Voters Guide
A NONPARTISAN PUBLICATION PREPARED BY THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE LEWISBURG AREA
CONTAINING CANDIDATES LISTED ON THE BALLOTS OF UNION COUNTY VOTERS AND DECLARED WRITE-IN CANDIDATES
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
PENNSYLVANIA APPELLATE COURTS
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JUSTICE OF THE
SUPREME COURT
Description of Office: The Supreme Court is
the highest court in the Commonwealth and
the oldest appellate court in the nation. The
Supreme Court’s administrative powers and
jurisdictional responsibilities are vested with
the seven-member court by the Pennsylvania
State Constitution and a collection of statutes
known as the Judicial Code. Administratively,
the courts within the Unified Judicial System
are largely responsible for organizing their
own staff and dockets; however, the Supreme
Court has several committees and boards
responsible for writing and enforcing rules for
judges, attorneys, and litigants to ensure an
efficient and fair judicial review. Annually, the
seven justices receive over 3,000 requests for
appellate review.
Term: Ten years
Salary: $206,054
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
DWAYNE WOODRUFF
Allegheny County
No reply received
Republican
SALLIE MUNDY
TH E M U N I C I PAL P RI M ARY
In Pennsylvania, a primary election is held each spring, allowing voters registered as
Republican or Democratic to select their party’s candidate for the regular election in the fall.
In a primary election voters receive only the ballot for the party in which they are registered.
This primary ballot lists all the candidates for each office who are seeking to become their
party’s candidate in the fall election. It does not include candidates from any other party.
Because Pennsylvania has a closed primary, voters cannot cast any ballot other than the one
for the major party in which they are registered. In the primary, independent and third party
voters do not receive any party’s ballot, and may vote only on a ballot question, if applicable.
In this Voters Guide, the nominees are listed by office. All those whose names appear on
the official ballot for each office are listed together by party with the nominees for the party
of the governor appearing first. Within each party group, they appear in the order in which
they will appear on the official ballot.
This publication contains important information for voters in all the
municipalities of Union County and is provided free of charge by members of
the League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area.
J U D I C I AL C AN D I DATE S
Judicial elections occur in odd-numbered years. Justices and judges may serve an unlimited
number of terms, if they are retained or re-elected by the voters, until they reach the
mandatory retirement age of 75. Vacancies that exist before an election may be filled by
gubernatorial appointment until an election is held. These selections are subject to Senate
confirmation.
QUESTIONS ASKED OF ALL JUDICIAL CANDIDATES:
1. What is the most important quality in a judge? 2. Under what circumstances would you recuse or have you recused yourself from a case?
3. As a member of the judiciary, what can you do on and off the bench to ensure that all
Pennsylvanians have access to justice?
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of PA for the information gathered from the judicial candidates.
For more information on the functions of the Commonwealth's judges and courts, the PA
Bar Association’s ratings of current judicial candidates, as well as responses to detailed
questionnaires provided by all candidates, go to the PA Bar Association's non-partisan
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Tioga County
No reply received
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• • • Voting Quote • • •
“Every election is determined
by the people who show up.”
― Larry J. Sabato, Pendulum Swing
JUDGE OF THE
SUPERIOR COURT
Description of Office: The Superior Court
is one of Pennsylvania's two statewide
intermediate appellate courts. This court,
which was established in 1895, reviews
most of the civil and criminal cases that are
appealed from the Courts of Common Pleas
in the Commonwealth's 67 counties. The
Superior Court consists of 15 judges who
serve 10-year terms. The president judge of
Superior Court is elected to a five-year term
by his or her colleagues. A huge volume of
appeals flow to the Superior Court from the
trial courts. Generally, appeals are heard by
panels of three judges sitting in Philadelphia,
Harrisburg or Pittsburgh. The court often is
the final arbiter of legal disputes. Although
the Supreme Court may grant a petition for
review of a Superior Court decision, most
such petitions are denied and the ruling of the
Superior Court stands.
Term: Ten years
Salary: $194,422
Vote for not more than FOUR.
Democratic
CAROLYN H. NICHOLS
Philadelphia County
No reply received
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• • • Voting Quote • • •
“Nobody will ever deprive the
American people of the right to vote
except the American people themselves
and the only way they could do this
is by not voting.”
― Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Judge of the Superior Court, cont.
Democratic
GEOFF MOULTON
Montgomery County
Education: Amherst
College, BA; Columbia
Univ. School of Law, JD
Occupation: Judge,
Superior Court of PA
Qualifications: The
Judicial Evaluation Comm'n of the PA Bar
Association concluded: “This commission
believes that the candidate possesses
the highest combination of legal ability,
experience, integrity and temperament and,
therefore, highly recommends his candidacy
for the Pennsylvania Superior Court.”
Answers to questions:
1. Beyond the baseline requirements of
professional competence, integrity, and
appropriate judicial temperament, the most
important qualification is a commitment to
ensuring that every participant in the judicial
system is treated fairly and with dignity and
respect.
2. Judges should recuse themselves when
their impartiality might reasonably be
questioned. In the context of the current
judicial campaign, I have recused myself in
situations where lawyers providing significant
support to my campaign, or members of their
firms, represent clients in our court.
3. I believe deeply in our civil justice system,
but it is far from perfect, in large part because
too many litigants do not have the resources
to afford legal representation in important
classes of cases where such representation is
not provided by the state. As a result, I have
supported and will continue to support efforts
to find ways to bridge that gap, including the
"Civil Gideon" movement.
Democratic
MARIA MCLAUGHLIN
Philadelphia County
Education: JD
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Democratic
2. I have recused myself in a criminal matter
after hearing argument on a bail reduction
motion. It would be inappropriate for me to
hear the underlying case because information
was revealed during this motion that would be
prejudicial to the defendant in his underlying
case.
DEBBIE KUNSELMAN
Beaver County
Education: Penn State
Univ., BA with Honors
and High Distinction;
Univ. of Notre Dame Law
School, JD, cum laude
3. As a sitting Judge I always ensure that
all parties are treated fairly and equally
regardless of the issue before the Court. I also
believe it is my duty as a Judge to educate the
public and is the reason I take part in many
community based organizations. I believe I
should be a good example both on and off the
bench.
Occupation: Judge
Qualifications: 12 years experience as a trial
court judge in Beaver County: presided over
family, juvenile and civil matters; 13 years
experience as an attorney: represented clients
in personal injury, family and employment
cases; 8 years as Chief County Solicitor for
Beaver County; "Highly Recommended" by
the Bar
Occupation: Judge, Court
of Common Pleas
Qualifications: As a
Judge in the largest
Judicial district in our
Commonwealth, I've had the opportunity
to issue thousands of rulings. I have been
appealed only 5 times and have never had a
decision overturned. I believe this uniquely
qualifies me for the Superior Court.
Answers to questions:
1. It is most important for a jurist to be
objective because parties must have
confidence that their case will be heard fairly
and impartially.
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Answers to questions:
TH E VO TE RS G U I D E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lewisburg Borough................................... 11
Limestone Township.................................. 13
Mifflinburg Borough................................. 13
New Berlin Borough................................. 14
Union Township........................................ 14
Union-Independent................................... 14
West Buffalo Township.............................. 15
White Deer Township................................ 15
Lewisburg School Directors...................... 16
Mifflinburg School Directors.................... 18
Polling Places........................................... 20
Justice of the Supreme Court.................... 1
Judge of the Superior Court...................... 1
Judge of the Commonwealth Court.......... 4
Union County Offices................................ 6
Buffalo Township...................................... 8
East Buffalo Township.............................. 8
Gregg Township........................................ 9
Hartleton Borough.................................... 9
Hartley Township...................................... 10
Kelly Township.......................................... 10
Lewis Township......................................... 11
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1. Integrity. If you cannot trust a judge to do
the right thing, and follow the law, then who
can you trust?
2. I have and would recuse in cases involving
family members, close friends, or former
clients. I have also recused in matters
involving my campaign officers. I would also
recuse in other cases as required by the PA
Code of Judicial Conduct, Rule 2.11.
3. As a judge, on the bench, I can treat selfrepresented litigants with respect, so they
are not intimidated by the legal system. Off
the bench, I can speak at seminars and to the
general public about the need for all people to
have access to a lawyer to protect their legal
rights. I can also advocate for state funding
for our public defenders. (Pennsylvania is one
of only two states that does not provide any
state funding to the public defenders' office.)
Democratic
BILL CAYE
Allegheny County
Education: Duquesne
Univ., BA/Liberal Arts,
Magna cum laude;
Duquesne Univ. School of
Law, JD, front line editor
Juris
Occupation: Statewide
Criminal and Juvenile Defense Trial Attorney
Qualifications: I am an accomplished trial
attorney with 24 years of extensive private
and public sector litigation, jury/nonjury
trials and motions practice experience,
having presented and/or defended thousands
of disputes in magistrate courts and in
nearly each division of the Common Pleas
Court system. I was a former Assistant DA
in Allegheny county and a Senior Deputy
Attorney General criminal prosecutor with
numerous winning verdicts in major felony
actions in elder, sex, child, and domestic
abuse matters across our state. I also
previously performed judicial law clerk duties
such as: responsive legal research, writing,
and advising judges in federal, state, and
county posts with exceptional contributions
to published opinions and orders, and
unpublished memoranda.
Answers to questions:
1. Integrity is the most important quality in a
jurist because the litigants and parties deserve
an impartial adjudication of their claims or
defenses.
2. Recusal is required when the impartiality
of the fact finder may be reasonably called
into question due to a conflict of interest,
bias or any other factor that may create the
appearance of impropriety or cast doubt on
the integrity of the jurist.
3. The rules of judicial conduct permit judges
to engage in educational programs, engage
in proactive community activities to enhance
the perception of the bench and promote
equal justice. On the bench, in chambers,
and professional settings, judges must be
respectful, courteous, kind and sensitive to
the individuals that have business before
the Courts. Judges must be diligent public
stewards of the authority vested in them by
the people.
Republican
EMIL GIORDANO
Northampton County
Education: Moravian
College, BA; Villanova
Law School, JD
Occupation: Judge of the
Court of Common Pleas
Qualifications: I have
received a "Highly Recommended" rating
from the PA Bar Association.
Answers to questions:
1. Experience. The Pennsylvania Bar
Association cited my "broad experience
as a practicing attorney, proven record of
judicial leadership, high ethical standards and
dedication to the legal profession" as they
awarded me a "highly recommended" rating. I
believe those are important qualities that will
serve me well on the Superior Court.
2. I believe I have a proven record of
conducting myself in a highly ethical manner
as it relates to this issue.
3. The biggest issue that needs to be addressed
in the courts is the crisis of public confidence
our judiciary faces. Through scandal and
ethics lapses, the courts are viewed negatively
by too many people. That image will only
be changed by electing qualified, ethical
judges who will comport themselves in an
appropriate manner when in office.
Republican
CRAIG STEDMAN
Lancaster County
Education: Univ. of
Delaware, BA/History;
Penn State Dickinson
School of Law, JD
Occupation: Lancaster
District Attorney
Qualifications: The Pennsylvania Bar
Association awarded me a "Highly
Recommended" rating.
Answers to questions:
1. Experience - Criminal cases make up the
great majority of the cases which are pending
before the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. I
will bring extensive criminal law knowledge
and experience to the bench and thus the
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SUPREME COURT
7 Justices
SUPERIOR COURT
15 Judges
COMMONWEALTH COURT
9 Judges
Pittsburgh
Municipal Court
12 Judges
3. By working to improve the justice system
for all Pennsylvanians. I have and will
continue to work towards this goal. My
experience on appointed committees has
provided a venue to work on improvements.
