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Local Candidates
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CONTESTED OFFICES IN LEBANON COUNTY
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The District Attorney signs all bills of indictment and conducts in court
all criminal prosecution in the name of the state. She/he is empowered to
appoint assistants, county dectives, stenographers, and clerks to assist in
criminal investigation and prosecution of the cases before the county. The
District Attorney in Lebanon County is a part time position.
Term of Office: Four Years
Vote for One
Deirdre M. Eshleman
REGISTER
OF WILLS/CLERK OF ORPHANS’COURT
JOB DESCRIPTION: Records wills and grants letters of administration to settle
estates. Issues marriage licenses. Maintains all records of the Orphans’ Court,
adoptions and appointment of guardians.
Term: 4 Years Salary: $40,238
Vote for One
REPUBLICAN
 | DAWN L. RESANOVICH D.O.B.: 09/19/59 REASONS
FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: I have been a full time county employee for the
past 21 years and will be a full time Register of Wills. My experience with the county
AS-400 computer system, experience with the legal community and 21 years of service to the
county, make me not only a strong, dependable candidate but the most experienced candidate
for the office of Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans court.
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DEMOCRATIC
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| RICK SYNDER D.O.B.: 06/06/70 EDUCATION: 1988 Graduate
of Northern Lebanon High School; 1988 Graduate of Lebanon County Career and Technology
Center
OCCUPATION: United States Postal Service Employee
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: This office comes into our lives at
important moments, when someone dies, or is incapacitated; parental rights and
guardianship are at question, and marriage licenses. This is not a time we want a
government official who doesn't care about what kind of service |
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SHERIFF
JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the execution of the law and the preservation of
order in the County. The sheriff serves as the Court’s chief legal officer in civil
and criminal matters.
Term: 4 Years Salary: $36,665
Vote for One
REPUBLICAN
| MICHAEL J. DELEO Lebanon
D.O.B.: NO REPLY EDUCATION: Lebanon School District; Penn State University, Berks; FBI
National Academy; Industrial Security Institute.
OCCUPATION: Sheriff of Lebanon County; Career Justice Systems Officer.
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: Lebanon City police Department:
Patrolman, Detective, Chief of Police; U.S. Government Chief Security Officer, O'Hare
International Airport, Chicago, Ill. :Education and Training Officer, Defense Contract
Administration Service Region; Industrial Security Representative (Virginia and District
of Columbia); Chief Industrial Security Officer, Federal
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DEMOCRATIC
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| WILLIAM CHRISTNER Lebanon D.O.B: 02/02/61 EDUCATION:
1979 Graduate of Cedar Crest High School; 1986 Graduate of Dept. of Corrections Training
Academy; 1988 Graduate of Dept. of Corrections Emergency Response Academy; 1991 Graduate
of Dept. of Corrections Hostage Rescue Team Academy.
OCCUPATION: Correctional Officer/Lebanon Co. Correctional Facility
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: The Sheriff's Dept. needs someone with
new ideas, new enthusiasm, and most of all integrity. I have been involved in the Criminal
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MAYOR, CITY OF LEBANON
JOB DESCRIPTION: The mayor supervises and directs each department, bureau and other
administrative units of the City. The mayor is responsible for the execution and
enforcement of all ordinances. Duties of the mayor include the preparation and submission
of the annual City budge to the Council. In addition, the mayor is responsible for the
appointment of department directors, members of boards and authorities, legal advisors and
others, subject to the approval of Council.
Term: 4 Years Salary:
Vote for One
REPUBLICAN
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| BOB ANSPACH Lebanon D.O.B.: 03/16/52 EDUCATION:
BA, Government and Politics
OCCUPATION: Development Director
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: I was moved to run by the rising crime
rate over the past two years, concern over the talk of selling the Water Department and
exodus of volunteer firefighters. I have four years experience on council and a strong
cognizance of the city's strengths and weakness. I have strong problem solving and
management skills |
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DEMOCRATIC
| JACQUELINE Z. PARKER Lebanon D.O.B.: 03/16/52 EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science degree - St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana
OCCUPATION: Mayor
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Continue partnerships developed
with: state, federal agencies, neighborhoods to fight crime; the state for over 1.5
million dollars added revenue for community projects; civic organizations, non-profits and
churches 2. To keep the city moving forward / 1. 12 years in financial/management arena as
stockbroker/loan officer 2. 5 years on Lebanon School Board. |
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LEBANON CITY COUNCIL
JOB DESCRIPTION: All legislative powers of the City are vested in the Council
except as otherwise provided for in the Charter.
