2 THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 VOTERS GUIDE No response County Spring Garden Township, York SCOTTR.WAGNER Voteone for Republican No response Mount Wolf, York County TOMWOLF Voteone for Democrat and secure?cient, our elections are accessible, effi- would you support to ensure that ing for voting technology upgrades) voter registration, additional fund- tee voting, early voting, same day reforms (such as no-excuse absen- 3. Which voting modernization ing commission? Why or why not? an independent citizen’s redistrict- redistricting process to implement our congressional and legislative office? 2. Do you support reforming are your top three priorities in Candidateswere asked: Term: Salary: Court and for every court of record. the Supreme Court or Superior missions to persons for judge of U.S. officials. He also issues com- congressional election returns to Electoral College and provides tions for presidential electors in the The governorment. certifies elec- sons, except in cases of impeach- mute sentences and pardon per- tion, the governor can also com- hearing and made a recommenda- Board of Pardons has held a public tures and grant reprieves. If the governor can remit fines and forfei- powersOther duties: and ice of the United States. when they are called into the serv- wealth’s military forces, except mander-in-chief of the common- Military: in bill form. Legislature may want to introduce and suggests measures that the messages to the General Assembly Legislation: his own staff. boards and commissions, as well as administrative departments and all deputies and employees in appointment and compensation of ment: Executivemanage- department succeeding fiscal years. plan for not less than the next five ing fiscal year, as well as a financial and a capital budget for the ensu- bly a balanced operating budget ally present to the General Assem- Budget: councils. of state boards, commissions, and level agencies, as well as members ments and heads of other Cabinet- appoints the secretaries of depart- Appointments: faithfully executed.” shall take care that the laws be shall be vested in the governor, who supremethat “the executive power The state constitution provides GOVERNOR Four years The governor approves the $194,850 The governor must annu- The governor is the com- The governor delivers The governor 1. What The Education: D.O.B.: [email protected] email: Campaign Website: Ohio Township, Allegheny County LAURAELLSWORTH funding from 15 years ago. end of their useful lives based on machines that are approaching the federal funding for replacing voting would also advocate for continued absentee ballots online. Finally, I voting. I also support requesting person or via no-excuse absentee nia. I support early voting, either in that we should adopt in Pennsylva- several proposals in other states in our elections. There have been crease accessibility and confidence racy, and I support efforts to in- element of our American democ- Response3: tricts in this instance. changing the congressional dis- Court overstepped its bounds by districts. I believe the Supreme clear on the process for drawing that the constitution was quite have consequences and I believe as the existing process. Elections process can be corrupted as easily tion. Any proposed replacement established in the state constitu- Response2: employers. programs to the needs of local vocational education, and tying dignity back to the trades and ing standardized testing, bringing Harrisburg mandates and rethink- zens? This involves eliminating economy and are they good citi- children competitive in a global to prioritize two outcomes: Are our Reimagining our education system that lead to drug addiction 3. eliminate “diseases of despair” months ago. We must go further to wide emergency declaration nine first candidate to call for a state- elements of the problem. I was the lem in addition to the criminal and criminal aspects of the prob- hensively by addressing the social the opioid epidemic more compre- anti-business culture 2. Tackling enormous regulatory burden and taxes and alleviating Harrisburg’s ties to eliminate school property that kills jobs, empowering coun- our obscene business tax structure in the state. This includes reducing prioritizing job growth in all regions children back to Pennsylvania by Response 1: ty. an-related causes in the communi- office; supported numerous veter- McKinsey and Co.’s Pittsburgh during his nearly 30 year career at million global health care business sion; successfully built a $500 trooper in the 82nd Airborne Divi- Qualifications: Harvard Business School, 1988 U.S. Military Academy, 1981; MBA, Education: D.O.B.: forpa.net email: Campaign Website: Pine Township, Allegheny County PAULMANGO 1958 1959 ellsworth2018.com www.mangoforpa.com University of Pitts- Distinguished cadet, Bringing our jobs and Voting is an essential I support the model Served as a para- info@mango- 1984 Campaign email: Campaign Website: Braddock, Allegheny County FETTERMAN JOHN payers. subsequently to property tax is not onerous to counties, and measures are enacted, so the cost counties have a say in how these and I support them, providedout, tant ways to increase voter turn same-day registration are impor- Response3: ent commission. effort conducted by an independ- process should be a nonpartisan Response2: infrastructure and safety. force development, and pipeline are criminal justice reform, work- Response 1: Association of Pennsylvania. dent of the County Commissioners tees, and serve as first vice presi- two statewide advisory commit- for the past decade, I also serve on as Chester County commissioner representing over 500,000 people Qualifications: Education: D.O.B.: [email protected] email: Campaign Website: Uwchlan Township, Chester County KATHICOZZONE Voteone for Democrat Term: Salary: lieutenant governor. moved shall devolve upon the term or until the disability be re- the office for the remainder of the powers, duties and emoluments of disability of the governor, the to qualify, resignation or other conviction failure or impeachment, and that in case of the death, same provisions as the governor, same term, and subject to the time, in the same manner, for the that he shall be chosen at the same divided. The constitution provides no vote unless the Senate is equally presides over the Senate, but has of the Board of Pardons. He or she dent of the Senate and chairperson The lieutenant governor is presi- GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT of results. technology to enhance verification early voting; and updates of ards; simplification of absentee/ opment of cybersecurity stand- Response3: self-interest of politicians. value of citizens’ votes, not the should be drawn to protect the commission, because districts the creation of a bipartisan citizen