2011 Voters Guide: Northampton 2011

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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

TUESDAY, MAY 17

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

PRIMARYPRIMARY

ELECTIONELECTIONEDITOR

Kay Browne

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bottom when a candidate’s reply exceeded the word limit.

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ballot. They are listed according to their ballot order.

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PENNSYLVANIACopyright 2011 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 on statewide judi-cial elections, would you support anamendment to the Pennsylvania Consti-tution changing the method of selectingstatewide judges to a merit selectionprocess? 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

Republican

Vote for one

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.

PAULA A. PATRICKWard 34 Div. 34, Philadelphia

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

Democrat

Vote for one

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 jurisdiction, 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

Republican

Vote for one

PAUL P. PANEPINTOWard 34, Div. 34, Philadelphiawww.judgepanepinto.comD.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: 1971, Villanova University,B.A.; 1979 Villanova University, M.A.; 1976Widener University, J.D.OCCUPATION: Judge.QUALIFICATIONS: Received the highestrecommendation from the PennsylvaniaBar Association. Served for 20 years as ajudge handling all major complex litigationcases (jury and non-jury) as well as crimi-nal and family court matters.RESPONSE: Merit selection limits theinvolvement of the people to choose theirjudges. The present system gives every-one the chance to participate. This proc-ess has problems but I believe candidatesshould be able to run without raisingmoney. They should do so on their ownand with the support of the media and apublic debate to spread the message tovoters who would then be more informedabout the candidates.

ANNE COVEYUpper Makefield Twp. New Hopewww.coveyforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: 1981, University of Delaware,B.A. with Departmental Honors; 1984,Widener University School of Law, J.D.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 The Work-place 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

Vote for one

KATHRYN BOOCKVARDoylestown Twp.www.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.

BARBARA BEHREND ERNSBERGERPittsburghwww.ernsbergerforjudge.comD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: 1973, University of Pitts-burgh, B.A. cum laude; 1976, DuquesneUniversity School of Law, J.D.OCCUPATION: Lawyer.QUALIFICATIONS: I am a practicingattorney in workers’ compensation, con-sumer, election and zoning law. (34 years).I have won landmark cases for injuredworkers and consumers. I was Commis-sioner, Pittsburgh City Planning, 4 years.RESPONSE: I would not support meritselection because elections involve thepublic and also educate the aspiringjudge. When I ran for the CommonwealthCourt in 2009, I learned about MarcellusShale in Clinton County, public safetyissues in Philadelphia, and concernsabout bias in the Courts across the state.The participatory and educational valueof the electoral process outweighs thepublic concern about the money beingspent on Judicial Elections.

ELECTION 2011 Northampton County

Only candidates in contested races were asked to provide information.

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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

BALLOT QUESTION

Vote Yes or No“The county nursing home, known asGracedale, shall not be sold and/or leasedby the County of Northampton for a pe-riod of five (5) years from the date of theapproval of this initiative.Candidates were asked: What do youview as the major issue in this campaignand how will you address it?

DISTRICT ATTORNEYTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

No candidates

Democrat

Vote for one

JOHN MORGANELLI

COUNTY CONTROLLERTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

STEPHEN R. SALVESEN

Democrat

Vote for one

STEPHEN J. BARRON JR.

COUNTY COUNCILTerm: 4 years

DISTRICT ICity of Bethlehem, Hanover Township andHellertown Borough

Republican

Vote for one

SETH VAUGHN

Democrat

Vote for one

KEN KRAFT

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

Republican

Vote for one

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 United Church of Christ –Easton.QUALIFICATIONS: 12 Years on North-ampton County Council; Chair - EconomicDevelopment Committee; Jack Cook –Economic Development Award – EastonChamber of Commerce.RESPONSE: The most important respon-sibility is financially responsible to the TaxPayers of Northampton County. We havenot had an increase in county taxes forseveral years due to responsible lead-ership and careful planning. I do not in-tend to vote for a tax increase in 2011. IfGracedale remains in the hands of North-ampton County I pledge to work with theadministration, employees and familymembers to guarantee quality care andfiscal responsibility.

BILL WHITMANPalmer TownshipD.O.B.: 1953EDUCATION: Easton Area High School,1971 Diploma; Kutztown State College,1976 B.S. Education; East StroudsburgUniversity 2000 Masters, Education Ad-ministration.OCCUPATION: School AdministratorQUALIFICATIONS:16 years in privateindustry, Sales and Sales Management; 9years as an Educator; 9 years as a SchoolAdministrator.RESPONSE: I view keeping Gracedale inCounty hands as my priority. I will workwith all parties involved to keep Gracedaleas an affordable County asset.

Democrat

Vote for one

ROBERT F. WERNER

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

Republican

Vote for one

MATT CONNOLLY

Democrat

Vote for one

LAMONT McCLURE

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

Republican

Vote for one

RON ANGLE

Democrat

Vote for one

SCOTT PARSONS

ELECTION 2011Northampton County

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: $82,303Candidates were asked: Because ofsome public concern about the amountof money being spent on statewide judi-cial elections, would you support anamendment to the PA Constitutionchanging the method of selecting state-wide judges to a merit selection process?Why or why not?

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

Republican/Democrat

(cross-filed)Vote for one

JAMES J. NARLESKYHanover Townshipwww.judgejim2011.com

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

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

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

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

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D.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: Villanova, B.A. 1971 – honors;Temple, J.D. 1974.OCCUPATION: Magisterial District Judge,July 2005 – present.QUALIFICATIONS: 36 years legal/judicialexperience. Assistant District Attorney –22 ½ years, prosecuted murderers, rap-ists, drug dealers, domestic assault, childabusers; Assistant County Solicitor – 3 ½years; Private law practice – 1980-2005Civil Litigation, Domestic, Criminal, Wills &Estates; Planning Commissioner.RESPONSE: I support an amendment tothe PA Constitution changing the methodof selecting statewide judges to a meritselection process for 2 essential reasons:Judges should not and must not be per-ceived as being for sale through campaigncontributions which otherwise jeopard-izes the credibility of a judiciary which isexpected to be impartial; Qualificationsto serve on the bench are not currentlyvetted properly through the election proc-ess as they would be in an appointmentprocess.

SAMUEL P. ROYERHanover Townshipwww.samroyer.comD.O.B.: 1975EDUCATION: Freedom HS (1993), Muh-lenberg College (2011) and United StatesMarine Corps.OCCUPATION: Mortgage Banker (14 yrs).QUALIFICATIONS: Serving our commu-nity and country since the age of 17, mycommitment to duty first is shown in theleadership I have developed with commonsense practices not only in the MarineCorps, but with my service in mortgagebanking for the last 14 years.RESPONSE: I would support the meritselection process as an amendment toour PA Constitution. This level of court,unlike the magisterial district courts, holda place where case law can be made andthese rulings can drive future rulings ofour courts. At that level, we need themost qualified candidates. In short, keepthe higher courts for the scholars of law,and minor courts for the common man.

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

Republican/Democrat


JOE BARNER

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

Republican/Democrat


RHONDA ELIASEastonD.O.B.: 1980EDUCATION: Graduated from WilsonArea High School – 1999; Graduated fromMoravian College with a B.A. – 2003.OCCUPATION: Assistant Project Man-ager at General Supply Company.QUALIFICATIONS: B.A. in Sociology/Criminal Justice & Business Management;Worked at Northampton County JuvenileDetention Center (2 yrs); Worked in pri-vate sector business company (4 yrs).RESPONSE: Yes, a lot of money is spenton statewide judicial campaigns. Howev-er, I do not believe that this should be thereason to change the PA Constitution inorder to create a merit selection processfor judges. A candidate who looks good onpaper may not be the most appropriateto handle the job. In addition, I feel thatvoters should have the opportunity toselect our judges.

