2011 Northampton County Voters Guide

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PENNSYLVANIACopyright 2001 LWVPA-CEFThe League of Women Voters publishesthis information neither to endorse nor toreject the views of any candidate quotedand does not assume responsibility for thecontent of a candidate’s reply.Candidates were asked: Because ofsome public concern about the amountof money being spent in statewide judicialelections, would you support an amend-ment to the Pennsylvania Constitutionchanging the method of selecting state-wide judges to a merit selection process?Why or why not?

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIORCOURT

Job DescriptionThe Superior Court is one of Pennsylva-nia’s two statewide intermediate appel-late courts. This court, which was estab-lished in 1895, reviews most of the civiland criminal cases that are appealedfrom the Courts of Common Pleas in theCommonwealth’s 67 counties. The Supe-rior Court consists of 15 judges who serve10-year terms. The president judge ofSuperior Court is elected to a five-yearterm by his or her colleagues. A hugevolume of appeals flow to Superior Courtfrom the trial courts. Generally, appealsare heard by panels of three judges sittingin Philadelphia, Harrisburg or Pittsburgh.The court often is the final arbiter of legaldisputes. Although the Supreme Courtmay grant a petition for review of a Supe-rior Court decision, most such petitionsare denied and the ruling of the SuperiorCourt 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 trialand appellate experience; Appellate Judi-cial Clerk; Deputy Attorney General; Part-ner, Dilworth Paxson LLP; Recommendedby PA Bar Assn. based upon “solid” appel-late experience and “strong intellect.”RESPONSE: Yes, if a true merit selectionprocess would provide fair opportunity forwell qualified people to be considered forjudicial office. At present, neither electionnor merit selection is a panacea for se-lecting judges.

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.National Merit Scholar. Notes Editor, YaleLaw Journal. Law Clerk, 1987-88, U.S.Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit.OCCUPATION: Common Pleas Judge.QUALIFICATIONS: Judge since February2003 (former Administrative Judge, Fam-ily Division). “Highly Recommended” byPennsylvania and Allegheny County BarAssociations. Endorsed by PennsylvaniaDemocratic Party, Allegheny and Philadel-phia Labor Councils, FOP Lodge 91, Pro-fessional Firefighters Local 1. Register ofWills, Allegheny County 1998-2003.RESPONSE: Reasonable people disagree.On the one hand, appointment of judgeswould eliminate problems posed by cam-paign fundraising, especially large corpo-rate contributions now permitted by theU.S. Supreme Court. On the other hand,our Constitution should not lightly beamended, particularly where amendmentwould disenfranchise Pennsylvanians.Those who would alter our Constitutioncarry a heavy burden. While I am not yetpersuaded, I have an open mind and be-lieve the issue merits candid and thought-ful discussion.

JUDGE OF THECOMMONWEALTH COURT

Job DescriptionThe Commonwealth Court is one of Penn-sylvania’s two statewide intermediateappellate courts. This court, which wasestablished in 1968, is unlike any otherstate court in the nation. Its jurisdictiongenerally is limited to legal matters in-volving state and local government andregulatory agencies. Litigation typicallyfocuses on such subjects as banking,insurance and utility regulation and lawsaffecting taxation, land use, elections,labor practices and workers compensa-tion. Commonwealth Court also acts as acourt of original jurisdication, or a trialcourt, when lawsuits are filed by oragainst the Commonwealth. The Com-monwealth Court is made up of ninejudges who serve 10-year terms. Thepresident judge is chosen by his or hercolleagues for a five-year term. The courtgenerally decides cases in three-judgepanels and sits in Philadelphia, Harrisburgand Pittsburgh.Term: 10 yearsSalary: $178,914

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Republican

ANNE COVEYUpper Makefield Township, New Hope

www.coveyforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: 1981, University of Delaware,B.A. with Departmental Honors; 1984,Widener University School of Law, J.D.Cum Laude.OCCUPATION: Attorney, Law FirmFounder.QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive Common-wealth Court experience. Clerked forPresident Judge Craig. First woman Penn-sylvania Labor Relations Board Member.Practice labor and employment law. Writ-ten extensively, including book "TheWorkplace Law Advisor."RESPONSE: I believe Pennsylvania resi-dents should continue to have the right toselect appellate court judges. There is noassurance that an appointive process willnot include the kind of political negotia-tion and dealing most Pennsylvaniansoppose. I have full confidence in the Penn-sylvania voters to carefully consider eachcandidate’s qualifications and make thebest judgment. Pennsylvania need notreplace elections with back-room deals,but rather rigorously enforce a strongcode of ethics and conduct.

Democrat

KATHRYN BOOCKVARDoylestown Townshipwww.boockvar.comD.O.B.: 1968EDUCATION: 1993 American University,Washington College of Law, J.D.; 1990University of Pennsylvania, B.A.; 1996Lancaster Mediation Center.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Advancement Proj-ect, Senior Attorney, 3 years; Boockvar &Yeager, Partner, 11 years; Legal ServicesAttorney, 3 years; Only Democratic Com-monwealth Court candidate recom-mended by the Pennsylvania Bar Associa-tion; Rising Star—Super Lawyer.RESPONSE: Having spent the last threeyears working for the voters of Pennsylva-nia, I believe voters deserve a say in whorepresents them in every branch of gov-ernment, including the judiciary. I supportcampaign finance reform, including limitsand greater disclosure. I would also like tosee a better system for educating thepublic about candidates, the courts, andwhy these courts matter in peoples’ lives,and will affect the lives of their childrenand grandchildren.

PENNSYLVANIA JUDICIALRETENTION ELECTIONS

Judicial retention is a system of retainingjudges for additional terms after theyhave been elected on a partisan, con-tested ballot. Previously elected incum-bent candidates for justice or judge ap-pear unopposed on the ballot. The onlyquestion confronting the voter is whether

or not the judge should be retained. Alljudicial retention candidates were askedto list their education, occupation andqualifications for this office as well as thesame question on the Judicial ConductBoard.

RETENTION ELECTION

JUDGE OF THE SUPREMECOURT

Vote Yes or NoShall J. Michael Eakin be retained for anadditional term as Judge of the SupremeCourt of the Commonwealth of Penn-sylvania?

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: Assist-ant District Attorney, CumberlandCounty, 1975-83; Private law practice,Eakin & Eakin, 1980-89; District Attorney,Cumberland County, 1984-95; WidenerUniversity School of Law, Adjunct Profes-sor; Elected a judge of the PennsylvaniaSuperior Court, 1995; Elected a justice ofthe 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 Penn-sylvania?

MARY JANE BOWESPittsburghD.O.B.: 1954Elected in 2001 on Republican Ballot.TERM: January 2002 - December 2011EDUCATION: Georgetown University(B.A.), 1976; University of PittsburghSchool of Law (J.D.), 1979.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Privatelaw practice, 1979-81; Judicial law clerk,Superior Court Senior Judge Harry Mont-gomery, 1980-81; Judicial law clerk, ChiefJustice of Pennsylvania Henry X. O’Brien,1981-82; Judicial law clerk, Superior CourtSenior Judge John P. Hester, 1982-86;Private law practice, 1986-98; IT Corpora-tion, corporate counsel, 1998-2001; Elect-ed Judge of the Superior Court of Penn-sylvania, 2001.

ELECTION 2011 Northampton County

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Shall John T. Bender be retained for anadditional term as Judge of the SuperiorCourt of the Commonwealth of Penn-sylvania?

JOHN T. BENDERPittsburghTERM: January 2002 - December 2011EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State Univer-sity (B.A.); Duquesne University School ofLaw (J.D.), 1976.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Judiciallaw clerk, Pennsylvania Superior Court;Assistant District Attorney, AlleghenyCounty; Judicial law clerk, PennsylvaniaSupreme Court; Private law practice, 25years; Elected a District Justice, 1997;Elected a judge of the Superior Court ofPennsylvania, 2001

RETENTION ELECTION

JUDGE OF THECOMMONWEALTH COURT

Vote Yes or NoShall Robert E. Simpson Jr. be retainedfor an additional term as Judge of theCommonwealth Court of the Common-wealth of Pennsylvania?

ROBERT E. SIMPSON JR.NazarethD.O.B.: 1951TERM: January 2002 - December 2011EDUCATION: Dickinson College (B.A.)magna cum laude, 1973; Dickinson Schoolof Law (J.D.), 1976.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Judiciallaw clerk, Commonwealth Court of Penn-sylvania, 1976-78; Private law practice,1979-89; Adjunct Professor, DickinsonSchool of Law, 1998-2005; Elected a judgeof the Court of Common Pleas of North-ampton County, 1989; Elected a judge ofthe Commonwealth Court of Pennsylva-nia, 2001.

Shall Renee Cohn Jubelirer be retained foran additional term as Judge of the Com-monwealth Court of the Commonwealthof Pennsylvania?

RENEE COHN JUBELIRERState CollegeD.O.B.: 1957TERM: January 2002 - December 2011EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State Univer-sity (B.A.), 1978; Northwestern UniversitySchool of Law (J.D.) cum laude, EditorLaw Review, 1983.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Teach-ing fellow, Stanford Law School, 1983-84;Assistant Professor, DePaul College ofLaw, 1985-87; Private law practice, 1984-96; Deputy Solicitor, Lehigh County, 1996-97; Assistant Solicitor, Lehigh County,1997-99; Counsel, ATX Telecommunica-tions Services, 1997-01; Arbitrator, LehighCounty Court of Common Pleas, 1994-01;Commissioner, South Whitehall Town-ship, 2000-01; Elected a judge of theCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania,2001.

Shall Mary Hannah Leavitt be retainedfor an additional term as Judge of theCommonwealth Court of the Common-wealth of Pennsylvania?

MARY HANNAH LEAVITTHarrisburgD.O.B.: 1947TERM: January 2002 - December 2011EDUCATION: Connecticut College (B.A.),1969; University of Pennsylvania (M.A.),1972; Dickinson School of Law (J.D.) EditorLaw Review, 1978.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Assist-ant Counsel, Chief of Litigation and ChiefCounsel, Pennsylvania Insurance Depart-ment, 1978-87; Private law practice, 1987-01; Adjunct Professor, Pennsylvania StateUniversity, 1996-1998; Elected a judge ofthe Commonwealth Court of Pennsylva-nia, 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.INFORMATIONNorthampton County League of WomenVoters 610-252-1339Or visit www.lwvlv.org

Voter information

ELECTION 2011Northampton County

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

RETENTION QUESTION

COURT OF THE COMMONPLEAS

Vote Yes or NoShall Edward G. Smith be retained for anadditional term as Judge of the Court ofCommon Pleas, 3rd Judicial District,Northampton County.

