township Supervisor for 12years which affords me with the invaluableexperience to be effective. I have helped tobuild parks and walking trails for children andadults.

SALISBURY

COMMISSIONER 1ST WARDTerm: 4 years

Vote for one

Republican

No candidate

Democrat

ROBERT MARTUCCI

COMMISSIONER 3RD WARDTerm: 4 years

Vote for one

Republican

DEBRA BRINTON

Democrat

No candidates

COMMISSIONER 5TH WARD

Term: 4 years

Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

JOANNE C. ACKERMAN

SOUTH WHITEHALL



Republican/Democrat

GLENN BOCKwww.glennblockcpa.comD.O.B.: 1957EDUCATION: Graduate Parkland High School1975; B.S. in Business Administration Ameri-can University, Washington, D.C. 1979.OCCUPATION: CPA for 29 years with a spe-cialty in forensic (investigative) accounting.Also own alarm/security company.QUALIFICATIONS: SWT Zoning HearingBoard for 6+ years, CPA expert in finances,expert in crime prevention and fire protection.RESPONSE: As Commissioner, and with 29years of CPA experience, I will ensure a bal-anced budget that redirects and allocates taxdollars to our police and fire departments andaway from areas of past waste and over-spending. Our police and fire departmentswill be fully staffed and trained with the latestand best crime prevention and fire protectionequipment necessary to protect and keep ourcommunity safe. More info at: www.glenn-blockcpa.com

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 involve-ment and business experience has preparedme for Commissioner. My experience in logis-tics, human resources, budgets, and op-erations are skills that will benefit our com-munity.RESPONSE: The residents and businesses ofSouth Whitehall deserve Commissioners whoare engaged in the process. They want to beable to have their commissioners listen totheir issues and represent them fairly and in aresponsible manner. I believe strongly in teamrelationships and in collaborative thinkingwhen solving problems. These skills, coupledwith my desire to listen and learn from ourresidents, will benefit us in making the rightdecisions on the Board of Commissioners.

Republican

DALE DAUBERTD.O.B.: 1930EDUCATION: Graduate, South Whitehall H.S., U.S. Army Veteran – 2nd Armored Division.OCCUPATION: Retired Lehigh County Ad-ministrator.

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ELECTION 2011Lehigh CountyQUALIFICATIONS: Township Commissioner,22 yrs.; Parkland School Director, 18 yrs.; Le-high County Administrator, 21 yrs.RESPONSE: The major issue remains thesame as 22 years ago. When I sought my firstterm…. and that is to provide and improvemunicipal services to our citizenry withoutincreasing taxes. I do believe that I have beena substantial force in making this a reality, andif re-elected, my mission to our citizenry willnot change. I will make every effort to keepour township the envy of the area.

Democrat

BRIAN HITEwww.brianhite.comD.O.B.: 1970EDUCATION: Parkland School District Grad-uate 1988; Lehigh County Vocational Tech-nical School 1988; Penn State University,Business Logistics 2004.OCCUPATION: Tractor Trailer Mechanic /Supervisor; Business Logistics Management;South Whitehall Planning Commission Mem-ber.QUALIFICATIONS: South Whitehall PlanningCommission Member; Over 230 TownshipBoard of Commissioner meetings attendedas a concerned citizen; Environmental Advi-sory Council Member.RESPONSE: South Whitehall has not had atax increase in 23 years, I am committed toensuring that pattern of financial respon-sibility continues while also maintaining allprovided services while improving financialoversight through honesty, accountabilityand transparency. I pledge to make sure thatthe Township Fire Companies and Policealways have the best equipment, training andsupport possible. I will work to improve com-munication, information and problem solvinginvolving residents and businesses with anyTownship concerns.

UPPER MACUNGIE


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Republican

KATHY RADERD.O.B.: 1954EDUCATION: Graduate of Parkland highSchool.OCCUPATION: Township Secretary/Su-pervisor.QUALIFICATIONS: Started with UMT as astaff secretary; then Zoning Officer; Asst. Dir.of Comm. Dev.; Member – Legislative Com-mittee, PA State Assn. of Township Supervi-sors; VP of the Lehigh County Assn. of Town-ship Officials.RESPONSE: What matters most to me is thefuture economic welfare of the township.With revenues down, spending must becurbed and controlled. We cannot spendmoney we do not have or ask families whohave had to tighten their belts to pay more intaxes. My goal is to strive for and maintaingood government for the township.

Democrat

JOSEPH J. CORCORANwww.justvotejoe.orgD.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: North Schuylkill High School;Penn State University; Lehigh University.OCCUPATION: Realtor.QUALIFICATIONS: Local Business Ownerand concerned township resident.RESPONSE: The major issue we face is re-sponsible financial management. Our Town-ship needs to find the best ways to provideservices to our residents in a cost-effectivemanner. My plan includes hiring a townshipmanager to effectively manage the wayoperating expenses are used. We need some-one with the experience and know-how toeffectively administer our money, employeesand resources. See more of my plan for UMTat www.justforjoe.org

UPPER MILFORD


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Republican

CARL R. STEVENSONwww.vote4carl.orgD.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: Toronto HS, 1967; College ofSteubenville, 1967-1969.OCCUPATION: Electronics Engineering Con-sultant/Farmer.QUALIFICATIONS: Senior Manager (Stand-ards and Regulatory Affairs); Lucent Micro-electronics/Agere Systems. Member, Boardof Governors of the IEEE Standards Associa-tion 2005-2007; Founding Chair IEEE 802.18and IEEE 802.22; Member IEEE 802 ExecutiveCommittee; Member, US Delegation to theWorld Radiocommunications Conference2003; Named to the 2005 Scientific Ameri-can 50 as a Policy Leader.RESPONSE: The sole legitimate purpose ofgovernment is to protect our rights. I am a bigbeliever in freedom, individual rights, personalresponsibility and accountability. UpperMilford Township needs to be returned to a“leave the people alone in peace” mentality.It’s time to put property rights, freedom,common sense, and financial responsibilityback into township government and SERVEthe people rather than RULE them, and that’swhat I intend to do if elected.