SHANA RESTUCCIEastonD.O.B.: 1972EDUCATION: Wilson Area High School1990; Churchman’s Business School 1992with an Associates Degree in Legal Ad-ministration.OCCUPATION: Judicial secretary to aNorthampton County Judge until I had toresign to run for political office and amcurrently a Legal Secretary for a Law Firm.QUALIFICATIONS: Legal Secretary for aLaw Firm for 10 years; Judicial Secretaryfor a Northampton County Judge for 9years; Board Member for the LINCS Pro-gram.RESPONSE: No. Our Constitution veststhe power and responsibility to selectappellate judges in the people, through aninitial contested election, followed byretention elections every ten years. Thisselection process was designed to bal-ance the importance of judicial independ-ence (by minimizing the influence of polit-ical pressure on the judiciary), with theright of a free people to select theirjudges. This system is imperfect, but thepower still ultimately, and properly, restswith the people.

RICHARD H. YETTER IIIEastonwww.richardyetterfordistrictjudge.comD.O.B.: 1978EDUCATION: J.D. Thomas M. Cooley LawSchool 2003; B.S. Slippery Rock University2000; Wilson High School 1996OCCUPATION: Lawyer.QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by Judiciary;Licensed Attorney Pennsylvania and NewJersey, 8 years; extensive courtroom ex-perience representing Plaintiffs and De-fendants for every type of case filed inDistrict Courts; daily application of Penn-sylvania law; Published Author.RESPONSE: No. The freedoms which weAmericans treasure are best left to thecollective wisdom of our citizens. Sub-stituting an elite group to pick our Judgesonly substitutes one form of politics for

another. We need only look at recentscandals (e.g. Luzerne County) to realizewe need more openness and transpar-ency, not less. Ironically, since I am theonly candidate Certified, I would likely bechosen by merit selection. But, I’d rathertrust the people.

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

Republican/Democrat


ANDREW MEDELLINNo response

DOUGLAS SCHLEGEL SR.Wind GapD.O.B.: 1959EDUCATION: Graduated Towanda AreaHigh School, Towanda, Pa 1977. GraduatedIndiana University of Pennsylvania, Indi-ana, Pennsylvania, PA 1981 Bachelor Crimi-nology; Allentown Police Academy Munic-ipal Officer Training 1982.OCCUPATION: Police Officer BushkillTownship Police Department, Nazareth,PA.QUALIFICATIONS: Twenty nine years lawenforcement experience; Handled ap-proximately one thousand prosecutionsat magistrate level resulting in convic-tions.RESPONSE: No. I would not support anamendment to the State of PennsylvaniaConstitution. The process has been put inplace by our founding fathers; withoutconcern for money spent on elections.Public concern for the amount of moneybeing spent, in our current day elections,should not change any part of our State ofPennsylvania Constitution.

KERRI TEMOS-TOLLINGERNazarethD.O.B.: 1972EDUCATION: Graduated from Pen ArgylHigh School in 1990; Graduated fromMoravian College with a Bachelor’s degreein Sociology in 1994; Graduated from theAllentown Police Academy in 1994.OCCUPATION: I am currently certifiedpolice officer in the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania but am not currently em-ployed by a police department.QUALIFICATIONS: I worked as a policeofficer for fifteen years both in a class onecity and also in small towns in the region. Icurrently volunteer in the local communi-ty.RESPONSE: I am not currently up to datewith the discussion of the views of themethod of selecting statewide judges to amerit selection process, so I am deferringmy opinion on the topic.

MICHAEL POTOPENo response

BARBARA FITZGERALDPen Argylhttps://sites.google.com/site/Barbara-FitzgeraldForMDJ/D.O.B.: 1981EDUCATION: Rowan University – SummaCum Laude; Wake Forest UniversitySchool of Law.OCCUPATION: Assistant District At-torney- Monroe County.QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant DistrictAttorney, handling all types of proceed-ings, including preliminary and summaryappeal hearings, juvenile delinquencycases, aggravated assault, white collarcrime, and sexual offenses; Small Claimsand Landlord-Tenant Mediator; SuperiorCourt Judicial Law Clerk.RESPONSE: Yes, candidates for the Ap-pellate Courts should be appointedthrough a merit process from a pool ofCommon Pleas Judges that have under-gone at least one retention vote. Thisprocess would allow for the appointmentof Appellate Court Judges that would berepresentative of the entire state, insteadof limited to Judges from large populationcenters. This process would correct ourcurrent system, while selection and over-sight of judicial candidates would remainwith the people.

Democrat

Vote for one

JOSEPH LERCHWind Gapwww.Josephlerch.comD.O.B.: 1975EDUCATION: Pen Argyl High School.OCCUPATION: Supervisor/Roadmasterfor Plainfield Township.QUALIFICATIONS: I am using this posi-tion to “give back” to the communities Igrew up in. My plan, if elected, is to donatea substantial amount of money from thissalary, to the four communities within thisdistrict each year of this term.RESPONSE: I do not support a meritselection of judges. I believe that takingthe votes away from “the people” is notthe answer to controlling the amount ofmoney being spent on elections. Cappingwhat could be spent would be a viableoption. I believe most people would agreeshifting too much “power” to the govern-ment is not the answer. Leaving the “pow-er” in the hands of the citizens is the wayit should stay.

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

Republican/Democrat


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CRAIG L. DeFRANCORosetoD.O.B.: 1955EDUCATION: Blair Academy, 1973; Villa-nova Univ. B.S. Accounting; Villanova Univ.Certificate in Criminal Justice.OCCUPATION: Chief Financial Officer.QUALIFICATIONS: Police Officer 12 years(Roseto, Bangor, Plainfield Twp); PoliceChief 3 years (Plainfield Twp); RosetoBorough Councilman 5 years; Vice Chair-man Roseto Borough Council 4 years;District Govenor UNICO National 2 years;3rd Degree Knights of Columbus; //RESPONSE: I believe our judges shouldbe elected by the people and as such, I donot agree to selecting judges on a meritsystem. There is more to a good judgethan objective scoring. Subjective quali-ties must be taken into considerationsuch as passion for the job, empathy, andexperience. These qualities are best eval-uated by the majority and not a select fewon a committee.

TODD. M. STROHEUpper Mount BethelD.O.B.: 1964EDUCATION: Master’s Degree, Shippens-burg University 1991- Admin. Of Justice;Bachelor’s Degree, Mansfield University1986- Criminal Justice; Bangor HighSchool, 1982.OCCUPATION: Magisterial District Judgesince 2000.QUALIFICATIONS: Certified to performduties of a Magisterial District Judge;Special Court Judges Association Com-mittee member; Vice President of North-ampton Co. Magisterial District Judge’sAssociation.RESPONSE: I will continue to vote forcandidates that I believe are the mostqualified for their position. In my race, thevoters will recognize that I am the onlycandidate who is certified to perform theduties of a Magisterial District Judge. Ihave also continued to be active in mycommunity, while coaching in severalyouth leagues, both boys and girls. Mostimportantly I will continue to be a fair andimpartial judge.

