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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Meet Salisbury School Board Candidate Christopher J. Spedaliere

Christopher J. Spedaliere is one of five candidates running for Salisbury School Board in the May 21 primary.

  Christopher J. Spedaliere Age: 37 Family: Wife and 3 children Political party affiliation: Republican Tell us about your educational background: I have earned a PhD in Biochemistry. Tell us about your professional/business background: I have 5+ years of experience working in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics. Why are you running for school board? As a parent of STSD students, I am impressed with the direction that the district is going and am excited for the district to continue providing the highest standards of education. My family settled in Salisbury Township for the well-respected school district and the lower taxes (as compared to those of other local municipalities). As school director, I will work to keep taxes low, while …

Meet Salisbury School Board Candidate Chad Gleissl

Chad Gleissl is one of five candidates running in the Salisbury School Board primary on May 21.

  Chad Gleissl Age: 17 (August 17,1995) Family: (Mother: Audrey A. Gleissl / Father: Benedikt H. Gleissl / Brother/s Dennis Gleissl, Markus Gleissl, Martin Gleissl) Political party affiliation: Independent Tell us about your educational background: Current Full Time Student at Salisbury High School.  Expected graduation 2014 Tell us about your professional/business background: Have met with many local politicians Justin Simmons, Michael Schlossberg, and Job Shadowed at the Allentown Mayors office. Why are you running for school board? I want to serve my community and help the tax paying residence in Salisbury Township by building a district that will give their students a thriving education to advance them to the future.  These children …

Meet Salisbury School Board Candidate Robert Fischer

Robert Fischer is one of five candidates running for Salisbury School Board in the May 21 primary.

  Robert Fischer Age: 56 Family: Married 33 years to Jane Fischer, Children: Sara and Lauren.  We have resided in Salisbury Township since 1986 and our children were educated in the Salisbury Schools. Political party affiliation: Independent Tell us about your educational background: Tell us about your professional/business background: Why are you running for school board?   I am running for the school board to use my knowledge and experience to continue the educational excellence of the STSD through the current challenging economic and political environment. What qualifies you to serve on the board? I have a unique combination of education and experience in technology, business, and education.  This experience gives me a broad …

Election 2013

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Michael Schware

Michael P. (Mike) Schware, of Allentown, is one of four candidates in the Republican primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Democratic nominee in November.

Lehigh County Commissioner Race, District 5 Candidate: Michael P. (Mike) Schware Age: 47 Family: Married with 2 children; Wife – Kristy, Daughters Lucy (11) and Daphne (5)  Political party affiliation: Republican Tell us about your educational background:                  Graduated from Central Catholic High School (1983); B.S. – Accounting from Penn State University (Dec. 1990)  Tell us about your professional/business background:           I enlisted in the US Army in 1983 and ultimately served on a Special Forces (Green Beret) A-Team.  I’ve been a Certified Public Accountant since 1991 and am the owner of my own tax and accounting firm since 2005.  Why are you running for Lehigh County Commissioner?                   I sought and won …

Election 2013

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Norma Cusick

Norma A. Cusick, of Salisbury Township, is one of four candidates in the Republican primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Democratic nominee in November.

Lehigh County Commissioner Race, District 5 (District 5 includes Salisbury Township, Emmaus, Macungie, Upper Milford, Lower Milford, Coopersburg, Upper Saucon Township and parts of Allentown.)  Candidate: Norma A. Cusick Age: 68  Family: Married to Richard J. Cusick, M.D., with 9 children, 14 grandchildren  Political party affiliation: Republican Tell us about your educational background: DeSales University, B.A., Kutztown University, M.A.,  Certified Paralegal. Tell us about your professional/business background: I am the medico-legal coordinator and office manager in an orthopaedic medical practice. Previously, I had worked as the Division Director for the American Heart Association. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of the …

Election 2013

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Kevin Ryan

Kevin P. Ryan, of Upper Milford, is one of four candidates in the Republican primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Democratic nominee in November.