Democrat

GEORGE DeVAULTD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: R.B. Hayes High School, 1969.Ohio University, photojournalism.OCCUPATION: Farmer, writer, editor.QUALIFICATIONS: Editor, Rodale, 24 years;President-Executive Director Seed SaversExchange, 2 years; Volunteer Firefighter, 29years (two as Vera Cruz Fire Chief); BoardMember, Lehigh County Farmland Preserva-tion Board, 2 years; President, Emmaus Farm-ers’ Market, 2 years.RESPONSE: Restore open, responsive town-ship government. Work with – not against –township residents, especially small businessowners, by stressing positive dialogue, fiscal

responsibility, sound ethics and communityinvolvement in decisions that affect us all.Stress public safety and security, startingwith a critical assessment of our roads andbridges. Improve communications betweentownship administration and citizens. Controlcosts by improving efficiency, not raisingtaxes. Seek to preserve open space and his-toric sites, while advocating for youth activ-ities.

UPPER SAUCON


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Republican/Democrat

PATRICK M. LEONARDDENNIS BENNER

WASHINGTON


Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

ROY O. DENGLER

WEISENBERG


Vote for one

Republican

LINDA GEHRINGER GORGAS

Democrat

No candidates

WHITEHALL

BALLOT QUESTIONWhitehall Township Library Tax Refer-endum

Vote Yes or NoDo you favor funding the Whitehall TownshipPublic Library by establishing an annual tax of.70 mills (70 cents per $1,000.00 of assessedreal property value) on taxable real estatelocated within the Township of Whitehall?

MAYORTerm: 4 years

Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

EDWARD D. HOZZA JR.



Republican/Democrat

DENNIS HOWERD.O.B.: 1968EDUCATION: Graduate Whitehall HighSchool; Bachelor’s Degree, Human ResourcesManagement, Muhlenberg College.OCCUPATION: Business Agent.QUALIFICATIONS: Board Member UnitedWay of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Board Mem-ber Big Brothers Big Sister of the Lehigh Val-ley.RESPONSE: I am an advocate for open andtransparent government who will work for allresidents of Whitehall Township. The biggestchallenge facing Whitehall Township is eco-nomic redevelopment. I would work with ourelected officials, business groups and ourIndustrial and Commercial DevelopmentAuthority to create conditions that supportthe redevelopment of our vacant commercialproperties.

PHILIP GINDERD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: One roomschool house to 4year college. Bachelor of Science Degree.OCCUPATION: Self employed MechanicalContractor for 35 years.QUALIFICATIONS: Currently serving 3rdterm as Commissioner; 6 years on PlanningCommission; 10 years traffic impact commit-tee; currently Vice President, Board of Com-missioners; Honorably discharged combatveteran; father, homeowner and taxpayer.RESPONSE: Keeping Whitehall a safe placeto live and raise a family. Keep only necessarytaxes by constant review of spending needs.Peace of mind for residents by prevention andprosecution of crime. Provide for recreationalneeds of all residents. Maintain streets andinfrastructure. Set a good example “No pettypolitics.” I will put the resident’s needs firstand preserve the standard of service ourresidents have come to expect.

BRUCE BRINKERNo response

Republican

KENNETH S. SNYDERD.O.B.: not provided.EDUCATION: Nesquehoning High School.OCCUPATION: Property Management.QUALIFICATIONS: 20 years Township Plan-ning Commission, 10 years, Chairman; 14 yearsTownship Commissioner, 4 years, Chairman;45 years Whitehall Chamber of Commerce,President, 9 years; Lifetime AchievementAward, PA Association Private School Admin-istrators.RESPONSE: Don’t raise taxes. I did not votefor a tax increase in 14 years. Keep expensesdown.

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ELECTION 2011 Lehigh CountyDemocrat

CLAIR D. HUNSBERGERD.O.B.: 1931EDUCATION: Northampton School District;Community Service Courses, Penn StateUniversity.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Whitehall TownshipCommissioner, 16 years; Traffic Impact Advi-sory Committee, 10 years; Planning Commis-sion, 10 years; Director, Whitehall Chamber ofCommerce, 10 years; President of the White-hall Democratic Club, 20 years.RESPONSE: I have lived in Whitehall for 56years with my late wife Louise and our chil-dren. As an active and lifetime member ofmany local organizations and recreationalprograms I am able to keep in touch with theneeds of my community and neighbors. I wasinvolved with the passing of the registeringsex offender ordinance and now I am activelypursuing ordinances for abandoned vehiclesand noise levels. Together we can keepWhitehall a great place to live.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

SCHOOL DIRECTORSCandidates were asked: What do you viewas the major issue in this campaign and howwill you address it?

ALLENTOWN AREACity of AllentownTerm: 4 years

Vote for not more than five

Republican/Democrat

ROBERT E. SMITH JR.D.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: NYU – Political Science; Mid-dlesex County College – Liberal Arts.OCCUPATION: Mentor / Activity Coordina-tor.QUALIFICATIONS: Allentown School Board– 7 years; LCTI JOC Board, member 7 years,co-chair finance, co-chair athletic commit-tee, vice-chair of recreation committee,vice-chair of legislative rep.RESPONSE: We must improve the morale ofour teachers and principals to give studentsthe confidence and support to get off correc-tive action. I will continue to work towardgoals that produce well rounded studentsthat reach high achievement levels to gradu-ate; instill appreciation for the arts, music andtheatre. We must ALL do more with LESSresources, be partners in our future course ofaction, taxpayers, teachers, students. Work-ing together will give UNITED POSITIVE RE-SULTS.

SCOTT ARMSTRONGD.O.B.: 1957EDUCATION: Graduate, Plum Borough HighSchool, 1975; Graduate, Ivy School of Profes-sional Art, 1977.OCCUPATION: Landscaper.QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteer for after schoolprogram for Raub Middle School students (6years); Past president, current board memberof West Park Civic Association (1994-

present); West Park Neighborhood HistoricDesignation committee (1 year); AwardedCommunity Spirit Award Recipient by TheMorning Call’s (1999); Allentown’s RentalInspection Initiative Committee, Member ///RESPONSE: Our School board’s “see no evil,hear no evil, speak no evil” approach to Allen-town’s correlated increases in poverty ratesand school enrollments has resulted in itsfailure to advocate the district’s interests atcity planning/zoning meetings. New highdensity housing in high crime areas and re-zoning of non residential properties to resi-dential should be a major concern to thedistrict. Higher enrollments necessitate taxincreases. The board hasn’t addressed this, Iwill.