CITIES

BETHLEHEM

COUNCILTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for not more than three

AL BERNOTAS

THOMAS CARROLL

ANTONIO A. SIMAO

Democrat


MICHAEL D. RECCHIUTIROBERT J. DONCHEZJ. WILLIAM REYNOLDS

TREASURERTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

No candidates

Democrat

Vote for one

KAIJA L. FARBER

EASTON

MAYORTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

MICHAEL KRILL

Democrat

Vote for one

SAL PANTO

COUNCIL – AT LARGETerm: 4 years

Republican


No candidates

Democrat


ELINOR H. WARNEREastonD.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: Graduate Easton Area HighSchool, 1981; BA Sweet Briar College, 1985;MA, PhD University of Virginia, 1993.OCCUPATION: writer.QUALIFICATIONS: Easton City Council, 4years; Vice Mayor, Easton, 2 years; EastonHome Rule Charter Study Commission, 2years.

RESPONSE: The past four years havebeen good ones for the City of Easton,both fiscally and culturally. Council andthe administration have worked effec-tively together to deliver necessary serv-ices without raising taxes. Spending cutsfrom Washington will trickle down overthe next four years, though. Service deliv-ery and fiscal responsibility are the majorissues of this campaign and I will continueto work to find new revenue sources onorder to meet these challenges.

JEFF WARRENEastonD.O.B.: 1977EDUCATION: Graduate of Easton AreaHigh School 1995; B.S. Penn State Univer-sity 1999; M.S. Kutztown University 2010.OCCUPATION: Chief Legal Assistant toSenator Lisa Boscola.QUALIFICATIONS: Current Member ofEaston City Council; past member ofEaston Zoning Hearing Board; BoardMember, Communities in School of theLehigh Valley, 2003-present; past BoardMember, Boys & Girls Club of EastonRESPONSE: Being an independent voiceon council is a priority. I will continue tosupport our police and fire departmentsby providing them the tools they need toprotect our residents and local business.Crafting Balanced budgets in the futurethat do not raise taxes, as we have for thepast two years, is a priority. I will continueto promote and supports responsibleeconomic development projects thatexpand our tax base and create jobs city-wide.

RENO PESARESIEastonD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: B.S. Chemistry EastStroudsburg University 1991.OCCUPATION: Chemist.QUALIFICATIONS: Esaton Redevelop-ment Authority; Easton Area DemocraticCommittee; Democratic Ward Leader 3-2.RESPONSE: The major issue in this cam-paign is holding the line on porperty andwage tax. Taxes in the city are high. Weneed to be competitive, with regard totaxes, with other municipalities in thearea to attract people to our community.We will need to watch our spending. Wewill need to make sure that we are gettingvalue for the money that we are spendingin the city of Easton.

KENNETH BROWNEastonD.O.B.: 1957EDUCATION: Graduated EAHS 1976,attended East Stroudsburg University.OCCUPATION: Currently Executive Direc-tor of Shiloh Manor Inc. Senior Housing(HUD operated).QUALIFICATIONS: Easton Area SchoolDirector Vice-President 1999-2000; Eas-ton Area School Director President 2001-2003; CIT Chairperson 1998-1999; First

Vice Mayor under new City Charter 2008-2010; Awards: NAACP 2008 PresidentialAwards; Leadership citation from theHouse of Representatives.RESPONSE: Moving Esaton forward. Mygoal is to be an ear for the citiznes of Eas-ton. We are turning the corner and cannow see the light. Our City is safer and ourtown is alive again.I truly believe that wecan take this energy into the rest of ourneighbor-hoods. And I am humbled by thefact that so many share the same vision.One day we will be able to say that theCity of Easton is “One City, One Commu-nity.”

CONTROLLERTerm: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

No candidates

Democrat

Vote for one

TONY E. BASSIL

BOROUGHS

BANGOR


1st Ward

Republican

Vote for one

MARK A. BROWN

Democrat

Vote for one

No candidates

2nd Ward

Republican

Vote for one

BONNIE J. LABAR

Democrat

Vote for one

No candidates

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3rd WardRepublican

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MARINO C. SAVERI

Democrat

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4th Ward

Republican

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Democrat

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DAVID HOUSER

BATH


Republican

Vote for not more than four

JENNIFER L. GEORGE

Democrat


MARK A. SAGINARIOROBERT R. FIELDS

CHAPMAN


Republican

Vote for one

No candidates

Democrat

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No candidates

EAST BANGOR

COUNCIL

Term: 4 years

Republican


CHRISTOPHER M. CONFALONE

Democrat


No candidates

FREEMANSBURG


Republican


No candidates

Democrat


HOMER G. LORRAHNo response

DARLENE A. RICHENDERFERNo response

WILL POWERNo response

JUSTIN LaBARNo response

JIM SMITHNo response

GLENDON


Republican


RONALD J. ROSCIOLI

Democrat


No candidatesTerm: 2 years

Republican

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Democrat

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EARL SMITH

HELLERTOWN


Republican


No candidates

Democrat


RICHARD L. STAFFIERIJOSEPH PAMPANINJOHN M. BATE

NAZARETH


1st Ward

Republican

Vote for not more than two

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Democrat


MICHAEL KOPACHFRANK S. MAUREK

2nd Ward

Republican


LARRY STOUDT

Democrat


THOMAS C. HECKMAN

3rd Ward

Republican

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Democrat

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DANIEL R. CHIAVAROLINo responseTROY KEENHOLDNo response

NORTH CATASAUQUA


Republican


MICHAEL J. SENG

Democrat


JOSEPH D. KEGLOVITSMICHELLE HAZZARD

NORTHAMPTON


1st Ward

Republican

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Democrat

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KEITH PIESCIENSKI

2nd Ward

Republican

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Democrat

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JOHN YURISH

3rd Ward

Republican

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4th Ward

Republican

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JOE E. LEITGEB JR.Northampton BoroughD.O.B.: 1952EDUCATION: Our Lady of Hungary Paro-chial School (1-8 grades); NorthamptonSenior High School 1970; NorthamptonCommunity College (11/2 yrs).OCCUPATION: Retired from Northamp-ton Water Authority.QUALIFICATIONS: Present councilmember (fourth ward) for over 20 yrs. ofservice.RESPONSE: To keep down taxes for theresidents. We have been in the past andwill continue to give people the necessaryservices in the borough. Police, ambu-lance, fire are of the utmost importance.Clean streets, good roads, keeping up ourparks system (we have 4 in the borough)is also important, also try to get newbusiness in the borough and if at all pos-sible jobs.

ANTHONY S. LOPSONZSKI SR.No response

PEN ARGYL


1st Ward

Republican

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Democrat

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ANGELO ULIANA

2nd Ward

Republican

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JON E. SUROTCHAKNo response

RALPH BEHLERPen ArgylD.O.B.: 1951EDUCATION: Pen Argyl Graduate.OCCUPATION: semi retired.QUALIFICATIONS: VAMC Wilkes Barre,PA chief material mgt. 15 yrs.RESPONSE: Respond and provide thebest service possible to the 2nd ward andPen Argyl borough as a whole.