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

DISTRICT ATTORNEYTerm: 4 yearsSalary: $160,849

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Republican

No candidates

Democrat

JOHN M. MORGANELLI

COUNTY CONTROLLERTerm: 4 years

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Republican

STEPHEN R. SALVESENHanover TownshipD.O.B.: 1940EDUCATION: Fort Hamilton High School;BS Pace University; MBA & P, BaruchCollege, C.C.N.Y.

OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Hanover TownshipSupervisor - 27+ years; Sales, Marketing,Management – Ingersol-Rand; CCO Poly-bac Corporation; Executive Director -Bethlehem Authority; owned and oper-ated two gas stations; Director – Moravi-an Historical Society; Trustee – AdventMoravian Church; Hanover TownshipPlanning Commission.RESPONSE: A County Controller mustnot bring partisanship to the position. Thejob is to be a watchdog for the citizens ofthe county, not to act with a personalagenda. Audits must be performed on aregular basis, and all funds must be ac-counted for. My promise to the voters isthat I will be that watchdog! It’s our mon-ey.

Democrat

STEPHEN J. BARRON JR.Bethlehemwww.votebarron.comD.O.B.: 1977EDUCATION: Freedom High School ‘95;Widener University, BA ’99; Widener Uni-versity, Juris Doctorate ’02.OCCUPATION: Northampton CountyController.QUALIFICATIONS: I am the currentNorthampton County Controller. I am acertified fraud examiner and have usedmy knowledge of government finance tosave millions of dollars for NorthamptonCounty taxpayers.RESPONSE: Preserving county servicesalong with holding the line on taxes isimportant to all taxpayers. I worked tire-lessly to make sure Northampton Countydid not sell Gracedale, which provides animportant service to our seniors. I willcontinue to work to eliminate governmentwaste so we can continue to maintain thecounty’s core services, such as Gracedale.I continue to eliminate millions in govern-ment waste as I have over the last 4 years.

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COUNTY COUNCILTerm: 4 years

DISTRICT ICity of Bethlehem, Hanover Township andHellertown Borough

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Republican

SETH VAUGHNBethlehemwww.votesethvaughn.comD.O.B.: 1981EDUCATION: B.S. Economics, Penn StateUniversity, 2004; Masters Degree, De-Sales University, 2010.OCCUPATION: Physician Assistant.QUALIFICATIONS: Private sector busi-ness experience in tax preparation formulti-national companies; Military experi-ence: Operation Iraqi Freedom workedwith government contractors, helpedorganize regional elections and assistedlocal government with infrastructureimprovement projects. Physican Assist-ant with clinical and medical insuranceknowledgeRESPONSE: It’s time to stop makingexcuses for politicians who aren’t taking aproactive approach to their jobs. Grace-dale Nursing home is the main priority.Council’s duty is to make sure that it istaken care of and well run. My backgroundin health care will bring valuable insightinto this important issue. It’s imperativeto invest now in our assets to avoid costlyfuture expenses. We need someone toprotect taxpayers when making signifi-cant spending decisions.

Democrat

KEN KRAFTBethlehemwww.votekenkraft.comD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Freedom High School;N.C.A.C.C.; University of Maryland; Na-tional Labor College; Naval TechnicalTraining Center.OCCUPATION: Business Agent I.U.P.A.T.QUALIFICATIONS: W.I.B. Board, 1 term;Bethlehem Zoning Board, 3+ terms;Northampton County Election Commis-sion Chair, 2 terms; Monocacy Creek Wa-tershed Association; various other volun-teer boards and commissions; trustee onmultiple multi-million dollar funds. Pleasesee Web site.RESPONSE: We have several issues todeal with at the county level and we needto do them by not increasing taxes to payfor them. This can be done by runningCounty Government in a more efficientmanner without hurting services, that wehave to provide by state law and CountyHome Rule Charter.

DISTRICT IICity of Easton, Boroughs of Glendon,Stockertown, Tatamy, West Easton andWilson; Townships of Forks, Palmer andWilliams

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Republican

J. MICHAEL DOWDEastonD.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: B.A. Moravian College; M.Div. Moravian Theological Seminary.OCCUPATION: Vice President, GreaterLehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce;Pastor, First UCC; Training Consultant –Dale Carnegie.QUALIFICATIONS: Northampton CountyCouncil -12 years; Chair Economic Devel-opment Committee; LVIA Authority; JackCook – Economic Development Award;Outstanding Citizen Award – Sales andMarketing Executive.RESPONSE: Three issues are central. 1)Jobs – our unemployment rate is 9% wemust spur job growth. The new inter-change on Route 33 can be the greatestopportunity for job growth our county hasever seen. This project requires my experi-ence in economic development. 2) Astable financial and tax future is neces-sary. Job growth, new tax rateables andsound fiscal management are mystrengths. 3) We must ensure the qualitycare of our citizens at Gracedale.

Democrat

ROBERT F. WERNEREastonwww.bobwernerfornorthamptoncounty-council.comD.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: Easton Area High School,1968; BS, Kutztown University.OCCUPATION: International Sales &Marketing Manager.QUALIFICATIONS: Educator, EASD;Lehigh Valley Executive Sales Award;Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority; Eas-ton Redevelopment Authority; EastonArea Education Association Leadership;Community volunteer and contributor;Past member United Steel WorkersUnion, American Bakers and Confection-ary Union.RESPONSE: The major issue in this cam-paign is ensuring that the public, whichhas demonstrated sincere interest inGracedale’s future, is assured that thefacility will remain fiscally sound, offerexcellent services, be managed well, andbe financed properly. To that end, mydecisions will represent the concerns ofthe majority and results of referendaplaced before the voters. I will bring arational viewpoint and pledge my alle-giance to county voters first.

DISTRICT IIIBoroughs of Bath, Freemansburg, Naza-reth, Northampton and North Catasau-qua; Townships of Allen, Bethlehem, EastAllen, Lower Nazareth and Lower Saucon

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Republican

MATT CONNOLLYBethlehem Townshipwww.mattforcountycouncil.comD.O.B.: 1965EDUCATION: Walt Whitman High School,Bethesda MD, 1893; Embry-Riddle Aero-nautical U., Daytona Beach FL, 1984: U ofMaryland, College Park, MD, 1985-86.OCCUPATION: Owner, Matt Motorsports,Hellertown Auto Service.QUALIFICATIONS: My qualificationscome from my business background andability to maximize every dollar spent. Ihave always paid close attention to over-head and how to minimize it. Long termliabilities must also be kept in check.RESPONSE: The biggest issue is the roleof county government in the lives of theresidents. Should the county own busi-nesses that should be owned by the pri-vate sector? If it already does (Grace-dale), how should it be managed? Mybelief is we should keep the county at thegreatest distance from financial decisionsregarding Gracedale and instead have amanagement company handle it withstrict performance criteria.

Democrat

LAMONT McCLUREBethlehem TownshipD.O.B.: 1970EDUCATION: Duquesne School of Law,1995, J.O.; Wilkes University, 1992, B.A.History and International Studies.OCCUPATION: Attorney at Law, Lawoffices of Peter G. Angelos, 2000 –present.QUALIFICATIONS: Northampton CountyCouncil representing District 3 for 5 years;Chairman of Council’s Legal and JudicialCommittee for 5 years; Past President ofCouncil’s Finance Committee.RESPONSE: How to continue to providehigh quality care at Gracedale at little orno cost to the taxpayer for the next 20years. By working with our employees,improving our facilities, and workingclosely with our new management team,we can make Gracedale even better..

DISTRICT IVBoroughs of Bangor, Chapman, East Ban-gor, Pen Argyl, Portland, Roseto, Walnut-port and Wind Gap; Townships of Bushkill,Lehigh, Lower Mt. Bethel, Plainfield, UpperMt. Bethel, Upper Nazareth and Washing-ton

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Republican

RON ANGLEUpper Mt. BethelD.O.B.: 1945EDUCATION: Bangor High School; USMarines.OCCUPATION: Farmer.QUALIFICATIONS: Upper Mount BethelTwp. Supervisor, 6 years; Portland Coun-cilman, 6 years; Bangor Area SchoolBoard, 11 years, including President; North-ampton County Council, 12 years, includ-ing President; LV Planning Commission;Slate Belt Council of Governments; For-mer Pres. PA COG; Founder, Bangor S.D.Industrial Development Committee.RESPONSE: I am committed to thecounty’s taxpayers, to providing themwith the best county services for thelowest cost. I’ve taken on the tough tasks– working to expand our tax base, cuttingfrivolous spending, and developing rea-sonable county budgets. I‘ve never votedfor a county tax increase. My strong fi-nancial skills put me in the best positionto find workable solutions. My goal con-tinues to be keeping the county’s handsout of your pockets.

Democrat

SCOTT PARSONSWind Gapwww.scottparsonscountycouncil.comD.O.B.: 1952EDUCATION: Graduated from Pen ArgylArea High School 1970; attended North-ampton County Community College.OCCUPATION: Laborer, Dally SlateQuarry, Pen Argyl, PA.QUALIFICATIONS: Wind Gap BoroughCouncil – 8 years, Past 4 years as Presi-dent.RESPONSE: The first and foremost issuein this campaign is my opponent’s abilityto be civil. His name calling of people whodisagree with him is an embarrassment.We can agree to disagree in a civil andhonest manner which I feel will get thingsdone easier. Another issue is the handlingof Gracedale. The inability of this Counciland Administration to manage Gracedaleproperly must be changed. Another issueis properly funding open space and farm-land preservation.

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MAGISTERIAL DISTRICTJUDGES

The District Justice is the Court of the firstinstance. It is a small claims court whichhas jurisdiction up to $8,000 and handlesall criminal and traffic cases that arise inthe district. They preside over arraign-ments and can fix and accept bail oncriminal cases not involving murder orvoluntary manslaughter.Term: 6 yearsSalary: $82,303

DISTRICT 03-01-04City of Bethlehem – Ward 14-1 through 8;Hanover Township

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Republican/Democrat

JAMES J. NARLESKY

DISTRICT 03-02-03Bethlehem and Lower Nazareth Town-ships; Freemansburg Borough

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Republican/Democrat

JOE BARNER

DISTRICT 03-02-12Easton Wards 7, 8, Wilson, West Easton

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Republican/Democrat

RICHARD H. YETTER III

DISTRICT 03-03-02Bushkill and Plainfield Townships; PenArgyl and Wind Gap Boroughs

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Republican/Democrat

DOUGLAS SCHLEGEL SR.