I also believe my experience as an adjunct
professor has provided me the opportunity to
have an impact on future generations of legal
professionals.
2. Answer not provided.
3. I want to become a part of the Superior
Court of Pennsylvania to serve the citizens
of this state and apply the law fairly and with
equal justice for everyone. The concepts of
fairness and equal justice are not just words
to me and I am committed to interpreting the
law with integrity, honor, and common sense.
I am committed to making this state a better
place for everyone by serving with character,
respect, intelligence, and wisdom.
Republican
MARY MURRAY
Allegheny County
Education: Duquesne
Univ., BS/BA, 1992;
MBA, 1995; JD, 1996
Occupation: Magisterial
District Judge & Attorney
Republican
WADE A. KAGARISE
Qualifications: As
Magisterial District Judge for over 13 years
and as an attorney for over 20, I have heard
cases and practiced law in the areas that come
before the Superior Court. In my tenure as
a Magisterial District Judge, I have handled
over 70,000 cases which make me aware of
the concerns of PA citizens.
Blair County
Education: Indiana Univ.
of PA, BA; Widener Univ.
School of Law, JD
Occupation: Court of
Common Pleas Judge and
Adjunct Professor
Qualifications: Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas; 15 years experience as a
criminal prosecutor (the last eight as Chief
Deputy) handling all types of criminal cases
including murder cases; 12 years experience
handling civil, family, and labor law; Adjunct
Professor; Infantry Veteran of US Army
Reserves
Answers to questions:
Answers to questions:
2. I have recused myself from cases where
police officers who appear regularly in front
of me were either victims or defendants. I
have also asked for a change in venue on
cases where someone has run against me in a
recent campaign or if someone called me at
my home and tried to influence my decision
on a case.
1. The most important quality in a jurist is to
listen to the evidence presented at a hearing
and to apply the law in a fair and impartial
manner. As a jurist giving every citizen their
day in Court and being fair and impartial
is the only way democracy can continue to
flourish in our county.
1. I believe experience and temperament are
equally important. Judges should have broad
based legal experience and should treat those
who appear before them with fairness and
dignity.
2. Consistent with the Judicial Cannons,
any Judge should recuse themselves with
they are unable to decide a matter fairly
and impartially or where their fairness or
impartiality could reasonably be called into
question.
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PAULA A. PATRICK
Education: Bennett
College
Philadelphia
Municipal Court
27 Judges
majority of cases. This is particularly
important because there is very little
combined prosecutorial experience in the
Superior Court and not one who ever served
as an elected District Attorney.
Republican
Philadelphia County
COURTS OF COMMON PLEAS
60 Judicial Districts 451 Judges
Magisterial
District Courts
517 Judges
Public Defender's Office. Additionally, we try
to provide interpreters when requested by the
litigants. Off the bench, every citizen should
lobby for adequate funding for the Courts and
Legal Service organizations.
Occupation: Judge of
Court of Common Pleas
Qualifications: Common
Pleas Court Judge since
2003; Written more than
400 opinions to the 3 state appellate courts;
Trial lawyer for almost 10 years; Former
Adjunct professor at LaSalle University;
Former City Commissioner, Appointed
Answers to questions:
1. I think that courage is the most important
quality in a jurist. A judge should not be afraid
to make the difficult and hard decisions. A
judge should also be able to rise above the
pull of politics and public opinion.
2. A judge is required to perform her judicial
duties impartially, competently and diligently
and should disqualify herself when she cannot
perform her duties in an impartial way. A
judge should recuse if there is a conflict of
interest, personal bias, prejudice or if the
judge has an economic interest in the case. I
have recused myself from a case when I was
that person's prior judge on a different matter
and when necessary in motion to suppress
matters.
3. I attempt to educate when possible about
the justice system. I speak at forums, schools,
community groups, churches, etc. to help give
the public information that they may better be
able to access justice.
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“Every citizen of this
country should be guaranteed
that their vote matters,
that their vote is counted,
and that in the voting booth,
their vote has as much weight
as that of any CEO, any member
of Congress, or any President."
―Barbara Boxer
3. On the bench, I make sure that my staff
provides litigates information on their rights
to appeal and phone numbers for legal
representation through Neighborhood Legal
Services or Lawyer Referral Services or the
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JUDGE OF THE
COMMONWEALTH
COURT
Description of Office: The Commonwealth
Court is one of Pennsylvania's two statewide
intermediate appellate courts. This court,
which was established in 1968, is unlike any
other state court in the nation. Its jurisdiction
generally is limited to legal matters involving
state and local government and regulatory
agencies. Litigation typically focuses on
such subjects as banking, insurance and
utility regulation and laws affecting taxation,
land use, elections, labor practices and
workers compensation. Commonwealth
Court also acts as a court of original
jurisdiction, or a trial court, when lawsuits
are filed by or against the Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Court is made up of
nine judges who serve 10-year terms. The
president judge is chosen by his or her
colleagues for a five-year term. The court
generally decides cases in three-judge panels
and sits in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and
Pittsburgh.
Term: Ten Years
Salary: $194,422
Vote for not more than TWO.
Democratic
TIMOTHY BARRY
Allegheny County
Education: Univ. of
Pittsburgh, BA, 1975;
Univ. of Pittsburgh
School of Law, JD, 1979
Occupation: Attorney
Qualifications: I have
practiced municipal
and public sector labor law for 37 years. I
have been honored to serve as Solicitor for
numerous municipalities and to advise many
communities on labor relations. I also serve
as a Labor Arbitrator. This experience makes
me uniquely qualified for the Commonwealth
Court.
Answers to questions:
1. “[Timothy Barry] is highly regarded and
has a long history of pro bono and community
service. He has demonstrated a strong work
ethic, professionalism and fairness in his
interactions with clients and colleagues.
The candidate is known for his integrity,
knowledge of law and competence.” I believe
that this quote from the PA Bar Association's
Judicial Evaluation Commission, regarding
their opinion of my professional and personal
qualities, best describes the ultimate qualities
in a jurist.
2. I believe that even the slightest indication
of impropriety or conflict is a reason to
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recuse. I have avoided conflicts throughout
my career simply because, if there is any
doubt, I recuse myself. In my 37 years of legal
practice, I have always maintained the highest
level of professionalism.
As a judge, I wrote an opinion in a case where
I recused myself sua sponte. This opinion
was published in the Luzerne Legal Register.
My recusal decisions are rooted in these
principles.
3. In 2015, I successfully represented a
waitress in a Title VII, sexual harassment
federal court jury trial. Due to a non
disclosure agreement, I cannot divulge further
details, but this case was about respect for
women and women’s rights. I am committed
to ensure that all Pennsylvanians have equal
access to a fair judicial system.
3. I have worked to make sure that our courts
address the real problems faced by real
people. I am especially proud of my work to
create problem-solving courts, like Veterans
Court, and the Luzerne County Mortgage
Mediation Court, which kept families in their
homes during the mortgage crisis. The power
of the law to effect people’s lives is immense.
On the Commonwealth Court, we understand
that our decisions will affect the lives of all
Pennsylvanians, possibly for generations to
come.
Democratic
JOE COSGROVE
Luzerne County
Education: Notre Dame,
BA/Gov’t and Int’l
Studies, MA/Theology;
Marywood College, MA/
Studio Arts; Notre Dame
School of Law, JD
Democratic
ELLEN CEISLER
Philadelphia County
Education: Temple Univ.,
Temple Univ. School of
Law
Occupation: Judge of the
Commonwealth Court
Occupation: Judge, Court
of Common Pleas
Qualifications: As a sitting judge on the
Commonwealth Court, I am uniquely
qualified to continue serving the people of
Pennsylvania. I formerly served as a Judge
on the Court of Common Pleas, and am the
only Democratic candidate on the ballot to
be "Highly Recommended" by the PA Bar
Association.
Qualifications: I have
served in the Criminal Trial Division for the
first six years, presiding over jury and nonjury trials involving major felonies. In 2013, I
was assigned to the Civil Trial Division, Civil
Motions Court, regarded as one of the busiest
and most diverse Common Pleas Courts in
PA.
Answers to questions:
Answers to questions:
1. Dedication to fairness and equality. As a
Judge on the Commonwealth Court and as a
former Judge on the Court of Common Pleas,
I have a proven track record of working to
ensure fairness, equality and equal access to
the law for all Pennsylvanians. I was taught
that everyone matters, that no one is more
valuable than anyone else, and that justice
and the law are the instruments by which
we bring about that equality. Those are the
principles that guide me as a Judge on the
Commonwealth Court.
1. I believe that a jurist must be fair, impartial,
and free from bias. We must allow the facts
of each individual case guild our decisions.
It's also critical that jurists be ethical and
transparent in all of our decisions.
2. There have been times that I have recused
myself from a case.
3. We must also provide open access to
the courts, meaning that it is should not
be difficult or burdensome for the public
to interact with us. It’s also vital that our
opinions and actions be perceived as fair and
independent, since that is the largest issue
that the public has with trusting the judiciary.
Finally, the public must hold us accountable
if we are not performing up to these standards.
2. The cornerstone of every recusal question
is (1) whether the judge knows of reasons or
circumstances by which he or she would not
be able to be fair and impartial, and (2) even if
the judge would be fair and impartial, would
a reasonable person question that impartiality.
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Democratic
TODD EAGEN
Lackawanna County
Education: Point Park
Univ., BA/Political
Science; Dickinson
School of Law, JD
Occupation: Labor
Attorney
Qualifications: For over
20 years, I have worked as a labor attorney
specializing in contract negotiations &
arbitrations, workplace discrimination and
general counsel to a multitude of labor unions
across many different sectors. I have tried
hundreds of cases in front of the Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Court.
Answers to questions:
1. Impartiality. I firmly believe that our judges
must be impartial in every case, regardless of
who someone is or where they come from. As
a judge, I will always remain impartial and
fair.
2. While I would have to make the
determination on a case by case basis, I
would seriously consider recusing myself in
instances where I have either represented the
litigants in front of me in the past, or feel as
though there is an appearance of a conflict of
interest.
3. As a judge on Commonwealth Court, I
would work with my fellow judges to provide
better access to services for pro se litigants.
More and more courts are providing these
services which allow individuals to represent
themselves in situations where they do
not need the assistance of an attorney. The
Commonwealth Court should follow the
direction of the lower courts in instituting
these programs.
Democratic
IRENE M. CLARK
Allegheny County
Education: Univ. of
Pennsylvania, Wharton
School, BS, 1982; CUNY
Law School, JD, 1988;
McGregor School of
Antioch Univ., MA/
Conflict Resolution, 1999
Occupation: Attorney at Law, Mediator
Qualifications: Judge, Pittsburgh Municipal
Court, 1993-2003; Public Interest Attorney,
preventing and addressing blighted and
abandoned real estate, training and educating
on laws we have, drafting of and advocating
for laws we need, implementing new laws,
representing inaugural PA land banks,
2003-present
Answers to questions:
Republican
Republican
1. The capacity to be reflective is the most
important quality in a jurist. It describes
being thoughtful and contemplative. The
teaching mantra of my public interest law
school was “plan, do, reflect”. It instilled
regular historical review of my place in and
contributions to social justice as a lawyer and
former judge. Just as the moon reflects only
the light of the sun, a good jurist’s character,
conduct and standards reflect only the highest
values and aspirations of our system of
democracy.