Democrat

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3rd Ward

Republican

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No candidates

Democrat

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No candidates

4th Ward

Republican

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No candidates

Democrat

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DAVID C. DePALMATerm: 2 years

Republican

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BRYAN M. MULDONY

Democrat

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DAVID C. DePALMA

PORTLAND

MAYORTerm: 2 years

Republican

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LANCE J. PRATOR

Democrat

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No candidates


Republican

Vote for not more than five

BRIDGET S. KENNABRIAN KARDOSBENJAMIN RIVERA

Democrat

Vote for not more than five

STEPHANIE D. STEELETerm: 2 years

Republican

Vote for one

BOB CARTWRIGHT

Democrat

Vote for one

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ROSETO


Republican


KENNETH TILLMANMATTHEW R. GOFFREDOCRAIG L. DeFRANCO

Democrat


CARL RENNA

STOCKERTOWN


Republican


A. JOSEPH GOSNELLAMY J. RICHARDJOHN T. FATZINGER

Democrat


CYNTHIA M. HOWER

TATAMY


Republican


STUART ALBERT

Democrat


JOANNE KEIFERNo response

CHRISTOPHER J. MORENTatamyD.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.

PAMELA J. PEARSONTatamyD.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 it’s journeyforward.

WILLIAM KEIFER JR.No response

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WALNUTPORT


Republican


MATTHEW NEWHARDBRIAN C. FILCHNER

Democrat


LAMAR LAUERMICHAEL S. WENTZMICHAEL GASTON

WEST EASTON

COUNCIL

Term:4 years

Republican


TRICIA J. MEZZACAPPA

Democrat


KELLY GROSS

WILSON


1st Ward

Republican


WINNIE HOWEY

Democrat


JAMES McGOWAN

2nd Ward

Republican

Vote for one

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Democrat

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DAVID J. WILLIAMS

3rd Ward

Republican


No candidates

Democrat


JOAN LILLY-KEMMERERRUSSELL J. LIPARI

WIND GAP


Republican


GEORGE HINTON

Democrat


JON FAUSTKERRY GASSLERJOSEPH WEAVER

TOWNSHIPS

ALLEN

SUPERVISORTerm: 6 years

Republican


BRUCE A. FRACK

Democrat


ALFRED S. PIERCE

BETHLEHEM

COMMISSIONER AT-LARGE

Term: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

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.

MARTIN ZAWARSKID.O.B.: 1956EDUCATION: Freedom High School 1974;Lehigh University 1979.OCCUPATION: Builder/Developer; Real-tor with Keller Williams Real Estate.QUALIFICATIONS: I am a builder/devel-oper since 1979, have seen the cycles inthe industry, and have been part of asuccessful business. I am a member ofOur Lady of Perpetual Help, its musicministry and lead Cantor. //RESPONSE: Working with buyers andsellers, as a sales associate at Keller Wil-liams, and with my experience as a build-er/developer, I have seen so many caseswhere people are in financial distress.Hard business decisions have to be madeas how to correct the financial position.Tough decisions had to be made in mybusiness in order for it to withstand thecurrent economy, and I have to help buy-ers/sellers come to grip with the market//

Democrat

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COMMISSIONERTerm: 4 years

1ST WARD

Republican

Vote for one

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.

ROBERT FURSTD.O.B.: 1955EDUCATION: Dieruff High School 1973;Oklahoma State University 1979, B.S. Arch;Harvard and Georgetown Universities,professional development courses.OCCUPATION: Architect registered in PAwith national certification; Principal/Owner Architecture Furst, Bethlehem.QUALIFICATIONS: Business owner - 12years;, Bethlehem Township Zoning Hear-ing Board - 5 years;, have worked with over30 public school districts & school boardsas consultant//RESPONSE: It is important for any mu-nicipality or organization at times to beinfused with new perspective and direc-tion. Current financial climate is present-ing serious decisions that will impacttaxpayers, services and township em-ployees alike. Solutions will be found insmart development, fair & equiptablecontracts and respecting taxpayers limitson carrying that burden. It is time for newfaces & ideas to emerge.

Democrat

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NIMITA KAPOOR-ATIYEH

3RD WARD

Republican

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FELIX (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.

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ELECTION 2011Northampton CountyHAROLD M. POWELLD.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: Graduate Freedom HighSchool, 1968; USMC, 1969-1975; LincolnTechnical Institute, 1975-1978OCCUPATION: Vice President Fritch Inc.QUALIFICATIONS: Township PlanningCommission Board-2 years; Resident ofBethlehem Township -36 years; FBTAABoard of Directors-20 years (President-13years)RESPONSE: I feel there is a need to con-tinue to look for ways to continue thegrowth of the township. We need to limitthe tax increases and with continuedgrowth of residential and commercialproperties we would have increased reve-nue. My main concern is to have the town-ship continue to be a first class communi-ty in PA, and to provide all needed services(Police, Paramedics, Fire Department,Recreation Center, etc.) to the residents.

Democrat

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MARTIN W. COMER

TREASURERTerm: 2 years

Republican

Vote for one

THOMAS G. RUTHERFORD

Democrat

Vote for one

No candidates

BUSHKILL


Republican


CLIFFORD BONNEYJULIANNE BENDER

Democrat


DAVID H. BREWER

EAST ALLEN


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MADELYN M. KEMPNo response

CHRISTOPHER G. COLITASNo response

DONALD HEINEYD.O.B.: 1952EDUCATION: Not provided.OCCUPATION: Computer Consultant(self-employed).QUALIFICATIONS: Already served 2 1/2years as a Member of the Board of Su-pervisors;, Chairman of the East AllenTownship Municipal Authority;, Life longresident of the Lehigh Valley; More than63 years of business experience; formertechnical school instructor.RESPONSE: *Land Use and develop-ment* I view local government as a trust-eeship. It is our duty to monitor and con-trol development in a responsible manner.We need to insure that generations tocome will have good drinking water, goodschools and open areas for them to devel-op as they need.

Democrat


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FORKS


Republican

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GEORGEANN M. WAMBOLDD.O.B.: 1945EDUCATION: Phillipsburg High School,1964; Some college courses at NCC andother institutions for work-relatedcourses, continuing educational coursesfor associations and boards.OCCUPATION: Retired; Smith Klein Toxi-cology Dept. (Administrative work).QUALIFICATIONS: Planning Board Mem-ber 4 years – Forks Twp. School BoardMember; 12 years Phillipsburg SchoolDistrict, 16 years on Warren Tech Board.//RESPONSE: Prudent government spend-ing and being fiscally responsible andensuring that the tax burden placed onresidents is kept to a minimum. Fosteringeconomic development; supporting exist-ing businesses and promoting new busi-ness opportunities are essential for taxrelief;. Also, managing growth, impacts;services to community, traffic concernsand most importantly the School district;Encourage practical approach to recre-ational spending and meeting the needsand interests of all citizens.

ANDREW PARKEwww.ivoteParke.comD.O.B.: 1976EDUCATION: U. S. Air Force Academy,B.S. in Engineering; U. Maryland, U.C.,

Master of Business Administration.OCCUPATION: Airline Pilot and Officer inU.S. Air Force Reserves.QUALIFICATIONS: 4 tours of duty to Iraq& Afghanistan. Created and organizeForks Adult Co-ed Out-of-Shape Soccerleague with 200+ players.RESPONSE: 1. Prevent the tax increase. 2.Fiscal Responsibility. 3. Ensure safety. 4.Family-Friendly Community. 5.Citizensdirectly pick recreational projects; SOLU-TIONS: save $500,000 by advocating fora less extravagant above-ground PublicWorks Building; Created and run “StaySafe Forks Township” Facebook Group topromote time-sensitive alerts and growcommunity’s awareness, organization,and response; Stop special-interest,wasteful recreational spending and letcitizens directly prioritize and chooserecreational spending.

