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2 MAY 10, 2011 PRIMARY ELECTION 2011 LANCASTER, PA .

About this guide LANCASTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The material in this guide was compiled by the League of Wom- (Vote for two) DEMOCRAT DEMOCRAT
en Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen Education Fund and the League Term: 4 years
of Women Voters of Lancaster County. Salary: $91,174, and $92,174
It was produced as a joint effort of the League and Lancaster for chairman.
Newspapers Inc. This material may not be altered or reprinted The three county commis-
without the permission of the League. sioners serve as the managers
Each candidate’s reply has been printed as submitted, except to and administrators of county
use standard abbreviations and by editing for length when a can- government. They award con-
didate’s reply exceeded the word limit. The candidates listed are tracts; determine the rate of
those whose names appear on the ballot as of March 23. salary increases for county offi-
Additional information about judicial candidates and voter in- cials; prepare the annual county
formation, including “Polling Place Lookup,” can be found by going budget; and appoint residents
to www.smartvoter.org and typing in your address and zip code. to boards, commissions, and au-
thorities.
Pennsylvania primary rules They oversee such varied
county programs and facilities
as social services, public safe-
Pennsylvania is a closed-primary state. In Pennsylvania, you ty, public defenders, elections,
may vote for candidates only in the party with which you are reg- agricultural preservation, the
istered. Republicans vote for Republican candidates; Democrats county planning commission
vote for Democratic candidates. and the county prison and youth
If you are registered “independent” or in one of the minor par- intervention center.
ties (such as Libertarian, Consumer, Patriot, Constitutional), you Assisting the commissioners
may not vote for major-party candidates in the primary elections, Craig Lehman Jonathan Paul Fox
are officials who fill the “row”
but you may vote on ballot questions. Independent or minor party offices, such as the clerk of
voters must ask for a special ballot for ballot questions. Two local Home: Lancaster Home: Willow Street
courts, coroner, district attor- Age: 48 Age: 55
municipalities have ballot questions this year. For more informa- ney, prothonotary, register of
tion on those ballot questions, see Page 4. Occupation: Government of- Occupation: Semi-retired;
wills, sheriff and treasurer. ficial endorsed county commissioner
Minor political parties do not conduct primaries but circulate Each party nominates two
and file nomination papers to nominate candidates directly to the Education: Graduate, Done- candidate, Lancaster County
candidates for commissioner. gal High School, 1981; B.S. in Democratic Party; founding
November ballot. Candidates who run and lose in the primary may Because there are only two can-
not file nomination papers in the same year unless it is for an office public administration, 1989, member, Lancaster County Co-
didates from each party running, Shippensburg University; M.S. alition for Religious & Social
that did not appear on the primary ballot. the primary is uncontested. In in policy analysis, 1991, Penn Justice; executive committee,
the fall general election, the top Mental Health America of Lan-
League purpose and policy three vote-getters will win seats
on the board of commissioners.
State University.
Qualifications: County com- caster County; liaison-in-exile,
missioner (2008-Present); Lan- Lancaster County’s CommUni-
The purpose of the League of Women Voters is to promote po- caster County Conservation tyTEAM; board treasurer, Key-
litical responsibility through informed and active participation in Question: What reforms, if District board (2008-Present); stone Progress.
government. The League is nonpartisan: It does not support or op- any, are needed at the Lancaster EDC Finance Board (2008-Pres- Education: Certified as pro-
pose any political party or candidate. Nothing in this guide should County Prison? ent); city controller (2006-2007); fessional police, fire and civil
be construed as an endorsement of any candidate by the League of budget analyst (1992-2007); City rights investigator.
Women Voters. To learn more about the Lancaster chapter, contact Council (1998-2002); U.S. Navy, Qualifications: Worked for
President Susan Leinberger at 393-8323 or sswl@comcast.net. 1981-1985. 10 years in Lancaster County
Reply: The jail remains one government, much of that time
partnering with many and var-
Spanish-language edition Absentee voters
of the more challenging issues
facing us today. While recent ied county departments and
proposals have focused on agencies. Supervised and di-
A Spanish-language edition of this Voters’ Guide will be distrib- building another jail, operating rected police detectives during
uted Wednesday in La Voz Hispana, a free monthly publication of Registered voters who are ill, multiple facilities makes little decade-long tenure as sergeant
Lancaster Newspapers Inc. disabled or will be absent from financial sense. The existing jail with Boston Housing Authority
La Voz is distributed on news racks in more than 75 local stores, the municipality on Election Day is functionally obsolete and will Police.