PAUL LALLEY
CHRISTINE FIZZANO
CANNON
2. I did not recuse myself from any case
during ten years of judicial service on the
Pittsburgh Municipal Court. Although I
cannot anticipate circumstances under which I
would recuse, I will always adhere to judicial
conduct rules. I will continuously reflect on
my impartiality from an objective point of
view, readily disclose relevant information
and be guided by Formal Advisory Opinion
2015-4 of the Judicial Ethics Committee of
the PA Conference of State Trial Judges.
3. My record demonstrates commitment to
social justice as a public interest attorney and
to quality court administration as a former
judge. As an appellate judge, I will do my part
to eliminate the ‘justice gap’. On the bench,
I will review trial judges’ use of existing
authority to appoint counsel for litigants. Off
the bench, I will join and advance the state
and national Civil Gideon movement and
persevere for systems’ change needed for PA
to achieve a record of excellence on access to
justice.
Allegheny County
Delaware County
Education: Univ. of
Pennsylvania, BA, 1993;
Dickinson School of Law,
JD, 1996
Education: Univ. of
Arizona, BA, 1991;
Widener Univ. School of
Law, JD, cum laude, 1994
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation: Judge, Court
of Common Pleas
Qualifications: I am
highly recommended by the Allegheny
County Bar Association for Commonwealth
Court and have twice been recommended
by the Pennsylvania Bar Association for
the Commonwealth Court. I am a former
Pennsylvania Supreme Court law clerk and a
successful appellate litigator.
Qualifications: I was honored to be rated
"Highly Recommended" by the PA Bar
Judicial Evaluation Comm. for a seat on
the Commonwealth Court. My 22 years
of experience as a judge, attorney, public
official, community leader, and special
prosecutor have uniquely prepared me for the
position on this Court.
Answers to questions:
1. Fairness to the parties is the most important
quality in a judge. It means treating parties
with courtesy, respect, patience, and an openminded willingness to listen to their positions
and allow them to have their say.
Answers to questions:
1. I believe intellect, integrity, humility and
temperament are important qualities for
effective judges. As head of the court's Civil
Trial Section, I listen and consider all sides
of each matter before me with impartiality.
A courtroom experience is often a rare and
difficult experience for litigants. With this
in mind, I apply a high level of courtesy and
patience in the courtroom, which I believe can
positively affect the level of trust and comfort
that a litigant has in our justice system.
2. I would recuse myself from any case where
the Code of Judicial Conduct requires my
recusal, or in any case where, after serious
reflection, I would find that I could not give
impartial consideration to a party's cause for
whatever reason.
3. Supporting the efforts of the ACBA
and the PBA to ensure the provision of
effective legal services to all members of our
society, regardless of their means, is what I
would continue to do if I am elected to the
Commonwealth Court.
or partiality, which could undermine the
public's confidence in the judiciary. I abide
by the rules of judicial conduct which note
that a “judge shall disqualify himself or
herself in any proceeding in which the judge’s
impartiality might reasonably be questioned.”
3. While I cannot advocate for or against
specific legislation on the state level, I believe
that everyone should have access to the justice
system. I worked as a special prosecutor of
child support enforcement and represented
individuals who could not afford an attorney
to see that delinquent child support obligors
were brought into compliance. As a judge, I
treat everyone I encounter fairly, impartially
and equally, including litigants, attorneys,
staff and the public.
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“I am only one,
but still I am one. I
cannot do everything,
but still I can do something;
and because I cannot do everything,
I will not refuse to
do something that I can do.”
― Helen Keller (1880-1968)
2. It is important not only that a judge
approach each case with an open mind and
complete impartiality, but also that a judge
avoid even the appearance of impropriety
Democratic
BRYAN BARBIN
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Education: BA/
Economics; Univ. of
Pittsburgh Law School,
JD, 1982
Occupation: Legislator/
Attorney
Qualifications: Judicial Clerk, PA Supreme
Court; Deputy Attorney General; State
Representative
Answers to Questions:
1. Fairness Impartiality and Respect for the
Rule of Law
2. Appearance of Partiality
3. Support Pro Bono Programs
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UNION COUNTY
SHERIFF
HOW WE GET OUR INFORMATION
Description of office: As an officer of the
court, the sheriff serves writs, warrants,
summons, and other judicial documents;
executes sheriff’s sales; transports prisoners;
impanels jurors; maintains security in the
courtroom; and carries out orders of the
county court.
The response of each county and municipal candidate to our request
for information has been reprinted exactly as submitted. We reserve the
right to use standard abbreviations and consistent formatting, and to edit
from the bottom when the word limit has been exceeded. The League
of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area thanks the League of Women
Voters of PA for the information gathered from the judicial candidates.
Term: Four years
Salary: $63,000
Vote for ONE.
E L E C TI O N RE S U LT S WE B S I TE
Unofficial election results will be posted on the Union County
Website as soon as they become available on election night.
After accessing the Union County Homepage at:
www.unioncountypa.org,
click on “Election Results” in the Quick Links box.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
ERNEST R. RITTER, III
Kelly Township
D.O.B.: 02/09/1965
Education: Lewisburg
Area H.S., Sun Tech.,
1984; PA Police Academy
(Act 120 Certified), 1991;
PA Sheriff’s Academy
(Act 2Certified), 1998;
Police K-9 Program, 2000; National Sheriff’s
Certification; National Inst. of Corrections
Certification; Incident Response to Terrorist
Bombings Certified; NRA Firearms Instructor
Certified
Occupation: Current Union Co. Sheriff
Qualifications: Union Co. Sheriff,
2008-Present; Union Co. Sheriff’s Office:
Chief Deputy, 2001-2008; K-9 Handler:
Bombs, Patrol Unit, 2000-Present; Narcotics
Unit, 2002-Present; Special Deputy U.S.
Marshall Service Fugitive Task Force,
2006-Present; Attorney General’s Office Drug
Task Force, 2002-2006
Republican
ANDREW PLANK
New Berlin Borough
Education: Penn View
Christian Academy, 1999;
Sheriff and deputy sheriff
education and training
program; theology/
psychology courses at
Occupation: Northumberland County
Sheriff’s Deputy; Bucknell Univ. Public
Safety Officer
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D.O.B.: 02/07/1957
Education: Mifflinburg Area H.S.
Occupation: Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts of
Union County
Qualifications: 16+ yrs. experience in
the operations of the office; Attendance at
association conferences and completion
of continuing education offered by the
prothonotary/clerk of courts association
Term: Four years
Salary: $38,930
Vote for ONE.
DAVID HEAYN
Lewisburg Borough
D.O.B.: 10/29/1984
Democratic
Education: LaSalle
College H.S., 2003;
Villanova Univ., BA,
2007; Villanova Univ.,
MA, 2009; CUNY GC,
MPhil, 2014; CUNY GC,
No candidate filed
DOMINICK T. ADAMO
Limestone Township
D.O.B.: 02/13/1974
Education: Clearfield H.S.; Penn State Univ.;
Pittsburgh Institute of Science
Occupation: Union County Coroner/Funeral
Director
Qualifications: Educator, 11 yrs.; Event/
Community Organizer, 12 yrs.; Public
speaker and Writer, 10 yrs.
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Qualifications: Current Union County
Coroner, 1st term; Former Deputy Coroner,
4 yrs.
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Description of Office: The minor courts, also
called the “special courts,” are the first level
of Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System.
There are 546 magisterial district judges
based in community courts throughout the
Commonwealth. There are two judges in each
county. The magisterial district judge decides
small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, traffic
cases, minor criminal matters and civil
suits, and conducts preliminary hearings in
serious criminal cases. The judges who are
not members of the bar of PA must complete
a course of training and instruction in the
duties of their office and pass an examination
prior to assuming office. They also must take
continuing legal education programs.
Term: Six years
Salary: $89,438
Vote for ONE.
Democratic/Republican
D.O.B.: 04/24/1959
Education: Mifflinburg Area H.S., 1977;
Penn State, BA, 1981; Dickinson School of
Law, 1984
Occupation: Magisterial District Judge and
Attorney
Qualifications: Magisterial District Judge, 17
yrs.; Attorney, 32.5 yrs.
• • • Voting Quote • • •
Republican
Occupation: Professor
One of two magisterial courts in Union
County, District 17-3-02 includes Hartleton,
Mifflinburg, and New Berlin Boroughs, and
the Townships of Buffalo, Gregg, Hartley,
Lewis, Limestone, Union, West Buffalo, and
White Deer.
Mifflinburg Borough
Description of office: The coroner
investigates deaths of a suspicious or violent
nature. When necessary s/he orders autopsies
and subpoenas witnesses for inquests. The
coroner is required to issue a certificate if
death occurs without medical attendance.
S/he must authorize all cremations within the
county.
Term: Four years
Salary: $63,000
Vote for ONE.
DISTRICT 17-3-02
JEFFREY L. MENSCH
CORONER
PhD, 2017
Qualifications: Former army staff sergeant,
former state and federal tobacco law enforcer,
certified deputy sheriff
VOTE
West Buffalo Township
Description of office: Union County voters
elect one person as Prothonotary/Clerk of
Courts. The Prothonotary administers the
records of civil proceedings of the Court of
Common Pleas, including, but not limited to
divorces, PFA's, judgments, liens, medical
malpractice, and any other civil filings.
The Clerk of Courts keeps and administers
the records of criminal proceedings of the
Court of Common Pleas, including adult and
juvenile records, private detectives and other
miscellaneous items. In addition to those two
offices, the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts also
maintains the office of Clerk of the Orphans'
Court. This office handles adoptions, estates,
marriage licenses, first and finals, and
passports.
Liberty Univ.
VOTE
LINDA RICHARDS
PROTHONOTARY &
CLERK OF COURTS
Democratic
D.O.B.: 04/29/1980
Website: www.plank4sheriff.com
Republican
MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT JUDGE
VOTE
VOTE
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unless those who express
their choice are
prepared to choose wisely.
The real safeguard of democracy,
therefore, is education.”
― Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Attorney at Law
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Attorney at Law
Rose Pool and Patio
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Tawsty Flower Bed & Breakfast
Lewisburg, PA
Faustina’s
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229 Market Street, Lewisburg
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30 N. 2nd Street, Lewisburg
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Mifflinburg
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TOWNSHIP AND BOROUGH OFFICES
BUFFALO
T OW N S HI P
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box on the right.
SUPERVISOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $1,875 per year
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
WILLIAM L. ZIMMERMAN
D.O.B.: 07/08/1955
Education: Mifflinburg H.S.; U.S. Army
NCO Schools
Occupation: Equipment operator
Qualifications: Township Supervisor, 17 yrs.;
U.S. Army NCO, 20 yrs.
Answer to Question: I have been a Supervisor
of Buffalo Township for 17 years and my
priorities have been; 1. Fiscal responsibility
(operating the township in the black). 2.
Providing and maintaining good roads for
the residents of the township. 3. Maintaining
and updating equipment to ensure the
township gets the most for their tax dollars. 4.
Continuing the Es-prit de corps amongst the
township employees. 5. Working in unison
with fellow Supervisors.
TAX COLLECTOR
Term: 4 years
Salary: $0.50 per collected bill
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
PAIGE CURRY
D.O.B.: 09/12/1971
Education: Hopewell Area H.S., 1989;
Luzerne Co. Comm. College
Occupation: Tax Collector 2016-2017
Qualifications: Township Auditor 2 yrs.;
Township Tax Collector 2 yrs.
AUDITORS
Term: Six years
Salary: $25 per meeting
Vote for ONE.
D E S C RI P TI ON S O F T OWN S H I P
AN D BOROU G H O F F I C E S
MAYOR
The Mayor is the executive administrator of the police department. S/He attends the
monthly Borough Council meeting and votes in cases of a tie. S/He has the power to sign
or veto ordinances.