DAN MARTYAKNo response

Democrat

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JOHN O’NEILNo response

C. DAVID HOWELLD.O.B.: 1941EDUCATION: Blair Academy, BlairstownNJ, 1959; University of Virginia, Bachelor ofArts, 1963; Villanova School of Law, JurisDoctorate, 1966.OCCUPATION: Supervisor & Treasurer,Forks Board of Supervisor; Attorney, Re-tired.QUALIFICATIONS: Current Supervisor &Treasurer, Forks Twp. Board of Supervi-sors; Board Chairman - 2 yrs., BoardTreasurer- 3 years; Forks Zoning HearingBoard, member & Secretary, 2 years;//RESPONSE: Explosive population growthand the long economic recovery requirethat Forks exercise more oversight ofpublic funds and seek additional revenuesources to meet increasing needs of ourdiverse community for public safety, pas-sive and active recreational opportunitiesand road improvement. I will place “Com-munity First” above all other considera-tions, assuring that residents will beserved equally in the delivery of publicservices, regardless of age and economicstatus. I will seek revenue solutions with-out the need for tax increases//Term: 4 years

Republican

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DAN MARTYAKNo response

ANDREW PARKESee above

Democrat

Vote for one

LILLY GIOIAD.O.B.: 1938EDUCATION: BA/Communications, Em-pire State College 1994.OCCUPATION: Supervisor/Vice Chair-man, Forks Board of Supervisors; Penn-sylvania Business & Professional Wom-en’s Federation /Legislation Chair; Free-lance Writer.QUALIFICATIONS: Forks Supervisor, 1Year; Vice Chair, 5 months; President,Lehigh Valley Business/ProfessionalWomen , 3 Years; Northampton CountyElections Board , 2 Years; NorthamptonDemocratic Committeewoman , 5 Years.RESPONSE: By streamlining services andguarding against irresponsible devel-opment, I will keep Community First.Through smart budgeting and fostering abusiness-friendly environment, we’ll growrevenues and hold the line on taxes. Com-munity First means careful fiscal over-sight, ethical vigilance, openness to inno-vation and protecting our environment.As a teen mentor I believe it’s importantto give back, to build a safe, friendly com-munity where we can be the change wewant to see.

JOHN O’NEILNo response

HANOVER


Republican

Vote for two

JOHN D. NAGLEMARK R. TANCZOS

Democrat

Vote for two

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LEHIGH


Republican


CINDY MILLERDELL GROVE

Democrat


RICHARD C. REHRIG

LOWER MOUNT BETHEL

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HOWARD E. KLEINTerm: 2 years

Republican

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Democrat

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JOHN M. MAUSER

LOWER NAZARETH


Republican


ERIC E. NAGLE

Democrat


GERALD R. GREEN

LOWER SAUCON


Republican


TOM MAXFIELD

Democrat


PRISCILLA deLEONDAVID WILLARD

CONTROLLERTerm: 4 years

Republican

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Democrat

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MOORE


Republican

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DAVID TASHNER SR.D.O.B.: 1948EDUCATION: Graduate NorthamptonHigh School 1966; Northampton CountyCommunity College 1969.OCCUPATION: Owner Operator.QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: ZoningBoard since 2005, Chairman since 2009;Over 45 years construction; KlecknersvilleRangers Fire Police, Wildfire Fighter,Search & Rescue; Former Township PoliceOfficer; Decorated US Army Veteran.CERTIFICATES & TRAINING: Environmen-tally Sensitive Maintenance of Dirt, GravelRoads; Class A CDL License; IncidentManagement Training, FEMA//RESPONSE: The major issue is the dete-riorating condition of roadways. The solu-tion is not simple. I would embark on aplan of reconstruction, repair and preven-tative maintenance throughout the town-ship based on a scoring system applieduniformly to every road. The work shouldbe done based on best applied construc-tion methods and maximum use of everytax dollar spent. I would be bringing to thetable over 45 years of hands on manage-ment and construction experience.

DAVID L. GOGELNo response

Democrat

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DAVID M. LACKNo response

RANDOLPH EMERYNo response

MAYNARD S. CAMPBELL JR.D.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: not provided.OCCUPATION: Road Supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS: Moore TownshipSupervisor for 5 years; Road Master for 5years; Zoning Hearing Board. Sec. 4 years;Township representative to NazarethCouncil of governments; worked con-struction field for 40 years; in charge oflarge crew of workers; help with Boy Scouttroops, coached baseball 14 years.RESPONSE: I believe the main issue isthe on-going discussions with ChapmanBorough regarding their sewage prob-lems. They want Moore Township to allowthem to hook up with the Borough of Bath

Sewage Authority which would allowopening our township to public sewage;eventually resulting in a great expense toour residents. If re-elected, I will work toprevent a sewage authority in our town-ship, thus preserving our rural environ-ment.

PALMER


Republican

Vote for one

No candidates

Democrat

Vote for one

ANN MARIE PANELLA

PLAINFIELD


Republican


JANE MELLERTSTEPHEN J. HURNI

Democrat


SAM SANGUINTOD.O.B.: 1946EDUCATION: Easton Area High School,class of 1964; Spring Garden Institute ofAutomotive Technology.OCCUPATION: President, Owner ofChrin’s Automotive, Easton, PA since 1982.QUALIFICATIONS: Presently serving onthe Plainfield Township Zoning Board.RESPONSE: I have been a resident ofPlainfield Township for over 30 years. Amajor concern I have is our taxes. As ev-eryone knows the revenue from WasteManagement has dropped causing adrastic increase in our taxes. I would like tosee our township start getting some in-dustries and business to keep our taxeslow, and at the same time not infringe onour farmlands.

MICHAEL ENGLERD.O.B.: 1969EDUCATION: Graduate Pen Argyl, 1987;Fort Lauderdale College, 1990, B.S. Ac-counting.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 are

always 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.

MARILYN LIEBERMAND.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: Graduate Pen Argyl HighSchool, 1967.OCCUPATION: Family owned businessadministrator.QUALIFICATIONS: Pen Argyl SchoolBoard 6 years, 4 years President. 2 yearsV.P.; Northampton County Council 4years; Plainfield Township elected Auditor2008 – present; Northampton CountyIndustrial Development Authority 1999 –present; Northampton County Conserva-tion District 3 years.RESPONSE: The top issue concerningPlainfield Township taxpayers is to effec-tively manage the budget to avoid taxincreases. The Township borrowed moneyto balance the 2011 budget and raisedtaxes 150%, and yet annually approvedemployee 4% raise increases. As yoursupervisor I will utilize my business andpublic service experiences to implement abusiness plan to control spending withoutsacrificing essential services, and gener-ate new revenue by incorporating eco-nomic development strategies.

JOSEPH LERCHD.O.B.: 1975EDUCATION: Pen Argyl High School 1993.OCCUPATION: Supervisor/Road Masterfor Plainfield Township.QUALIFICATIONS: 36 years Townshipresident; 18 years Road Dept. experience,past 5 years as working supervisor; Haveworked with and helped many organiza-tions within the township and even neigh-boring communities. I enjoy working withpeople to obtain a common goal.RESPONSE: Controlling township ex-penses. In the past Plainfield has beenable to operate and keep taxes low due tolarge tipping fees generated from WasteManagement. Now WM is only bringing ina quarter of the tonnage as it had in thepast. Plainfield was forced to increasemillage. The Road Departments budget,however is lower now than it was 6 yearsago. I will still continue to provide resi-dents with great service and respect.