restaurants and other outlets, including the Lancaster Public may vote by absentee ballot. only cost more over time. The Reply: Having worked with
Library, 125 N. Duke St.; Giant Food Store, 235 N. Reservoir St.; Completed applications for fiscally responsible choice is others for years to help the pris-
Lancaster Recreation Commission, 525 Fairview Ave.; Spanish civilian absentee ballots must to operate one modern facility on board improve the manage-
American Civic Association, 545 Pershing Ave.; and Lancaster be received by the Lancaster that meets county needs. How- ment and ethics of the Lancast-
Newspapers Inc., 8 W. King St. County Board of Elections by 5 ever before building, we must er County Prison, it is my firm
p.m. on Tuesday, May 10. Com- employ proven treatment and belief that much more action by
Note on certification pleted civilian absentee ballots
must be received back at the
supervision services and realize
greater court efficiency without
the board is still needed. A di-
rect and comprehensive review
Board of Elections by 5 p.m. on compromising public safety. of management practices needs
As of the publication date of this guide, the slate of candidates Friday, May 13.
listed herein is accurate based upon the Pennsylvania Department Website: to be conducted immediately,
If an emergency arises (un- www.craiglehman.com and in conjunction with the re-
of State’s Bureau of Elections unofficial ballot. expected illness or business cent hirings of the new deputy
trip) after the Tuesday applica- wardens.
INDEX tion deadline, call the Lancaster Website:
County Board of Elections at www.FoxAndFriendsFor
299-8293 for information on
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
BALLOT QUESTIONS
2
4
COUNTY ROW OFFICES
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
3
6 emergency absentee voting. Write-in voting LancasterCounty.com

CONTESTED TOWNSHIP RACES 4,5 MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES 7 Proof of emergency may be
CONTESTED SCHOOL BOARD RACES 7 PA. SUPERIOR COURT 4 required. An emergency appli- Information for writing in the
CONTESTED BOROUGH RACES 7 PA. COMMONWEALTH COURT 5 cation and ballot can be obtained name of a person who is not on
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2,3 POLL CHANGES 3,4,5,6 and voted by 5 p.m. on Friday, the ballot (write-in voting) will
COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 3 VOTERS’ I.D. 3 May 13. be available at the polling place.
LANCASTER, PA.
LANCASTER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
REPUBLICAN
Dennis Stuckey
Home: Lititz
Age: 63
Occupation: Lancaster Coun-
ty commissioner
Education: B.S. in business
administration, Penn State Uni-
versity.
Qualifications: Public service,
including 10 years on the Lititz
Borough Council, six years as
county controller and three-plus
years as a current county com-
missioner. I serve as the chair
of the County Commissioners
Association’s agriculture com-
mittee, and I am also a member
of the deferred compensation
committee.
Reply: Reforms have been
implemented at the prison in
recent years. Committees were
established to evaluate func-
tions, including inmate intake
and technology, and address in-
mate concerns. Cameras have
been added to record activity,
and the goal is to have cameras
throughout the prison. A root-
cause analysis was performed
after an inmate suicide, and sys-
tem improvements made.
Website: Not given
ID required for new voters
If you are a new voter or if you
are voting at a polling place for
the first time then you must bring
your voter identification card or
a photo ID such as a driver’s li-
REPUBLICAN
Scott Martin
Home: Lancaster
Age: 38
Occupation: County commis-
sioner
Education: Millersville Uni-
versity, Lancaster Catholic High
School, St. Anne Elementary, In-
stitute for Real Estate Studies.
Qualifications: Chairman,
Republican Caucus of County
Commissioners; chairman,
County Commissioners Associa-
tion of PA Criminal Justice Sys-
tem Best Practices Committee;
member, CCAP Human Services
Committee; member, National
Association of Counties Justice
& Public Safety Committee.
Reply: With initiatives al-
ready completed, like camera,
code of ethics and restructuring
initiatives, we must continue to
implement measures that in-
crease accountability and safe-
ty for employees and inmates.
We must implement “outside
the box” reforms that improve
court efficiency to reduce over-
crowding and maintain “hard
cells” for those who truly need
it. Must support growth of spe-
cialty courts and re-entry man-
agement efforts to address
underlying root cause of some
crime, reduce recidivism and
save tax dollars.