Term: 4 Years Salary:
Vote For Not More Than Two
REPUBLICAN
| HARRY W. GATES Lebanon D.O.B: 08/17/28 EDUCATION: Lebanon City
Schools. 1st through 12th Graduate of Lebanon High School Class of
1946. Attended numerous semiars and workshops on management training and supervision.
OCCUPATION: Retired after 42 years as product engineer and supervisor of pattern
operations
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: Life long resident of Lebanon, worked
with budgets of 8 million dollars and am running for re-election to Lebanon City Council
for 2nd term.
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| JAMES M. FICK Lebanon D.O.B: 09/08/35
EDUCATION: A graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School -1953; attended Lebanon Business
College, majored in Business Administration and Accounting
OCCUPATION: Retired after 41 years in the Insurance Profession; 9 years as a Sales
Representative - 32 years in management
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QULAIFICATIONS: I feel I am able to contribute to the
progress of our city and share in our problem to help reduce crime in our city. |
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INDEPENDENT
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| ANTHONY MATULA Lebanon D.O.B: 05/25/57 EDUCATION: High
School graduate 1976
OCCUPATION: Small business owner 25 years
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: My focus; as your Independent Council
member is encouraging the increased drug related arrests, including top level dealers and
1st time buyers. Resulting in tough sentences and would properly support the
neighborhood revitalization strategy area, I'd continue the fight for voters to take part
in any decision where the landscape changes, whether it be political, economically or
environmental |
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SCHOOL DIRECTOR AT LARGE
JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the policy direction of a school district.
Works with the school administration to approve curriculum changes, the school calendar,
contracts, real estate and per capita taxes.
Candidates for school director who win a place on the ballot of both major political
parties in the primary will appear under both party listings in the Municipal election.
Those candidates that are cross-filed appear first in the Guide under the
Republican/Democratic category, in ballot order that they will appear under the Republican
Party. Those candidates that are not cross-filed are listed under their respective
political party in order of appearance on the ballot.
Term: 4 Years Salary: None
Vote for Not More Than Four
ANNVILLE-CLEONA SCHOOL DISTRICT
REPUBLICAN/DEMOCRATIC
| REID K. HOOVER Lebanon D.O.B: 08/19/60 EDUCATION: Annville-Cleona High
School
OCCUPATION: Dairy farmer
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALFICATIONS: During my 1st term, I learned
how the board needs to function in order to provide a good education for the students. My
goals are to provide the highest quality education and make available the best technology.
I believe we must use our resources efficiently and spend our money wisely.
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| JOHN L. SANDO Lebanon D.O.B.: 08/25/54 EDUCATION: BSBA -
Shippensburg University; MBA - Shippensburg University
OCCUPATION: Administrative Services Manager - Hershey Foods
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: Ensure the students of the district
receive a quality well rounded education at a reasonable cost to the taxpayers.
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| MICHAEL J. FAILOR Annville D.O.B: 02/17/59 EDUCATION: Graduated from
Central Dauphin in 1977
OCCUPATION: Self employed (excavating and paving contractor)
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Sincerely believe Annville Cleona is
one of the top districts in the state. 2. I want to ensure the children of Annville-Cleona
receive the opportunities and education they deserve 3. Youth coach for years - an
instilled desire to provide for the children of Annville Cleona.
REPUBLICAN
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| LARRY J. PATCHES Annville D.O.B.: 04/27/47 EDUCATION: 1965 graduate Northern
Lebanon H.S.; 3 years Indiana University of Pa
OCCUPATION: Material Coordinator, Philadelphia Mixers Corp., Palmyra
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: I was listening to a local Christian
radio station one day in March and the Bible teacher said something to the effect that
it's time for Christians to get involved in local politics. I knew at least one seat would
be opening up on the school board,
DEMOCRATIC
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| DAVID HALLER Cleona D.O.B.: 10/09/48 EDUCATION: J. D. Duquesne Law School,
B.S. (Math) - University of Pittsburgh
OCCUPATION: Tax Attorney
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: I believe it is our responsibility to
provide the best education for each student, on a fiscally sound basis. That the best
qualities of America should be instilled into our classrooms, our curriculum, our
students. Thus guaranteeing that these qualities will continue into our future.