BOROUGH COUNCIL
Borough Council members meet once monthly and are responsible for passing
ordinances that govern the borough and for enforcement of the ordinances. Additionally,
each member serves on at least one committee such as planning, police, public works, or
finance.
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
There are three supervisors, one being elected every two years. Their duties include
setting policy, enacting ordinances and resolutions, adopting budgets and levying taxes.
The Supervisors are responsible for planning and zoning, providing for fire and police
protection, and the administration of financial affairs. They are also involved with
Central Keystone COG, SEDA-COG, sewer enforcement, recreation, mosquito control,
animal control, and other affairs affecting the health, safety and welfare of township
residents. The Supervisors are also responsible for road maintenance and evaluation of
road up-grade needs.
QUESTION
The following question was asked of all candidates for Mayor, Borough Council, and
Township Supervisor:
What should be the priorities of your municipality, and how would you address and pay
for them? Please be specific.
TAX COLLECTOR
A tax collector’s responsibilities include collecting real estate, per capita, and other taxes
for the county, school district, and the municipality that s/he serves. The tax collector
prepares tax notices for all taxpayers; accepts payments, issues receipts, and turns over
the money collected to the appropriate taxing body; and informs the authorities of any
delinquent tax accounts. S/he does not collect the 1% earned income tax.
AUDITOR
The three township auditors meet several times after the first of the year in order to
audit the accounts of the tax collector and all municipal officers as well as all municipal
accounts of any person, organization, or agency receiving or spending municipal funds.
Their audit is due April 1.
JUDGE OF ELECTION
A Judge of Election oversees the Election Board members and is responsible for the
smooth operation of the polls in his/her voting precinct each election, making certain
that all regulations regarding voting are followed before, during, and after voting takes
place.
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
An Inspector of Election oversees procedures at polling places to make certain that all
regulations regarding voting are followed before, during, and after voting takes place.
Republican
DARRELL O. YOST
JUDGE OF ELECTION
No reply received
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
Terms: Four year unexpired, two year
unexpired
Salary: $25 per meeting
Vote for ONE for each term.
BUFFALO 1 & 2
No candidate filed in either party
No candidate filed in either party
Democratic
No candidate filed
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INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
BUFFALO 1
Democratic
CHERRY R. WILL
Republican
NANCY C. STAHL
BUFFALO 2
No candidate filed in either party
MIFFLINBURG
SCHOOL DIRECTORS
REGION 1
For candidates and their responses, see
Mifflinburg School Directors, page 18.
E A S T BUFFALO
T OW N S HI P
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box on the left.
SUPERVISOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $2,500 per year
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
TIM KNOSTER
D.O.B.: 11/14/1956
Education: Lehigh
Univ., Ed.D./Special
Ed., 1988; Lehigh Univ.,
Ed.S./Special Ed., 1984;
Bloomsburg Univ.,
M.Ed./Special Ed., 1980;
Bloomsburg Univ., BS/Special Ed., 1978
Occupation: Educator/Professor
Qualifications: Numerous leadership roles
throughout adult years including, but not
limited to: Professor-Director McDowell
Institute (BU); Executive DirectorAssociation for Positive Behavior Support
Answer to question: I plan to serve in a
manner that enhances civil discourse on the
contemporary issues that are brought before
our township for consideration. I’m looking
forward to thoughtfully and reasonably
considering all business the township
conducts in a bipartisan and respectful
manner. My central frame of reference is
that of promoting wellness for the members
of our community in East Buffalo Township
in a cost-efficient manner. The facets of
wellness include: Financial, Occupational,
Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual,
Physical and Environmental. As such,
prudent investment of resources, including
procurement of external dollars, is central to
township endeavors.
Democratic
TONY STAFFORD
D.O.B.: 10/18/1974
Education: Sandy Valley
H.S., 1993; Coastal
Carolina Univ., BS, 1998;
Univ. of Denver, MA,
2002; Univ. of Denver,
M.S.M., 2003; Old
Dominion Univ., Ed.S., 2013
Occupation: Director of Outdoor Education
& Leadership, Bucknell Univ.
Qualifications: Strategic Planning Work,
2011 & 2016/17; Board member for
Association of Outdoor Recreational
Education, 2009/10: Committee work within
the Board, Support implementation & hiring
first CFO of the AORE, Help with planning
the National Conference in Keystone, Voting
member of the organization
Answer to question: I will provide leadership,
inclusivity, and responsible decision making.
I will support the community agreement
between EBT & Lewisburg Borough where
it makes fiscal sense. I would support
initiatives that support recreational pathways
and bikeways that link the rail trail and
communities. I would support sustainable
energy initiatives. It is my responsibility, to
exhaust all options, to secure funding outside
of the annual budget for new initiatives
for the community. I will collaborate with
regional educators, leaders, politicians, and
businesses to creatively fund initiatives for
the community.
Republican
CHAR GRAY
Answer to question: My priority is to provide
the community with a well-maintained
infrastructure, while reinforcing and
preserving the small town charm and safety.
We need to continue to be able to boast of
award-winning schools, a thriving economy
and easy access to outdoor activities for
healthy living. We’ve lived throughout the
country and chose to come back to Lewisburg
for these reasons. Taxes have almost doubled
in the last 10 years, so the answer to pay for
this cannot be to raise taxes. We must manage
to a balanced budget and set priorities. We
cannot spend beyond our means.
LEWISBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
For candidates and their responses, see
Lewisburg School Directors, page 16.
G RE G G
T OW N S HI P
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
SUPERVISOR
TAX COLLECTOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $1,875 per year
Vote for ONE.
Term: Four years
Salary: 2% of taxes collected, 4% delinquent
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
Democratic
Education: Washington
Univ. in St. Louis/
Applied Mathematics,
1979; Washington Univ.
in St. Louis, MBA, 1981
Occupation: Project
Manager: Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures
Qualifications: 36 yrs. in private sector
business: Corporate P&L/Budget
Management, cross-discipline teamwork,
problem-solver and strong negotiator;
Board Vice-President, Campus Theatre:
provide leadership to preserve this historic
gem; Treasurer, Turtle Creek Park: provide
leadership for this great example of rallying
the community; Board Member, Lewisburg
Alumni Association: supporting tradition;
Mother (3 kids) and Wife (married 30 yrs.):
commitment
REGION 1
Term: Four years
Salary: None
Vote for not more than TWO.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
JOHN J. STEPPIE, III
HAR TLE T O N
BO RO UG H
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
No candidate filed
No candidate filed
Republican
Republican
DAVID E. MASSER
GARY E. KLEPPINGER
No reply received
No reply received
TAX COLLECTOR
AUDITORS
Term: Four years
Salary: 0.5% of taxes collected
Vote for ONE.
No candidate filed in either party
Terms: Six years, four year unexpired, two
year unexpired
Salary: Information unavailable
Vote for ONE for each term.
No candidate filed in either party
AUDITOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $10 per hour
Vote for ONE.
JUDGE OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
No candidate filed in either party
JUDGE OF ELECTION
EAST BUFFALO 1, 2, & 4
No candidate filed in either party
EAST BUFFALO 3
D.O.B.: 03/14/1958
WARRIOR RUN SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
Democratic
No candidate filed
PAUL H. HARDY, JR.
Republican
RANDAL R. HART
“I believe that voting is the
first act of building a community
as well as building a country.”
No reply received
BOROUGH COUNCIL
Term: Four years
Salary: $15 per meeting
Vote for not more than FOUR.
Democratic
No candidate filed
No reply received
MARY JO MARTIN
• • • Voting Quote • • •
THOMAS M. PERRIN
Republican
Democratic
No candidate filed in either party
Republican
Republican
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
EAST BUFFALO 1, 2, 3, & 4
No candidate filed
Democratic
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
Republican
No candidate filed
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: Information unavailable
Vote for ONE.
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
PAUL W. HITESMAN
Republican
MAYOR
JOSEPH L. RICHARD, JR.
No reply received
GARY E. LOSS
Term: Two year unexpired
Salary: $15 per meeting
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
EDWIN M. MARTIN
No reply received
TAX COLLECTOR
Term: Four year
Salary: Information unavailable
Vote for ONE.
― John Ensign
No candidate filed in either party
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Hartleton Borough, cont.
AUDITORS
Terms: Six years, four year unexpired
Salary: Information unavailable
Vote for ONE for each term.
No candidate filed in either party
JUDGE OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
MARCELLA LONG
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
GWENDOLYN PERRIN
Republican
within a budget, ability to read and understand
construction plans, and being the moderator/
organizer of different crafts. Road Master
Qualifications: Licensed B class CDL with
no air brake restrictions since 1996, 15 yrs
experience operating Skid steer.
JUDGE OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
Answer to question: I would like to see better
cooperation between the Hartley Township
Supervisors and our citizens than there has
been in the recent past. Our citizens are
very unhappy with a property tax hike that
has been to pay for health insurance for the
supervisors. I would like to eliminate the
health insurance and see that money used
to improve our roads, put cameras in the
township buildings and office and update
maintenance equipment. I would also like
to see better record keeping by the staff and
supervisors, accountability for fuel, materials
and supplies used to maintain our township.
No candidate filed
Republican
MARY C. KAHL
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
HAR TLE Y
T OW N S HI P
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
SUPERVISOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $150 per meeting, max $1,875 per
year
Vote for ONE.
ANGEL VONNEIDA
D.O.B.: 06/12/1963
Education: H.S.
graduate, 1981; Certified
NRA Shooting Instructor
Occupation: Union
carpenter Local 76
Hazelton PA; self
employed Courier and Leather Smith
Qualifications: Integrity honesty and the
ability to coordinate projects. Experience
with construction projects, keeping projects
Term: Six years
Salary: $4,500 per year
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
ELVIN STOLTZFUS
D.O.B.: 10/30/1958
Education: GED;
Numerous post high
school courses
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Occupation: Pik Rite,
Inc., President; Stoltzfus
Grain, Owner
Qualifications: Township Supervisor,
current, 12 yrs.; Farm Service Agency, Board
Member, 12 yrs.; Expectations Womens
Center, Board Member, current; First
Community Foundation Partnership, Board
Member, 2 yrs.; BMC Church, Chairman, 6
yrs.; Won small business of the year for PA—
Pik Rite, Inc., 1996; Small business person of
the year for PA, 2017
No candidate filed in either party
AUDITORS
Term: Six years, four year unexpired
Salary: Information unavailable
Vote for ONE for each term.
No candidate filed in either party
VOTE
VOTE
VOTE
Answer to question: My priorities are
managing continuing growth and managing
the growing pressure on infrastructure and
services. Growth can be a benefit to the
community but communication and planning
are key. Historically the township reacted
to development rather than pro-actively
planning for it. We must understand the plans
of resident organizations to plan appropriate
township investment. Planning isn’t planning
if you’re not looking ahead. Managing growth
can reduce pressure on some issues but
concerns such as police protection, recreation,
etc., still exist. These complex issues need
to be thoroughly understood to deal with
them appropriately and as cost effectively as
possible.
SUPERVISORS
Term: Four years
Salary: Information unavailable
Vote for ONE.
VOTE
Qualifications: Kelly Township Board of
Supervisors, Lewisburg, PA 1992-2005;
Kelly Township Planning Commission 19901992; Union County “Future of Agriculture”
Committee—Leadership Team Member
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
Answer to question: The priorities of Hartley
township should focus on public works such
as, making sure that Township roads are in
Premium condition. The other main focus
should be public safety, which is making
sure that the Fire Company and Ambulance
Services should have what they need to make
sure they can get the job done. These things
can be achieved by reducing the proposed
$28,000 in Administration Insurance to
$15,000. I also want to reduce the Employer
Health Insurance from $76,000 to $60,000.