DISTRICT 03-03-03Lower Mt. Bethel, Upper Mt. Bethel andWashington Townships; Bangor, EastBangor, Portland and Roseto Boroughs

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Republican/Democrat

TODD M. STROHE

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

BETHLEHEM

COUNCILTerm: 4 years

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Republican

TOM CARROLLwww.tomcarrollforcouncil.comD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: 1980 – LaQuinta HS; 1984. –Penn State, BA; 1988 – Catholic Universityof America, Juris Doctorate.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Self employed 16years; Served the citizens of Montgomeryand Northampton Counties as a Prose-cutor for 6 years; Served as President andLegal Counsel of a National Fraternity.RESPONSE: Bethlehem has over $300million of debt. The General Fund deficitfor 2010 was $7.2 million. At the sametime there is a lot of waste. The Mayorand Department heads continue to drivecity cars at the taxpayers expense as oneexample. They promised a tax cut whenthe casino was approved. Spending mustbe cut and taxes lowered. Essential cityservices will not be cut, only waste andunnecessary spending.

AL BERNOTASwww.bernotasforcouncil.comD.O.B.: 1942EDUCATION: MBA, Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity; BA, Rutgers.OCCUPATION: Medical Marketing Repre-sentative.QUALIFICATIONS: Resident of the city,28 years; Executive Director BethlehemHomeowners Association (founder), 2years; President, Bethlehem Soccer Club,co-founder (youth soccer), 3 years; Activ-ist, City Council, Zoning Hearing Board, 2years.RESPONSE: The major issue of this cam-paign is the complacency of most mem-bers of the current City Council to addressthe financial mismanagement, and thelack of ethics and integrity that existswithin the current City administration.One of my solutions would be to intro-duce an ordinance that would compel theadministration to report monthly, to theresidents, the projected year-end finan-cial deficit or surplus. Several of the cur-rent sitting members of City Councilwould like to become Mayor, yet they donothing to impact the financial directionwhich the City is taking. I would rectifythat with relentless pressure to properlymanage the City’s resources.

TONY SIMAOD.O.B.: 1976EDUCATION: Freedom High School –1995, Bethlehem Vo-Tech. NorthamptonCommunity College, Bloomsburg Univer-sity.OCCUPATION: Client Advocate – AetnaInsurance Co.QUALIFICATIONS: General Manager forsmall businesses, former Marine, Inspec-tor of Elections, Judge of Elections, Boardmember of South Bethlehem HistoricalSociety.RESPONSE: The residents of Bethlehemare on the brink when it comes to fi-nances. I feel that $350 million worth ofdebt, higher taxes, and a complete lack ofoversight of the Administration is inexcus-able. Small business, not government isthe backbone of our community. Eco-nomic growth can be achieved by lower-ing taxes on property and businesses somoney which is saved can be investedback into the community and job cre-ation.

Democrat

ROBERT J. DONCHEZwww.bobdonchez.comD.O.B.: not providedEDUCATION: Liberty High School, 1968;Kutztown State University, 1972.OCCUPATION: Retired educator, Allen-town School District, 2007 (35 yearsteaching); current Chief of Staff for Rep-resentative Joseph Brennan, since 2007.QUALIFICATIONS: City Council since1996;City Council President 1998-2001;Current City Council President 2008 –present; served on many City boards andcommunity organizations.RESPONSE: Major Issues facing Bethle-hem: 1) Fiscal responsibility: Proposed andsponsored legislation that requires cityadministration to obtain City Councilapproval for using dedicated bonds, banknotes, & lines of credit and any other formof borrowing for anything other than itsintended purpose. 2) Public Safety: Con-tinue to be a strong advocate for publicsafety initiatives. 3) Economic Devel-opment: Continue to support economicdevelopment in Bethlehem and the com-pletion of LVIP7 & Majestic Site. 4) Neigh-borhoods: continue to support strongcode enforcements.

J. WILLIAM REYNOLDSwww.jwilliamrenolds.netD.O.B.: 1981EDUCATION: Liberty High School, 1999;Moravian College, 2003.OCCUPATION: Teacher, Allen HighSchool, Allentown School District; Bethle-hem City Councilman.QUALIFICATIONS: Bethlehem AreaPublic Library Board of Directors (2008-present); Legislative Aide to State Rep.Steve Samuelson (2003-2009); VIA ofthe Lehigh Valley, Board of Directors, All-star Basketball Clinic (2009-present).RESPONSE: Government must learn todo more with less. I have never voted to

raise taxes. In 2010, I wrote the measure tocut City Council’s budget by 14% whichallowed us to add new police officers. Thisyear I led the fight to cut six million dollarsfrom the City’s budget. If re-elected, I willcontinue to find ways to cut spending andkeep Bethlehem a safe city.

MICHAEL D. RECCHIUTIwww.mikeforcouncil.comD.O.B.: 1976EDUCATION: B.A., Penn State University,1999; Juris Doctor, Western New EnglandUniversity School of Law, 2003; GraduateOF Freedom High School, 1995.OCCUPATION: Attorney.QUALIFICATIONS: Bethlehem ParkingAuthority, Board of Directors 2009-cur-rent, Board Secretary, 2011-current.; Le-high County Democratic CommitteePerson, 2005-2009; Treasurer, Bethle-hem City Democratic Committee, 2007-2011.RESPONSE: I’m a taxpayer and home-owner too, and I believe that we mustbalance the need to maintain our munici-pal services while recognizing the currenteconomic realities facing taxpayers. Nowis not the time to raise taxes, especially onour homeowners and seniors. Let me beclear on this point—we need to find bud-get cuts and seek other sources of reve-nue without raising taxes – period. Ourcitizens deserve nothing less of me as acouncilman.

TREASURERTerm: 4 years

Vote for one

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

KAIJA L. FARBER

EASTON

MAYORTerm: 4 years

Vote for one

Republican

MICHAEL KRILLhttp://krillformayor.blogspot.com/D.O.B.: 1960EDUCATION: Graduated NorthamptonHS 1978; attended Northampton Commu-nity College and Moravian College.OCCUPATION: Firefighter.QUALIFICATIONS: I have been a civicand governmental activist in the City ofEaston, ran unsuccessfully for the CharterCommission. I have seen the problemswith our City Government from the inside.

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RESPONSE: Major issue: Residents First!I feel not enough focus has been placedon our neighborhoods. We need to getback to traditional city services and makesure these services are delivered to ourresidents effectively and efficiently. Wehave drifted away from these respon-sibilities to instead invest taxpayer moneyinto high risk economic developmentventures. Instead we need to develop along term plan to improve our neigh-borhoods so we can attract new first timehome buyers.

Democrat

SAL PANTOwww.salpantoformayor.comD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: B.S.Ed., Kutztown Univer-sity; M.Ed., Lehigh University; HonoraryDoctorate of Public Service, LafayetteCollege.OCCUPATION: Mayor, City of Easton.QUALIFICATIONS: 12 years public lead-ership experience; 16 years senior man-agement in private sector; 12 years highschool teacher.RESPONSE: Experience and proven lead-ership. Easton is doing remarkably well inthe worst recession since the great de-pression. Our city is cleaner and saferthan it was 4 years ago. Our commitmentto financial stability has allowed us tokeep real estate taxes level for 4 years,with no increase in any fee or taxes inthree years, unprecedented in Easton.

COUNCIL – AT LARGETerm: 4 years


Republican

No candidates

Democrat

KENNETH BROWNELINOR H. WARNERJEFF WARREN

CONTROLLERTerm: 4 years

Vote for one

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

TONY E. BASSIL

BOROUGHS

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

BANGOR

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years

1ST WARD

Vote for one

Republican

MARK A. BROWN

Democrat

No candidates

2ND WARD

Vote for one

Republican

BONNIE J. LaBAR

Democrat

No candidates

3RD WARD

Vote for one

Republican

MARINO C. SAVERI

Democrat

No candidates

4TH WARD

Vote for one

Republican

JAMES W. KRESGED.O.B.: 1982EDUCATION: Graduate of Bangor AreaHigh School, 2001; A.S. NorthamptonCommunity College, 2005; B.A. EastStroudsburg University, 2010.OCCUPATION: Laminating Assistant -Lamtec Corporation.QUALIFICATIONS: Proud taxpayingcitizen of the borough.RESPONSE: I believe the major issue inany election this year is fiscal respon-sibility. As a council member I vow to be a

good steward of the borough’s tax dollarswhile promoting efficiency in the servicesprovided to the citizens of Bangor.

Democrat

DAVID HOUSERD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: Graduate of Pen Argyl H.S.,1969.OCCUPATION: Retired, state of N.J., 33years in human services.QUALIFICATIONS: Bangor BoroughCouncil, 2 1/2 years.RESPONSE: Utilizing our limited re-sources in an efficient way; Sharing equip-ment with other municipalities when wecan; Using the taxpayer monies wiselyand always look for good deals in all ourboro business needs; Working with othermunicipalities in any way we can to lessenthe economic burdens on all local govern-ments. I favor regionalization of servicesand will work toward those kinds of coop-erative ventures.

BATH

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years

Vote for not more than four

Republican

JENNIFER L. GEORGE

Democrat

ROBERT R. FIELDSMARK A. SAGINARIO

CHAPMAN

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years

Vote for not more than 4

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

No candidates

EAST BANGOR

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years


Republican

CHRISTOPHER M. CONFALONE

Democrat

No candidatesTerm: 2 years

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

No candidates

FREEMANSBURG

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years


Republican

No candidates

Democrat

JUSTIN LaBARJIM SMITHHOMER G. LORRAHDARLENE A. RICHENDERFER

GLENDON

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years


Republican

RONALD J. ROSCIOLI

Democrat

CHARLES E. SEIP SR.

HELLERTOWN

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years


Republican

No candidates

Democrat

RICHARD L. STAFFIERI

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ELECTION 2011Northampton CountyJOHN M. BATEJOSEPH PAMPANIN

NAZARETH


1ST WARD

Vote for not more than two

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

FRANK S. MAUREKMICHAEL KOPACH

2ND WARD


Republican/Democrat

CARL FISCHLD.O.B.: 1952EDUCATION: I graduated from NazarethArea High School in 1970 and received aB.A. in History from Albright College in1974. I also completed various graduatecourses.OCCUPATION: I am a public school edu-cator and have been for 34 years.QUALIFICATIONS: I have never held apublic office before, but I am a lifelongresident of Nazareth and I have been anactive voter for many years.RESPONSE: Nazareth’s major issuesinvolve economic components: the needto attract and retain businesses to revital-ize the downtown; the need to providepublic services-including police protec-tion-in a prudent and a fiscally sustain-able manner; the need to maintain bor-ough infrastructure and have buildingscomply with the international buildingcode to ensure public safety. I propose:expansion of applications for grants;enforcement of existing ordinances; out-reach to involve citizens. Nazareth canimprove through civic pride and civic duty.