Vote for Not More Than Four
EASTERN LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT
REPUBLICAN/DEMOCRATIC
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| DOUGLAS GOOD Richland D.O.B.: 05/31/56 EDUCATION: Elco H. S.
graduate
OCCUPATION: Self-employed grocer
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: Having served on the ELCO school board
for 22 years in the positions of president, vice-president, and presently secretary, I
feel that I can offer years of experience to the position. I have also served on the IU
Board, Earned Income Tax Board, and am currently president of the Career and Technology
Center.
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| DONNA M. MOYER Schaefferstown D.O.B.: 02/12/58 EDUCATION: B.A. degree in
Speech Communications
OCCUPATION: Accounts Payable Supervisor
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: As an active participant in my
community, school and church, I bring valuable leadership skills to the school board. More
importantly I am on the school board to ensure the needs of the children are met and
surpassed.
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| HOWARD W. KRAMER NO REPLY
REPUBLICAN
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| JEFFREY R. CHERNICH Richland D.O.B.: 03/16/56 EDUCATION: Technical School
OCCUPATION: HVAC Technician
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS 8 years of Board service. Continue to be
responsible and provide the tools necessary for students to achieve academically. As
ELCO's representative to I.U. 13, I want to see the completion of a fully functioning
facility for Lebanon County students. We must keep asking Harrisburg for equitable
funding.
DEMOCRATIC
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| MICHAEL S. MULHOLLAND Lebanon D.O.B.: 09/27/61 EDUCATION: Pursuing M.A.
in Education from Gratz College; B.S. in Secondary Education/Social Studies 1997; 1979
graduate Lebanon H.S.
OCCUPATION: Social Studies teacher - Cedar Crest High School
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS I believe that my varied experiences in
both business and education will provide the residents of ELCO with a mature and
responsible representative. I look forward to meeting the needs of a growing and
successful district.
Vote for Not More Than Four
NOTHERN LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT
REPUBLICAN/DEMOCRATIC
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| ROY M. ZIMMERMAN NO REPLY
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| DALE SNADER Fredericksburg D.O.B.: 01/21/61 EDUCATION: Graduated Ephrata
High School 1979
OCCUPATION: Farm Landlord
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: Lived in Swatara twp. since 1983. Two
Children attend Northern Lebanon. Owner - Dutch Country Egg Farms. I've been involved with
young people through church and community events since 1985. I understand the importance
of proper education and direction and will work to continue current course at Northern
Lebanon.
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| RICHARD E. RABUCK Jonestown D.O.B.: 06/12/82 EDUCATION: 2000
Northern Lebanon graduate, Political Science student at Penn State
OCCUPATION: College student
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: Throughout my education I have held
many leadership positions, including Penn States' student government and leadership club.
I have worked with children in the community as a coach for FYAA basketball. I am
dedicated to the community and improving the education of our children, our most important
resource. |
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REPUBLICAN
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| STEPHEN P. LUM Jonestown D.O.B.: 09/23/63 EDUCATION: A.A.S & B.M.S.,
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
OCCUPATION: Funeral Director/Partner, Strauss-Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home, Jonestown
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: Currently I serve on the Board of
Trustees at God's Bible College, Cincinnati, Ohio. Having five sons, with two attending
Jonestown Elementary, I have an invested interest in seeing our school district educate
our children so that they reach their greatest potential.
DEMOCRATIC
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| JOANNE E. BIEVER Jonestown D.O.B.: 03/28/45 REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS
OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: The role of a School Board member is complex, rewarding and of
great importance to the school district. A board member must be focused on placing
"kids first" in all decisions. Traits such as; honesty, loyalty, respectful,
practical, visionary, ethical, knowledgeable, trustworthy and admiration for and from
others are few qualifications needed to be successful. I firmly believe I possess these
traits and ask you for
WEST LEBANON TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONER
JOB DESCRIPTION: Commissioners in First Class Townships hold the executive and
legislative powers of the township. Commissioners are responsible for managing the
business of the Township.