The last thing that the Township needs to do is
balance the budget.
VOTE
Manager
KE L LY
T OW N S HI P
Qualifications: Not provided
VOTE
Occupation: Product
For candidates and their responses, see
Mifflinburg School Directors, page 18.
TAX COLLECTOR
Republican
Education: Warrior
Run Area H.S., 1980;
Bloomsburg Univ.,
BSBA, 1985; Bucknell
Univ., MSBA, 2001
REGION 3
Occupation: Laborer
at Union County
Sportsmen’s Club
No candidate filed
D.O.B.: 07/19/1962
MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
Education: Senior at
Mifflinburg Area H.S.,
2017
Democratic
STEVEN D. RANCK
PEARL STRICKLER
D.O.B.: 11/27/1998
For candidates and their responses, see
Mifflinburg School Directors, page 18.
Republican
Republican
KENNETH R. SHIRK
REGION 3
No candidate filed
BETTY M. STAMM
Republican
MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
Term: Two year unexpired
Salary: $4,500 per year
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
Democratic
Website: https://m.facebook.com/
Angel-VonNeida-For-Hartley-TownshipSupervisor-382119635520539/
No candidate filed
Answer to question: 1. Continue to improve
infrastructure. This can be done without
raising taxes with current budget. 2. Keep
township safe for Families & Workers. 3.
Lead township with the same priciples as a
business. “Spend responsibly.” 4. Continue
to improve the & update the Townships
recreational fields to give our children &
youth the opportunity to participate in a
variety of sports.
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Republican
SCOTT KLING
D.O.B.: 12/13/1963
Education: Milton Area H.S., 1982; Penn
State, BS, 1986
Occupation: Agriculture. Partner in Focus
Farms.
Qualifications: Appointed Supervisor
Answer to question: Increased traffic caused
by relocation of the new high school needs
to be addressed. Also the rerouting of truck
traffic away from the school traffic would
be advantageous. The completion of the
sewer plant at Kelly Crossroads is necessary.
Another ongoing work is the reorganization
of William Cameron fire company with more
borough and Township involvement. Top on
the list is to maintain Kelly Township’s rural
atmosphere and continue to make it a great
place to raise a family.
TAX COLLECTOR
Term: Four years
Salary: 5% of taxes collected
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
LINDA C. MOYER
D.O.B.: 10/29/1946
Education: Milton Area H.S., 1964;
Williamsport School of Commerce, 1966;
Susquehanna Univ., Assoc. of Business
Admin., 1995
Occupation: Retired/Tax Collector
Qualifications: Tax Collector, 27 yrs.;
Payroll Acct. Amer Home Fds, 36 yrs.
AUDITOR
Term: Six years
Salary: Information unavailable
Vote for ONE.
No candidate filed in either party
JUDGE OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
KELLY 1
Democratic
SUSAN TRAVIS
Republican
No candidate filed
KELLY 2
No candidate filed in either party
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
LEWISBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
For candidates and their responses, see
Lewisburg School Directors, page 16.
No candidate filed
MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
REGION 3
For candidates and their responses, see
Mifflinburg School Directors, page 18.
Term: Six years
Salary: $100 per meeting
Vote for ONE.
L E W I S BURG
BO RO UG H
No candidate filed in either party
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
TAX COLLECTOR
Term: Four years
Salary: 2% of taxes collected, 3% penalty
period
Vote for ONE.
MAYOR
No candidate filed in either party
Term: Four years
Salary: $1,800 per year
Vote for ONE.
AUDITOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $10 per hour plus mileage
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
JUDITH T. WAGNER
D.O.B.: 03/22/1942
Democratic
Education: Lewisburg
H.S.; Penn State Univ.,
BS; Bucknell Univ.,
Master’s Degree
No candidate filed
Republican
JOANNE BOYER
D.O.B.: 11/29/1938
Occupation: Retired
School Counselor,
Lewisburg School District
Education: Mifflinburg Area H.S., 1956
Occupation: Retired from Con-Agra Milton,
Former AHF as Benefits Manager
Qualifications: Borough Council, Vice
President & Chair of Police Committee, 5
yrs.; Mayor, 16 yrs.; Chairwoman, Buffalo
Valley Regional Police Commission, 4 yrs.;
Lewisburg Neighborhood Corporation Board
of Directors, 8 yrs.; President, Lewisburg
Neighborhoods Corporation, 2 yrs.; Bull
Run Neighborhood Committee, Flood Task
Force, 2 yrs.; Distinguished Alumni Award,
Lewisburg School District
Qualifications: Lewis Township Auditor 16
years
JUDGE OF ELECTION
KELLY 1
Democratic
Republican
Republican
SUPERVISOR
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
JOHN CAPWELL
BETTY J. EYLER
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
MARGE SCHMADER
Answer to question: My priorities include
providing Quality services to our residents
within a fiscally sustainable budget. Council,
Mayor and Borough Manager work months
carefully refining our budget to make sure
that we maintain our infrastructure while
seeking other opportunities to improve
Borough functioning. Only about 57% of
Borough residents pay taxes as the rest of the
structures are non-taxable. We need to spend
wisely and look for funding opportunities,
such as the Community Development Block
Republican
No candidate filed
No candidate filed
KELLY 2
Democratic
DONNA P. STUMP
Republican
DAVID W. MCCARTY
• • • Voting Quote • • •
“A vote is like a rifle:
its usefulness depends
upon the character of the user.”
―Teddy Roosevelt
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Republican
No candidate filed
Democratic
LEWIS
T OW N S HI P
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
Grants (CDBG). The Borough recently
qualified for a study by the State(DCED) to
help focus our finances and services in order
to be sustainable.
BOROUGH COUNCIL
Term: Four years
Salary: $1,200 per year
Vote for ONE.
WARD 1
Democratic
SUSAN P. MAHON
D.O.B.: 08/24/1956
Education: Lewisburg Area H.S., 1974;
Susquehanna Univ., Bachelor of Music
(Magna Cum Laude), 1978
Occupation: Co-owner—The Celtic
Exchange; Customer Service—Geisinger
Health Plan
Qualifications: Borough Council Member,
11 yrs.; Borough Council Vice-President,
5 yrs.; Past board member/Vice-President,
Lewisburg Downtown Partnership, 5 yrs.;
Borough Planning Committee, 11 yrs.;
Chairperson Borough Police Committee, 10
yrs.; Chairperson combined Borough Public
Works/Police Committee, 1 yr.; Buffalo
Valley Regional Police Commissioner, 5 yrs.
Answer to question: I have seen many
changes in the Borough over the years I
have been on Council—most positive, but
some not. We are currently dealing with
many issues, and need to keep working
with our community partners to resolve
them—including empty storefronts, flooding
issues, differences between municipalities
over our shared police force. We have an
energized Council and Borough staff who
have been working very hard at ways to
preserve/improve the great quality of life
in our community, while keeping costs
from skyrocketing—state/federal grants,
community volunteer efforts—and I hope to
continue helping with these efforts.
Republican
No candidate filed
WARD 2
Democratic
SUE YOHN
No reply received
Republican
No candidate filed
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WARD 3
Democratic
DAVID HEAYN
D.O.B.: 10/29/1984
Education: LaSalle
College H.S., 2003;
Villanova Univ., BA,
2007; Villanova Univ.,
MA, 2009; CUNY GC,
MPhil, 2014; CUNY GC,
PhD, 2017
Occupation: Professor
Qualifications: Educator, 11 yrs.; Event/
Community Organizer, 12 yrs.; Public
speaker and Writer, 10 yrs.
Answer to question: The most pressing
priority for Lewisburg is the implementation
of strategic initiatives to bring jobs and
investments. Innovative repurposing of
the former high school and the Lewisburg
Greenway renewal project will not only
employ local workers but also rejuvenate
our commercial and recreational core
attracting business and homeowners. Part of
these projects must include work with the
university, residents, and renters to pursue
rational zoning which protects investments
and the communities. External grants and
community fund raising can provide much
of the funding while the remainder should be
planned for as much as possible within the
existing Borough budget.
Republican
No candidate filed
WARD 4
No candidate filed in either party
Declared Write-in
LUIS MEDINA
D.O.B.: 04/08/1988
Education: Bloomsburg
Univ., M.Ed., 2012; BA,
2010; Academia San
Antonio de Guayama
Inc., H.S., 2006
Occupation: Counselor,
Gaudenzia Inc.
Qualifications: Union County Democratic
Committee, 1 yr.; Bloomsburg Univ.
Community Gov’t. Assoc. Student Sector;
B.U. History Club, Secretary and Vice Pres.;
Board of Governors Scholarship Recipient
Answer to question: Lewisburg is a great
vibrant community full of many wonders,
from the historic downtown and local
businesses, to recreational parks, arts and
culture. I think there are many priorities to
consider like maintaining our infrastructure
to supporting our local businesses, but I think
one of the most important is community
engagement. As a candidate that is seeking
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Republican
the position for Lewisburg Borough Council
Ward 4, I am asking you, what should be the
priorities of the Lewisburg Community that
need to be addressed and how they would be
paid for? Feel free to email me your concerns
at [email protected].
FRED MARTIN
D.O.B.: 11/11/1948
Education: Marquette
Univ., BA/Political
Science & Psychology;
Georgetown Univ. Law,
JD
Term: Two year unexpired
Salary: $1,200 per year
Vote for ONE.
Occupation: Attorney
Department of Justice, Washington, 19741977; U.S. Attorney’s Office, Lewisburg/
Williamsport, 1978-2012; Lycoming
College, Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice
Department, 2013-2016
WARD 2
Democratic
JORDI COMAS
D.O.B.: 08/22/1972
Qualifications: In my career as federal
trial counsel, I participated in a variety of
civil cases and criminal prosecutions which
familiarized me with all levels of government
and many aspects of U.S. & PA Law.
Education: Webb School
of Knoxville, TN, H.S.,
1990; Carleton College,
BA, 1994; UVa, MA,
1999; IESE/Universidad
de Navarra, Barcelona,
Answer to question: My overall priority,
if elected as council member, would be to
maximize services for all borough residents
with minimal, if any, increase in taxes or
other fees. To accomplish this I would
evaluate all existing programs to determine
if there is a continuing need for them while
simultaneously see if new exist which
support different services. Secondly I would
trim expenses through possible out-sourcing
and increased competition. Finally close
cooperation with other governmental entities
would be pursued to avoid duplication of
personnel or other unneeded expenses
Spain, PhD, 2008
Occupation: Professor, Chef, Social
Entrepreneur
Qualifications: Engaged in a various
community organizations including AYSO,
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the
Susquehanna Valley, Central Susquehanna
Citizens’ Coalition, and UCDC
Answer to question: Lewisburg must grow as
a thriving and welcoming community. So, we
should expand the walking and greenspace
infrastructure for residents and visitors. We
should also work with businesses to discover
their concerns and ideas to improve the
business climate. We should hold landlords
accountable to codes so as to beautify the
borough and protect property values. All of
our employees should be welcoming to all
people. More should be done to communicate
to residents good news about the borough, its
employees, and residents through print and
social media. These priorities are fundable
through the current revenue streams.
TAX COLLECTOR
Term: Four year
Salary: 2% of taxes collected
Vote for ONE.