Response2: ency). Budget No Pay; fiscal transpar- restoring financial integrity (e.g. No opment; education/workforce; Response 1: Princeton University, B.A., 1980 burgh, J.D. magna cum laude, 1983. Four years Sept. 2 Sept. $163,700 www.johnfetterman.com www.cozzoneforpa.com College of New Jersey, My top three priorities Jobs/economic devel- Early voting and I support the devel- Yes, the redistricting I have long supported In addition to hello@johnfet- current system is not working. is two-thirds Republican. The ers are Democrats but the Senate cious that all statewide officehold- making process. It is highly suspi- reform the state legislative map- must build on this success to map for the court’s review. We the maps and producing our own ing the court the partisan nature of ants, we were successful in show- of the cost of the other defend- duced the 2011 maps. At a fraction tive partisan process that pro- case, but to help expose the secre- ney not to seek removal from the lawsuit, but I instructed my attor- ant in the League of Women Voters Response2: Ending partisan gerrymandering. cialized Veterans Treatment Court. every county has access to a spe- and ensuring that every veteran in all corners of the commonwealth Task Force to include experts from lieutenant governor’s Veterans by incarceration. Expanding the commutation process to end death for laypeople and to reignite the pardons process more accessible nal justice system to make the Response 1: lieutenant governor from NE Philadelphia; 3 years, Qualifications: Law School LaSalle College, Villanova University Education: D.O.B.: [email protected] email: Campaign Website: Philadelphia STACKMIKE people to the polls. a holiday and get more working think we should make Election Day addition to the above measures, I to vote, and makes voting easier. In that gets more people to turn out Response3: ing process. a more fair and unbiased redistrict- support formalized citizen input for Pennsylvania. I would certainly had a huge win with redistricting in one political affiliation. We recently and should not show preference to voters and protect voting rights, should protect the interests of all countable by voters. Boundaries and elected officials are held ac- drawn to ensure that candidates legislative districts should be Response2: its fullest potential. office of the lieutenant governor to vania, and utilize and transform the forgotten communities in Pennsyl- cate for economic justice and our backstop for the governor, advo- Response 1: for Out-Of-School Youth Program. founder, Braddock Redux director mented community policing model; heat insecurity this year, imple- and clothing insecurity, eliminated for 13 yrs: drastically reduced food Qualifications: public policy, 1999 Harvard University, master’s in Education: D.O.B.: terman.com 1963 1969 www.stackforpa.com LaSalle College HS, Albright College, 1991; Reforming our crimi- I will be a progressive I support any reform Yes. I was a defend- Congressional and 14 years, senator Mayor of Braddock marty- THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 3 VOTERS GUIDE 1. What 1. $174,000 $174,000 6 years 6 modernization proposals I support I proposals modernization two-week — voting Early include: ending Day Election to prior period for Day Election before week the on town of out be will who voters wishing just those or Day, Election absentee No-excuse early. vote to the eliminate would It — voting on person in voting of requirement changed plans your if Day Election sending eliminate would it and polls the to ballots absentee voted ‘void’ to voter if workers poll for voted the Sending person. in voted result can polls to ballots absentee poll of because ballots lost in for requests Submit error. worker the via online voting absentee sup- also I website. votespa.com voting upgraded for funding port accuracy, the ensure that machines of verification reliable and security cast. votes JEFF BARTOS Mont- Township, Merion Lower County gomery response No PEG LUKSIK County Cambria Brownstown, response No SENATOR U.S. prescribes Constitution U.S. The of composed be Senate the that and state each from senators two 30 least at be must senator a that the of citizen a been have old, years and, years nine for States United the of resident a be elected, when cho- is she or he which from state six is office of term senator’s A sen. one-third approximately and years is Senate the of membership the of years. two every elected exclusive several has Senate The House, the to granted not powers a treaties, to consenting including ratification; their to precondition appoint- confirming or consenting other secretaries, Cabinet of ments military officials, executive federal ambas- officials, regulatory officers, uniformed federal other and sadors, federal of trial as well as officers; House. the by impeached officials Salary: Term: asked: were Candidates of- in priorities three top your are do you will what elected, If 2. fice? all of rights voting the that ensure to that and protected are Americans and accessible are elections our external and internal from secure take you will steps What 3. threats? census upcoming the that ensure to avoids and accurate funded, fully is undercounting? Democrat one for Vote CASEY BOB County Lackawanna Scranton, response No Republican one for Vote CHRISTIANA JIM County Beaver Brighton, response No BARLETTA LOU County Luzerne Hazleton, [email protected] Washington I support the model the support I I am in favor of look- of favor in am I essential an is Voting Bringing our jobs and jobs our Bringing West Virginia Business Virginia West dianaforpa.com 1962 redistricting from a logical, unbi- logical, a from redistricting chal- The perspective. fresh ased, of process the be would lenge the to people these appointing past from know we As commission. end commissions these practices, ap- and political highly being up to much with politicians by pointed gain. or lose 3: Response voting modernize to ways at ing think I technology. better around research to have would state our practices and technology best the efficient.and secure most are that is system current our sure not I’m make to way effective most the accurate. and accessible voting better be to needs there Also, elections, of judge the for training election and boards election local inconsis- many seen have I workers. states study to like would I tencies. of some using currently are who are they if see to reforms other the suc- their from learn and working Without mistakes. and cesses hard is it working, is it how seeing on decision hard a make to me for registration, day same voting, early etc. DIANA IREY VAUGHAN Washington Township, Nottingham County Website: Campaign email: D.O.B.: Education: College Qualifications: years, 23 for Commissioner County re- fiscal of record strong a with outcome-based and