Republican

MICHELLE JARROUJ WEAVERwww.vote4michellejarroujweaver.comD.O.B.: 1981EDUCATION: Northwestern Lehigh HighSchool, 1999; LCCC Associates, 2004; PennState Bachelors, 2006; Currently workingtoward Masters degree at The InternationalInstitute for Restorative Practices.OCCUPATION: Child/adolescent counselorand Intake Coordinator for a truancy aversionprogram.QUALIFICATIONS: Education, 10+ yearsworking with children and adolescents.RESPONSE: The main issues are education,budget, safety and accountability. Law mak-ers need to make sure our hard earned taxdollars are spent in a way that directly benefitour children’s education and ensures theirsafety. Our teachers, parents and childrenneed to be held accountable for their role ineducation. I will help all of these parts to worktogether in unison to secure a bright futurefor the children of the city of Allentown.

Democrat

JULIE AMBROSED.O.B.: 1967EDUCATION: BA, Villanova University; MS,West Chester University.OCCUPATION: Educator: Muhlenberg Col-lege; Event Coordinator: Lehigh Valley Collegi-ate Career Expo.QUALIFICATIONS: School Director, 4 years;Board VP; Co-chair : Education, Policy andAthletic Committees; Parent leader in ASDSchools, 13 years; Experienced with stateeducation reform through PAGE1 and MiddleSchool Reform initiatives.RESPONSE: Last year’s budget cuts dispro-portionately impacted the ASD. I offer cre-ative leadership and a positive, Can-Do atti-tude to support our students and staff. Theprimary focus is providing each student a highquality, career preparatory education in a safeenvironment; so more students graduatewith the skills to achieve their concrete plansfor the future. I am thoughtful and strongwhen faced with tough decisions like balanc-ing tax payers’ needs with those of the ASD.

JOANNE JACKSOND.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: Dieruff H.S., 1964; BloomsburgUniversity, 1969; Lehigh University, 1980;Moravian College, 1990; Attended WilkesUniversity, Columbia University, GeorgetownUniversity, Gratz University.OCCUPATION: Special Education Teacher for

42 years.QUALIFICATIONS: Prior School Board Mem-ber – 4 yr. term; Secretary – Women’s Demo-cratic Club; Past Treasurer of Allentown CityDemocratic Committee; Committee Womanof 13-2; Member – Who’s Who in AmericanColleges and Universities.RESPONSE: I view the major issue in thiscampaign as critical since it affects the futureof our city. The major issue is the district’sbudget crisis. How does one efficiently dis-tribute funds that will still guarantee graduat-ing workforce ready students – future Allen-tonians. As a currently employed teacher, Ifeel that my expertise in the area of curricu-lum, budget, and teacher stamina allows meto prioritize effective spending and imple-mentation of programs that will enhancestudents’ performance while recognizing theimportance of our front line workers.

CE-CE GERLACHFacebook: Ce-Ce GerlachD.O.B.: 1986EDUCATION: Cedar Crest College – Elemen-tary Education, 2008.OCCUPATION: Teacher – Children’s Home ofEaston.QUALIFICATIONS: Outreach Director-Allen-town Boys and Girls Club; College AwarenessMentor – “at-risk” middle school studentsliving in public housing; Outreach Worker –Caring Place Youth Development Center;Substitute Teacher – Allentown School Dis-trict.RESPONSE: The school board needs to bemore “community-friendly”. School boarddirectors must be accountable and willing tocollaborate with teachers, parents, studentsand taxpayers. In this time of financial strain itis the job of the school board to make surethat we are spending our resources wisely.We must stop throwing around taxpayers’money. Our district is top-heavy, with toomuch money going to the administration andnot enough going into the classrooms.

BETHLEHEM AREA

AT-LARGECity of Bethlehem; Bethlehem and HanoverTownships; Freemansburg and Fountain HillBoroughsTerm: 4 years


Republican/Democrat

MICHELE T. CANNHanover TownshipD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: B.S. in Finance, Villanova Uni-versity, 1984; J.D. University of PennsylvaniaLaw School, 1987.OCCUPATION: Homemaker.QUALIFICATIONS: BASD School BoardDirector since July 2007; Licensed Pennsylva-nia Attorney; Practiced Commercial FinanceLaw for 8 years.RESPONSE: The major issue facing theschool district is how to continue to providean excellent, well-rounded education for allstudents on a realistic budget. Fiscal pres-sures will be an ongoing reality. I supportdistrict efforts to find alternative revenue

sources, a small tax increase if necessary, andvigilant attention to viable cost cutting mea-sures, in order to preserve programs, includingco-curriculars, that prepare students forhigher education and careers.

Republican

RANDY TOMANBethlehemD.O.B.: 1940EDUCATION: Graduated Allentown HighSchool 1958; March 5th 2011 attended all dayseminar “School Board Candidates Work-shop,” hosted by the EPLC and the Pennsylva-nia School Board Association (PSBA).OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Self employed, Commer-cial Construction industry for 40 yrs.; Presi-dent of Construction Specification Institute,Central Pa. (1985); President Allentown car-penters Union Local #368 (1969).RESPONSE: Overreaching tax and spendattitude; It is one thing to have out of controlspending and another for the people electedto the school board to understand they havethat attitude. It takes people of character,wisdom and convictions to do strategic plan-ning to set policy with written goals andobjectives as well as acting upon and evaluat-ing results all the time. I would implementthese strategies to address the issues.

KENNETH BARRETOBethlehemwww.kennethbarreto.comD.O.B.: 1984EDUCATION: A.A. Central Texas College,2007; Colorado Technical University, 2011.OCCUPATION: Corrections Officer.QUALIFICATIONS: U.S. Veteran- Served mycountry for a total of 4 years, deployed twotimes in support of operation Iraqi freedom. Ihave the will and desire to do all I can for thestudents and the community.RESPONSE: Within the past six years theBethlehem school board has raised schooltaxes 26.6%. This percentage is higher thanthe rate of inflation. In 2011 the current boardhas issued a 72 million dollar bond. This hasincreased the school district’s debt to over591 million dollars. I believe we need to elimi-nate the district’s wasteful spending as wework to reduce the debt that it currently has.