Website:
www.Facebook.com/Scott-
MartinGOP or on Twitter.com/
scottfmartin
cense, student ID or some other
form of federal or state govern-
ment issued ID. Some forms of
non-photo ID are also acceptable,
such as a firearm permit, current
Primary Election
LANCASTER
COUNTY
ROW OFFICES
The race for Lancaster
County Sheriff features the only
contested primary among the
countywide row offices.
Republicans Mark S. Reese
and Louie Rodriguez are seek-
ing their party’s nomination for
sheriff.
Reese, a former chief deputy
sheriff, has served as the act-
ing sheriff since former Sheriff
Terry Bergman’s retirement in
December.
Rodriguez is a narcotics
agent with the state Office of At-
torney General.
In the November election, the
winner of the GOP primary will
face Democrat David I. Kaiser,
who is unopposed for his party’s
nomination.
Candidates for other county
row offices are all unopposed
Republicans:
Clerk of courts
Josh Parsons - R
Coroner
Stephen G. Diamantoni - R
District attorney
Craig W. Stedman - R
Prothonotary
Katherine Wood-Jacobs - R
Register of wills
Mary Ann Gerber - R
Treasurer
Craig A. Ebersole - R
Poll change:
Columbia
County officials have ap-
proved the following polling-
place change for the May 17
primary:
� In Columbia Borough’s 1st
Ward, the polling place is mov-
ing from Columbia No. 1 Fire
Department, 137 S. Front St., to
Columbia Borough Fire Police,
19 S. Second St.
utility bill, bank statement, pay-
check or government check. If
you do not have any acceptable
ID, you must be allowed to vote
by provisional ballot.
MAY 10, 2011 3
LANCASTER COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
(Vote for one) REPUBLICAN
Term: 10 years (Cross-filed)
Salary: $164,602
According to the Pennsylva-
nia Manual, “Courts of Common
Pleas are Pennsylvania’s courts
of general trial jurisdiction.
“Common Pleas Courts have
original jurisdiction over all
cases not exclusively assigned
to another court, and appellate
jurisdiction over judgments
from the special courts. They
also hear appeals from certain
state and most local government
agencies.”
The state pays the judges’
salaries; the county pays for fa-
cilities.
In Lancaster County, there
are 15 judges who preside over
civil, criminal, family and juve-
nile cases.
Only one seat is open. The
Leonard G. Brown III
lone candidate on the ballot is
Leonard G. Brown III, a Repub-
lican who has cross-filed and will Home: Quarryville
Age: 42
appear on both the Democratic
Occupation: Attorney and
and Republican ballots. In late
April, county Democrats began shareholder, law firm of Clymer,
a write-in campaign to nominate Musser, Brown & Conrad, P.C.;
attorney Sam Mecum for judge, lieutenant colonel, Judge Advo-
but his name does not appear on cate General’s Corps, U.S. Army
the ballot. Reserves.
Education: United States
Military Academy, West Point,
Question: In recent years, N.Y., B.S. in economics; Camp-
Lancaster County has created bell University School of Law,
Adult Drug Court, Job Court Raleigh, N.C., juris doctorate;
and Mental Health Court. Are U.S. Army Command and Gen-
there other specialty courts you erals Staff College, Fort Leaven-
believe are needed here? worth, Kan.
Qualifications: Law clerk for
federal trial court judge and
State Superior Court judge.
Write-in candidate Have litigated cases in all levels
of the Pennsylvania courts and
for county judge in more than 13 courts across
the country.
The Lancaster County Demo-
Reply: The specialty courts
in Lancaster County serve an
cratic Party launched a write-in
campaign in late April to nomi-
important function to divert
nonviolent offenders into pro-
nate attorney Sam Mecum for grams addressing various fac-
county judge. The campaign tors contributing to the need for
began after the deadline for
court intervention in the lives of
write-in candidates to submit the people before the court. As
materials to the League of Wom- our veteran population grows,
en Voters for inclusion in this we should explore the viability
guide. of a Veteran’s Court in Lancast-
er County.
Voters with Website:
republicans.com
www.lancaster
disabilities
If you need assistance in vot-
ing or have questions regard-
ing the accessibility of a polling
place, consult the Lancaster
County Board of Elections at
299-8293.
4 MAY 10, 2011
BALLOT QUESTIONS: MUNICIPAL
All registered voters, including independents and
small party voters, may vote on ballot questions such as
those listed below. See the Pa. Primary rules on Page 2.
SMALL GAMES OF CHANCE QUESTION
Strasburg Twp.
Strasburg Township
voters will decide whether
to allow small games of
chance in their commu-
nity. The Strasburg Town-
ship supervisors adopted a
resolution to place the ref-
erendum on the ballot.