sponsibility, government all for requirements has County Washington programs. a growth, economic taxes, low AA an and fund pension healthy rating. bond S&P 1: Response by Pennsylvania to back children fortunes economic the increasing the in regions all in people, all for a creating includes This state. is that structure tax corporate discouraging, not encouraging, eliminate to counties empowering alleviat- and taxes property school regula- enormous Harrisburg’s ing anti-business and burden tory epidemic opioid the Tackle culture. ap- comprehensive a taking by com- and swiftly acts that proach suppli- after going by passionately treat- improving drugs, the of ers mandatory reinstating and ment dealers. for sentences minimum unpun- going are aliens Criminal cities. sanctuary to fleeing by ished end to be will priorities my of One If Pennsylvania. in cities sanctuary be should you crime, a commit you be shouldn’t aliens illegal punished, law the by treatment special given not. are citizens legal when 2: Response constitu- state the in established consequences; have Elections tion. Supreme the believe I however, by bounds its overstepped Court dis- congressional the changing tricts. 3: Response democ- American our of element and reforms voting Some racy. info@elec- For the last 18 last the For Yes — I believe there believe I — Yes There are so many so are There 1. Leadership — Based — Leadership 1. MSOL, Geneva College; MSOL,Geneva www.electkathycoder- 1959 needs to be accountability in place in accountability be to needs process. nonpolitical a this make to commission independent truly A gain to nothing have would that the at look to but process, the from Education: busi- B.A.,communications/B.S. University Edinboro ness, Qualifications: business a owned have I years develop organizations help I where get and change create leaders, elected local a been have I results. where years nine last the for official prac- leadership good used have I results. get to tices 1: Response implement will I experience, my on this to practices leadership good governor the with work and office and cooperation of culture a set to alignment bring to need We results. clear a creating through top the at while plan and vision mission, to budget a and goals setting Account- 2. vision. the accomplish de- loosely is office This — ability coun- the in paid highest and fined PA of people the believe I try. the what see to able be should accomplish- is governor lieutenant of set clear a create would I ing. the with them share and goals 3. transparency. have to public work and businesses new Attract use would I governments. local with back- development business my Depart- the with work to ground to Development Economic of ment my Using PA. to businesses recruit I experience, government local to programs create help would save municipalities help and align more resources use and money effectively. 2: Response and minority voters. Pennsylvania voters. minority and redis- independent an form should only not that commission tricting to everyone encourages but allows importantly, most and involved, get and approve actually to need we maps. fair implement 3: Response to state a as do can we things ensure and turnout voter increase feels Pennsylvanian every that process. democratic the in involved absentee no-excuse support fully I absentee online as well as voting, support also I applications. voting regis- voter same-day voting, early fund- and primaries, open tration, upgrades. technology voting for ing day election believe I Additionally, and holiday, state a be should legislation for advocate would puni- from employers prohibiting to work leave who employees shing fundamen- most the is Voting vote. democracy, of block building tal restricted. be never must it and Republican for one Vote CODER KATHY County Allegheny Bellevue, Website: .com Campaign email: kacoder@inta- or tkathycoder.com great.com D.O.B.: info@ni- Ray was ap- was Ray deputy Former I do support reform- support do I Partisan Absolutely. I would support would I I support all of these of all support I (1) Gov. Wolf has Wolf Gov. (1) 1) Advocate for com- for Advocate 1) B.S. in business admin- business in B.S. from chemistry in Ph.D. ninaforpa.com raysosa4pa.com 1958 1966 pulsory education for our prisoners our for education pulsory 2) opportunities. postprison and reliable and permanent a Establish schools our for formula funding homeowners. our protects that for environment safe a Provide for Help 3) schools. our in children through community farming the broad- infrastructure, taxation, fair our give to subsidies and band hand. upper the farmers 2: Response voting for funding additional also would I upgrades. technology same-day and voting early support however I registration. voting absentee no-excuse consider our exposes it and risky voting fraud. to system NINA AHMAD Philiadelphia Website: Campaign email: Education: provid- governors three by pointed coor- and support legislative ing management emergency dinating the of chairman was and response Advo- Rights Human Governor’s years. 10 for Committee cacy 1: Response legisla- and congressional our ing nonparti- have must It process. tive sure make to oversight civilian san fairly. drawn are districts 3: Response naforpa.com D.O.B.: Education: of engagement public of mayor of president former Philadelphia, Women– for Organization National of member Chapter, Philadelphia Com- Advisory Obama’s President and Asian-Americans on mission Islanders. Pacific 1: Response health to access expanded already 14 from needle the moving care, unin- Pennsylvanians of percent bring to want I percent. 10 to sured believe I zero. to down number that fundamental a is care health that sure right.human make will I (2) the of regardless child, every that to access has in, live they code ZIP can This education. public quality funding increased through happen I (3) accountability. legislative and and incarceration mass fight will make to legislature the with work well as achieve, to easier clemency three- Pardons’ of Board the end as backlog. year 2: Response their abused long have legislators poor silence to power redistricting Response 3: Response governor’s the as well as reforms voting future any that mandate back-up. paper have machines SOSA RAY Mont- Township, Cheltenham County gomery Website: Campaign email: [email protected] D.O.B.: insur- minor; marketing istration, health accident, life, in license ance annuities and Qualifications: Pennsylvania of University Qualifications: 4 THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 VOTERS GUIDE graphics. rately reflects our nation’s demo- the census and ensure that it accu- continue to support efforts to fund the best interest of our country. I informed policy decisions that are in accurate information to make tant to provide legislators with Response 3: among voters. creating chaos and confusion map in the middle of the election, constitutionally drawn congressional throw out Pennsylvania’s bipartisan, vania Supreme Court’s decision to also spoke outI against the Pennsyl- ing to counter Russian cyberattacks. security, as well as increased fund- for states to improve their election recently voted for increased funding sure our voting systems are secure. I worked with my colleagues to make land Security Committee, I have As a member of the House Home- our elections are both free and fair. ty of our democracy and ensure that tutional duty to preserve the integri- Response 2: I’m running for the U.S. Senate. have always done, and that’s why when no one else will. That’s what I someone willing to fight for them, More than anything, people want women who serve our communities. and standing up for the men and safe, protecting Pennsylvania jobs are keeping Pennsylvania’s families Response 1: fighting for people in my community. strong record of standing up and and member of Congress, I have a business owner, mayor of Hazleton Qualifications: tary education. versity), where I majored in elemen- State College (Bloomsburg Uni- Education: D.O.B.: letta.com Campaign email: Website: science (civil engineering), Clarkson Education: D.O.B.: ruggles4congress.com Easton ROGERRUGGLES Voteforone Democrat priorities while in office? elected, what are your top three Candidateswere asked: Term: Salary: CONGRESSIONAL7TH DISTRICT are elected by district. Representatives. Representatives must originate in the House of Every law concerned with taxation houses is necessary to pass a law. sentatives. A majority vote by both lower house is the House of Repre- upper house is the Senate. The It is composed of two houses. The branch of the federal government. The Congress is the legislative REPRESENTATIVES U.S.HOUSE OF 2 2 years Jan. 28 1953 $174,000 www.LouBarletta.com Attended Bloomsburg Ph.D., engineering My top three priorities The census is impor- Congress has a consti- As a former small- info@loubar- If and shift influence from the corpo- to get dark money out of politics menting campaign finance reform playing by the rules; and imple- uncertainty after a lifetime of costs, so no seniors face financial protecting Social Security at all and putting food on the table; choose between getting health care Medicare for all, so no family must top priorities are establishing gress to fight for families, and my Response: against corruption for fairness, equal justice and year career as an attorney fighting tor of Allentown (2015-2017); 35- Qualifications: partner at Gross McGinley LLP Occupation: University Law School, J.D., 1982 B.A., 1978; George Washington Education: D.O.B.: www.wildforcongress.com Allentown SUSANWILD jobs for middle class. relief for middle class; good-paying addressing student loan debt; tax mentally ill; equal pay for women; hands of criminals, children and the public and keeping guns out of the assault weapons to the general as a right; banning the sale of Response: gun issues. tion, powers of the judiciary and issues of racial profiles, immigra- state and federal committees on testified numerous times before District Attorneys Association; 26 years; president of Pennsylvania Qualifications: Northampton County Occupation: Law School lege; juris doctor at law, Villanova summa cum laude, Moravian Col- Education: D.O.B.: www.johnmorganelli.com Bethlehem MORGANELLIJOHN serve. expertise and professionalism and will listen, use my experience,I clean environment and fair wages.a needed for basic needs like health, secure in their living and what is safety. Each citizen should be Thirdment. priority is security and trust and confidence in our govern- ond, I have a priority to restore tween Congress and people. Sec- conduit of communication be- representative to Congressa is a elected is communication. I believe Response: community volunteer court in hydraulics and hydrology; Force; qualified expert in federal sional civil engineer; veteran, Air Uganda, Africa; licensed profes- College, 33 years; Fulbright Scholar, cil, 10 years; faculty, Lafayette Qualifications: College mental engineering, Lafayette department of civil and environ- Occupation: engineering), Clarkson University; Master of Science (civil 1957 1955 I’m running for Con- Affordable health care My first priority when American University, B.A., political science, Attorney and law District attorney of Faculty member, First female solici- District attorney, Easton City Coun- cratic Committee, two terms. I am chairman, Lehigh County Demo- Paul McHale (retired). Former administrator for Congressman Qualifications: center in Allentown Lehigh Valley Active Life, a senior Occupation: College, 1982 High School, 1978, and Moravian Education: D.O.B.: www.daughertyforcongress.com Lowhill Township DAUGHERTYRICK strengthening the middle class. stimulating our economy and increasing consumer spending, raise the minimum wage to $15, with debt-free tuition. We must the opportunity to pursue college public school, and allow everyone setting them up for success in children with universal preschool, costs. We should invest in our ing premiums and administrative burden businesses with skyrocket- leave us job-locked, bankrupt or quality health care that does not care for All, ensuring access to Response: communities. opportunities for underrepresented ating educational and economic with a proven track record of cre- equity in health care and education, er for civil rights, advocating for entire career as a movement build- Qualifications: philosophy; doctorate, public policy. Master of Divinity, theology and Education: D.O.B.: www.edwardsforpa.com Upper Macungie Township GREGORYEDWARDS investigation of him is complete. duties until the Mueller criminal tent president from presidential remove our dangerous incompe- the world. 3) Make the case to their businesses nationally and in federal opportunities to expand manufacturers and farmers with needed programs. 2) Provide local universal health care and all other fair share of taxes. This will fund rations need to begin paying their Millionaires, billionaires and corpo- by going to a graduated income tax. Response: press-Times. The Morning Call and Easton Ex- editorials on congressional issues in office. Published more than 50 issues ever since to prepare for this in 1992 and have been studying the Qualifications: abuse, to run for this office. Lehigh County, investigating child Occupation: Forces (Green Beret) cal training in the Army Special political science; one year of medi- cognitive psychology and a minor in ple University in 1972 with a major in Education: D.O.B: davidclarkforcongress.net Catasauqua DAVIDCLARK A. class. rate class back to the working 1946 1960 1969 1) Balance the budget We need to pass Medi- Graduate, Catasauqua B.S., urban leadership; Graduated from Tem- Executive director at Just retired from Former district I've spent my Ran for Congress 1989; Penn State University, at- Education: D.O.B.: www.MartyforPA.com Lowhill Township MARTYNOTHSTEIN citizens. Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans; 4) Protecting the 2nd providing good paying jobs for safe; 3) Growing our economy and military and keeping our country immigration; 2) Strengthening our sanctuary cities and stopping illegal Securing our borders, defunding Trump in the following areas: 1) will focus on supporting President different approach to Washington. I sector businessman to bring a years of experience as a private Response: County commissioner. legislative experience as a Lehigh sector coupled with four years of business experience in the private Qualifications: and CFO for New World Aviation financedent, and administration Occupation: University, 1978 ors in chemistry from Denison of Technology, 1979; B.S. with hon- agement from the Georgia Institute Education: D.O.B.: www.browningforongress.com South Whitehall Township BROWNINGN.DEAN Voteforone Republican community colleges. interest rates and more funding for Student debt is too high. Lower rates and provide good coverage. option insurance plan would lower with high deductibles. A public help. Health care is too expensive be to listen to senior citizens and options. My focus in Congress will housing and better transportation through Medicare, more senior drug costs, expand at-home care Social Security payments, lower champion for them to increase Response: concerned citizen. a increase our record national debt. resolutions, which only serve to and won’t vote for continuing insist on a normal budget process work and bureaucracy. Finally, I will smart regulation, not added paper- roll back regulations. We need Secondly, I will support efforts to nation of immigrants, but also laws. work to secure our border. We are a supreme law of the land and I will Constitution is upheld as the Response: medalist, Team USA, captain, 1996 captain, 2000; Olympic silver Olympic gold medalist, Team USA, present. Chairman, 2017 and 2018; Board of Commissioners, 2016- Qualifications: Carwash; owner, Great Bend Farm. Commissioners; owner, Gold Medal chairman, Lehigh County Board of Valley Preferred Cycling Center; Occupation: tended. 1971 1956 I I will use my almost 40 Senior citizens need a I I will make sure the Emmaus High School, M.S. in industrial man- Executive vice presi- Executive director, Almost 40 years of Lehigh County THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 5 VOTERS GUIDE Lower Townships of Townships Real life experience. life Real I Representative, As Business Owner. Business Representative State HS Norwich Free Acad- Free Norwich HS Uni- Joseph’s Saint Support and improve and Support I Representative, As not provided not 1964 Allentown, the son of blue-collar of son the Allentown, sup- that jobs had They parents. a to me send and family our ported edu- my encouraging while doctor, me about lot a explains That cation. 1) are: They –priorities. my and business Pennsylvania’s Improving family- create can we so climate ac- Protecting 2) jobs. sustaining ASD an As 3) care. health to cess Allentown’s that ensuring parent, state of share fair their get students funding. Republican one for Vote candidates No County: Lehigh div 3, (Ward Salisbury Milford; Lower Emmaus. Coopersburg, of Boroughs County: Northampton 7, 4, 2, 1, districts Township, Saucon Upper County: Montgomery In 8. of Boroughs Township; Hanover Hill. Red Pennsburg, Greenville, East Democrat one for Vote LEE ANDY Township Saucon Upper D.O.B.: Education: Connecticut Central BS 1983; emy 1987. University State Occupation: Qualifications: High Lehigh Southern versity; School Occupation: Qualifications: Response: small Support education. public improve and Support business. seniors. and citizens our for services Republican one for Vote SIMMONS J. JUSTIN Township Saucon Upper https://justin4staterep.com Facebook.com/justinsimmonspa D.O.B.: Education: achieving of record proven a have I people the for results positive discipline, fiscal like issues on serve reform. government and education, refusing by Iexample by lead also per and pension legislative the diems. Response: lis- and with met personally have of thousands of tens to tened are priorities my and residents spending; state controlling theirs: of burden the reduce to working create helping and taxes; property My growth. economic and jobs Governor stopped I clear: is record tax-and-spending disastrous Wolf’s proper- eliminate to voted increase, pension public for and taxes ty to initiatives supported and reform; entrepre- and businesses small help grow and jobs new create neurs companies. their 131ST DISTRICT 131ST Saucon. Upper Milford; Upper 1); If you are you If State legislator State State Representa- State State senator. State State Representative. State Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Graduate, Allentown Graduate, School property tax property School I grew up in Center City Center in up grew I The General Assembly, the Assembly, General The $87,180 1952 1978 2 years 2 since 2002; mayor of Mount Po- Mount of mayor 2002; since Monroe chairman 1994-1999; cono 2000- Commissioners County 2002. Response: method the change to need reform; home citizen senior the help to infrastructure: and roads owners; in especially safer, roads Make the with County Northampton economic warehouses; of growth voting redistricting development; districts. instead of false promises we have we promises false of instead tax This years. 16 last the for heard while education fund help will Cut wages: Living 2) taxes. reducing lower – loophole Delaware the for Equity 3) taxes. corporate rights. all/women’s Republican for one Vote MARIO M. SCAVELLO Pocono Mount Senate for www.Facebook/Scavello D.O.B.: Education: College City N.Y.; Bronx School, High York. New of Occupation: Qualifications: HOUSE OF OF HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES Duties: govern- state of branch legislative houses, two of composed is ment, Repre- of House the and Senate the both of vote majority A sentatives. law. a pass to necessary is houses must taxation concerning law Every Repre- of House the in originate sentatives. Term: Salary: asked: were Candidates three top your be will what elected, office? in while priorities District 22nd 1), (div 6 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 2), wards 1, Allentown (divs 11 1), (div 10 9, 2), 1, (divs 8 7, Democrat one for Vote SCHWEYER G. PETER Allentown www.peterschweyer.com www.facebook.com/schweyer- forstaterep D.O.B.: Education: in B.A. 1996; H.S., Catholic Central Honors Schreyer’s Science, Political Uni- State Pennsylvania College, Mas- 2000; College, State versity, Elementary Coursework, Level ters University, Joseph’s St. Education, 2000. Philadelphia, Occupation: Qualifications: City Allentown 2015-current; tive Com- Director, 2008-2014; Council Affairs, Government and munity System, HealthCare Heart Sacred State to Staff of Chief 2012-2014; 2004-2012. Mann Jennifer Rep. Response: 12, 14 (div 2), 16, 19. 