Democrat

BASILIO BONILLA JR.Bethlehemwww.bonilla4schoolboard.com/D.O.B.: 1990EDUCATION: Clearview Elementary School;Nitschmann Middle School; Liberty HighSchool (Graduated 2008).OCCUPATION: Student at Moravian College(Pre-Law with a minor in political science).QUALIFICATIONS: Interned for U.S SenatorBob Casey Jr; Interned for Sen. Lisa Boscola;Volunteered over 2,000 Hours to the BASD;numerous academic, athletic, and communi-ty awards.RESPONSE: What our school district needsfrom its leaders is a fresh perspective. For toolong raising taxes is to cover bad financialdecisions has been the norm. We need lead-ership that will be accountable to you andyour family. My decisions on the school boardwill focus on doing what is in the best interestof both our students and our taxpayers. That

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ELECTION 2011Lehigh Countyis why I am running for school board…Not towin votes, but rather to solve problems.

SUDANTHA VIDANAGEBethlehemD.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: Thurstan College, Sri Lanka HS1968-70; Columbia U. NY, 1976, BS Metallurgy;Columbia U. NY, 1978, MS Metallurgy; LehighU. Bethlehem, PA 1988, MBA Finance; privatehigh school, math & chemistry, 2006; Highschool certification, NJ, 2010.OCCUPATION: Adjunct Professor, GwyneodMercy College; financial consultant.QUALIFICATIONS: Member of the Bethle-hem Democratic Party – committee memberward 14-2.RESPONSE: The major issue is the reductionprograms and teachers for 2011-12. I feel mybackground in education, finance, manage-ment and engineering will be an asset inhelping the board of education navigate thruthe difficult periods. Will play an active role inhelping the school district in areas of opera-tion. I will not “RUBBER STAMP’ the decisionsof the school district, will analyze and makemy decisions. I will get the school board toaddress the discipline problems. ///

REGION 2Bethlehem Wards 11, 12, 13th Ward 2nd through8th DistrictsTerm: 4 years

Vote for one

Republican

BENJAMIN M. TENAGIA IIIHanover TownshipD.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: BS Villanova University 1974,Gamma Phi Honor Society.OCCUPATION: Vice President & PortfolioManager, PCB Trust & Investments.QUALIFICATIONS: Appointed School Direc-tor March 2008 – December 2009 and Au-gust 2010 – December 2011.RESPONSE: BASD must provide a qualityeducation at a reasonable cost. I have beeninstrumental in emphasizing fiscal respon-sibility, reducing variable rate debt, eliminat-ing swaps, and established a positive fundbalance. I have NOT voted for tax increases,tax incentives for billionaire developers, orexcessive salary increases for teachers. Tobetter prepare our students for their futureendeavors, we need a curriculum that fo-cuses on the educational basis of reading,writing and mathematics.

Democrat

MICHELE T. CANNHanover TownshipD.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: BS Villanova University 1974,Gamma Phi Honor Society.OCCUPATION: Vice President & PortfolioManager, PCB Trust & Investments.QUALIFICATIONS: Appointed School Direc-tor March 2008 – December 2009 and Au-gust 2010 – December 2011.RESPONSE: BASD must provide a qualityeducation at a reasonable cost. I have beeninstrumental in emphasizing fiscal respon-sibility, reducing variable rate debt, eliminat-ing swaps, and established a positive fund

balance. I have NOT voted for tax increases,tax incentives for billionaire developers, orexcessive salary increases for teachers. Tobetter prepare our students for their futureendeavors, we need a curriculum that fo-cuses on the educational basis of reading,writing and mathematics.

REGION 3Term: 4 years

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Republican/Democrat

EUGENE C. McKEON

CATASAUQUA AREACatasauqua Borough and Hanover Township,Lehigh County; North Catasauqua Borough,Northampton County


Republican/DemocratCAROL A. CUNNINGHAMCatasauquaD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: Catasauqua High School Grad-uate, 1969; B. S. Kutztown University, 1973.OCCUPATION: Math Instructional SupportTeacher – Grades 3 – 6.QUALIFICATIONS: School Director – 8 years;Public School Educator – 28 years; Graduateof The Education Policy and Leadership Cen-ter; Currently enrolled in M.Ed with PrincipalCertification, Cabrini College Program.RESPONSE: School districts across Penn-sylvania facing budgetary shortfalls due toGovernor Corbett’s cuts to public education.Because of my experience as a school direc-tor and an educator, I will able to make in-formed decisions regarding staffing andprogramming while keeping the best interestsof students in mind. Additionally, these ad-justments must be at a minimal cost to ourtaxpayers.

DAWN M. BERRIGANCatasauquaFacebook: Berrigan Naelle ReingruberD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: 1979 Graduate of PoconoMountain High School, 1983 Graduate of TeenChallenge Bible Institute, 3 year college fortraining to do drug and alcohol rehabilitationand counseling.OCCUPATION: mom / school bus driver.QUALIFICATIONS: Served 4 years on theCASD school board, 2003-2007, variousschool committees prior, (steering, middleschool volunteer coordinator and revital-ization committee). Thomas Paine Charterschool board 2009-2010 Coached youthsoccer, taught Sunday school and havechaired or been a part of several other com-mittees in my community and county.RESPONSE: We live in tough economictimes, it’s important for government entitiesto be sensitive to the people who pay the bills.It’s my intent to watch the money, and do thebest for our students. Some of our boardmembers running for a third term have for-gotten they represent the community. In-stead they represent the school adminis-tration that doesn’t deserve a rubber stamp,

none do. It’s time for some new faces andfresh ideas.

CHRISTINE E. NAEGELCatasauquaFacebook: Berrigan Naegel and ReingruberD.O.B.: 1970EDUCATION: Bristol Boro Jr/Sr High School,1988; Bucks County Community College, 2courses 1988.OCCUPATION: 1) Homemaker; 2) Missionary.QUALIFICATIONS: Have been a Catasauquaresident and taxpayer for 19 years; Haveraised three children (two still of school age);Directed children’s choirs for approx. 10 years;Have volunteered at church/school withchildren for years.RESPONSE: I see more than one major issuehere. First, I would like to address fiscal re-sponsibility. Money should be spent wiselyand we cannot spend more than we have.Second, decisions need to be made withcommon sense and with the welfare of thechildren in mind. Third, I feel there needs to bemore accountability to the tax payers andavailable information for them prior to votesbeing placed.

MARY ALICE HARTRANFTNo response.