Republican

LARRY STOUDTD.O.B.: 1938EDUCATION: Nazareth Area High School1956.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Councilperson 30plus years; 30 years recognition fromMid-eastern Borough Association.RESPONSE: Revitalize our Police Dept.and to help the Chamber to rebuild ourdowntown business district; Improve ourstreets in the borough.

Democrat

THOMAS C. HECKMANNo response

3RD WARD

Vote for one

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

DANIEL R. CHIAVAROLI

NORTHAMPTON


Vote for one

1ST WARD

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

KEITH PIESCIENSKI

2ND WARD

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

JOHN YURISH

3RD WARD

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

EDWARD PANY

4TH WARD

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

ANTHONY S. LOPSONZSKI SR.

NORTH CATASAUQUA

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years


Republican

MICHAEL J. SENG

Democrat

JOSEPH D. KEGLOVITSMICHELE HAZZARD

PEN ARGYL

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years

Vote for one

1ST WARD

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

ANGELO ULIANA

2ND WARD

Republican/Democrat

JAN E. SUROTCHAK

3RD WARD

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

No candidates

4TH WARD

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

DAVID C. DePALMA

PORTLAND

MAYOR

Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

LANCE J. PRATOR

Democrat

No candidates

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years

Vote for not more than five

Republican

BRIDGET S. KENNABRIAN KARDOSSUSAN McKEAN

Democrat

STEPHANIE D. STEELE

Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

BOB CARTWRIGHT

Democrat

No candidates

ROSETO

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years


Republican

MATTHEW R. GOFFREDONo response

CRAIG L. DeFRANCONo response

KENNETH TILLMAND.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: Coconut Creek HS, Coco-nut Creek, FL.OCCUPATION: Sales Trainer, AT&T, 34years.QUALIFICATIONS: Borough Council, 4years; church Board of Deacons.RESPONSE: We must be careful not tospend what we do not have while con-tinuing to provide services for our resi-dents. I will accomplish this by reducingwasteful spending and keeping track ofwhat is spent, a small amount adds up ina small municipality. I have secured grantsfor the borough already and will continueto aggressively seek funding at the stateand federal levels to avoid any large taxincrease for our residents.

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CARL RENNANo response

STOCKERTOWN

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years


Republican

JOHN T. FATZINGERNo response

A. JOSEPH GOSNELLD.O.B.: 1966EDUCATION: Graduate Notre Dame HighSchool, 1984; various HVAC MechanicalTrade Certifications.OCCUPATION: HVAC service.QUALIFICATIONS: Vice Chairman Stock-ertown Borough Planning Commission,2008 to present; Stockertown BoroughCouncilor, 2009 to present.RESPONSE: Safety and quality of life forthe residents of Stockertown. Publicservices and fiscal responsibility are in-creasingly challenging in today’s eco-nomic environment. I plan to continue tolook at all the options before casting anyvotes that will affect out Borough’s qualityof life and our bottom line.

AMY J. RICHARDNo reponse

Democrat

CYNTHIA M. HOWERNo response

ANITA K. SMITHD.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: Cathedral School of St.Mary High School, 1968; Art Institute ofChicago, BFA 1972; Northampton Com-munity College AAS in Nursing 1980; EastStroudsburg University BSN 1991.OCCUPATION: Substitute School Nurse.QUALIFICATIONS: Community organizerin Pittsburgh; Worked with Nazareth HighSchool to stop bullying; Have lived inStockertown since 1977; Raised 5 children;Social Worker for 7 years; Experience ingeneral contracting.RESPONSE: I want Stockertown to be acommunity for the people.

TATAMY

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years


Republican/Democrat

PAMELA J. PEARSOND.O.B.: 1960EDUCATION: Easton High School, 1978;associate, Northampton CommunityCollege, 1986; B.A. Economics & Business,Lafayette College, 1994; MBA DeSalesUniversity 2001.OCCUPATION: Manager, Customer Spe-cial-Product Development, Crayola LLC.QUALIFICATIONS: 2008-present, Mem-ber Tatamy Zoning Hearing Board; Al-ternate Secretary Tatamy Planning Com-mittee; Crayola Board Member VolunteerAward- Crayola Employee Credit UnionBoard Service.RESPONSE: While I don’t feel Tatamy hasany major issues at this time, I would liketo offer my business experience and edu-cation to help Tatamy balance fiscal re-sponsibility and growth on its journeyforward.

Republican

STUART ALBERTNo response

Democrat

WILLIAM BELKEYNo response

CHRISTOPHER J. MOREND.O.B.: 1966EDUCATION: Hunterdon Central HighSchool, Flemington, NJ- Graduated 1984.OCCUPATION: Customer Service/Proj-ect Manager- DBSi Bethlehem PA.QUALIFICATIONS: Borough Council, 4years (2 as President); Planning Commis-sion Secretary, 2 years; Sewer AuthorityBoard member, 4 years; Borough resident14 years.RESPONSE: Tatamy is a small communi-ty with limited resources for revenue. Thebiggest issue we are faced with today iscontrolling costs while still providing serv-ices to the citizens of the borough. Ascommunity leaders, we are accountablefor ensuring that we stick to the budgetand spend within our means. There arealso two major development projects thatare planned – and we must manage toensure that the projects benefit the com-munity at large.

WILLIAM KEIFER JR.No response

WALNUTPORT



Republican

MATTHEW NEWHARD

No response

BRIAN C. FILCHNERNo response

Democrat

MICHAEL S. WENTZNo response

LAMAR LAUERNo response

MICHAEL GASTONNo response

WEST EASTON



Republican

TRICIA J. MEZZACAPPANo response

LAURIE DENEGARD.O.B.: 1960EDUCATION: Salutorian, St. Mary HighSchool, Jersey City, 1978; Seton Hall Uni-versity, 1978-1979.OCCUPATION: Homemaker due to backinjury.QUALIFICATIONS: 30 years experiencein retail and business management.RESPONSE: Council’s indifference toresidents needs and concerns and blatantirresponsible use of its taxpayers’ money.The best way to remedy this situation isby listening to the resident’s concerns andbeing fiscally responsible to them.

Democrat

KELLY GROSSD.O.B.: 1965EDUCATION: Wilson High School; North-ampton Community College, Biology,Substance Abuse Counseling.OCCUPATION: Family Business; Land-scaping, Rental Real Estate.QUALIFICATIONS: Borough Council, 16years; Current Council President; formermember Zoning Hearing Board, 2 years;Pennsylvania State Association of Bor-oughs; Certified Borough Official Program(2001), Outstanding Council Member ofthe Year (2009).RESPONSE: My #1 priority is servingresidents’ needs while trying to keepproperty taxes under control. For exam-ple, after our acting Borough Managerdied unexpectedly in 2010 and our onlyother office employee quit, I volunteeredhundreds of hours at the Borough Hall. Myefforts saved thousands of dollars thatotherwise would have gone to pay wages.I support sensible economic developmentto expand general revenues so tax in-

creases can be avoided in the future.

MARIAN BOGUSKY MOLLEURNo response

CHARLES R.W. STOUT JR.D.O.B.: 1936EDUCATION: Graduate Easton HighSchool, 1954.OCCUPATION: Retired Shop Steward/Foreman for Labor Local 472 Newark N.J.QUALIFICATIONS: 1957-1983: Presidentof local organization, County Federation,nine county S.E .Penn Div., State Board ofDirectors, all in the Penn. Federation ofSportsmen Clubs; 1983: Co-chairman ofsteering committee to organize new stateorganization (United Sportsmen of PA).RESPONSE: No response.

WILSON


1ST WARD


Republican

WINNIE HOWEY

Democrat

JAMES McGOWAN

2ND WARD

Vote for one

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

DAVID J. WILLIAMS

3RD WARD


Republican

No candidates

Democrat

RUSSELL J. LIPARIJOAN LILLY-KEMMERER

WIND GAP

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ELECTION 2011Northampton CountyTerm: 4 years


Republican

GEORGE HINTONNo response

Democrat

KERRY GASSLERNo response

JOSEPH WEAVERD.O.B.: 1975EDUCATION: B.S. Lehigh University, 2001.OCCUPATION: Systems Administrator.QUALIFICATIONS: Wind Gap BoroughCouncil, 3 years; Wind Gap resident, 9years.RESPONSE: There are three. First, theborough passed a 10% tax increase for2011. I opposed that and will continue tofight for conservative fiscal policy. Sec-ond, the borough is considering a changein location for borough facilities. I will notvote for this until the financial impact totaxpayers is clear. Third, the council isconsidering a property maintenance codewhich impacts all borough residents. Theborough does not belong in our homes.

JON FAUSTNo response

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

ALLEN

Vote Yes or NoAllen Township Ordinance No. 2011-02Do you favor the continues imposition ofan additional Earned Income Tax at therate of 0.25% (one quarter or one per-cent) on an annual basis, by Allen Town-ship, to be used for financing the acquisi-tion, preservation and conservation ofopen space; for the purpose of acquiringagricultural conservation and forest ease-ments; for the purpose of protecting andpreserving recreation or historic lands,and for the purpose of protecting andconserving natural and scenic resources,and for the purpose of paying the attend-ant costs associated with such actions?

SUPERVISORTerm: 6 years


Republican

BRUCE A. FRACK

Democrat

ALFRED S. PIERCE

BETHLEHEM

COMMISSIONER AT-LARGETerm: 4 years

Vote for one

Republican

MARTIN ZAWARSKID.O.B.: 1956EDUCATION: Freedom High School 1974;Lehigh University 1979.OCCUPATION: Builder/Developer; Real-tor with Nic Zawarski and Sons Realtors,Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: All my life I have beena builder/developer, and over the lastseveral years have been a full service Real-tor. I have seen 4 economic downturns inmy lifetime but never one like the one weare faced with now.///RESPONSE: Working with buyers andsellers, as a full service Realtor, and withmy experience as a builder/developer, Ihave seen so many cases where people,businesses and government are in fi-nancial distress. Hard business decisionshave to be made as how to correct thefinancial position. Tough decisions aremade in my business in order for it towithstand the current economy, and Ihave to help buyers/sellers come to gripwith the market and help them navigatethe way out of situations they are in.///

Democrat

ARTHUR J. MURPHYD.O.B.: 1954EDUCATION: Holy Trinity High School,Hicksville, NY 1972; University of NotreDame BBA 1976.OCCUPATION: Accountant.QUALIFICATIONS: Township Commis-sioner 8 years, Township Zoning HearingBoard 8 years.RESPONSE: Controlling costs while at-tempting to bring in new revenue to avoidraising property taxes.