16, 2), (div 14 12, Townships Two 2-year terms 2-year Two Mayor Re-elected State senator, 18th senator, State Stroudsburg of Mayor Graduate of Freedom of Graduate Area Stroudsburg East I’ve worked tirelessly to tirelessly worked I’ve 1) Education/school tax Education/school 1) 1962 1971 Democrat for one Vote BOSCOLA LISA www.facebook.com/LisaBoscola1 D.O.B.: Education: mas- and bachelor’s School; High in Villanova from degrees ter’s 1985. science, political Occupation: District Senatorial Qualifications: Representatives, of House the in becom- to prior 1998-2018; Senate, Deputy as employed legislator, a ing Northamp- for Administrator Court 1987-1993. from County ton Response: home- to reform tax property bring re-direct- include bills My owners. the to revenues game table ing a and fund, Relief Tax Property prime I’ve freeze. citizens’ senior an creating legislation sponsored Commission Citizens Independent Congres- and legislative redraw to reforms voter and districts, sional in vote to independents allowing would bill restitution My primaries. organizations, nonprofit make whole entities other and churches embez- theft, fraud, of wake the in crimes. other and zlement Republican for one Vote No candidates 40th DISTRICT Northampton County: Forks, Allen, East Bushkill, Allen, of Mt. Bethel, Lower Lehigh, Hanover, Plainfield, Moore, Nazareth, Lower Nazareth Upper Mt. Upper Bethel, of Boroughs Washington. and Ban- East Chapman, Bath, Bangor, Portland, Argyl, Pen Nazareth, gor, Gap. Wind and Walnutport Roseto, County. Monroe of parts Also Democrat for one Vote PROBST TARAH Stroudsburg TarahProbstForSenate.com D.O.B.: Education: age at graduated 1988, School, High graduated 1992, communications, School University Widener 20; age 2003. Law, of Occupation: of co-owner re-elected; Borough, Main restaurant, Charcuterie The Street. Qualifications: Stroud Borough; Stroudsburg of Commission; Police Regional Area Com- Codes Committee; Streets Commit- Relations Public mittee; region. our for advocate tee; Response: only the is Pennsylvania reduction. sever- a take not does that state The education. toward tax ance it. against votes majority current real a have can we tax, this With reduction tax school to solution 1994-1998; five 4-year terms in the in terms 4-year five 1994-1998; Arts, of Bachelor College, King’s 16; If you are you If City of City City of Bethlehem of City South Whitehall South Owner of Dermamed of Owner Graduate BS/BA in BS/BA Graduate Education – We must We – Education The General Assembly, the Assembly, General The $87,180 $87,180 1970 4 years 4 Northampton Northampton County: County (Northampton Bethlehem Townships Easton. of city portion), Saucon, Lower Bethlehem, of of Boroughs Williams. and Palmer Hel- Glendon, Freemansburg, Catasauqua, North lertown, Stockertown, Northampton, Wilson. and Easton, West Tatamy, County: Lehigh Vote for one Vote BROWNE PAT Allentown of City response No Town- portion). County (Lehigh and Salisbury Hanover, of ships of Boroughs Whitehall. and Emmaus Coplay, Catasauqua, Hill. Fountain Education: University; Northeastern finance, . University Indiana MBA, Occupation: care skin Pennsylvania a Solutions, manufac- product and equipment turer. Qualifications: board commissioner; Township foun- Valley; Lehigh JFS of member America; for Unite of member ding Berks. Indivisible of member board Response: universal from education in invest voca- 21st-century to preschool schools public great training, tional – Healthcare college. debt-free and family every that ensure to fight I’ll the to access has Pennsylvania in politicians the as care health same – Reform us. serve to purport that in money big stop to need We ethics stronger enact and elections in greed put to us for time It’s rules. of corruption the end and place its politics. our Republican City of Allentown. Townships of Townships Allentown. of City Lower Macungie, Lower Heidelberg, White- North Lynn, Lowhill, Milford, Ma- Upper Whitehall, South hall, Upper Milford, Upper cungie, Weisenberg. Washington, Saucon, Coopersburg, Alburtis, of Boroughs Slatington. Macungie, Democrat for one Vote MARK PINSLEY Township Whitehall South www.votemarkpinsley.com Facebook.com/VoteMarkPinsley D.O.B.: Salary: asked: were Candidates three top your be will what elected, office? in while priorities legislative branch of state govern- state of branch legislative houses two of ment,composed is —of House the and Senate the of vote majority A Representatives. a pass to required is houses both with concerned law Every law. the in originate must taxation Representatives. of House Term: STATE SENATOR STATE Duties: 18TH DISTRICT 18TH 16TH DISTRICT 16TH 6 THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 VOTERS GUIDE 133RD DISTRICT 132ND DISTRICT hall districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12. Salisbury wards 1, 2, 3 (div 2); White- portion). Townships of Hanover; City of Bethlehem (Lehigh County No candidates Vote for one Republican safety net. ing proper investments in our social the elderly and vulnerable by ensur- fairer tax system.a Third, protect job creation programs and creating and better jobs by growing proven property taxes. Second, create more code) while holding the line on education (regardless of their zip dents have access to a world class education, ensuring that all stu- including pre-K, primary and higher funding to our students at all levels, Response: ployee, 2007-2012. Valley Chamber of Commerce em- Council, 2009-2012. Greater Lehigh tive, 2012-present. Allentown City Qualifications: Occupation: University, 2006. 2005; MA, Political Science, Lehigh Psychology, Muhlenberg College, Education: D.O.B.: www.voteschlossberg.com Allentown MICHAEL SCHLOSSBERG Vote for one Democrat Whitehall Twp districts 1, 2, 7. 6, 7), 13, 14 (div 1), 15, 17, 18. 4, South5, 6, 7), 10 (divs 3, 4), 11 (divs 3, 4, 5, Allentown wards 6 (div 2), 8 (divs 3, that cannot speak for themselves. and a voice for the beating hearts cent life, I’ll be a staunch defender ans. PRO LIFE - Protection of inno- tions of the rights of Pennsylvani- our rights and push back on restric- and must not be altered. I’ll defend stitutional Rights are foundational TECTING 2ND AMENDMENT - Con- spent, it’s taxpayer’s money. PRO- not the government’s money being means, just like taxpayers do. It’s budgets and live within those ITY - we must pass balanced RESPONSE: East Greenville. Active in politics. Double Eagle bed and breakfast in management business. Operate the owner of real estate investment/ Entrepreneur and small business Force career, retiring as Colonel. QUALIFICATIONS: Retired Military. OCCUPATION: cal Management. George Washington Univ., M. Politi- Univ., M. Public Education; 2012 - Academy, B.S.; 1998 - Penn State Solebury H.S.; 1980 - U.S. Air Force EDUCATION: D.O.B.: Facebook: www.bevforpa.com Upper Hanover Township BEV PLOSA-BOWSER 1983 1958 bevforpa First, increase state BA, Political Science & FISCAL RESPONSIBIL- State Representative. 