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
WARD 1
Democratic
JANEEN L. OBERDORF
Republican
No candidate filed
WARD 2
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
CONNIE MOORE
WARD 3
No candidate filed in either party
WARD 4
Democratic
KATHY L. MCKIBBEN
Republican
No candidate filed
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
WARD 1
Democratic
SUSAN JORDAN
Republican
Democratic
No candidate filed
No candidate filed
WARDS 2 & 3
Republican
CONNIE MOORE
No reply received
Democratic
JUDGE OF ELECTION
No candidate filed in either party
WARD 4
Democratic
CATHERINE HUTTON
SUE YOHN
No reply received
Republican
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KAYE M. BERGER
• • • Voting Quote • • •
“The vote is the most
powerful instrument ever
devised by man for
breaking down injustice
and destroying the terrible walls
which imprison men because they are
different from other men.”
― Lyndon B. Johnson
LEWISBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
For candidates and their responses, see
Lewisburg School Directors, page 16.
LI M E S T O N E
T OW N S HI P
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
SUPERVISOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $1,875 per year
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
No reply received
Term: Two year unexpired
Salary: $1,875 per year
Vote for ONE.
No candidate filed in either party
TAX COLLECTOR
Term: Four years
Salary: 3% of taxes collected
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
TERESA HAINES
D.O.B.: 05/17/1970
Education: Graduate Chief Logan H.S.,
1988; AA degree in Business
Occupation: Assistant Operation Manager,
Coles Hardware, Mifflinburg
Qualifications: Current Tax Collector, 8
years
AUDITOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $10 per hour
Vote for ONE.
No candidate filed in either party
JUDGE OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
DAVID M. COONEY
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
D.O.B.: 02/14/1966
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
Education: Mifflinburg
H.S., 1984; Bloomsburg
Univ., BS/Biology,
1988; Univ. of Virginia/
Graduate Coursework
in Anatomy and Cell
No candidate filed in either party
MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
Biology
REGION 1
Occupation: Photography Studio Owner;
YMCA Fitness Instructor; Varsity Football
Announcer, Mifflinburg Wildcats
For candidates and their responses, see
Mifflinburg School Directors, page 18.
Qualifications: 2016 Union County Veterans
Distinguished Service Award, Chairman of
Public Safety Committee, Mifflinburg Fourth
of July Committee, SUN-Tech Advisory
Board, MASD Mid-States Accreditation
Committee, Mifflinburg Regional Economic
Development, DCNR Grant Training,
Founded Union/Snyder Lost Pets FaceBook
Page, Mifflinburg Mayor 2 terms.
M I F FL I N BURG
BO RO UG H
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
Republican
ANDREW KEISTER
Republican
MAYOR
Answer to question: My number one priority
to Mifflinburg residents is to ensure the
safety and security of our community. As
Mayor, and Chairman of the Public Safety
Committee, I guide the Police Department
in these endeavors and actively support the
Fire Department and Ambulance Company.
The Police Department is funded through
utility revenues and the Fire Department and
EMS are self-funded with additional financial
support from the Borough and other sources.
Another priority is to positively promote our
Borough through public relations; which I do
through community events like the Christmas
Tree Lighting, Safety Fair, speaking
engagements, business openings and many
others.
Term: Four years
Salary: $150 per month
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
RICHARD J. FRY
D.O.B.: 03/26/1960
Education: Mifflinburg
Area H.S., 1978
Occupation: Retired from
Federal Bureau of Prisons
and working as a parttime truck driver
Qualifications: Federal Bureau of Prisons,
27 years; U.S. Navy, 9 years; Civil Service
Commission, 4 years; Presently Borough
Council Member; Native of Mifflinburg,
Class 1978; Borough laison for ChristKindl;
Member of Mifflinburg Hose Company
Website: www.CooneyForMayor.com
BOROUGH COUNCIL
Term: Four years
Salary: $150 per month
Answer to question: We need to look at
revitalizing the Mifflinburg downtown
business district.The heart of all towns is
the downtown area. I would have a meeting
with the local business/building owners
for suggestions on how to bring the small
businesses back to the downtown area. I
would seek ideas from the community as to
what businesses would meet their needs. I
would look for help from the local lending
institutions as to what assistance they could
provide to someone who would like to open
a small business. Last, I would look at local,
state, and federal grants that could be used.
MIFFLINBURG EAST
Vote for not more than TWO.
Democratic
LINDA L. LEWIS
D.O.B.: 09/28/1970
Education: Mifflinburg
Area H.S., 1988;
Community College of
the Air Force, Assoc.
Degree/Allied Health
Sciences, 1996; Penn
State, B.A.E. and M.A.E/Architectural
Engineering, 2000
Qualifications: 21 years active duty military,
working for and defending the people of
this United States (14 years leadership
responsibilities; 11 in headquarters roles);
Awarded 25 medals for service and merit
Answer to question: Having just returned
to the area late last year, I won’t make
assumptions as to what the most pressing
issues of the community are. However, I
will make the promise that I’ll use sound
and reasonable problem solving skills in
identifying and resolving issues in the most
economical manner possible in the areas of
responsibility that I am assigned. As you
know, the military has been underfunded in
many areas since the war on terrorism began.
However through efficiency, organization
and hard work, it continues to meet its goals
and objectives. I’ll use that same skillset here
working for you.
Republican
PAUL E. BOTTIGER
No reply received
MIFFLINBURG WEST
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
MATTHEW C. WAGNER
D.O.B.: 03/29/1960
Education: Mifflinburg
Area H.S., 1978;
Susquehanna Univ., 1983;
Graduate Studies: Penn
State Univ., Connecticut
State Univ.
Occupation: Retired Teacher (Total 31 years);
Former Band Director at Mifflinburg Area
H.S. (29 years)
Qualifications: 21 years District-wide Fine
Arts Department Chair; 21 years various
offices on the Executive Committee of the
District 8 PA Music Educators Association
Answer to question: My priorities as a
Borough Council Member would include
a focus on attracting businesses to the
community especially in the historic
downtown area. This could be done by
working closely with existing community
groups and local agencies. I would also like
the Borough to develop a closer relationship
with school and community groups to help
promote and support the activities of those
organizations.
Occupation: Retired U.S. Air Force engineer;
Director, Family Link adult day care center
(opening spring/summer 2017)
Democratic
MEGAN I. HAUCK
Republican
No candidate filed
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Republican
BEVERLY L. HACKENBERG
D.O.B.: 11/09/1968
Education: Mifflinburg
Area H.S., 1986; SUN
Area VoTech, 1986
Occupation: Selfemployed Owner/
Operator, Beverly
Hackenberg’s Beauty Salon
Qualifications: 14 years Boro Council (with 4
years Vice President and 4 years President)
Answer to question: I believe as an elected
official, the top priorities should be the quality
of our town. I think that the safety of our
residents, the services we provide with our
Water, Sewer, and Electric and our streets and
parks, are all very important. The biggest key
to obtaining these qualities are, budgeting for
the bigger projects that need done, as well as
applying for grants that are available for our
community.
TAX COLLECTOR
Term: Four year
Salary: $0.50 per bill
Vote for ONE.
No candidate filed in either party
No candidate filed in either party
MIFFLINBURG WEST
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
CHUCK HAGENBAUGH
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
MIFFLINBURG EAST
& WEST
No candidate filed in either party
• • • Voting Quote • • •
“Bad officials are
elected by
good citizens who do not vote.”
― George Jean Nathan
Term: Four year
Salary: $0.50 per bill
Vote for ONE.
REGION 2
For candidates and their responses, see
Mifflinburg School Directors, page 18.
No candidate filed in either party
N E W BE RL I N
BO RO UG H
AUDITORS
Terms: Six years, two year unexpired
Salary: $120 per year
Vote for ONE for each term.
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
No candidate filed in either party
Republican
MIKE WILSON
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
Term: Four years
Salary: Information unavailable
Vote for ONE.
D.O.B.: 07/27/1956
Education: North Penn H.S., Blossburg, PA
Occupation: U.M. Local Pastor
No candidate filed in either party
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
No candidate filed in either party
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
BOROUGH COUNCIL
Term: Four years
Salary: $25 per month
Vote for not more than FOUR.
No candidate filed in either party
MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
Democratic
JARED BUSBY
REGION 1
D.O.B.: 02/19/1977
Education: Victoria H.S.,
1995; Victoria College,
1998; Texas Technical
College, 2000
For candidates and their responses, see
Mifflinburg School Directors, page 18.
UNION T OWNSHIP/
UNION-INDEPENDENT
Occupation: Dell Inc 17
years Storage Planning
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
Engineer
Qualifications: 17 Years of managing team
members, resolving escalations and project
planning experience
Qualifications: Good leadership skills &
communicateing skills from my 4 yr. military
service & 16 yrs. of pastoral services. I have
some heavy equipment operation skill with
skidders, loaders & backhoes from sawmill &
woods crew employment. I also carry a CDL
drivers license from 19 yrs. of OTR Truck
Driving with 17 of those years as an Owner
Operator.
Answer to question: Safety is a high priority
and the better conditions the roads are in
the safer they are. Maintaining sluice pipes,
clearing of road obstructions and cleaning
ditches will help keep our municipality safer.
Scheduled times of driving around with
other supervisors for visual inspections and
listening to the people of our municipality is
a priority. To get financial help I would look
for any accessible grants available. Routine
maintenance on equipment is essential. We
need to keep things simple.
Republican
Answer to question: The priorities of the
borough should be to review and revise
current borough regulations to better meet
current and future needs of the people of New
Berlin. I will make it a priority to maintain
transparency in our local government and
provide residents with easy access to view
and understand the rules and regulations
within our community. Further, I would
seek to encourage community engagement
and participation by both longtime and new
borough residents. I believe that we need to
continue to maintain our parks, community
spaces, and police force all while working
within the means of our current budget.
MARK A. BIEBER
SUPERVISOR
No reply received
Term: Six years
Salary: $150 per month
Vote for ONE.
TAX COLLECTOR
Term: Four years
Salary: Commission based
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
DAVE JACOBSON
D.O.B.: 01/20/1971
Education: UC Berkeley,
BA, 1988
Democratic
Occupation: Small
Business Owner of
American Technology
Partners, LLC
Republican
Term: Two year unexpired
Salary: $25 per month
Vote for ONE.
No candidate filed in either party
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No candidate filed
WENDY YODER
D.O.B.: 02/05/1977
Qualifications: President of local small
business, 14 yrs.; Former president of
Congregation Beth El; Current treasurer of
Lewisburg Area Music Association; Leader
in successful community effort to keep our air
clean when threatened by a tire burner project
Republican
No candidate filed
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Website: www.supervisordavejacobson.com
JUDGE OF ELECTION
MAYOR
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
MIFFLINBURG EAST
TAX COLLECTOR
MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
JUDGE OF ELECTION
Answer to question: The elephant in the
room is the bypass cutting through our
township. The bypass will be a huge change
to our community and if we are not careful
we could end up with businesses along it
that don’t contribute to our quality of life.
Preserving our quality of life is my number
one priority. I will bring my business
management and technology background
to help run our township. I will stand up for
what is right. I am committed to representing
you.
VOTE
Education: Millville Area H.S., 1995
Occupation: Secretary/Treasurer; Tax
Collector
Qualifications: Union Township Secretary/
Treasurer, 6 yrs.; Union Township Tax
Collector, 4 ½ yrs.
VOTE
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VOTE
VOTE
VOTE
VOTE
VOTE
AUDITORS
Terms: Six years, four year unexpired, two
year unexpired
Salary: $10 per hour
Vote for ONE for each term.
No candidate filed in either party
JUDGE OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
PHYLLIS M. DYER
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
SHIRLEY L. DOYLE
Republican
SHIRLEY WELLER
UNION T OWNSHIP
LEWISBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
For candidates and their responses, see
Lewisburg School Directors, page 16.