COMMISSIONER

Vote for one

1ST WARD

Republican

THOMAS J. NOLAND.O.B.: 1941EDUCATION: BS Electronics, ScrantonUniversity, 1963.OCCUPATION: Project Engineer, LehighHeavy Forge

QUALIFICATIONS: 32 years of volunteer/elected service to Bethlehem Township;Commissioner 1985, 1987-1991, 2003-2011;Planning Commissioner – 26 years; Presi-dent of Freedom PTO/Choir Associations;TR Council of Governments, President2006-2011; Bethlehem Education Founda-tion Trustee 2007; Gaming Authority –2010.RESPONSE: In today’s economy it isimportant to be fiscally responsible, whilebalancing the residential/commercialdevelopment to maintain a tax base whileprotecting our residents from future taxincreases. Continue improvements on ourmajor highways to improve safety andcongestion. Continue preservation ofopen space areas, especially the devel-opment and improvement of the Housen-ick Estate. Most importantly, protect thesafety of township residents, especially inWard 1, where a treatment center/prisonis still being proposed.

Democrat

NIMITA KAPOOR-ATIYEHD.O.B.: 1966EDUCATION: Freedom High SchoolGRADUATE, 1984, Cedar Crest Collegegraduate, BA in Hospital Administration,Community and Patient Relations.OCCUPATION: President and owner ofWhitehall Manor and Saucon Valley Man-or. Helps care for over 400 residents, andmanage over 300 employees effectively.QUALIFICATIONS: Lived in the Townshipover 7 years; good at working within budg-ets and maximumizing team work for thebest results; works with community agen-cies and non profit agencies as well. I bringa good, conservative perspective on theneeds of our Bethlehem Township fami-lies and residents.RESPONSE: The substandard roads, thelack of insight, and the disregard of theneeds of our township. I would resolve ourissues and hold off any development tilwe improve our congestion, roads, and goforward within a budget set forth.

3RD WARD

Republican

PHIL BARNARDD.O.B.: 1964EDUCATION: Louis E. Dieruff High School1982.OCCUPATION: Plant Manager, Bay In-sulation of Pa; Member of the Bay Indus-tries Corporate Family.QUALIFICATIONS: Plant manager in theMetal Building Industries, 16 years; ChurchPastoral Council, 2 years (Developmentand Planning); managerial skills; problemsolving.RESPONSE: I view as the major issue inthis campaign is balancing the need fornew growth in business and employmentopportunities while maintaining a familyfriendly community that values openspace, parks, and environmental con-

cerns. The way in which I will address thisissue is by serving the community in a waythat is responsible for both current andlong range community interest.

Democrat

MARTIN W. COMERD.O.B.: 1932EDUCATION: Miller Heights BethlehemschoolsOCCUPATION: RetiredQUALIFICATIONS: I served on the recre-ation board, also served on the 250thanniversary committee; also was ap-pointed to the registered elector memberof the Bethlehem Township VacancyBoard; a life resident of Bethlehem Town-ship.RESPONSE: If the Community Center islosing money an audit should be done orchanges should be made. Stormwaterrunoff: Try to work with the County andState; Traffic problems within the Town-ship on all roadways; To slow down build-ing and conserve open land in the Town-ship; and all funds owed to the Townshipbe collected on a timely manner; make alldepartment heads accountable for theirfunds.

TREASURERTerm: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

THOMAS G. RUTHERFORD

Democrat

No candidates

BUSHKILL



Republican/Democrat

CLIFFORD BONNEYNo response

Republican

JULIANNE BENDERD.O.B.: not givenEDUCATION: Notre Dame High School1968.OCCUPATION: Business owner.QUALIFICATIONS: Township Supervisorsince 2003.RESPONSE: Maintaining tax rates andhigh quality of life; Achieving balancedbudgets; Providing outstanding publicservices; Continue building the RecreationComplex; Preserving land through the

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ELECTION 2011 Northampton CountyOpen Space program.

Democrat

DAVID H. BREWERD.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: Graduate Pen High School1964.OCCUPATION: Owner of Horse BoardingFarm; Farrier.QUALIFICATIONS: Being a citizen andtaxpayer of Bushkill Township for 40years.RESPONSE: The major issue I feel is thelack of information getting out to ourcitizens. If elected I will strive to use ourinternet and our newsletters. In doing thismaybe it will stimulate our citizens tobecome more engaged in their govern-ment. Remember without the will of thepeople there cannot be change. Pleasefeel free to call me. 610-769-3340.

EAST ALLEN



Republican/Democrat

MADELYN M. KEMPD.O.B.: 1944EDUCATION: Northampton High Schoolgraduate.OCCUPATION: Part-time, Temp Poole,Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: Long-time resident ofEast Allen township; Retired from Searswhere I worked in various departments,including auditing, credit, receiving, andsales manager; My training included lead-ership skills, team skills, two way commu-nication, diversity, and overall customerservice.RESPONSE: I believe the most importantissue in today’s world is taxes. Of the 18townships in Northampton County, EAThas one of the highest tax rates. I love ourrural character, and I am concerned as Isee our farmland diminish. In these eco-nomic times – we need to remember whowe represent. We need to be accountable,spend our money wisely, and still be sym-pathetic to those who pay the bills.

Republican

CHRISTOPHER G. COLITASNo response

Libertarian

GREGORY KUHNhttp://sites.google.com/site/votefor-gregkuhnD.O.B.: not givenEDUCATION: Northwestern Lehigh HighSchool; Northampton Community Col-lege.OCCUPATION: Owner, Director of Op-

erations- Omega Protective Services, LLC.QUALIFICATIONS: Board Member - EastAllen Township Planning Commission.Board; Vice President - East Allen Town-ship Volunteer Ambulance Corps; FormerBoard Member - East Allen TownshipParks and Recreation Board.RESPONSE: As the area develops aroundus, our township has reached a crucialpoint. With the potential construction ofa new middle school, a university, and newindustry within the township, it is impor-tant to find the balance between stimu-lating our economy and maintaining ourbeautiful historic landscape and commu-nity. I believe it is the government’s dutyto serve its community effectively, effi-ciently, and with fiduciary responsibility.The township should be held accountablefor each taxpayer dollar that is spent.

No Party

ROBERT M. MILLSNo response

FORKS


Vote for one

Republican

DAN MARTYAKNo response

Democrat

JOHN O’NEILD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: Graduate PhillipsburgCatholic H.S. 1980; B.S. degree in Ac-counting, Ft. Lauderdale College, Sumacum Laude.OCCUPATION: Government ContractManager, Johnson & Johnson Health CareSystems.QUALIFICATIONS: None given.RESPONSE: This is not so much as amajor issue in the campaign, but whatneeds to be accomplished once in office.Given the fact that the new Public Worksgarage has passed and it is obvious thatthe original amount projected will be low,the board will have to find expenses to cutto cover the shortfall.

Term: 4 years

Republican

DAN MARTYAKNo response

Democrat

JOHN O’NEIL(profile above)

HANOVER


Vote for two

Republican/Democrat

MARK J. TANCZOS

Republican

JOHN D. NAGLE

Democrat

No candidates

LEHIGH



Republican/Democrat

CINDY MILLERD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: Graduate Northern LehighSchool, 1977; BS, Shippensburg University,1981 (office administration); MBA, WilkesUniversity 1990; Paralegal, Penn State,1997.OCCUPATION: Senior Strategy Manger,Business Growth Services; ///QUALIFICATIONS: Lehigh TownshipPlanning Commission, 10 years; TownshipTraffic Impact Committee, 11⁄2 years; Wal-nutport Borough Tax Collector, 4 years;Awarded for community service by LehighValley Hospital.RESPONSE: Lehigh Township needs tobe proactive and innovative to face chal-lenges resulting from state and federalbudget cuts. My concern is the impactthese cuts will have on our infrastructure,safety and health of our community, andrecreation. As the people’s representa-tive, I advocate for common sense; opengovernment; fiscal accountability andresponsibility; and maintaining our rurallandscape with reasonable development.I ask all voters to please support me onNov. 8.

Republican

DELL GROVEWalnutportD.O.B.: 1947EDUCATION: University of Toledo, BAAnthropology.OCCUPATION: retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Lehigh TownshipSupervisor – 6 years; Member – Penn-sylvania State Association of TownshipSupervisors; Certifications – Department

of Homeland Security, National IncidentManagement System ICS 100 & 700;Presidents Club – Lucent Technologies;Presidents Club – Symtech Systems;Council of Sales Leadership – AmericanHonda Motor Company.RESPONSE: Forecasting what funds willbe available for 2012 and onward and thespending limits we will face will be a sig-nificant challenge. The current environ-ment will make qualifying for state andfederal assistance a guessing game. Su-pervisors must prepare budgets with aview not only to immediate needs, butmid-and long-range goals as well. Thechallenges will be evaluating how to dealwith the ongoing increase in expenseswithout raising taxes.

Democrat

RICHARD C. REHRIGNo response

LOWER MOUNT BETHEL


Vote for two

Republican

STU GALLAHER

Democrat

HOWARD E. KLEIN

Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

JOHN M. MAUSER

LOWER NAZARETH



Republican/Democrat

GERALD R. GREEN

Republican

ERIC E. NAGLE

Democrat

No candidates

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LOWER SAUCON

BALLOT QUESTION

Vote Yes or NoLower Saucon Township Ordinance No.2011-03Do you favor the continues imposition ofan additional Earned Income Tax at therate of 0.25% (one quarter or one per-cent) on an annual basis for the next fiveyears by Lower Saucon Township to beused for financing the acquisition, preser-vation and conservation of open space;for the purpose of acquiring agriculturalconservation and forest easements; forthe purpose of protecting and preservingrecreation or historic lands, and for thepurpose of protecting and conservingnatural and scenic resources?