1976 - New Hope- Business Owner/ State Representa- 30 years Air 134TH DISTRICT 133rd Legislative District. Lehigh County: No candidates Vote for one Republican childhood education programs. and increase in funding for early imum wage, lower property taxes, dren with an increase in the min- working families, seniors and chil- support legislation that protects bers, friends and neighbors. I will claim the lives of our family mem- opioid epidemic that continues to continue to address the heroin and the residents of our state. I will same opportunities as the rest of adults and children to have the mentally and physically challenged adults, I will fight for the right of working with mentally challenged Response: Caucuses. PA HOPE Caucus and PA SAFE and Fisheries Committees, and the Resources and Energy, and Game Labor and Industry, Environmental Member of the Local Government, tive for the 133rd Legislative District. Qualifications: and reintegration into civilian life. Courts, mental health treatment issues to include Veteran Treatment will continue to work on veterans life we’ve enjoyed for years. Finally, I need to preserve the high quality of roots. As Pennsylvania ages, we young folks in-state to plant their we must do more to retain our our seniors. Along the same lines, schools and reduce the burden on better mix of taxation to fund our Response: Veterans of Foreign Wars. years (Iraq 2004-05). Life member - (US Air Force years, -12 9 US Army - Qualifications: County Office of Veterans Affairs. Occupation: KutztownMPA University, - 2017. versity of Nebraska at Omaha, 1991; Education: D.O.B.: www.applebachpa134.com Lower Macungie Township TOM APPLEBACH Vote for one Democrat land. Borough of Topton. ford, Longswamp, Richmond, Rock- Berks County: Boroughs of Alburtis, Macungie. 5, South Whitehall districts 3, 4. Lower Macungie, Salisbury wards 4, Occupation: School, 1978. Education: D.O.B.: Facebook: Whitehall Township JEANNE MCNEILL Vote for one Democrat Fountain Hill. Boroughs of Catasauqua, Coplay, 1962 1960 McNeillForPA As a former Skills Trainer We must figure out a BGS - Poli Sci - Uni- Graduate Freedom High Director, Lehigh State Representative Townships of Here- State Representa- US Military - retired Townships of 134th District. 135TH DISTRICT 1998, B.S. Slippery Rock University Occupation: 2010. Administration, Harvard University, University, 2004; Master of Business International Business, New York High School, 2000; B.S., Finance and Education: D.O.B.: www.RyanForPA.com Lower Macungie Township RYAN E. MACKENZIE Vote for one Republican D.O.B.: macungie/ Facebook.com/ronbeitlerforlower- www.Ronbeitler.com Lower Macungie Township RON BEITLER education. creating jobs, and strengthening focused on protecting taxpayers, to reform government and stay re-elected, I will continue my efforts increase and refuse the per diems. If have also never voted for a tax improves care for stroke victims. I ans start new businesses, and fraud by tax collectors, helps veter- tion that protects taxpayers from signed into law. This includes legisla- ous pieces of legislation that were am proud to haveI authored numer- Response: of Labor & Industry. Director of Policy for PA Department reforming government. Former strengthening education, and tecting taxpayers, creating jobs, Representative committed to pro- Qualifications: Education: D.O.B.: Bethlehem STEVE SAMUELSON Vote for one Democrat and 3]). (Part, Wards 2 and 3 [divisions 1, 2, portion); Township of Bethlehem Bethlehem (Northampton County Northampton County: preservation initiatives. including significant farmland investments in our community bills and spending while making key to reduce residential property tax missioners, I worked with colleagues dent of the Lower Macungie Com- highest in the nation. 3.) As presi- tax rate. Pennsylvania has the 2nd 2.) Address the state’s corporate transparent redistricting process. and enacting an impartial and cost and size of State Government, enacting term limits, reducing the This includes most importantly Response: 40 under 40 award winner. Board; 2015 Lehigh Valley Business County Farmland Preservation missioners, 4 years; Treasurer Lehigh Macungie Township Board of Com- Qualifications: Occupation: 2005. 1982 1979 1960 1.) Government Reform. As state representative, Graduate, Parkland Emmaus High School State Representative, Small Business Owner. Current state President Lower City of 137TH DISTRICT 136TH DISTRICT Upper Easton and Upper Western), (Part, Districts Middle [[Division 01], of Forks, Lower Mt. Bethel, Palmer Northampton County: No candidates Vote for one Republican demic performance. school students to improve aca- seniors would tutor elementary school districts where juniors and establish tutoring programs in all ability. 3) Enact my legislation to ensure transparency and account- finances of the General Assembly to State Auditor General audit the Enact my legislation to have the end partisan gerrymandering. 2) tive and congressional districts to commission to draw state legisla- reform establishing a non-partisan Response: urban revitalization. growth, farmland preservation, neighborhoods; expertise in smart Elm Street Act to revitalize older Government Committee; authored Democratic Chairman, House Local tive, 1982-1994, 1998-present; Qualifications: Occupation: MA History, 1984. cum laude 1978, Lehigh University, History & Political Science, magna School, 1975;, Moravian College, BA Education: D.O.B.: Easton ROBERT FREEMAN Vote for one Democrat Wilson. don, Hellertown, West Easton and Boroughs of Freemansburg, Glen- 02] and Western) and Williams; (Districts Eastern, Middle [Division (Districts 03, 05, and 06), Palmer Easton; Townships of Lower Saucon Northampton County: No candidates Vote for one Republican gerrymandering is now. half of the House. The time to end been cosponsored by more than maps. This bipartisan legislation has ing commission to draw legislative an independent citizens redistrict- prime sponsor of HB 722 to create pays the best interest.” I am the investment in knowledge always agrees with Ben Franklin that “an strong supporter of education who on environmental issues, and I am a Response: Harrisburg. consistent advocatea for reform in service to our community, and I am legislator with a long record of Qualifications: Occupation: in Government. School; 1986, Lehigh University, B.A. Education: 1956 1) Enact redistricting I I am proud of my record 1978, Liberty High Easton Area High Legislator. State Legislator. State Representa- I am a hands-on Townships City of THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018 7 VOTERS GUIDE Max- Townships of Townships 187th District 187th Property manager, Property Berks Berks County: Kutztown High School, High Kutztown 1. Promote the concept the Promote 1. MORNING CALL FILE PHOTO 1950 atawny Township; Boroughs of Boroughs Township; atawny Lyons. Kutztown, Democrat for one Vote ARCHIE FOLLWEILER Kutztown D.O.B.: Education: versity, 1974, B.A. History. 