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LARRY HALLETT

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LOREN RABBATD.O.B.: 1961EDUCATION: Graduate Bangor HighSchool; BA Drew University, 1983; Para-legal Certification, Kean University, 1989;Teaching Certification/MS Education,2011.OCCUPATION: I work with students inthe public education sector.QUALIFICATIONS: Supervisor from2004 - 2009. Formed UMBT Environ-mental Advisory Council. Served on Zon-ing Hearing Board. Currently serve asChairperson for regional recreation board,“BARC” (Bangor Area Regional RecreationCouncil).RESPONSE: I remain concerned with“smart” growth-that takes into consider-ation that tax breaks and other economicincentives are important but of equalimportance is the quality of life we enjoyin this bucolic setting. As we move for-ward with proposed Water Ordinancesand protection of our natural resources. Ithink we have to consider a balance be-tween landowners’ property rights withthe benefit to the public at large.

JEFFREY FRITCHMANNo response

EDWARD M. NELSONNo response

JERRY GEAKENo response

UPPER NAZARETH


Republican


SCOTT SYLVAINUS

Democrat


WILLARD D. MOHN SR.

Term: 2 years

Republican

Vote for one

JAMES AUGUSTINE

Democrat

Vote for one

No candidates

WASHINGTON

SUPERVISOR

Term: 6 years

Republican

Vote for one

No candidates

Republican

Vote for one

DAVID RENALDO

WILLIAMS


Republican

Vote for one

FRED MEBUS

Democrat

Vote for one

NATHANIEL M. BRYANT

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

BANGOR AREA

AT-LARGEBangor, Roseto, Portland Boroughs; LowerMount Bethel, Upper Mount Bethel andWashington TownshipsTerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat

(cross-filed)Vote for not more than five

STEVE BUSSENGERNo response

CLIFF SALVEMINIWashington TownshipD.O.B.: 1962EDUCATION: Graduate Bayonne HS.OCCUPATION: Unemployed (resignedposition in school district to assumeschool director seat).QUALIFICATIONS: Twenty years of vol-unteer work in youth recreation and /or inthe Bangor School District; Past andpresent officer in numerous youth recre-ation organizations and leagues as well asschool district booster clubs.RESPONSE: Efficiency in education.

Every school district needs to utilize theirstaff to effectively, constructively, andsafely provide educational opportunitiesfor their students. Staff scheduling needsto be examined. Expenses that have littleor absolutely no impact on student devel-opment need to be eliminated. Studentdedication. Students need to understandtheir responsibility in the public educationprocess and be held accountable for theiractions. Challenges and mistakes need tobe sought, accepted, and learned from.

PAMELA BARR COLTONNo response

TONI E. LYNCHUpper Mt. BethelD.O.B.: 1947EDUCATION: Bangor High School, Mil-itary Officers School, Churchman’s Busi-ness College.OCCUPATION: Retired Energy Efficiencyconsultant.QUALIFICATIONS: 40 years self em-ployed business background, energy effi-cient building construction. Completed 8projects that had no energy costs, fea-tured in the Energy International maga-zine Sept. 2009. Received over 30 local,state & national awards for energy effi-ciency.RESPONSE: Control of the budget: It willbe my goal to reduce operating costs forthe taxpayers. Taxpayers can have asense of having someone on the Boardwho will represent their interests, not thebloated education budget that is oncourse to collapse. The kind of leadership Iwill bring to the board will be a more bal-anced approach favoring parents andtaxpayers. Most important will be to bringabout a parity between taxpayers andschool district operating budget.

BRUCE CAMERONNo response

MICHAEL GOFFREDONo responseTerm: 2 years

Republican/Democrat

(cross-filed)Vote for two

KENNETH L. BREWER JR.FRANK P. ADDESSI

BETHLEHEM AREA

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

Republican/Democrat

(cross-filed)Vote for not more than three

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

RANDY TOMANBethlehemD.O.B.: 1940EDUCATION: Graduated Allentown HighSchool 1958; March 5th 2011 attended allday seminar “School Board CandidatesWorkshop,” hosted by the EPLC and thePennsylvania School Board Association(PSBA)OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Self employed, Com-mercial Construction industry for 40 yrs.;President of Construction SpecificationInstitute, Central Pa. (1965); PresidentAllentown carpenters Union Local #368(1969).RESPONSE: Over reaching tax and spendattitude; It is one thing to have out 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.

BASILIO 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: It is my belief that one of themajor issues facing our district today isbalancing our budget, but also not in-creasing class sized or taxes. It is a diffi-cult task, however, I belief by working withthe Martin Tower Tiff we can help balanceout some of the debt so we wont have to

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cut so many teachers and raIse citizenstaxes. If elected to the school board it willbe my main goal to be a voice of the stu-dents and remain finically responsible.

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

Democrat


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

REGION 2Term: 4 years

Republican

Vote for one

SAM M. MELE

Democrat

Vote for one

MICHELE T. CANN

REGION 3Term: 4 years

Republican/Democrat


EUGENE C. McKEON

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

AT-LARGETerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat


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

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

DAWN M. BERRIGANCatasauquaFacebook: “Berrigan Naegel Reingruber”D.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.

CAROL McCARTHYNo response

CHRISTINE E. NAEGELCatasauquaFacebook: “Berrigan Naegel and Rein-gruber”D.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

ROBERT LEVINENo response

PATRICIA J. SNYDERNo response

CAROL A. CUNNINGHAMCatasauquaD.O.B.: 1951

EDUCATION: Catasauqua High SchoolGraduate, 1969; B. S. Kutztown University,1973.OCCUPATION: Math Instructional Sup-port Teacher - Grades 3 – 6.QUALIFICATIONS: School Director - 8years; Public School Educator - 28 years;Graduate of The Education Policy andLeadership Center.RESPONSE: School districts acrossPennsylvania will be facing budgetaryshortfalls due to Governor Corbett’s pro-posed cuts to public education. Becauseof my experience as a school director andan educator, I will able to make informeddecisions regarding staffing and program-ming while keeping the best interests ofstudents in mind. Additionally, theseadjustments must be at a minimal cost toour taxpayers.Term: 2 years

Republican/Democrat


CAROL McCARTHYNo response

DUANE D. DEITRICHsee above

DAWN M. BERRIGANsee above

EASTON AREA

AT-LARGECity of Easton; Riegelsville Borough; Forks,Palmer and Lower Mount Bethel Town-shipsTerm: 4 years

REGION IPalmer Township, 8th West Ward in theCity of Easton

Republican/Democrat

(cross-filed)Vote for not more than three

RICHARD R. SEIGFRIEDPalmer TownshipD.O.B.: 1956EDUCATION: Graduate Easton HighSchool, 1974; Graduate Cedar Crest Col-lege, BS, Business Administration, 1996.OCCUPATION: Corporate Historian andArchivist, Crayola LLC.QUALIFICATIONS: Easton School Board,8 years; ability to work and think outsidethe box to find solutions; education; 37years business experience in the op-erations division at Crayola LLC.RESPONSE: Money. We must work to-gether, as a cohesive team and rememberwe are there to educate the youth oftomorrow. By thinking and exploring “out-side the box” we will explore methods,

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ways, possibilities, but the key is to brain-storm in a professional honest mannerand not strong arm any group or negoti-ate in the press. We need to thoughtfullyand honestly work for the solutions tocause the least impact on our students.