Republican/Democrat

TOM MAXFIELDDAVID WILLARDPRISCILLA deLEON

CONTROLLERTerm: 4 years

Vote for one

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

No candidates

MOORE


Vote for one

Republican

DAVID S. TASHNER SR.No response

Democrat

MAYNARD S. CAMPBELL JR.D.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: Northampton High School.OCCUPATION: Moore Twsp. Supervisor/Road Master.QUALIFICATIONS: Supervisor Chairman,

5+ years; Zoning Hearing Board Secretary4 years; Township representative to Naza-reth Council of Governments; workedconstruction field 40 years, directed largecrew; assisted Boy Scout troops; Presi-dent Moore A.A., baseball coach 14 years;PTA life member.RESPONSE: We need to keep taxes low. Ivoted no for the latest tax increase. Withthe existing funds, we are doing our bestto provide the services that most of theresidents appreciate. Due to the pastyears weather, the majority of our roadrepair was in emergency response ratherthan planned maintenance. We need tolobby the county to commit more re-sources for land preservation. Landown-ers need to register to preserve their land.

American

RODNEY JARINKOhttp://www.rodneyjarinko.comD.O.B.: 1942EDUCATION: Graduate Northern LehighHigh School (Slatington). AttendedNorthampton Area Community College,PA-DCA and PENDOT seminars.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Elected TownshipSupervisor thirty years 1980 thru 2009,Moore Township Secretary/Treasurer;Moore representative to NorthamptonCounty, Lehigh Valley Planning Commis-sion, others; Many achievements: securedgrant monies Appalachian Park, Recre-ation Center; initiated Farmland Preserva-tion/Open Space, EAC. More…RESPONSE: One of the reasons that I amseeking election as a VOLUNTEER work-ing Supervisor (no pay or benefits) is thecurrent condition of the Township’s fi-nances. In my opinion, Moore Township isin financial trouble. Expenditures willexceed Revenues, thus, depleting re-serves; which may require additionalborrowing. We need sound fiscal respon-sibility and wiser spending. We do notneed to raise taxes! Moore needs to se-cure additional funds from outsidesources like “available casino monies”, asneighboring municipalities have done.///

PALMER


Vote for one

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

ANN MARIE PANELLA

PLAINFIELD


Vote for one

Republican

JANE MELLERThttp://janemellert.blogspot.comD.O.B.: 1958EDUCATION: Pen Argyl Area High School1976; Municipal Government Training withthe Governor’s Center for Local Govern-ment Services and PA State Associationof Township Supervisors.OCCUPATION: Not given.QUALIFICATIONS: 1989-1993 PlainfieldTownship Supervisor; 1990-1994 SlateBelt Municipalities Association Secretary/Treasurer; 1994-2004 Washington Town-ship Secretary/Treasurer; 2000-2003Plainfield Township Supervisor.RESPONSE: Working within the con-straints of a budget, is crucial in this econ-omy. The Township has less money com-ing in from the Waste Management land-fill. A long-range plan must be put in placeso that taxes will not continue to increasein order to fill in the void. The currentBoard of Supervisors must stop drainingthe Capital Accounts to meet day-to-dayexpenses. Additional funds must bebudgeted for road reconstruction andrepair.

STEPHEN J. HURNID.O.B.: 1947EDUCATION: Clarion University 1970 B.S.in education.OCCUPATION: Owner – Diversified Insur-ance Services, Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive Communi-ty Involvement; Member Green KnightEconomic Development Corporation –Founding Board Member; Slate BeltChamber of Commerce – ExecutiveBoard; Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber ofCommerce – Public Policy Committee;Plainfield Township – Planning Commis-sion Alternate, Finance Committee (Early1990s).RESPONSE: Prior boards have not re-strained spending while seeing our majorrevenue source decline. Current servicelevels cannot be maintained withoutfurther taxing residents. Seriously evalu-ating all spending needs to be undertak-en. Attracting business will enable us toraise revenues without overburdeningexisting service. I have no hidden agenda,just a strong desire to do the right thingfor the taxpayers. I promise to listen to thepeople who hire me.

Democrat

MARILYN LEIBERMAND.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: Graduate Pen Argyl AreaHigh School, 1967OCCUPATION: Family owned businessadministratorQUALIFICATIONS: Pen Argyl School

Board 6 years, 4 years President, 2 yearsV.P.; Northampton County Council, 4years; Plainfield elected Auditor 2008-present; Northampton County IndustrialDevelopment Authority 1999-present;Northampton County Conservation Dis-trict, 3 years.RESPONSE: The top issue concerningPlainfield Township taxpayers is to effec-tively manage the budget to avoid contin-ued tax increases. The Township borrow-ed money to balance the 2011 budget, andraised taxes 150%, and yet annually ap-proved employee 4% raise increases. Asyour supervisor, I will utilize my businessand public service experiences to imple-ment a business plan to control spendingwithout sacrificing essential services, andgenerate new revenue by incorporatingeconomic development strategies.

MICHAEL ENGLERD.O.B.: 1969EDUCATION: Graduate Pen Argyl HighSchool, 1987; Ft. Lauderdale College, 1990,B.S. accounting.OCCUPATION: Credit manager, GeneralSupply Co., Bethlehem, PA.QUALIFICATIONS: Plainfield TownshipSupervisor 2006 to present; 2 years asVice-Chairman and 2 years as Chairman.RESPONSE: Budgeting and taxes arealways major issues. We need to work oneconomic development in order to keeptaxes down. We have lacked and lostbusiness in Plainfield Township over thelast few years. We must make the areaattractive to bussiness; and work withother agencies to promote ourselves. Ourbudget must be adhered to, and weshould run a tighter ship. Cutting whatminor expenses we can while keepingservices intact.

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Republican

LARRY HALLETBangorD.O.B.: 1936EDUCATION: Belvidere High graduate.OCCUPATION: Operates Trolley ShopsRestaurant & Hallett Contractors.QUALIFICATIONS: Township Supervisor1994-2000.RESPONSE: Spending: To preserve landmostly incapable of development. Nearly$400,000 on a single axle & tandomtruck this year; $40,000 maintained 10units this year. The 400,000 @ $40,000per truck could maintain 1 truck for 100years or all 10 for 10 years. Thousands onwater problems that tests show do notexist. Every mud puddle is not a wetland.Keep in mind grant money is not free, itcomes from taxes.

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ELECTION 2011 Northampton CountyJERRY W. GEAKENo response

Democrat

LOREN RABBATNo response

EDWARD M. NELSONNo response

UPPER NAZARETH



Republican

SCOTT SYLVANIUS

Democrat

WILLARD D. MOHN SR.

Term: 2 years

Republican

JAMES AUGUSTINE

Democrat

No candidates

WASHINGTON


Vote for one

Republican

DAVID RENALDO

Democrat

No candidates

WILLIAMS


Vote for one

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

NATHANIEL M. BRYANTNo response

Independent

VINCENT FOGLIAD.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: Plainfield High School,Plainfield NJ, 1967; BS Mechanical Engi-neering Rutgers College, 1971.OCCUPATION: Retired power plant man-ager, part time consultant to the powerindustry.QUALIFICATIONS: Several Engineeringand Management positions for 30+ yearsup to Power Plant Manager for10 years inNJ and PA; Appointed to Board, CentralJersey United Way, 1 year, then job movedto PA.RESPONSE: Sound decision makingbased on facts and examination of al-ternatives in order to protect the qualityof life and property values for all residentsand restore public trust in our local gov-ernment. I will address this through com-petent leadership in the areas of zoning,fiscal management, and long-term plan-ning, utilizing my years of experience inengineering, managing people and largebudgets.

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

BANGOR AREA

AT-LARGEBangor, Roseto and Portland Boroughs;Lower Mount Bethel, Upper Mount Betheland Washington Townships


Republican/Democrat

STEVE BUSSENGERMICHAEL GOFFEDOPAMELA BARR COLTONBRUCE CAMERONTONI E. LYNCH

Term: 2 years

Vote for two

Republican/Democrat

KENNETH L. BREWER JRFRANK P. ADDESSI

BETHLEHEM AREA

AT-LARGECity of Bethlehem; Bethlehem and Hano-ver Townships; Fountain Hill and Free-

mansburg BoroughsTerm: 4 years


Republican/Democrat

MICHELE T. CANNHanover TownshipD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: B.S. in Finance, VillanovaUniversity, 1984; J.D. University of Penn-sylvania Law School, 1987.OCCUPATION: Homemaker.QUALIFICATIONS: BASD School BoardDirector since July 2007; Licensed Penn-sylvania Attorney; Practiced CommercialFinance Law for 8 years.RESPONSE: The major issue facing theschool district is how to continue to pro-vide an excellent, well-rounded educationfor all students on a realistic budget. Fis-cal pressures will be an ongoing reality. Isupport district efforts to find alternativerevenue sources, a small tax increase ifnecessary, and vigilant attention to viablecost cutting measures, in order to pre-serve programs, including co-curriculars,that prepare students for higher educa-tion and careers.

Republican

RANDY TOMAINBethlehemD.O.B.: 1940EDUCATION: Graduated Allentown HighSchool 1958; March 5th 2011 attended allday seminar “School Board CandidatesWorkshop,” hosted by the EPLC and thePennsylvania School Board Association(PSBA).OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Self-employed, Com-mercial Construction industry for 40 yrs.;President of Construction SpecificationInstitute, Central Pa. (1985); PresidentAllentown carpenters Union Local #368(1969).RESPONSE: Overreaching tax and spendattitude; It is one thing to have out ofcontrol spending and another for thepeople elected to the school board tounderstand they have that attitude. Ittakes people of character, wisdom andconvictions to do strategic planning to setpolicy with written goals and objectives aswell as acting upon and evaluating resultsall the time. I would implement thesestrategies 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- Servedmy country for a total of 4 years, deployedtwo times in support of Operation IraqiFreedom. I have the will and desire to do

all I can for the students and the commu-nity.RESPONSE: Within the past six years theBethlehem school board has raisedschool taxes 26.6%. This percentage ishigher than the rate of inflation. In 2011 thecurrent board has issued a 72 million dol-lar bond. This has increased the schooldistrict’s debt to over 591 million dollars. Ibelieve we need to eliminate the district’swasteful spending as we work to reducethe debt that it currently has.

Democrat

BASILIO A. BONILLA JR.Bethlehemwww.bonilla4schoolboard.com/D.O.B.: 1990EDUCATION: Clearview ElementarySchool; Nitschmann Middle School; Liber-ty High School (Graduated 2008).OCCUPATION: Student at MoravianCollege (Pre-Law with a minor in politicalscience).QUALIFICATIONS: Interned for U.S Sen-ator Bob Casey Jr; Interned for Sen. LisaBoscola; Volunteered over 2,000 hours tothe BASD; numerous academic, athletic,and community awards.RESPONSE: What our school districtneeds from its leaders is a fresh perspec-tive. For too long raising taxes is to coverbad financial decisions has been thenorm. We need leadership that will beaccountable to you and your family. Mydecisions on the school board will focuson doing what is in the best interest ofboth our students and our taxpayers.That is why I am running for school board-…Not to win votes, but rather to solveproblems.