State law requires vot-
ers to approve a referen-
dum before a nonprofit
organization can operate
small games of chance as a
way to raise funds.
If the referendum is
passed by a majority vote,
ANNEXATION QUES TION
Lancaster Twp.
Pequea Twp.
A group of residents in
the Millrace development
of Lancaster Township, off
Route 741, successfully pe-
titioned to have an annexa-
tion proposal placed on the
primary ballot.
The petitioners hope to
have their neighborhood
become a part of Pequea
Township.
For the annexation to
be approved, a majority
of voters in both Lancast-
er Township and Pequea
Townships
Thirteen of the county’s
41 townships feature con-
tested primary races for su-
pervisor or commissioner.
Conoy
Four candidates are
seeking the Republican
nomination for two seats.
They are:
Steve Mohr
Gina Mariani
George W. Rhoads
Garry Krentz
Earl
Three candidates are
seeking the Republican
Primary Election
PENNSYLVANIA SUPERIOR COURT
(Vote for one)
Term: 10 years
Salary: $178,914
The Superior Court is
one of Pennsylvania’s two
statewide intermediate ap-
the township will be al- pellate courts. This court,
lowed to issue licenses to which was established in
nonprofit organizations, 1895, reviews most of the
such as the Refton Commu- civil and criminal cases
nity Fire Company, to run that are appealed from the
small games of chance. Courts of Common Pleas
If the resolution is de- in the Commonwealth’s 67
feated, it cannot be placed counties.
on the ballot again for an- The Superior Court
other four years. consists of 15 judges who
The ballot question serve 10-year terms. The
asks: president judge of Supe-
rior Court is elected to a
five-year term by his or
“Do you favor the issu-
her colleagues. A huge
ance of licenses to conduct
volume of appeals flow to
small games of chance
Superior Court from the
in the Township of Stras-
trial courts. Generally, ap-
burg?”
peals are heard by panels
of three judges sitting in
Philadelphia, Harrisburg
or Pittsburgh.
The court often is the
Township must answer final arbiter of legal dis-
“yes” to the following putes. Although the Su-
question: preme Court may grant
a petition for review of a
Superior Court decision,
most such petitions are de-
“Shall that certain por- nied and the ruling of the
tion of the Township of
Superior Court stands.
Lancaster, County of Lan-
caster, Commonwealth of Question: Because of
some public concern about
Pennsylvania, which por-
tion is more fully described the amount of money being
hereinafter (the “Proposed spent on statewide judicial
Annexed Property”), be elections, would you sup-
annexed and included port an amendment to the
within the boundaries of Pennsylvania Constitution
the Township of Pequea, changing the method of se-
County of Lancaster, Com- lecting statewide judges to
monwealth of Pennsylva- a merit selection process?
nia?” Why or why not?
nomination for one seat. They are:
They are:
John Blowers
Fred Wissler G. Roger Rutt
Tom Plitt
Linford Zimmerman Eden
Two candidates are
East Hempfield seeking the Republican
Three candidates are nomination for one seat.
seeking the Republican They are:
nomination for two seats.
They are: Lois K.T. Skiles
David R. Rohrer
Sarah Young Fisher
John D. Bingham Leacock
G. Edward LeFevre Three candidates are
seeking the Republican
East Lampeter nomination for two seats.
Two candidates are They are:
seeking the Republican
nomination for one seat. Please see TOWNSHIPS, page 5
DEMOCRAT
David N. Wecht
Home: Indiana Town-
ship, Pittsburgh
Age: 48
Occupation: Common
Pleas Court judge
Education: 1984, Yale
University, B.A.; 1987, Yale,
J.D., summa cum laude,
Phi Beta Kappa; National
Merit Scholar; notes edi-
tor, Yale Law Journal; law
clerk, 1987-88, U.S. Court
of Appeals, D.C. Circuit.
Qualifications: Judge
since February 2003 (for-
mer administrative judge,
Family Division); “highly
recommended” by Penn-
sylvania and Allegheny
County bar associations;
endorsed by Pennsylvania
Democratic Party, Allegh-
eny and Philadelphia labor
councils, FOP Lodge 91,
Professional Firefighters
Local 1; register of wills,
Allegheny County, ’98-’03.