Term: 4 Years
Vote for Two
REPUBLICAN
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| ROSEMAIRE FUHRMAN Lebanon D.O.B.: 06/56 EDUCATION: High School graduate
OCCUPATION: Township Clerk for 10 years
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: I would like to serve my Community, as
I have lived in West Lebanon Township for twenty one (21) years. I am interested in
knowing how the governing Board of Commissioners operates, for the best of the Community.
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| DAVID SHOTT NO REPLY
DEMOCRATIC
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| GERALD BURKE NO REPLY
SWATARA TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
JOB DESCRIPTION: Supervisors in Second Class Townships hold the executive and
legislative powers of the Township. They are responsible for managing the business of the
Township.
Term: 2 Years
Vote for One DEAN PATCHES (both parties)
REPUBLICAN
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| REGINALD DAUBURT Lebanon D.O.B.: 2/20/39 EDUCATION: Graduate of Northern
Lebanon High School, Jonestown, Pa.
OCCUPATION: Retired after thirty-seven (37) years as a maintenance technician from
Quaker Alloy, Inc.
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: Served two (2) years as township
auditor and eight (8) years as a township supervisor. Since I am a retired resident, I
will be able to devote my full time to the concerns and needs of the citizens of Swatara
Township.
DEMOCRATIC
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| RONALD MACE Jonestown D.O.B.: 10/26/40 EDUCATION: B.S. University of
Maryland
OCCUPATION: Sealer of Weights & Measures - Lebanon County
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: 30 yrs. managerial experience - Beth.
Steel. Leadership experience in various community groups: Township Hearing Board, past
Jonestown Legion Asso president & board member, past Jonestown Recreation Board, past
Jonestown Midget Football coach. Will strive to provide leadership, consistency, &
fairness in managing Swatara Township.
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UNION TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
JOB DESCRIPTION: Supervisors in Second Class Townships hold the executive and
legislative powers of the Township. They are responsible for managing the business of the
Township.
Term: 6 Years
Vote for One
REPUBLICAN
| KARL R. HINKLE |
DEMOCRATIC
| GLENN WARREN, JR. Jonestown D.O.B.: 10/12/49 EDUCATION: 12 yrs
OCCUPATION: Self employed - mechanic - car sales rental properties
REASONS FOR SEEKING THIS OFFICE/QUALIFICATIONS: I am truely a candidate for all the
people - young and old - wealthy or not wealthy. And any political party or affiliation.
I'm an advocate of peoples rights to own property and be able to use that property the way
you like, and I would push for New rules to allow parents to give land to their children
more easily.
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UNCONTESTED OFFICES IN LEBANON COUNTY
JURY COMMISSIONER
JOB DESCRIPTION: Oversees the selection of the juror pool for criminal and civil
matters. One Republican and one Democrat are elected even though a voter can only
vote for one. This guarantees a majority and minority representation.
Term: 4 Years Salary: $7,719
Vote for One
REPUBLICAN
| W. LAWRENCE HESS |
DEMOCRATIC
| ROBERT C. ROTHERMEL |
Terms of office for Borough Mayor, Borough Council member, Tax Collector and Assessor
are 4 years. Salary paid to these elected officials varies by municipality. All of the
candidates are Republican unless otherwise noted. Candidates are listed in ballot order.