SUDANTHA VIDANAGEBethlehemD.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: Thurstan College, Sri LankaHS 1968-70; Columbia U. NY, 1976, BSMetallurgy; Columbia U. NY, 1978, MSMetallurgy; Lehigh U. Bethlehem, PA 1988,MBA Finance; private high school, math &chemistry, 2006; High school certifica-tion, N.J., 2010.OCCUPATION: Adjunct Professor, Gwy-neod Mercy College; financial consultant.QUALIFICATIONS: Member of the Beth-lehem Democratic party – committeemember ward 14-2.RESPONSE: The major issue is the reduc-tion programs and teachers for 2011-12. Ifeel my background in education, finance,management and engineering will be anasset in helping the board of educationnavigate through the difficult periods. Willplay an active role in helping the schooldistrict in areas of operation. I will not“RUBBER STAMP’ the decisions of theschool district, will analyze and make mydecisions. I will get the school board toaddress the discipline problems. ///

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REGION 2

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Republican

BENJAMIN M. TENAGLIA IIIHanover TownshipD.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: BS Villanova University1974, Gamma Phi Honor Society.OCCUPATION: Vice President & PortfolioManager, PCB Trust & Investments.QUALIFICATIONS: Appointed SchoolDirector March 2008 – December 2009and August 2010 – December 2011.RESPONSE: BASD must provide a qualityeducation at a reasonable cost. I havebeen instrumental in emphasizing fiscalresponsibility, reducing variable rate debt,eliminating swaps, and established apositive fund balance. I have NOT votedfor tax increases, tax incentives for billion-aire developers, or excessive salary in-creases for teachers. To better prepareour students for their future endeavors,we need a curriculum that focuses on theeducational basis of reading, writing andmathematics.

Democrat

MICHELE T. CANNHanover TownshipD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: B.S. in Finance, VillanovaUniversity, 1984; J.D. University of Penn-sylvania Law School, 1987.OCCUPATION: Homemaker.QUALIFICATIONS: BASD School BoardDirector since July 2007; Licensed Penn-sylvania Attorney; Practiced CommercialFinance Law for 8 years.RESPONSE: The major issue facing theschool district is how to continue to pro-vide an excellent, well-rounded educationfor all students on a realistic budget. Fis-cal pressures will be an ongoing reality. Isupport district efforts to find alternativerevenue sources, a small tax increase ifnecessary, and vigilant attention to viablecost cutting measures, in order to pre-serve programs, including co-curriculars,that prepare students for higher educa-tion and careers.

REGION 3

Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

EUGENE C. McKEON

CATASAUQUA

AT-LARGECatasauqua Borough and Hanover Town-ship, Lehigh County and North Catasau-qua Borough, Northampton County

Term: 4 years


Republican/Democrat

CAROL A. CUNNINGHAMCatasauquaD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: Catasauqua High SchoolGraduate, 1969; B. S. Kutztown University,1973.OCCUPATION: Math Instructional Sup-port Teacher – Grades 3 – 6.QUALIFICATIONS: School Director – 8years; Public School Educator – 28 years;Graduate of The Education Policy andLeadership Center; Currently enrolled inM.Ed with Principal Certification, CabriniCollege Program.RESPONSE: School districts acrossPennsylvania facing budgetary shortfallsdue to Governor Corbett’s cuts to publiceducation. Because of my experience as aschool director and an educator, I will ableto make informed decisions regardingstaffing and programming while keepingthe best interests of students in mind.Additionally, these adjustments must beat a minimal cost to our taxpayers.

DAWN M. BERRIGANCatasauquaFacebook: Berrigan Naegel ReingruberD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: 1979 Graduate of PoconoMountain High School, 1983 Graduate ofTeen Challenge Bible Institute, 3 yearcollege for training to do drug and alcoholrehabilitation and counseling.OCCUPATION: mom / school bus driver.QUALIFICATIONS: Served 4 years on theCASD school board, 2003-2007, variousschool committees prior, (steering, mid-dle school volunteer co ordinator andrevitalization committee). Thomas PaineCharter school board 2009-2010Coached youth soccer, taught sundayschool and have chaired or been a part ofseveral other committees in my commu-nity and county.RESPONSE: We live in tough economictimes, it’s important for governmententities to be sensitive to the people whopay the bills. It’s my intent to watch themoney, and do the best for our students.Some of our board members running for athird term have forgotten they representthe community. Instead they representthe school administration that doesn’tdeserve a rubber stamp, none do. It’s timefor some new faces and fresh ideas.

CHRISTINE E. NAEGELCatasauquaFacebook: Berrigan Naegel and Reingrub-erD.O.B.: 1970EDUCATION: Bristol Boro Jr/Sr HighSchool, 1988; Bucks County CommunityCollege, 2 courses 1988.OCCUPATION: 1) Homemaker; 2) Mis-sionary.QUALIFICATIONS: Have been a Cata-

sauqua resident and taxpayer for 19 years;Have raised three children (two still ofschool age); Directed children’s choirs forapprox. 10 years; Have volunteered atchurch/school with children for years.RESPONSE: I see more than one majorissue here. First, I would like to addressfiscal responsibility. Money should bespent wisely and we can not spend morethan we have. Second, decisions need tobe made with common sense and withthe welfare of the children in mind. Third, Ifeel there needs to be more accountabil-ity to the tax payers and available in-formation for them prior to votes beingplaced.

MARY ALICE HARTRANFTNo response.

Republican

CHRISTINE REINGRUBERCatasauquaD.O.B.: 1971EDUCATION: Graduate C.B.West HighSchool, Doylestown PA 1990.OCCUPATION: Market DevelopmentManager, Sara Lee Fresh Bakery.QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteer teacher aid2 yrs; Home and School Associationmember, 2 yrs; Treasurer Home andSchool Association 2 yrs; Mother of 2children, high honor roll students in theCatasauqua School District.RESPONSE: Fiscal responsibility. I willpush to limit spending to only essentialareas. “Don’t spend what we don’t have”. Iwould like to see funds spent in areaswhere it will directly benefit the studentsand their education. I will push for honestopen communication amongst the boardmembers, administration, and with thecommunity. Decisions will be made withintegrity, not with ulterior motives.

Democrat

ROBERT LEVINENo response

Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

CAROL L. McCARTHY

Democrat

No candidates

EASTON AREA

AT-LARGECity of Easton; Riegelsville Borough; Forks,Palmer and Lower Mount Bethel Town-ships

Term: 4 years

REGION IPalmer Township; 8th West Ward of theCity of Easton


Republican/Democrat

ROBERT FEHNELWILLIAM RIDERBOB ARNTS

REGION IIRiegelsville Borough; 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th,10th, 11th and 12th Wards of the City ofEaston

Vote for one

Republican

RONNIE DelBACCOEastonD.O.B.: 1968EDUCATION: Graduate of Easton AreaHigh School 1987.OCCUPATION: Warehouse manager forElectronics Design Group, Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: I have served in lead-ership positions on a handful of localgoverning and oversight boards for bothpolitical and non-political organizations.RESPONSE: I believe there needs to bemore focus on providing the right tools forour children to succeed at each gradelevel with input from not only teachersand administrators, but also parents andother community leaders. Balancing edu-cational needs while identifying and cut-ting wasteful spending in every part of thebudget to ensure fiscal responsibility forall taxpayers is the most important com-bination of issues we face.

Democrat

FRANK PINTABONEEastonD.O.B.: 1979EDUCATION: Easton High School, classof 1998; received my GED in 1998, leftschool when I became a teenage father.OCCUPATION: Insurance Broker.QUALIFICATIONS: South Side AfterSchool Program Director 2000-2001;Shiloh Church “Young Men” mentor 2001-2003; volunteer Coach St. Anthony’sYouth Center 2005-2007; Volunteer atBoys & Girls Club of Easton 1999-2003;Lifelong resident of Easton’s South Side.RESPONSE: 1) Fiscal responsibility: Weneed to always think of our future andexcessive restraint in regards to spending.2) Equal education for all: We need toensure all children have access to an equaleducation. 3) Diversity in hiring: We have ahuge minority student body, and need tobe more diverse in our hiring. 4) Educationbefore athletics: We need to make surethat our student athletes are performingin class before they perform on the field.

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REGION IIILower Mount Bethel Township Independ-ent District, Forks Township; 3rd, 6th, 7tyand 8th Ward Eastern District of the Cityof Easton

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Republican

No candidates

Democrat

KERRI LEONARD-ELLISONForks TownshipD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: Old Town High School, OldTown, Me; Bachelor of Science in ChildDevelopment/Social Services; Bachelorof Science in Nursing.OCCUPATION: RN, At Home Mother.QUALIFICATIONS: Easton Area SchoolDistrict Accreditation For GrowthSteering Committee; Easton Area HighSchool PTSA; Easton Area School DistrictHealth Committee; Easton Area SchoolDistrict Diversity Committee; Alert Part-nership Lehigh Valley Teen Safe DrivingTaskforce (2006-2010).RESPONSE: The major issue in this cam-paign is the Academic Financial Budgetand how Easton Area School District willprovide a quality education for all of itsstudents with all the challenges faced.The district needs to look at the students’performance currently, the academicdirection needed, and how we can moveour students forward with the funds wewill have. The vision of our community’sfuture is at stake.

Independent

CATHY McINTYRED.O.B.: 1965EDUCATION: Phillipsburg High School,1984; Trenton State College, PoliticalScience; Continuing Ed. for Real EstateLicenses in NJ & PA.OCCUPATION: Realtor Lunchroom mon-itor, Tracy Elementary; sales executive forWarren Business Products and Promo-tional Products.QUALFICATIONS: Citizen of Forks Tsp. 13years; involved with PTA as parent volun-teer & committee person; As a districtemployee I have had opportunity to seedistrict as an insider ///RESPONSE: The major issue in this cam-paign is BUDGET. As in every aspect intoday’s society are economy is putting aburden on our educational systems aswell. As a district we need to find a bal-ance to keep tax dollars down and at thesame time provide our youth of today afair and equitable education. I intend towork hard to help find that balance for thegood of all in the Easton Area SchoolDistrict.Term: 2 years

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Republican

PATRICK A. GLOVASNo response

FRANK S. CASTROVINCIForks Townshiphttp://www.frankcastrovinci.comD.O.B.: 1964EDUCATION: Easton High School, 1982;BS Accounting, Kutztown University 1987;MBA University of Houston Clear Lake1994.OCCUPATION: Controller, Air Productsand Chemicals, Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: Over 20 years ofexperience working in corporate finance;Strong focus on strategic planning, costanalysis and driving efficiencies to opti-mize performance.RESPONSE: The budget deficit and fu-ture financial decisions related to employ-ee contracts and capital projects are themost critical issues facing our schooldistrict. My corporate experience in fi-nancial analysis and budgeting will enableme to ensure the school district is makingsound decisions we can afford. This willallow us to focus our energy on improvingour educational programs and offer a highquality, well-rounded education for ourstudents.