ROBERT FEHNELPalmer TownshipD.O.B.: 1955EDUCATION: I am’73 Graduate of EastonArea High School and ‘75 Graduate ofNCC.OCCUPATION: I’m employed by Berk-heimer Outsourcing as Director of Printand Mail Operations.QUALIFICATIONS: As a member of theWilson Area School Board for 25 yearsand 20 as President I gained knowledgeand experience in all district operations.RESPONSE: Finances are at the top ofthe issues list and they impact manyareas (educational programs, maintainingfacilities, planning for the future, tax pay-ers, etc.) We need to understand all com-mitted expenditures (contracts, bondissues, etc) to determine the currentfiscal condition. We must start with shortterm and then long term plans on fundingeducation in the district. Tough but fairand financially responsible decisions needto be made in the district.

MILLIE F. MANDARINOPalmer TownshipD.O.B.: 1965EDUCATION: Graduate of EAHS 1983; CIT1983 Diploma in accounting from Church-man’s Business School; Numerous AIBCourses.OCCUPATION: Customer Service Su-pervisor at Lafayette Ambassador Bank.QUALIFICATIONS: School Board Directorfor past 4 Years, Operating Committeedirector for CIT for the past 4 years.RESPONSE: The major issue of the dis-trict at the time is the finances of thedistrict. Unfortunately at this time Gover-nor Corbett has cut educational fundingalong with already existing issues. Tocontrol the financial problems, we wouldneed to implement spending cuts. This isdone by carefully looking at our needsversus our wants. While doing this wemust remember to keep in mind the qual-ity of education to our children does notsuffer.

BOB ARNTSEastonD.O.B.: 1944EDUCATION: Easton Area High School1961; B.S. East Stroudsburg University,1965.OCCUPATION: Retired school teacher;Part time with Seniors Helping Seniors.QUALIFICATIONS: 1) A teachers under-standing of how school works; 2) A golfCourse superintendent – handling work-ers and budget.RESPONSE: The major issue in this cam-paign is what to do with a problematicfinancial situation in the Easton AreaSchool District. Somehow the atmos-

phere of blame and mistrust mustchange.

WILLIAM RIDERPalmer TownshipD.O.B.: 1950EDUCATION: 1968 graduate SouthernColumbia High School; 1972 graduateFindley College (Ohio) BS; 1974 MAWestern State College of Colorado; 1997Principal Certification East StroudsburgUniversity.OCCUPATION: Retired educator, EastonArea School District 35 1/2 yearsQUALIFICATIONS: Teacher, graduatecounselor, Assistant football coach; headfootball coach; Assistant High SchoolPrincipal; Principal High School; Transi-tions administrator.RESPONSE: We insist on the best educa-tion for our students. Today we see staffreductions, tax increases, additional statecuts, education programs in jeopardy, andour public school systems in serious trou-ble. Are pay freezes enough? We need tomaximize every aspect of public educa-tion. Address every budget item and pri-oritize our teacher administrator evalu-ations. We need to look at MarchellisShale as a tax incentive for education andevaluate consolidation of school districts.

JODI HESSPalmer TownshipD.O.B.: 1969EDUCATION: Easton High School, 1987;DeSales University, 2011.OCCUPATION: Training Coordinator.QUALIFICATIONS: School Director, 3years.RESPONSE: Our district is currentlyhaving some of the same issues as manyof the other schools in our area as well asacross the country. With the financialstrains of the economy and state fundingcuts to education it has become increas-ingly difficult to cover the cost of educat-ing our students and being able to offerthe valued course selections withoutraising taxes. We first need to make sureour district is running as efficiently aspossible by evaluating how we operate ona day to day basis.

REGION IIRiegelsville; 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th 10th, 11thand 12th Wards of the of City of Easton.

Republican/Democrat


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 both

political 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.

BILL E. TIMMANNEastonD.O.B.: 1972EDUCATION: Graduate Phillipsburg HighSchool, 1990.OCCUPATION: Owner: B.E.T. Locksmiths,Easton, PA; Owner: Washington Lock-smiths, Washington, NJ.QUALIFICATIONS: Successfully built 1locksmith business during the greatestdepression in 80 years, and have boughtout numerous other competitors. Ex-panded my locksmithing empire by ab-sorbing and expanding a second business.RESPONSE: The major issue is finances.The EASB has known for well over a yearthat they were going bankrupt, but didnothing to prevent it. I will regain controlover the finances and stop the wastefulspending that has put us into the direpredicament that we are currently facing.I can, and will, do this while maintainingreasonable student/teacher ratiosneeded for a proper education. I will makethe hard decisions that nobody else iswilling to do.//

Democrat

Vote for one

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.

REGION IIILower Mount Bethel Townhip Independ-ent District; Forks Township; 3rd, 6th, 7thand 8th Ward Eastern District City ofEaston.

Republican/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 Accreditation for Growth SteeringCommittee; Easton Area High SchoolPTSA; Easton Area School District HealthCommittee; Easton Area School DistrictDiversity Committee; Alert PartnershipLehigh Valley Teen Safedriving Taskforce(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.

FRANK S. CASTROVINCIForks Townshipwww.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.

NAZARETH AREANazareth, Stockertown, Tatamy Bor-oughs; Bushkill, Lower Nazareth and Up-per Nazareth Townships

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Terms: 4 years

REGION IBushkill and Palmer Townships; TatamyBorough

Republican/Democrat

(cross-filed)Vote for not more than two

KENNETH N. BUTZ JR.Bushkill TownshipD.O.B.: 1943EDUCATION: Graduate Nazareth A.H.S.1961; Muhlenberg College 1965.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: Lifelong residentNASD, serving as an educational leaderfor the District (Principal Bushkill Elemen-tary School) 1968 until retirement in2003; completing second 4 year term onthe board, serving as President and chair-ing various committees.RESPONSE: In today’s economic climatethe major issue is maintaining a qualityeducational program with limited funding.Since many people are drawn to a com-munity because of the quality of itsschools, we must maintain high academicstandards and provide necessary re-sources for educational programs thatencourage all students to excel. To insurethat resources are used efficiently with-out creating financial hardships on thetaxpayers, we are currently addressingthe issue by analyzing every budget cate-gory.

LORIN B. BRADLEYBushkill TownshipD.O.B.: 1964EDUCATION: B.A. (with honors), SaginawValley State University,1989; Masters,Labor & Industrial Relations - MichiganState University, 1990; Masters, Adminis-tration - Central Michigan University, 1992.OCCUPATION: Director of Labor andEmployee Relations. U.S.QUALIFICATIONS: Current School BoardPresident; Four years of board experi-ence/service; Strong academic back-ground; Seven children, five currentlyenrolled in NASD.RESPONSE: Current economic condi-tions continue to be challenging. Theschool budget process is no exception. Iunderstand the impact that process canhave on our community. The Board mustcontinue to work with the administrationto ensure that we are allocating schoolfinances most effectively. Additionally, wemust continue to find ways to reducespending while remaining true to coreeducational programs and enrichmentactivities. That is our primary respon-sibility and my commitment to our com-munity.