UN I O N I N DE P E N DE N T
MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
REGION 1
For candidates and their responses, see
Mifflinburg School Directors, page 18.
WE S T BUFFALO
T OW N S HI P
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
SUPERVISOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $150 per month
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
Republican
LUKE PHELPS
LARRY SEIBERT
D.O.B.: 12/03/1951
No reply received
Education: Milton
Area H.S., 1969;
Bloomsburg Univ., BS,
1973; Bloomsburg Univ.,
M.Ed., 1978
TAX COLLECTOR
Term: Four years
Salary: $1 per parcel
Vote for ONE.
Occupation: Retired
No candidate filed in either party
AUDITOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $10 per hour
Vote for ONE.
No candidate filed in either party
JUDGE OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
MARGARET L. BROWN
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
KIM E. SNYDER
MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL
DIRECTORS
REGION 2
WHITE DEER 3
LUANNE B. PROWANT
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
RONALD JOHNSON
WHITE DEER 4
No candidate filed in either party
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION
Term: Four years
Salary: $120 per election
Vote for ONE.
WHITE DEER 1
Democratic
Republican
NANCY PLATT
Democratic
TERRI STUMP
D.O.B.: 10/09/1963
Republican
Education: Millville Area H.S., 1981;
Williamsport Area Community College,
AAS, 1983
WHITE DEER 3
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
JEAN C. SATTESON
No reply received
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Republican
WHITE DEER 2
Term: Six years
Salary: $35 per year, 1 meeting
Vote for ONE.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Democratic
No candidate filed
Democratic
No candidate filed
AUDITOR
Term: Six years
Salary: $156.25 per month
Vote for ONE.
WHITE DEER 2
JEAN E. ZETTLEMOYER
Qualifications: Qualified tax collector;
Current tax collector
SUPERVISOR
LINDA DANTONIO
Term: Four years
Salary: 5% of taxes collected
Vote for ONE.
Occupation: Tax collector
For the descriptions of offices and the
question asked of candidates, see the
“Descriptions of Township and Borough
Offices” box, page 8.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Answer to question: Priorities: Informed,
planned growth; enhanced infrastructure and
family sustaining jobs. How to pay: We stay
on top of the latest best practices for zoning
and growth. We cooperate with other County,
State and Federal entities to utilize grant
dollars matched with local dollars as much as
possible. We purchase carefully through the
Co-Stars program. We share resources with
the surrounding municipalities and we take
advantage of the programs offered through
the Central Keystone COG. We have been
working with Union County’s Director of
Economic Development to attract and retain
good jobs to the Township.
KAREN A. STAMM
W HI TE D E E R
T OW N S HI P
WHITE DEER 1
Republican
Republican
For candidates and their responses, see
Mifflinburg School Directors, page 18.
Term: Four years
Salary: $125 per election
Vote for ONE.
Qualifications: Township Supervisor,
19 yrs.; Bank Director Ag Choice Farm
Credit, 17 months; SEDA-COG Board of
Directors, 15 yrs.; Treasurer SEDA-COG, 4
yrs.; Union County Economic Development
Corporation, 10 yrs. (Marketing Committee,
Vice-Chairman, Chairman); Rural Business
Innovation Corporation Board of Directors,
Chairman, 3 yrs.; numerous other boards
TAX COLLECTOR
Republican
JUDGE OF ELECTION
CAROLYN K. SHRECK
Democratic
VALMA E. YARGER
Republican
ROSE M. AIKEY
WHITE DEER 4
No candidate filed in either party
MILTON SCHOOL
DIRECTOR
REGION 3
Term: Four years
Salary: None
Vote for ONE.
Democratic/Republican
KEVIN R. FRY
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LEWISBURG SCHOOL DIRECTORS
The Lewisburg Area School District
includes Lewisburg Borough, East Buffalo
Township, Kelly Township, and the Precinct
of Union. School Directors are elected at
large representing all municipalities in the
district. For description of office and the
question asked of candidates, see the “School
Directors” box on the right.
Term: Four years
Vote for not more than FOUR.
Democratic
MICHAEL J. DREXLER
D.O.B.: 01/25/1971
Education: Cornell
Univ., BA, 1993; Brown
Univ., MA, 1997; Brown
Univ., PhD, 2003
Occupation: Professor of
English, Bucknell Univ.
Qualifications: Presidential Award for
Excellence in Teaching
Answer to question: We must resist cuts to
educational programming, including those
to the performing arts, special education,
and athletics. Our ability to offer world-class
public education makes Lewisburg attractive
to newcomers and strengthens our taxbase. We are fortunate to have community
resources like the Green Dragon Foundation
to supplement Federal and State support. But,
we may need to ask more from local business
leaders, who rely on our highly-desirable and
stable community for their success. I would
support a district-wide hotel occupancy tax
to raise additional funds without further
increasing local school taxes.
Website: http://vote.michaeljdrexler.net
Republican
DONALD E. DINGLE
D.O.B.: 02/11/1967
Education: Warrior
Run Area H.S., 1985;
Bloomsburg Univ., BS,
1988
Occupation:
Pharmaceutical
Management
Qualifications: Lifetime Valley Resident;
26 yrs. in Lewisburg S.D.; Teacher &
Coach, 3 yrs.; CubScout Packmaster & Den
Leader, 5 yrs.; Volunteer Coach & Official
(LL, AYSO, Wrestling); Devoted Partner,
Father, and Grandfather; Marathon Runner,
14 yrs.; Tournament Director (Wrestling),
14 yrs.; Quality Assurance Analyst, 8
yrs.; Manufacturing Advisor, 8 yrs.; API
Manufacturing Superintendent, 4 yrs.;
Non-Profit Organization Officer; For-Profit
Organization Officer
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Democratic/Republican
S C H OO L D I RE C T ORS
JAMIE MUDGE GROBES
D.O.B.: 01/18/1980
Description of office: A school director is a member of a group of citizens who formulate
policy for the school district, approve budgets, and decide how much money in taxes the
school district will have to raise each year. Board members attend monthly school board
meetings as well as study sessions and special committee meetings.
Education: Lewisburg
Area H.S., 1998; LCCC,
AA, 2005; Community
College of Air Force, AS,
2006; Penn State, BA,
2007
Salary: None
QUESTION
The following question was asked of all candidates for School Director in both
Lewisburg Area and Mifflinburg Area School Districts:
How would you address potential shortfalls due to changes in Federal and State school
funding over the next few years? Please be specific as to your priorities.
Answer to question: I would need to improve
my understanding of the true impact of
the shortfalls. First, I would leverage the
current team members to conduct an in-depth
analysis of the existing budget parameters.
Included would be a detailed review of each
line item and the value it contributes toward
achieving the school district’s mission and
vision. Beyond potential budget corrections—
focusing on alternative resourcing, pursuing
technological advances, and partnering with
the community would be my priorities. Open
minds, that seek diverse opinions, generate
new opportunities. Ensuring transparency
during the exploration of these new ideas
will ensure enhanced collaboration within the
community.
Answer to question: I will work with staff,
administration, and Board to find ways to trim
the budget to meet rising cost of Insurance
and retirement. At the same time, provide a
quality education for students. We need to all
be a team to accomplish these concerns. Two
priorities will be to maintain our offerings
to students and maintain professional and
support staff. We share a food service director
to keep the cost lower. We seek outside parties
to help fun programs for our students such
as the Green Dragon Foundation/Alumni
association and grants.
Democratic/Republican
LISA B. CLARK
D.O.B.: 1968
Education: DeSales
Univ., BS/Nursing
The following candidates are running on
both party ballots. Since ballot order differs
by party, we have listed these candidates
alphabetically by last name.
Occupation: Nursing
Administrator, Regional
Manager, Geisinger
Health Plan, Registered
Democratic/Republican
Nurse
MARY K. BROUSE
Qualifications: 26-yr. nursing and
administrative career; Currently manages
a staff of 17 health care professionals;
Previously managed a large staff and budget
while Operations Manager of the Pediatric
Intensive Care Unit at the Janet Weis
Children's Hospital; Involved in numerous
activities in the local community
D.O.B.: 10/21/1947
Education: Lewisburg
Area H.S., 1965
Occupation: Housewife
Qualifications: I have
been on the School Board
for nearly 24 years. I am
familiar with the operations of the District.
I am also President of the Sun-Tech Joint
Operating Committee and have been active
in various committees within the School
District. I am a team player and I keep an
open mind in my decision making process.
Answer to question: Of the current $33.3
million local school budget, only $350,000
(1%) comes from federal funding. $8.7
million (26%), comes from the state. State
funding will likely continue to rise under
Gov. Wolf. Nevertheless, without state
pension and school funding formula reform
in Harrisburg, all school districts will face
on-going budgetary concerns. Given that
the overwhelming majority of revenue
comes from our local taxpayers, it is critical
that the district remain fiscally responsible,
avoid further tax increases, and set realistic
budgetary priorities that will provide a quality
education to our students at a reasonably low
cost to taxpayers.
• • • Voting Quote • • •
“Voting is the expression of our
commitment to ourselves, one another,
this country and this world.”
―Sharon Salzberg
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Occupation: Non-Profit Legal Services
Qualifications: Veteran; Lewisburg Alumni;
Parent of past, present and future Lewisburg
graduates; trained in: suicide prevention, child
abuse issues, mandated child abuse reporting,
Teen dating violence prevention; familiar with
operating within state and federally regulated
funding streams
Answer to question: With the looming
uncertainty of state and federal funding,
there’s certainly an acute need to consider
how to maintain the high standards attributed
to our curriculum and extracurricular
activities. Other districts have elected to
cut programs such as music and sports.
This cannot happen in Lewisburg if we are
going to retain our competitive rankings
alongside other national leading high schools.
While a careful review of offerings may be
necessary, we should proceed WITHOUT
cutting successful programs and instead seek
innovative alternate sources of funding for
district related activities including, corporate
and private partner sponsorship's, unique
grant opportunities and fundraising.
Democratic/Republican
MARY HOWE
DOB: 02/14/1965
Education: ConcordCarlisle H.S., 1983;
Mount Holyoke College,
BA/Biochemistry, 1987;
Univ. of WashingtonSeattle, PhD/Zoology,
1996
Occupation: Medical Coder and Medical/
Science Writer/Editor
Qualifications: LASD School Director 20112015; EBT Bike Ped Committee Member,
2009-2013; Chairperson of the LASD Green
Pathways Committee, 2013; Secondary
School Teacher, 2007-2008
Answer to question: Academic programming
and development of co-curricular/
extracurricular opportunities that support
an enriching education for each student
will be my top priority. Consequently,
potential budget shortfalls should NOT be
addressed by increasing student-teacher
ratios. Additionally, accelerating increases in
property taxes is NOT an acceptable approach
to addressing higher-level funding changes.
While we must be judicious in plans for
further facility and ancillary improvements to
ensure costs match revenue, an important job
for School Directors is to advocate for fair,
high-quality public education. Therefore, my
focus will be to promote State and Federal
policies that do not disadvantage traditional
public schools.
prepared to take austerity measures. However,
any cuts should start as far away from
education as possible. My priority would
be tightening the belt on peripherals while
supporting personnel and property. In my
experience, LASD has a fantastic board,
business manager, and administrators. They
will be ready to face financial challenges.
Democratic/Republican
MARY ANN SIGLER STANTON
ANGELO R. KIFOLO, JR.