DemocratJANET L. MATTHEWSForks TownshipD.O.B.: 1953EDUCATION: EAHS graduate, 1971; Kutz-town Univ. Graduate, B.S.1975; KutztownUniv. Graduate, M.Ed., 1980.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: English/ReadingTeacher for over 30 years in EASD, Invitedmember of PA. Dept. of Ed. leadershipreading/writing committees, Partneredwith community agencies to developafter school /summer programs for at-risk students.RESPONSE: The major issue is transpar-ency in decision-making that includesaccountability and fiscal responsibility.Ensuring that items coming up for boardvote are thoroughly read and that ques-tions about it are explained prior to a BOEvote is essential to informed decision-making. The BOE needs to know whetherthe district needs and can afford what isbeing voted upon as well as what impactthe vote will have in the foreseeable fu-ture.

ROBERT J. MOSKAITISwww.BobMoskaitis.comD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: Ph.D. Chemistry, Universityof Pittsburgh, 1978; B.S. Science Educa-tion, University of Maryland, 1972.OCCUPATION: Research Scientist, MIN-TEQ International.QUALIFICATIONS: EASD School BoardDirector, 3 months; School Board IU 20Representative; EASD Resident/Taxpay-

er/Home Owner, 32 years; Research Sci-entist/ Manager, 33 years; PA High SchoolChemistry Teacher, 5 years; Easton worklocation.RESPONSE: The major issue I will ad-dress is the continued failure to achieveprogress in the annual state tests. For 5years, Easton Area High School has failedto pass both reading and math. I will pro-vide leadership to work with teachers,parents, students and administrators. Iwill require a ‘No Excuses’ accountabilityfrom district administrators with thisinitiative their top priority. “Higher TestScores NOT Higher Taxes “. Working to-gether, we will succeed!

NAZARETH AREANazareth, Stockertown and Tatamy Bor-oughs; Bushkill, Lower Nazareth and Up-per Nazareth TownshipsTerm: 4 years

REGION I


Republican/Democrat

KENNETH N. BUTZ JR.CHRIS MILLER

Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

LORIN BRADLEYNo response

Democrat

JACOB E. ALLEND.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: 2011 Nazareth High Schoolgraduate; Northampton CommunityCollege Student.OCCUPATION: Administrative Assistantfor Digital Technical Services, Inc; Studentat Northampton Community College.QUALIFICATIONS: Nazareth SchoolBoard member since June 2011; Co-ChairForks UCC Stewardship and FinanceCommittee; Nazareth Area School DistrictDiversity Council; Attended NazarethSchool Board meetings for several years.RESPONSE: The major issue in the elec-tion is the ongoing financial concerns. Wemust endeavor to have financial respon-sibility, but not harm our students’ educa-tion in the process. I will look at all as-pects, find any unnecessary spendingareas and eliminate wasteful spending.We can’t let our district get to the pointwhere the children’s education that theyneed for their future is put in jeopardy.The goal is to balance quality educationand fiscal responsibility.

REGION IILower Nazareth Township and UpperNazareth Township Eastern District

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Republican/Democrat

THOMAS K. MAHER

REGION IIINazareth and Stockertown Boroughs;Upper Nazareth Township Western Dis-trict

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Republican/Democrat

JERRY E. TREON

NORTHAMPTON AREATerm: 4 years

REGION IAllen and Lehigh Townships


Republican/Democrat

JENNIFER MILLERNo response

Republican

DARIN T. ARTHOFERNo response

Democrat

ROY J. MARANKINorthamptonD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Graduate NorthamptonHigh School 1978.OCCUPATION: Customer Service, Weg-man’s.QUALIFICATIONS: Lifelong resident ofNorthampton School District.RESPONSE: The school BUDGET is andwill always be challenging in these tryingeconomic times. I am looking forward toworking with administration and tax pay-ers on fiscal responsibility to ensure ourstudents continue to receive a qualityeducation.

REGION IIEast Allen Township; Northampton Bor-ough

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MICHAEL A. BAIRD

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REGION IIIMoore Township; Bath and ChapmanBoroughs


Republican/Democrat

JEAN K. RUNDLEDAVID L. GOGEL

NORTHERN LEHIGH

AT-LARGESlatington and Walnutport Boroughs;Washington TownshipTerm: 4 years


Republican/Democrat

EDWARD E. HARTMANRAYMOND J. FOLLWEILER JR.DONNA M. KULPMATHIAS MATT GREEN

Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

NATALIE J. GREEN

PEN ARGYLPlainfield Township; Pen Argyl and WindGap BoroughsTerm: 4 years

REGION IPen Argyl Borough

Vote for one

Republican/Democrat

BRYAN D. SCOTT

Term: 2 years

Vote for one

Republican

No candidates

Democrat

No candidates

REGION IIPlainfield Township


Republican/Democrat

DARRIN EVANSCHRISTOPHER GRAHAM

REGION IIIWind Gap Borough


Republican/Democrat

JOHN DALLY JR.DOMENIC B. MARTINO

SAUCON VALLEY

AT-LARGEHellertown Borough; Lower Saucon Town-shipTerm: 4 years


Republican/Democrat

SHARON STACKHellertownD.O.B.: not givenEDUCATION: Lehigh University, Bethle-hem B.S. Accounting 1988.OCCUPATION: Accountant.QUALIFICATIONS: Saucon Valley SchoolBoard Director: 2007 - present; CertifiedPublic Accountant; Saucon Valley Foun-dation for Educational Innovation Trusteeand Founding member, 4 years; Bethle-hem Area Vo-tech School Joint Commit-tee member: 2007 – present; SauconValley Booster Club treasurer, 2 years.RESPONSE: The major issue these next 4years will be how to balance the needs ofstudents with the financial constraints ofthis economy. We rely heavily on propertytaxes and our community has clearlyasked for no increase in taxes at this time.All stakeholders must now work togetherto find solutions that reallocate resourcesto targeted spending toward activitiesthat will help all students achieve thegoals they have upon graduation fromhigh school.

CHARLES BARTOLETBethlehemD.O.B.: 1937EDUCATION: Easton High School, 1956;Moravian College, 1960 BA History; LehighUniversity 1966, MA Education.OCCUPATION: Retired educator, SauconValley School District.QUALIFICATIONS: Six years as SauconValley School Board Director.RESPONSE: To continue to provide ourstudents with a quality education in thesetrying economic times; To continue toexercise control over the school budgetbeing mindful of the taxpayers concerns.

SUSAN BAXTERHellertownD.O.B.: 1955EDUCATION: B.S. in Electrical Engineer-

ing, University of Delaware; M.B.A. LehighUniversity.OCCUPATION: Former engineer, AT&T;substitute teacher.QUALIFICATIONS: Saucon Valley SchoolDirector, 12 years; IU Director, 8 years;CASA (Court Appointed Special Advo-cate), 2 years; strong believer in honesty,courtesy, and respect for others.RESPONSE: Spending practices need tobe continuously examined in order tobecome more efficient. School wageincreases and benefits need to be in linewith the private sector in order to main-tain district sustainability. Fiscally conser-vative, I am not afraid to ask questions asthis is a very important component ofchecks and balances.

MICHAEL J. KARABINHellertownD.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: Freedom High School 1968;Medical and Operating Room TechnicianFort Sam Houston TX, U.S. Army 1969-1970.OCCUPATION: Pricing Analyst Arcelor-mittal. Steel.QUALIFICATIONS: Saucon Valley SchoolBoard 1993-1997, 2007-2011; Lehigh ValleyRegional Charter School 1999-2004;Lower Saucon Twp. Historical SocietyBoard member 2004-2008; HellertownLower Saucon Library Task Force; Variouscommittees for School District & LowerSaucon 1990 to present.RESPONSE: Major issue will be teacher’scontract and to hold the line on increases,this will be quite cumbersome to accom-plish. The board does put a great effortinto this issue more than any other I havewitnessed. In addition, keeping the bud-get under control meaning zero increase,we must rely on the Business Manager &Superintendent to give us the informationto accomplish this feat, which I believe,can be done.

Republican

BRYAN K. EICHFELDHellertownwww.FreezeWagesinSV.comD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: Graduate Central RegionalHigh School, Bayville NJ, 1977; B.S. PennState University, 1981.OCCUPATION: Weaber Inc. – Salesman(Hardwood Lumber & Oak Flooring).QUALIFICATIONS: 22-year Hellertownresident; Retired Lieutenant Commanderfrom US Naval Reserves; past president ofthe Saucon Valley Jaycees, active com-mittee member in Boy Scouts over 5years.RESPONSE: We must get control of thecosts of Education. With exploding retire-ment costs and reduced state & federalfunding, the board must get concessionsfrom the teachers union on pay/benefits,to rein in future costs. Otherwise, theTaxpayers face huge tax increases, ordrastic cuts in educational programs,affecting our students. Neither of these

choices is acceptable. It is imperative theboard take a strong stance and BryanEichfeld vows to lead the way.

Democrat

JEANNE REILLYHellertownhttps://sites.google.com/site/reillyfor-schoolboarddirector/D.O.B.: 1974EDUCATION: Graduate Ridgewood HighSchool, Ridgewood, NJ 1993; BA HaverfordCollege, 1997; MEd Counseling Psychology,Lehigh, anticipated May 2011.OCCUPATION: Graduate student/schoolcounseling intern.QUALIFICATIONS: Parent of 3 (3rd, 1stand preK); Participant, SVSD Planning-Discussion Meetings; Attendee, SV Boardmeetings, 2 + years; Educator, 12 years;Trustee, Hellertown Area Library, 4months.RESPONSE: A major issue in SauconValley is that student needs are overshad-owed by a blind push to cut costs. Thisboard resisted hiring a reading specialistdespite administrative recommendationsand parental requests. They voted againsthiring a special education teacher puttingSaucon perilously close to violating stateand federal law. These actions illustratetheir disregard of student needs. I willlisten to parents and administration, andbalance the needs of students with fiscalresponsibility.

WILSON AREAWilliams Township; Glendon, West Eastonand Wilson BoroughsTerm: 4 years

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