BOROUGH OF CLEONA
| Mayor: John H. Hartman |
Council Members:
| Richard D. Fields |
| Alan E. Graves |
| Samuel K. Wengert, Jr. |
Tax Collector:
| Eleanor L. Snavely |
CORNWALL BOROUGH
Mayor:
| Eugene L. "Woody" Wise |
Council Members:
| Carl Tice |
| Donald A. Moyer |
| Gerald J. Boughter |
Tax Collector:
| Jean A. Dishong |
JONESTOWN BOROUGH
Mayor:
| George H. Kaufman |
Council Members:
| Stacy Longenecker |
| Dennis Houser |
| Lynn R. Kleinfelter |
Tax Collector:
| Joyce M. Bachman |
MT. GRETNA BOROUGH
Mayor:
| Joseph F. Shay |
Council Members (Vote for Three):
| Nancy M. Bressi |
| Charles B. Allwein |
| Karl Gettle |
Council Members, Two Year Term (Vote for Two):
| John Hambright |
| Michael E. Bell |
MYERSTOWN BOROUGH
Mayor:
| Thomas M. Houtz |
Council Members (Vote for Four):
| Dane W. Bicher |
| Gloria Ebling |
| Carl A. Weaver |
| Phyllis Showers (Democratic) |
Tax Collector:
| Debrah B. Mentzer |
PALMYRA BOROUGH
Mayor:
| Ross W. Watts |
Council Members (Vote for Four):
| Robert E. Longenecker |
| Donald R. Neiswender |
| Richard L. Mazzocca |
| Keith J. Costello |
Assessor:
| Helen B. Irvin |
Townships of the First Class have commissioners who hold the executive and legislative
powers of the Township. The term of office for a commissioner is four years, the salary
varies by municipality.
ANNVILLE TOWNSHIP
Commissioner (Vote for Two):
| Hugh Rooney |
| Kyle L. Smith (Democratic) |
Treasurer:
| Priscilla A. Bowman |
WEST LEBANON TOWNSHIP
Commissioner (Two Year Term) (Vote for Two):
| David M. Strohm |
Treasurer:
| Kathryn L. Schools (Democratic) |
Townships of the Second Class have supervisors who hold the executive and legislative
powers of the Township. The term of office for a supervisor is six years, the salary
varies by municipality.
BETHEL TOWNSHIP
Supervisor (Vote for One):
| Delmas M. Hernley |
Tax Collector:
| Anne Marie Boltz |
EAST HANNOVER TOWNSHIP
Supervisor (Vote for One):
| Thomas Donmoyer |
HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP
Supervisor:
| Donald A. Gettle |
Tax Collector:
| William H. Longenecker, Jr. |
Auditor:
| Charles H. Matters |
JACKSON TOWNSHIP
Supervisor:
| Clyde E. Deck |
Tax Collector:
| Edna E. Deck |
Assessor:
| Ann Louise Light |
MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP
Supervisor:
| Donald R. Leibig |
Tax Collector:
| Wendy D. Hertzog |
NORTH ANNVILLE TOWNSHIP
Supervisor:
| Rodney Hostetter |
Auditor:
| Perry Smith |
NORTH CORNWALL TOWNSHIP
Supervisor:
| Darryl R. Loose |
Tax Collector:
| Arlene A. Boger |
Assessor:
| Harry W. Boger, Jr. |
NORTH LEBANON TOWNSHIP
Supervisor:
| Kenneth C. Artz (both parties) |
NORTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP
Supervisor:
| Ron Fouche’ |
Supervisor (Two Year Term):
| William C. Buckfelder |
SOUTH ANNVILLE TOWNSHIP
Supervisor:
| Stephen T. Krause |
SOUTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP
Supervisor:
| L. Philip Rothermel |
SWATARA TOWNSHIP
Supervisor (Two Year Term):
| Dean Patches |
WEST CORNWALL TOWNSHIP
Supervisor:
| Russell L. Gibble |
Auditor:
| Lorraine Harlan |
SCHOOL DIRECTORS AT LARGE
JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the policy direction of a school district. Works
with the school administration to approve curriculum changes, the school calendar,
contracts, real estate and per capita taxes.
Term: 4 Years Salary: None
Vote for Not More Than Four
CORNWALL-LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT
REPUBLICAN/DEMOCRATIC
| JEFFREY L. BENSING |
| GARY L. WATTS |
| RUTH A. SCHMEHL |
| PERRY LATSHAW |
LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT
| MICHAEL J. KUHN |
| JOHN P. SCHOTT |
| DEBRA L. BOWMAN |
| ANNMARIE LIGHTNER |
DIRECTOR, TWO YEAR TERM (Vote for One): Myra A. Kitchen
PALMYRA SCHOOL DISTRICT
| WALTER L. SMITH |
| SHARON S. MOCK |
| DAVID J. BIEHL |
| BILL TRUSKY, JR. |
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VOTERS GUIDE, NOVEMBER 2001
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