Republican

CHRISTINE REINGRUBERCatasauquaD.O.B.: 1971EDUCATION: Graduate C.B. West HighSchool, Doylestown PA 1990.OCCUPATION: Market Development Man-ager, Sara Lee Fresh Bakery.QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteer teacher aid 2yrs; Home and School Association member, 2yrs; Treasurer Home and School Association 2yrs; Mother of 2 children, high honor roll stu-dents in the Catasauqua School District.RESPONSE: Fiscal Responsibility. I will pushto limit spending to only essential areas.“Don’t spend what we don’t have”. I wouldlike to see funds spent in areas where it willdirectly benefit the students and their educa-tion. I will push for honest open communica-tion amongst the board members, adminis-tration, and with the community. Decisionswill be made with integrity, not with ulteriormotives.

Democrat

ROBERT LEVINENo response.Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

CAROL L. McCARTHY

Democrat

No candidates

EAST PENNAlburtis, Emmaus and Macungie Boroughs;Lower Macungie and Upper Milford Town-shipsTerm: 4 years


Republican/Democrat

CHARLES H. BALLARDUpper Milford Twp.D.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: BS Nuclear Engineering-Uni-versity of Michigan. MS Electrical Engineering& Computer Science-University of California,Berkeley.OCCUPATION: Retired Professional Engineer.QUALIFICATIONS: 16 years service on theEast Penn School Board; Graduate, PPL Lead-ership Academy.RESPONSE: Economic conditions arestraining all levels of government. Doing morewith less and dealing with unfunded man-dates from state and federal legislators areserious problems in this environment. Theeconomic environment is also encouragingmore attacks on public education, like vouch-er proposals, that have no educational valuebut high ideological appeal. My vision is thatwe need to maintain a high quality of publiceducation, and be conscientious stewards ofthe public money being spent.

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 of SouthernCalifornia, Valedictorian, 1988.OCCUPATION: Engineering Manager, CyOp-tics, Breinigsville.QUALIFICATIONS: Father, Daughter in Dis-trict; 13 years Management Experience; Fu-ture Leaders Program, Lucent/Agere; Super-visory and Financial Management Training,1996-present; EPLC School Board CandidateWorkshop.RESPONSE: In the current economic cli-mate, our responsibility is to provide high-quality schools without placing undo burdenon taxpayers. All spending should be evaluat-ed by how it furthers the district’s mission toprovide a well-rounded education, one thatincludes challenging academics, music, art,and athletics. Good schools are made pos-sible by responsible fiscal policy and benefitthe entire community through higher proper-ty values and the economic opportunity thatstems from an educated workforce.

SAMUEL RHODESUpper Milford Twp.D.O.B.: 1953EDUCATION: Handley High School, 1971;Macalester College, 1976; Muhlenberg College,2007; ESU 2008-2011.OCCUPATION: Social Studies Teacher, Ore-field Middle School.QUALIFICATIONS: East Penn School Board,5 years; LCTI Joint Operating Committee, 2years; Lake-Lehman School Board, 4 years;Lake-Lehman Zoning Hearing Board 2 years;Youth, high school and college coach for 25years.RESPONSE: Adequate funding is the issue.Less tax revenue, state cuts, and unfundedstate mandates, endanger East Penn. Ourteachers froze their wages. East Penn’s 2011budget is less than last year. If the state di-verts public funds to cyber schools, privateschools, and underfunds public schools,teachers and programs will be cut next. The

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ELECTION 2011 Lehigh Countystate deliberately avoids its Constitutionalresponsibility for a “thorough and efficientsystem of public education.” I will fight thistrend.

Republican

JULIAN STOLZEmmausD.O.B.: 1987EDUCATION: Graduated Emmaus HighSchool, Class of 2006. Attended Lehigh Car-bon Community College and DeSales Univer-sity for Political Science.OCCUPATION: Executive Director of Penn-sylvanians for Right to Work.QUALIFICATIONS: Member of LehighCounty Republican Committee 2005-2007;Member of the East Penn School Board 2007-2011; Executive Director of Pennsylvanians forRight to Work 2010-Present.RESPONSE: The major issues in this cam-paign are rising taxes, rising class sizes, andrising district debt. Taxes and debt are goingup, ostensibly “for the children”. Unfortu-nately, parents are not seeing a return on theirtax investment in the form of lower classsizes. The district needs to be more conserva-tive with spending in order to give parentsand taxpayers more bang for their buck andstop the trend of rising debt, taxes, and classsizes.

LYNN DONCHESEmmaushttp://eprc.wordpress.com/D.O.B.: 1954EDUCATION: Graduate Ligonier High School,1972; A.A. Library Science Pennsylvania Col-lege of Technology, 1974, Certificate in Com-petitive Intelligence, SLA 2007.OCCUPATION: Chief Librarian, Rodale Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: 20 years corporate man-agement experience, including strategicplanning and budgeting; Education Policy &Leadership Center School Board CandidateWorkshop.RESPONSE: I believe the major issue is howto provide a first-rate education while reiningin spending, reining in taxes and reining inborrowing. I will work to direct resourcesspecifically toward enhancing quality educa-tion and away from overhead spending andadministration costs. I will support transpar-ency – webcasting of meetings and opendialog during meetings - so that parents,students and taxpayers are aware of how thebalance between budget and education willbe accomplished.

Democrat

BRIAN HIGGINSLower Macungie Twp.D.O.B.: 1972EDUCATION: Graduate - Monmouth College,BA, 1994.OCCUPATION: Specialty Oncology Consult-ant – ProStrakan, Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: President, LMYA, 2½years. Member LMT 20/20 Vision Committee,Alternate Member LMT Zoning HearingBoard.RESPONSE: Taxes are the issue. They alwaysseem to be the issue. No one wants highertaxes. Some candidates will promise to notraise taxes, no matter what has to be cutfrom the District Budget. I am not saying, Iwant higher taxes, however, if lower taxes

means compromising the education offeredto the students of the East Penn SchoolDistrict, then I would come down on the sideof better education. I believe in Quality Edu-cation with Fiscal Responsibility.

WALDEMAR VINOVSKISMacungiewww.facebook.com/pages/Waldemar-Vi-novskis/155547604507104D.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: Benson High School, Omaha,NE 1982; B.A. University of Nebraska-Lincoln,1987; M.Div. Concordia Seminary-St. Louis,1992.OCCUPATION: Pastor.QUALIFICATIONS: Lehigh Valley CommunityBroadcaster’s Association; The LutheranHaven, Oviedo, FL; EPSD: Act 1 Tax StudyCommission, Steering Committee 2008-2014Strategic Plan, EHS; Middle-States Accredi-tation Steering Committee, Take Back OurChildren Task Force, Superintendent’s Par-ents’ Advisory Committee, CoordinatedSchool Health Committee.RESPONSE: The major issue facing schoolboards today is the economy. Schools arebeing challenged to focus on studentachievement and improve test scores with farfewer resources. The School District needs toseriously evaluate what serves the core edu-cational mission of our schools and look forreductions and efficiencies wherever pos-sible. We simply cannot continue to raise localtaxes. We need to run a tight ship while main-taining our legacy of high achievement ineducation.