Democratic/Republican
D.O.B.: 11/07/1966
No reply received
Education: LAHS, 19821983; Marquette Senior
H.S., 1985; Bucknell
Univ., BA/English and
Theatre, 1989
Democratic/Republican
BENITA KOLMEN-SOLOMON
D.O.B.: 08/23/1961
Education: Centerville
H.S., 1979; Indiana Univ.,
BS, 1983
Occupation: Homemaker
Qualifications:
Administrative Director,
Indiana Univ. Hillel, 2 yrs.; 9th Grade
English Teacher, Reading Teacher, ESL
teacher, 7 yrs.; Adult Educator, USCAA,
8 yrs.; Congregation Beth El President, 4
yrs.; Congregation Beth El Sunday School
Director, 8 yrs.; Congregation Beth El Board
of Directors, 15 yrs.; West End Library Board
of Directors, 2 yrs.; Mediator and Kids First
Educator, CSVMC, 4 yrs.
Answer to Question: I believe that ongoing,
clear communication between our school
district, State and Federal funding leaders
is important in order to anticipate and deal
with shortfalls before becoming a crisis.
Additionally I would look at anticipated
retirements, hiring teachers with multiple
disciplines and moving personnel around
as class sizes and building needs change.
Also important is being creative and looking
outside the box to grant writing, utilizing
community volunteers who can help with
tutoring, after school activities and finding
grants. Another avenue is creating Adopt a
School programs that partner area businesses
with teachers to help provide needed
materials.
Education: PA H.S.
Diploma, Homeschooled;
Oak Brook College of
Law and Government
Policy, JD, 2005
Occupation: Gymnastics
Director/Head Coach, BVRA
Qualifications: Current Board Member;
Member of the California Bar; In a position
to hear from children of the community on a
daily basis
(See listing under four year term.)
Democratic/Republican
VIRGINIA L. ZIMMERMAN
D.O.B.: 03/02/1970
Education: Carleton
College, BA, 1992; Univ.
of Virginia, MA, 1994;
Univ. of Virginia, PhD,
2001
Answer to question: In addressing potential
funding shortfalls, my focus would be to
work collaboratively with the administration
and the community in building a rapport
to effectively establish priorities. Good
communication is key to assessing where
cuts can be made without affecting the wellrounded education we have come to expect in
Lewisburg. This will be crucial if the district
is forced to make difficult decisions. We are
fortunate to have a strong community support
network through the Dragon Foundation as
well as its athletics boosters, but we cannot
rely on those organizations to make up any
potential differences in funding.
Democratic/Republican
LISA B. CLARK
(See listing under four year term.)
Democratic/Republican
MARY HOWE
(See listing under four year term.)
Occupation: English
Professor; children’s author
Qualifications: Worked as an educator for
25 years; Presidential Award for Teaching
Excellence, Bucknell Univ.; Parent of 3
LASD students
H OW D OE S O N E RU N
FO R P O L I TI C AL O F F I C E ?
Call the Union County Elections and Voter Registration Office in January
of any year to see if the office that interests you is up for election. Judicial,
County, City, Township, Borough, and School District offices are decided at
Municipal Elections that are held in years ending in an odd number. Federal,
State, and party offices are decided in General Elections that are held in years
ending in an even number.
Website: http://fb.me/
MAStantonForSchoolBoard
Democratic/Republican
TERA UNZICKER-FASSERO
WHY VO TE?
D.O.B.: 02/06/1975
Education: Gering H.S.,
1993; Univ. of NebraskaKearney, BS, 1997;
Pacific Univ. College of
Optometry, OD, 2001
JOHN M. ROWE
JAMIE MUDGE GROBES
Vote for not more than TWO.
Qualifications: Teacher, 2nd - 12th grades,
(private/independent schools), 10 yrs.; Board
memberships: Protect Eagles Mere Alliance,
7 yrs. and Bucknell Association for the Arts,
8 yrs.; Various volunteer roles in church and
children’s classrooms and sports teams
Answer to question: My first priority is to
ensure continued strength in the arts. LASD
is exceptional in its commitment to arts
education, yet budgetary shortfalls may
challenge this commitment. If elected, I
will seek ways to maintain and enhance arts
programming. A second priority is increased
emphasis on reading, the ‘R’ in STREAM.
Every reading assignment is a lesson in how
to think critically and how to write. As an
author, I often talk with children about how
reading matters. I would value the chance to
have those conversations with fellow board
members and LASD staff.
Democratic/Republican
Term: Two year unexpired
Occupation: Associate
Director, Leadership Gifts, Bucknell Univ.
Democratic/Republican
D.O.B: 02/10/1980
1% Federal taxes. The main budget drivers
are health care and PSERS, which LASD
has no control over. These factors make a
complicated school finance system more
difficult to navigate. My board experience
has helped me understand the role of school
director. I have found it takes a team of people
including the board, administration, teachers,
students and community to find solutions to
problems. My priority is to educate students
to their individual potential and enrich their
public education with diverse offerings of
extracurricular activities including athletics,
arts and music.
Voting is the most direct way for everyday people in our society to rule. It’s
our chance to choose people who will work for a limited amount of time to
make regulations, laws, policies, and guidelines for people to abide by. Elected
officials also decide how to use tax money to support those laws, so that we have
a society that works for everyone. When only some people vote, they choose
people to make laws that are good for them, but not necessarily those that are
good for everyone. Everyone should vote, so that everyone is represented by
our government.
Occupation: Doctor of
Optometry
Qualifications: LASD School Director,
3/2010-Present, Treasurer 2 yrs.; CSIU, board
member, 2013-present; Next Century board,
2014-present, Vice-President 1 yr., Current
President elect; Technology Advantage
Inc., 2015-present, Board member; I have
also served on many other committees and
volunteer regularly at school and church.
Answer to question: LASD 33.5 million
dollar budget is 75% Local, 24% State and
Answer to question: Schools should be
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MIFFLINBURG SCHOOL DIRECTORS
The Mifflinburg Area School District
consists of Hartleton, Mifflinburg, and New
Berlin Boroughs; Buffalo, Hartley, Lewis,
Limestone, and West Buffalo Townships; and
the Precinct of Union-Independent. School
Directors are elected to represent specific
municipalities. For description of office and
question asked, see the “School Directors”
box, page 16.
MIFFLINBURG REGION 1
MIFFLINBURG REGION 2
Region 2 of the Mifflinburg School District
consists of Mifflinburg Borough and West
Buffalo Township
Vote for ONE.
MISSION: The mission of the LWVLA Mauch Millennial Project is to engage
young people (aged approximately 16-35) in the civic life of our democracy
in the United States in general, and specifically in the LWVLA's service area
of Union County, PA. To that end, the LWVLA Mauch Millennial Project
began developing and implementing a series of initiatives beginning in 2016.
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
Term: Four years
Region 3 of the Mifflinburg School District
consists of Hartleton Borough and Hartley
and Lewis Townships.
Democratic/Republican
WENDY HULSIZER-MCCLINTOCK
D.O.B.: 05/16/1977
Education: Mifflinburg
Area H.S., 1995;
DeVry Univ., BS, 2017;
Wicklander Certified
2009
Occupation: MultiStore Asset Protection Manager for Home
Depot, 2009-2017; HR Manager, Operations
Manager and Merchandising Manager for
Home Depot, 2004 - 2009
Qualifications: School Board Director, 4
years for Mifflinburg, 23 years Managing
and Leading Teams, Recognized by THD for
Women in Leadership
Answer to question: The lack of funding is
real, and the goal is to achieve a sustainable
list of items that does not impact the student/
teacher environment. This starts with a deep
look into the budget, and what accounts can
be tightened to create a margin of dollars
for the reserve. Then looking at staffing as
a whole to consider moves and attrition.
The answer is not cookie cutter since the
funding does change year to year. The district
remembers to act in a mindful manner, and to
ensure being fiscally responsible at all times.
The number one priority being the students.
BACKGROUND: In 2016, the League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg
Area (LWVLA) was the recipient of a generous grant from League members
Rebecca and James Mauch for the purpose of identifying and implementing
strategies for engaging millennials in the civic life of our democracy.
Term: Four years
Region 1 of the Mifflinburg School district
consists of New Berlin Borough, Buffalo and
Limestone Townships, and the Precinct of
Union-Independent.
Vote for ONE.
E N GAG I N G M I L L E NNIAL S
I N OU R D E M OC RAC Y
THOMAS L. EBERHART
MAUCH INITIATIVES: The initiatives include activities at local high
schools, various voter education events, community civic engagement
opportunities for young adults, the Bucknell-Mauch Fellowship Program
(co-sponsored with the Bucknell Political Science Department), and website
and social media resources for voters.
No reply received
MIFFLINBURG REGION 3
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE
MAUCH MILLENNIAL PROJECT VISIT
THE NEW WEBSITE OF THE LWVLA:
Term: Four years
Vote for not more than TWO.
lwvlewisburgarea.org
Democratic
No candidate filed
Republican
ROBERT MULROONEY
No reply received
Republican
THOMAS HOSTERMAN
No reply received
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JILL SHAMBACH
No reply received
• • • Voting Quote • • •
“Voting is a civic sacrament.”
―Theodore M. Hesburgh
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POLLIN G PL ACES
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BUFFALO 1Buffalo Township Municipal Bldg.,
2115 Strickler Rd., Mifflinburg
LEWISBURG 1Senior Center, 116 N. 2nd St.,
Lewisburg
BUFFALO 2Buffalo Valley United Methodist
Church, 954 Johnson Mill Rd.,
Lewisburg
LEWISBURG 2Union County Court House, 103 S.
2nd St., Lewisburg
LEWISBURG 3Larison Hall, Bucknell University,
521 St. George St., Lewisburg
E. BUFFALO 1East Buffalo Township Municipal
Bldg., 589 Fairground Rd., Lewisburg
LEWISBURG 4St. Johns United Church of Christ,
1050 Buffalo Rd., Lewisburg
E. BUFFALO 2Public Library for Union County,
255 Reitz Blvd., Lewisburg
E. BUFFALO 3Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School,
2057 Washington Ave., Lewisburg
LIMESTONELimestone Township Municipal
Bldg., 3840 Wildwood Rd.,
Mifflinburg
E. BUFFALO 4Weis Center, Bucknell University,
525 Weis Drive, Lewisburg
ifflinburg High School,
MIFFLINBURG M
75 Market St., Mifflinburg
EAST W. BUFFALOWest Buffalo Township Bldg.,
577 Johnstown Rd., Mifflinburg
MIFFLINBURG F
irst Evangelical Lutheran Church,
WEST
404 Market St., Mifflinburg
GREGGWarrior Run Fire Dept. Social Hall,
196 White Deer Ave., Allenwood
NEW BERLINCommunity Center,
318 Vine St., New Berlin
HARTLETONUnion Church, 115 Catherine St.,
Hartleton
UNION/UNION- Union Township Fire Company,
INDEPENDENT 40 Municipal Ln., Winfield
HARTLEYHartley Township Community Center, WHITE DEER 1White Deer Municipal Bldg.,
1724 State Rt. 235, Laurelton
2191 Creek Rd., New Columbia
KELLY 1Kelly Township Bldg.,
551 Zeigler Rd., Lewisburg
WHITE DEER 2New Columbia Civic Bldg.,
224 3rd St., New Columbia
KELLY 2United in Christ Lutheran Church,
1875 Churches Rd., West Milton
WHITE DEER 3Community Park Bldg.,
992 White Deer Pike, White Deer
LEWISTownship Bldg. (on the Village
Green), 116 Maple St., Millmont
WHITE DEER 4St. Johns UCC Social Hall,
214 Tabernacle Road, New Columbia
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