JACOB E. ALLENBushkill TownshipD.O.B.: 1992EDUCATION: 2011 Nazareth High School

Graduate.OCCUPATION: Student.QUALIFICATIONS: Co-Chair Forks UCCStewardship and Finance Committee;Member Forks UCC Consistory; MemberNazareth Area School District DiversityCouncil; Attended Nazareth Area SchoolBoard meetings for several years; At-tended Nazareth Area School Committeemeetings for several years.RESPONSE: The major issue in theSchool Board election is the budget. Wemust endeavor to have financial respon-sibility, but not harm our students’ educa-tion in the process. I will look at all aspectsfind any unnecessary spending areas andeliminate wasteful spending. We can’t letour district get to the point where thechildren’s education that they need forthe future is put in jeopardy. The goal is tobalance quality education and fiscal re-sponsibility.

CHRIS MILLERBushkill TownshipD.O.B.: 1944EDUCATION: 1962 graduate Pen ArgylHigh School; 1966 BA History Moravian;1966-67 Graduate Assistant EastStroudsburg and Graduate Credits 30credit hours; 1994 MEd Commonwealth ofPA.OCCUPATION: Realtor.QUALIFICATIONS: 1967-1999 Historyteacher Bethlehem School District; 1986to present, Licensed Realtor.RESPONSE: 1. Change the thinking of theBoard in that more spending causeshigher tax but does not make for bettereducation. 2. Make it clear that there is noreason to believe smaller classes improveeducation given that other countries,South Korea, is way ahead of us and have38 in a class. 3. Hire content orientedteachers. Not only will they teach in theirarea they will be responsible for disciplin-ing their students.

REGION IILower Nazareth Township and UpperNazareth Eastern District

Republican/Democrat


THOMAS K. MAHER

REGION IIINazareth and Stockertown Boroughs,Upper Nazareth Western Division

Republican/Democrat


JERRY E. TREON

NORTHAMPTON AREA

REGION IAllen and Lehigh Townships

Republican


DARIN T. ARTHOFER

Democrat


ROY J. MARANKI

REGION IIEast Allen Township; Northampton Bor-ough

Republican/Democrat


JOY HEMMINGBathD.O.B.: 1953EDUCATION: Graduate Wilson HighSchool (Easton, PA) 1971; B.S. Cedar CrestCollege 1992; MBA DeSales University2000.OCCUPATION: Senior Forecasting Ana-lyst, Just Born, Inc. Bethlehem, PA.QUALIFICATIONS: Concerned Citizen.RESPONSE: Middle School: If the middleschool can be restored for less tax dollarsthan it would cost to rebuild new, then Ifeel we should restore the current middleschool. Solar Project: No tax dollars arebeing spent on this project with a guaran-teed benefit to the school district for 20years. I feel this is a wise decision, but I’dprefer the solar panels to be on the roof ofthe school.

MICHAEL BAIRDEast Allen TownshipD.O.B.: 1949EDUCATION: B.S. Millersville Univer-sity,1972; Masters, East Stroudsburg Uni-versity,1984; Doctorate, Nova Southeast-ern University, 1997; Additional graduatecourses-Penn State & Lehigh Universities.OCCUPATION: Retired.QUALIFICATIONS: School Board mem-ber for 9 years; Planning CommissionChairman 6 years; Principal; AssistantPrincipal (Northampton High School);Assistant to the Superintendent; Teacher;Board of Trustees-Northampton Commu-nity College.RESPONSE: In today’s complicated edu-cational environment to define just onemajor issue in a campaign is difficult be-cause they all are related. Of course, fore-most, should be providing a quality edu-cation to our children by meeting stateand national standards. Secondly, makesure the tax payers can afford that educa-

tion. This year the building of a new schoolto ensure the safety of our students isparamount.

REGION IIIMoore Township; Bath and ChapmanBoroughs

Republican/Democrat


DAVID L. GOGELJEAN K. RUNDLE

NORTHERN LEHIGHSlatington and Walnutport Boroughs;Washington Township

AT-LARGETerm: 4 years

Republican/Democrat


RAYMOND J. FOLLWEILERMATHIAS MATT GREENEDWARD E. HARTMANDONNA J. KULPTerm: 2 years

Republican/Democrat


NATALIE J. GREEN

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

REGION IPen Argyl Borough

Republican/Democrat


MICHAEL VISHNESKYNo response

BRYAN D. SCOTTPen ArgylD.O.B.: 1953EDUCATION: Nazareth 1971; College, PennState 1976.OCCUPATION: Embryologist.QUALIFICATIONS: 1. PASD Board Direc-tor 1996 to present, VP 1999-2001, Pres2001-present; 2. Career Institute of Tech-nology Board Director, Dec 1998-2008, VP2000, Pres 2001; 3. IU20 Board of Direc-tors 2001-2008, President 2007; 4. North-

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ampton Community College Board Repre-sentative, Dec 1998-2003; 5. PennsylvaniaSchool Board Association Delegate, Dec1997-present.RESPONSE: First and foremost, is ad-dressing the Governors slashing of educa-tional funds from the state budget. This isaffecting all aspects of education and ifnot properly managed, will be detrimentalto education as well as the tax base. Cur-rently, we as a board are working with theadministration, on solutions that not onlyaddress the current situation, but willleave us financially responsible into thefuture. I will continue to strive for thismeasure//Term: 2 years

Republican/Democrat

Vote for one

No candidates

REGION IIPlainfield Township

Republican/Democrat


DARRIN EVANSCHRISTOPHER GRAHAM

REGION IIIWind Gap Borough

Republican/Democrat


DOMENIC B. MARTINOJOHN DALLY JR.

SAUCON VALLEYHellertown Borough; Lower Saucon Town-ship

AT-LARGE

Republican/Democrat


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. SteelQUALIFICATIONS: Saucon Valley SchoolBoard 1993-1997, 2007-2011; Lehigh ValleyRegional Charter School 1999-2004;Lower Saucon Twp. Historical Society

Board 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.

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.

JEANNE REILLYHellertownD.O.B.: 1974EDUCATION: Graduate Ridgewood HighSchool, Ridgewood, NJ 1993; BA HaverfordCollege, 1997; MEd Counseling Psychology,Lehigh, anticipated May 2011.OCCUPATION: graduate student/schoolcounseling internQUALIFICATIONS: 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.

SHARON STACKHellertownD.O.B.: not providedEDUCATION: 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; Saucon

Valley 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.

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.

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

ROBERT PHILLIPSLower Saucon TownshipD.O.B.: 1963EDUCATION: B.S. DeSales University,1989; M.B.A. Moravian College, 1997.OCCUPATION: Sales Executive, AT&T.QUALIFICATIONS: Audit Committee,The Hillside School; CommunicationsCommittee, Musikfest; Participated as a

community member in SVSD Boardmeetings since 2008 – I am familiar withcurrent projects and workings of theBoard; Parent of students attending Sau-con Valley schools.RESPONSE: In these economic timespublic schools are faced with a complexbalance between managing expenses andmeeting their mission of preparing stu-dents for lifetime achievement. I will findsolutions through partnership with ad-ministration, teachers, and the communi-ty. Saucon Valley School District has ahistory of valuing excellence in education.I want to uphold our community stand-ards for the highest quality educationwhile maintaining a strong focus on notincreasing the tax rate.

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

REGION I1st and 2nd Wards of Wilson Borough

Republican/Democrat


DAVID R. SEIPLE

REGION II3rd Ward of Wilson and Glendon and WestEaston Boroughs

Republican/Democrat


CHARLES MARSTELLER

REGION IIIWilliams Township

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2011 Voters Guide: Northampton 2011