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


Republican/Democrat

EDWARD E. HARTMANRAYMOND J. FOLLWEILER JR.DONNA M. KULPMATHIAS MATT GREENROBIN T. DISTLER

Term: 2 years

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Republican/Democrat

NATALIE J. GREEN

NORTHWESTERN LEHIGHHeidelberg, Lowhill, Lynn and WeisenbergTownshipsTerm: 4 years


Republican/Democrat

WILLARD DELLICKERLynn Twp.D.O.B.: 1945EDUCATION: BS Mechanical Engineering,Penn State 1973.

OCCUPATION: Retired engineer, manager;Air Products, Lehigh Career & Technical In-stitute; Retired Colonel, PA Air National Guardand US Navy pilot.QUALIFICATIONS: Planned and managedpublic and private sector budgets and op-erations. Lynn Township Planning Commis-sion. Proven leader in business, military andpublic school environments.RESPONSE: A major issue is the loss of localcontrol through unfunded mandates thatundermine the successful management offinancial resources needed to deliver curricu-lum that meets the needs of our students. Inattempting to fix failing schools, legislatorson the state and federal level continue tomandate broad brush programs requiringsuccessful school boards to cut valuableprograms to fund meaningless mandates. Iwill continue to address this with legislatorswhile managing district finances effectively.

Republican

LEROY SORENSENwww.nwlvote.comWeisenberg Twp.D.O.B.: 1958EDUCATION: Graduate Southern Lehigh,LCTI Carpentry.OCCUPATION: Residential contractor – Newhomes, additions, renovations, designs.QUALIFICATIONS: Attends School Boardmeetings regularly and is aware of currentissues, active community member, businessowner, employer, parent, optimist and be-lieves in Christian values. Developed a goodwork ethic while working on a farm duringJunior High and Senior High. I live within mymeans; I believe government should, too.RESPONSE: New ideas, new attitudes, andnew enthusiasm require new blood. I amlooking forward to working with all of thestakeholders in this great community – stu-dents, residences, business leaders, religiousleaders, teachers and administration. I wantto work with and represent everyone in aresponsible and sustainable way. Elect Morri-son, Reiter, Sanders, Sorensen!

RONALD L. MORRISONWeisenberg Twp.www.nwlvote.comD.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: Sheffield HS – 1966; INSCOSchool of Systems Programming – Certifi-cate – 1975; INSCO School of Systems Analy-sis – Certificate – 1978; Associate Degree inInformation Technology – LCCC – 1994; DaleCarnegie Class Graduate – 2004.OCCUPATION: Lead Analyst/Programmer onOracle Financial Applications at UGI Utilities,Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant Vice President/Project Manager – Meridian Bancorp, Inc. - 2years; Dale Carnegie Team RecognitionAward; President and Vice President LCCCAlumni Association – 5 years.RESPONSE: Fiscal responsibility, account-ability, transparency and PSSA math testscores. These are key issues that I have ob-served over the last year from attendingschool board meetings. I intend to work withother board members to bring about policychanges that will make information availableto the community so they can see what theirtax dollars are being spent on. I want to get tothe root cause of the consistently poor mathPSSA test scores.///

GREG SANDERSWeisenberg Twp.www.nwlvote.comD.O.B.: 1966EDUCATION: Allen High School, 1984; B.S.Marketing, Bloomsburg University, 1988.OCCUPATION: Owner of Aqua-Duck WaterTransport.QUALIFICATIONS: Parent, taxpayer andbusiness owner. I have been attending schoolboard meetings for the last 14 months to learnmore and understand the important issuesfacing our district.RESPONSE: Our schools will be facing manynew challenges as the business model ofeducation continues to change. We need tostrengthen and enhance our academic pro-grams to ensure our students will be able tothrive in their chosen career paths and com-pete in a global marketplace. I will seek ideasand input from stakeholders and will ad-vocate to provide timely information andproactive communications. Collective sup-port and understanding are important as-pects to help students succeed.

JOSEPH J. REITERWeisenberg Twp.www.nwlvote.comD.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: Grad. Parkland Highschool1966; Electronics Training Center (LincolnTech) 1968 Assoc. Degree.OCCUPATION: Consultant, Ransome CAT.QUALIFICATIONS: Weisenberg Zoning Hear-ing Board, chairman over 10 years; Serve onO.A.C’s at L.C.T.I. Diesel and Heavy Equipt;Awarded National Technical Honor Society atLCTI Berk Career O.A.C.; C.A.T. advisory com-mitte Penn College (Williamsport).RESPONSE: Quality Education at an afford-able price. Stop wasteful spending – morepublic input, transparency, reward goodteachers.

Democrat

SALLY L. SCHOFFSTALLLowhill Twp.D.O.B.: 1956EDUCATION: Oberlin College, BA with honorsin Economics; double major in English; PhiBeta Kappa The Cornell Law School.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 focus onour mission to educate public school childrenin face of very challenging economic timesand governor who chooses to withhold fi-nancial support from public school system.As a Board member, I serve as an educationalleader in our Northwestern community. Ilisten respectfully to all input from stake-holders (students, parents, taxpayers, teach-ers) then make decisions based on my experi-ence. I do not micro-manage our District;rather, I establish sound, consistent policy.

DAWN ANDERSONWeisenberg Twp.D.O.B.: 1960EDUCATION: AFCENT International H.S., theNetherlands, 1978; B.A. Coppin State College,1983; M.B.A. Marketing, City University, 2000.

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ELECTION 2011Lehigh CountyOCCUPATION: Homemaker.QUALIFICATIONS: Allentown ChristianSchool Board, (2003-2004); NorthwesternLehigh Middle School PTO Secretary (2010-2011); Poll worker, 2004-2008; Inspector ofElections, 2008–present; Women’s MinistryLeader 5 yrs+; Girl Scout Volunteer – 7 yrs+.RESPONSE: Public education is funded bytaxpayers and with funds being decreased bythe state, the major issue becomes, how dowe provide a quality education program onlimited resources? I will address this issue bydiligently reviewing all available information,budgets, proposals and laws to establish aplan and budget that will focus on qualityeducation, district goals and limit tax in-creases. I will also encourage communityinput, fundraising and utilize volunteers tominimize expenses.