1974, versity, Occupation: Audiology housing. student K.U. assistant. Qualifications: of Institution Peoples the that Elect stay. to here is Government us, in invest to vote that citizens power- the to give-aways vote not 150 after Finally, 2. greedy. and ful Severance Energy an enact years, the Use states. other all as tax, proper- reduce to Dollars of Millions promised always is which taxes ty the Support 3. delivered. never and Fair Voters: of League Women’s gerrymander- thwart Pa., Districts, voting Wolf’s Tom Gov. Support ing. plan. reform Republican for one Vote DAY GARY Township Heidelberg response No Democratic nominee 2006. Bor- 2006. nominee Democratic President: years. 7 council, ough Mid- Commerce; of Chamber area Assn. Energy Renewable Atlantic years. 20 broker/appraiser, Assoc. Exploration Petroleum Kansas Pres. Virginia Dr. of Spouse years. 10 Corp, years. 42 Grim, Response: Lehigh Lehigh County: North Lynn, Lowhill, Heidelberg, Macungie, Upper Whitehall, Weisenberg. 1968; Western Washington Uni- Washington Western 1968; Small Business Small Small Business Small Northampton High Northampton 1. Strengthening our Strengthening 1. 1977 Vote for one Vote RUFF JASON Slatington facebook.com/jasonruffslating- ton/ D.O.B.: Education: University, Kutztown 1995; School, . BSBA 2010 Occupation: Street Main Fay’s Charlotte Owner; Diner. Qualifications: Slatington Vice-President Owner; Commu- Human/ Council, Borough Chair; Committee Services nity Commerce; of Chamber member Lehigh Committee; Steering D&L local and Force; Task Blight County group. revitalization merchants’ Response: sys- school public and workforce in- jobs, paying higher with tem legisla- and funding state creased discrimination, eliminates that tion of costs rising the and harassment, proper- Smart 2. education. higher stu- supports that reform tax ty districts, school our and dents our for incentives tax implements reduces and firefighters, volunteer Fair 3. seniors. on burdens tax every to voice give that districts estab- that legislation and vote independent, third-party, a lishes stop to commission citizen-led gerrymandering. discriminatory Republican for one Vote MAKO ZACH Township Lehigh response No MILLER CINDY Township Lehigh response No 187TH DISTRICT 187TH Townships Townships of Townships Member - Bethle- - Member Retired Public school Public Retired Graduated Liberty High Liberty Graduated Jobs/Economy – Good – Jobs/Economy 1953 Voters will go to the polls May 15 in Upper Milford Township and the rest of the state to pick of the and their state the party’s rest in Township will Upper go to the 15 Milford polls May Voters and other offices. U.S. representative U.S. senator, governor, for candidates deandonaher.com D.O.B.: Education: Moravian B.A. History, 1971; School, Uni- Lehigh M.Ed. 1975; College, of University Ed.D. 1980; versity, 2009. Pennsylvania, Occupation: administrator. and teacher Qualifications: of Board District School Area hem – Trustee Directors; School College; Community Northampton Project; Heard Star Five – President Committee, Steering – Member 20/20 Vision Side South Response: family a sustain that jobs paying an Pennsylvania make career, and and companies for place enticing and thrive and locate to industries educated, well a with them provide workforce. dedicated working, hard equitable and fair The – Education Charter schools, public of funding – Environment reform; School farmlands and spaces open Protect in- an as agriculture maintain to the of health the support dustry, opportuni- provide to and citizens sporting and recreational for ties activities. Republican for one Vote MARCIA HAHN response No Lehigh County: 8; 6, 5, districts Whitehall South 7, districts Whitehall Washington; Northampton County: districts Moore Lehigh; Allen; of Bor- Klecknersville. and Beersville Catasauqua; North of oughs Walnutport. Northampton; Democrat 183RD DISTRICT 183RD Slatington. of Borough 11. 10, Townships Successful small Successful Serving my 4th my Serving Small business Small State Representative State Bangor High School, High Bangor Southern Lehigh Southern Reduction of school of Reduction Throughout my service, my Throughout 1970 1983 Vote for one Vote JOE EMRICK Township Nazareth Upper VoteEmrick.com D.O.B.: Education: taxes and funding of public educa- public of funding and taxes the enacting by healthcare and tion Raising tax. severance Gas Natural supporting and wage, minimum the wage prevailing and equal an re- Healthcare state. the across accessible, more it make to form, effective. and affordable Republican Vote for one Vote AMY COZZE amycozzeforstaterep D.O.B.: Education: of member Board owner, business Council; Business Nazareth the Greater the for Liaison Policy Public Com- of Chamber Valley Lehigh Alumnae; 2018 PA Emerge merce; mother partner; Community Active boys. two of Response: Upper Mount Bethel, Upper Naza- Upper Bethel, Mount Upper of Boroughs Washington; and reth Nazareth, Bangor, East Bangor, and Stockertown Roseto, Portland, Tatamy Democrat Uni- B.S. 2000; graduate School 2004. Pittsburgh of versity Occupation: Cakes. Cozze owner, Qualifications: Vote for one Vote DEAN DONAHER Township Hanover Northampton County: [Divi- 03 01, (Wards Bethlehem of East Bushkill, 04), and 04] sion Nazareth, Lower Hanover, Allen, Point and Eastern (Districts Moore of Boroughs Plainfield; and Phillips) and Argyl Pen Chapman, Bath, Gap. Wind Democrat Occupation: District. Legislative 137th - Qualifications: people the with regularly met have I their understand fully to serve I That concerns. and priorities to spending controlling means create helping taxpayers; protect security economic provide to jobs record supporting and families, for ensure to schools our in investment I children. our for future bright a the stop to residents with stood increases; tax massive Governor’s bil- save to reform pension pass important issues address and lions; community. local our to Master of Education, Kutztown Education, of Master Representative; State as term – years 4 Supervisor, Township as years 18 years; 2 Chairman Board Economics/American School High a teacher. Government Response: 138TH DISTRICT 138TH 1999. 1989; B.A. Lycoming College, 1993: College, B.A. Lycoming 1989;