Lehigh County Commissioner Race, District 5 (District 5 includes Salisbury Township, Emmaus, Macungie, Upper Milford, Lower Milford, Coopersburg, Upper Saucon Township and parts of Allentown.)  Kevin Ryan  Age: 54 Family: Wife, Lisa Ryan of Zionsville; son Matthew Ryan of Allentown; daughter Kelly Ryan, at West Chester University. Political party affiliation: Republican Tell us about your educational background: B.S. Building Construction Technology – Pennsylvania State University 1981 Tell us about your professional/business background: Self-employed structural engineering consultant in business since 1993 Why are you running for Lehigh County Commissioner? I would like to use this election to convince the voters of Lehigh County to …

Election 2013

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Wesley Barrett

Wesley Barrett, of Emmaus, is one of two candidates in the Democratic primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Republican nominee in November.

Lehigh County Commissioner Race, District 5 (District 5 includes Salisbury Township, Emmaus, Macungie, Upper Milford, Lower Milford, Coopersburg, Upper Saucon Township and parts of Allentown.)  Candidate: Wesley Barrett Age: 33 Family: Wife and two boys ages 1 and 3. Political party affiliation: Democrat Tell us about your educational background: Emmaus High School: 1999 Quinnipiac University: 2003, BA in eMedia Tell us about your professional/business background: Business Owner: Wesley Works Real Estate INC, Wesley Works Entertainment & Photography I started my first business, Wesley Works, when I was twelve.  20 years later I now own and operate 3 award winning businesses and employee 40 people in downtown Emmaus. Why are you running for…

Election 2013

Meet Lehigh County Commissioner Candidate: Stephen Walters

Stephen P. Walters, of Lower Milford, is one of two candidates in the Democratic primary for Lehigh County Commissioner, District 5. The primary is May 21. The winner will face the Republican nominee in November.

Lehigh County Commissioner Race, District 5 (District 5 includes Salisbury Township, Emmaus, Macungie, Upper Milford, Lower Milford, Coopersburg, Upper Saucon Township and parts of Allentown.) Candidate: Stephen P. Walters Age:  48  Family: Married to Zaida Dayan, a physical therapist, and the father of 5 Political party affiliation: Democratic Tell us about your educational background: Easton Area High School, the School of Life. I’m also a Navy vet.  Tell us about your professional/business background: I’m a heavy equipment operator by trade. Why are you running for Lehigh County Commissioner? County government has got to be more responsive to our communities.  While knocking doors, I found seniors with no understanding of how to access …

Election 2013

Meet Lehigh County Executive Candidate: Dean Browning

Republican Dean Browning is one of two candidates seeking his party's nomination for Lehigh County Executive in the May 21 primary.

LEHIGH COUNTY EXECUTIVE RACE Candidate: DEAN BROWNING Age: 57 – Born on Jan. 28, 1956 Family: My wife, Cheryl and two dogs (Josie and Leroy) Political party affiliation: Republican   Tell us about your educational background: M.S. in Industrial Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology, 1979 President's Fellowship Recipient  B.S. in Chemistry with Honors from Denison University, 1978 Sigma Xi Research Honorary   Tell us about your professional/business background: New World Aviation, Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer (2000 to Present) Harvel Plastics, Vice President, Finance (1993 to 1999) Floravision, President (1990 to 1993) Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of the Lehigh Valley, Finance …

Election 2013

Meet Lehigh County Executive Candidate: Scott Ott

Republican Scott Ott is one of two candidates seeking his party's nomination for Lehigh County Executive in the May 21 primary.

LEHIGH COUNTY EXECUTIVE RACE Candidate: SCOTT OTT Age: 51  Family: Married to Stephanie, the director of children's ministry at Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church. Four children ages 14-24 years, two boys and two girls.  Political party affiliation: Republican    Tell us about your educational background: High School, Palisades in Bucks County BA in Journalism from Penn State University    Tell us about your professional/business background: I'm professional writer and co-host of a current events talk show for PJTV. Author of three books of political satire. I researched, wrote and hosted a 20-part video (non-satirical) series on the making of the U.S. Constitution ('Freedom's Charter' for PJTV). For five years, I served as Executive …

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11:31 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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