DONALD LINKLowhill Twp.D.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: High School: Bishop CarrollHigh School Ebensburg, PA Graduated 1979;BA Degree: Penn State University State Col-lege, PA Graduated 1983.OCCUPATION: V.P. Residential Division ofAlan Kunsman Roofing & Siding Inc.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 educationtoday and in the future. School Districts, likeany business, have been forced to look forsolutions to maintain quality services withless revenue. State and Federal unfunded orunderfunded mandates place a financialburden on our schools. Moving forward suc-cessfully will take the combined efforts of allstakeholders including students, taxpayers,teachers, administrators and School Boardsas well as our Legislators.

STEVEN G. HADDADWeisenberg Twp.D.O.B.: 1965EDUCATION: Graduate of Salisbury HighSchool; Attended Penn State University.OCCUPATION: President, CEO Bieber Trans-portation Group.QUALIFICATIONS: Own and manage a largecompany, over 250 employees which hasboth union and non-union employees. Presi-dent of Board of The Miracle League of theLehigh Valley. Serve as a Board of Director onthe American Bus Association since 2007.Parent of 2 children attending NWLSD.RESPONSE: My goal as a school board mem-ber will be to bring our community togetheras one. Working together and listening to allpoints of view are the only ways in which wecan solve any of the issues we are facingtoday. Currently, we are experiencing pooreconomical times. All sides need to give alittle in order to find a solution for the future.

Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

CHRISTOPHER FORDNo response

Democrat

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; Com-munity Service – 20 years; Coaching Base-ball/Soccer – NYAA; Assistant Coach/Treas-urer–Youth Wrestling; Score Keeper/Statisti-cian - HS Wrestling Team; Treasurer - HSWrestling/Soccer Boosters.RESPONSE: 2011/2012 Budget. Closing a $2Mbudget deficit while maintaining programswill take creative planning – our childrendeserve it. Doing this while minimizing/notincreasing taxes will be a tough challenge butone that we must strive for – our communityneeds it. Doable – absolutely but it will takesupport/help from every community mem-ber. Our School District has seen many suc-cesses over the years and as a School BoardDirector I need to ensure that these suc-cesses continue.

PARKLANDNorth Whitehall, South Whitehall and UpperMacungie Townships, and part of Allentown17th Ward, 4th District and 18th Ward, 2ndDistrictTerm: 4 years


Republican/Democrat

LISA ADAMSUpper Macungie Twp.D.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: Graduated Allentown CentralCatholic HS 1981; some Business Admincourses at DeSales University.OCCUPATION: Customer Service Specialistfor Air Products & Chemicals.QUALIFICATIONS: Have been on the Park-land School Board past 2 years. Member ofParkland Community Advisory Council for 8years, current LCTI board member, variousPTO officer positions at elementary school,committee chair at middle school, ParentForum coordinator at high school. Parkland’sStrategic Planning Committee in 2008.RESPONSE: The budget issues we are facingin Parkland since the state funding was re-duced, and considering federal mandates. Weneed to work even closer on the Board andwith the Parkland Administration to identifyareas we can cut spending without reducingthe quality of education in Parkland. Voucherand charter school issues are also on thefront burner this fall.

DAVID M. KENNEDYSouth Whitehall Twp.D.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: Easton High School,1969; Villa-nova Unviversity, B.S. 1973.OCCUPATION: Chairman: The PlatinumGroup.QUALIFICATIONS: 14 yrs. School BoardDirector; 6 yrs. Chairman, LCTI Joint Oper-ating Committee; 16 yrs. South WhitehallPublic Safety Committee; 35 yrs. LCTI Occu-pation Advisory Committee.RESPONSE: Again the major issue is school

funding and out of control teacher contracts.How can educated people (teachers) notrealize what is going on in this country! Majorareas of all contracts need to be addressedand out of control spending must be stopped.

ROBERTA MARCUSSouth Whitehall Twp.D.O.B.: 1953EDUCATION: B.A. Queens College, 1974.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: 4th term Parkland SchoolDistrict Board Member, served as President,Vice President; Pennsylvania School BoardsAssociation President 2010; PennsylvaniaSchool Boards Association Master SchoolBoard Member Accreditation; NationalSchool Boards Association CongressionalRepresentative; Invited speaker MoravianCollege, Lehigh University, Penn State Univer-sity.RESPONSE: School board directors face theissue of funding in every decision. We must beinnovative and creative in utilizing availablefunds while maintaining a comprehensivecurriculum that meets the needs of our di-verse student population. We look for al-ternative revenue resources to ease theburden on our local taxpayers and fulfill ourobligation to provide a high-quality educationsystem for all children. As community leadersour decisions have a direct impact on studentachievement.

ROBERT BOLDNo response

Republican

JEF REYBURNNo response

Democrat

DEBRA Y. EVANSNo response

SALISBURYSalisbury TownshipTerm: 4 years


Republican/Democrat

RUSSELL GIORDANOTHOMAS F. MANTZSAMUEL DeFRANKGEORGE GATANIS

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


Republican/Democrat

CORINNE A. GUNKLEUpper Saucon Twp.D.O.B.: 1967EDUCATION: B.S. Electrical Engineering -Cornell University, 1988; M.S. Electrical Engi-neering – Carnegie Mellon University, 1990.OCCUPATION: Homemaker.

QUALIFICATIONS: Electrical engineer, 10years; Engineering manager, 8 years; SchoolDirector, 3.5 years; Board President, Vice-president, Treasurer, 1 year; Member of bud-get/finance, policy, facilities, education com-mittees; Member of strategic plan, highschool task forces.RESPONSE: Addressing the economic chal-lenges facing our school district is the majorissue of this campaign. The strength of ourdistrict lies in the strong support of our com-munity, the dedicated work of our adminis-trative and teaching staff, and the commit-ment of our students and parents. In ad-dressing the economic challenges, we need tobring all parties to the table and all will needto contribute to its resolution. Together wecan solve this challenge.

WILLIAM LYCETTUpper Saucon Twp.D.O.B.: 1966EDUCATION: Peters Township High School1984, McMurray, PA; B.S. Management, Penn-sylvania State University 1988.OCCUPATION: Owner, WRL Training & Con-sulting.QUALIFICATIONS: 23 years of experience inthe business supporting adult learners in thefield of sales. I have served on a local town-ship committee and church board in additionto being involved in the community coachingathletics. My wife and I have four children inthe Southern Lehigh school district and havea vested interested in the education andoutcomes being produced.RESPONSE: Providing for the educationneeds of our children with limited funds is thechallenge faced by many school districts. Iplan to “listen” to the community and reviewalternatives that provide a quality educationwith available resources that prepares ourchildren for life after graduation. The pensionissue should be addressed in responsible waywith limited impact of the vision of the schooldistrict. Listening to the parents is my key tosuccess!

JAMES C. LINDSAYNo response

Republican

JEFFREY DIMMIGUpper Saucon Twp.D.O.B.: 1973EDUCATION: Quakertown High School 1991;B.S. Economics - U.S. Naval Academy 1996,J.D. Temple Law School 2003.OCCUPATION: Deputy District Attorney –Lehigh County.QUALIFICATIONS: SLSD School Director 4years (never voted for a tax increase); U.S.Marine Corps Officer (Major) 1996-2006;Supervisor of Juvenile Division - LehighCounty District Attorney’s Office.RESPONSE: We must reverse the explodinggrowth of the budget. We can achieve this by(1) limiting annual salary increases and requir-ing a greater sharing of health costs; (2)freezing administrators’ salaries and consoli-dating positions; (3) empowering teachers tofocus on students not test scores; and (4)reducing wasteful spending like $60,000.00laser engravers for fourth-graders. I fought foreach of these goals in my first term whilevoting against every tax increase.

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JOHN QUIGLEYNo response

Democrat

WILLIAM MIRACLECoopersburgD.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: BA, Temple University, 1972.OCCUPATION: Drywall Contractor.QUALIFICATIONS: This is my 16th year as aSchool Director at Southern Lehigh. My threegrown daughters and my granddaughterwent to Southern Lehigh.RESPONSE: We have a very fine schoolsystem. We also are living in a very difficultfinancial climate. The task for Board mem-bers, everywhere, is to maintain their suc-cessful educational program with little or noadditional funding.

WHITEHALL/COPLAYCoplay Borough and Whitehall TownshipTerm: 4 years

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Republican/Democrat

JOYCE WHEELERWhitehall Twp.D.O.B.: not provided.EDUCATION: Upper Perkiomen High School;Temple University School of Nursing, 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 districtsby the state. To address this year’s financialshortfall, our district will need to make diffi-cult decisions. We will look at all areas to

economize without diminishing the excellenteducation we provide our students. We havetaken our budget on a “Road Show” to informresidents of our financial situation and askthem to voice their support for public educa-tion.

OWEN W. EBERHART JR.Whitehall Twp.D.O.B.: 1940EDUCATION: Graduate, Whitehall HighSchool, 1959.OCCUPATION: Retired. Part-time school busdriver.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 salariesof teachers, all salaries have to be frozen. I donot favor freezing any salaries or raising thetaxes or cutting personal.

PATTY GAUGLERWhitehall Twp.D.O.B.: 1968EDUCATION: Northampton High School –1986; Kutztown University-1990-BS EarlyChildhood Education and Elementary Educa-tion.OCCUPATION: Owner of Childhood DreamsDaycare – Northampton, PA.QUALIFICATIONS: BS degree in teaching;business owner; president of Whitehall Co-play PTO – 4 years; active in communityvolunteering.RESPONSE: The major issue facing ourdistrict is the financial challenge of being ableto continue giving our students the besteducation. In order to provide this education,all parties (administrators, teachers, parentsand community members) must contribute

their support in finding the best solution.

ARTHUR F. TASCHLER JR.Whitehall Twp.D.O.B.: 1960EDUCATION: Graduate: Central Catholic HS -1978, LCCC - ’82 / AAS in Accounting; Moravi-an College – ’84 / BA in Accounting; CentralAtlantic Advanced School of Banking & Fi-nance @ Bucknell University – ’88.OCCUPATION: COO & Treasurer of TuWayCommunications.QUALIFICATIONS: Nominated to Board in2003; Re-elected to Board in 2007; Elected byBoard to serve as Treasurer 3x since 2008;Chairman of the Board Finance & PersonnelCommittee since 2008; Board ExecutiveCommittee Member since 2008; Extensiveexperience as a finance & personnel profes-sional.RESPONSE: Due to unprecedented financialissues for us all, continuing to provide best inclass education to our students will be achallenge far beyond what we have everfaced. I plan to continue to work with mycommunity and legislators using my profes-sional talent, education and experience tohelp guide our district though this difficulttime to give the children of our communitythe best we can so they are prepared for theirfuture lives.

Republican

RONALD A. HELMANCoplayD.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: Whitehall High School, 1981.OCCUPATION: Carpenters Local 600, Beth-lehem, PA. Zoning Officer and Building CodeOfficial.QUALIFICATIONS: Married 18 yrs, with threesons. A resident of Coplay for 17 years. Ap-pointed Coplay Zoning Officer and Building

Code Official for 12 years.RESPONSE: The Community work I performexposes me to a variety of situations. I havelearned to listen and address problems with acommon sense approach. Taxes rise eachyear; more unfunded mandates are added,leaving a financial burden on all especially theelderly. We need to do the best we can do forthe majority. The resources we have, we needto realize at all levels, that the well of taxmoney does run dry.

Democrat

TINA JO KORENWhitehall Twp.D.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Graduate Whitehall HighSchool; Graduate Lehigh Carbon CommunityCollege, Business Management Degree.OCCUPATION: Pennsylvania State PoliceTroop N Hazleton Troop Administrative Man-ager.QUALIFICATIONS: Whitehall- School BoardDirector last eight years. In my employment, Imanage all human resource functions in-cluding the Troop budget, health benefits,employment and retirement processing,payroll, etc.RESPONSE: The Budget crisis: how we cancontinue to improve the quality of educationwith less money. Safer Schools – continue toensure students in the district are taught in asafe learning environment even though statedoes not provide any assistance to help de-fray the cost. Cyber and Charter Schools –they must be financially independent. Theseschools should not receive public schoolmoney to operate. Continue to ensure onlystudents living in Whitehall are Whitehallstudents.

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