Reply: Reasonable peo-
ple disagree. On the one
hand, appointment of judg-
es would eliminate prob-
lems posed by campaign
fundraising, especially
large corporate contribu-
tions now permitted by the
U.S. Supreme Court. On
the other hand, our Con-
stitution should not lightly
be amended, particularly
where amendment would
disenfranchise Pennsyl-
vanians. Those who would
alter our Constitution car-
ry a heavy burden. While
I am not yet persuaded,
I have an open mind and
believe the issue merits
candid and thoughtful dis-
cussion.
Website:
www.wecht2011.com
REPUBLICAN
Vic Stabile
Home: Middlesex Town-
ship, Carlisle
Age: 53
Occupation: Attorney
Education: 1979, State
University of New York,
Stonybrook, B.A.; 1982,
Dickinson School of Law,
J.D.
Qualifications: Almost
30 years of trial and ap-
pellate experience; appel-
late judicial clerk; deputy
attorney general; partner,
Dilworth Paxson LLP; rec-
ommended by Pa. Bar As-
sociation based upon “sol-
id” appellate experience
and “strong intellect.”
Reply: Yes, if a true
merit selection process
would provide fair oppor-
tunity for well-qualified
people to be considered for
judicial office. At present,
neither election nor merit
selection is a panacea for
selecting judges.
Website:
http://stabileforjudge.
com
Online guide
The Voters’ Guide and
other useful information
for voters can be found on
the League of Women Vot-
ers of Pennsylvania home
page: www.palwv.org. The
guide also is available at
lancasteronline.com
Poll change: City
County officials have
approved the following
polling-place change for
the May 17 primary:
� In Lancaster city’s
LANCASTER, PA .
REPUBLICAN
Paula A. Patrick
Home: Philadelphia
Age: 43
Occupation: Judge of
Court of Common Pleas,
Philadelphia
Education: 1993, Thur-
good Marshall School of
Law, J.D.; 1990, Bennett
College, B.A., political sci-
ence, magna cum laude.
Qualifications: Com-
mon Pleas Court judge,
7½ years; trial lawyer, 10
years; former adjunct fac-
ulty at LaSalle University;
former instructor at the
Gerry Spence’s Trail Law-
yers College; 2009 Woman
of the Year Award by Co-
alition of Hope Inner-City
Empowerment; 2009 Part-
ner of Peace Award; 2002
Preserve the Heritage
Award Commitment to
Community Service.
Reply: No, I would not
support it. I believe in a
democracy — government
by the people and for the
people. All Pennsylvanians
should have the right to
vote for any public official,
especially judges. If there
is a “merit-selection” pro-
cess for choosing judges,
who decides on the judges
selected? It would be only
a select group of politically
connected individuals with
very little interest in diver-
sity or fairness.
Website:
www.judgepaula
patrick.com
2nd Ward, 1st Precinct,
the polling place is moving
from the Lancaster County
Courthouse, at 50 N. Duke
St., to the Lancaster Muse-
um of Art, at 135 N. Lime
St.
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Continued from Page 4
(Vote for one) DEMOCRAT DEMOCRAT REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN
(Leacock Township:) Term: 10 years
Salary: $178,914
Michael J. Sensenig The Commonwealth
Gerald E. Graham Court is one of Pennsylva-
Frank E. Howe nia’s two statewide inter-
mediate appellate courts.
Little Britain This court, which was
Three candidates are established in 1968, is un-
seeking the Republican like any other state court
nomination for two seats. in the nation. Its jurisdic-
They are: tion generally is limited
to legal matters involving
Jeffrey O. Wood state and local govern-
Jerry Emling ment and regulatory agen-
Pat Wood cies. Litigation typically
focuses on such subjects
Manheim Township as banking, insurance and
Four candidates are utility regulation and laws
seeking the Republican affecting taxation, land Kathryn Boockvar Barbara Behrend Paul P. Panepinto Anne Covey
nomination for two seats. use, elections, labor prac- Ernsberger
They are: tices and workers’ com-
pensation. Commonwealth Home: Doylestown Home: Pittsburgh Home: Philadelphia Home: Upper Makefield
Samuel R. Dodson Township Age: 59 Age: 61 Township, New Hope
Carol S. Simpson Court also acts as a court
of original jurisdiction, or Age: 42 Occupation: Lawyer Occupation: Judge Age: 51
David R. Heck Occupation: Attorney Education: 1973, Uni- Education: 1971, Vil- Occupation: Attorney,
Albert B. Kling a trial court, when lawsuits
are filed by or against the Education: 1993, Ameri- versity of Pittsburgh, B.A., lanova University, B.A.; law firm founder
Commonwealth. can University, Washing- cum laude; 1976, Duquesne 1979, Villanova University, Education: 1981, Uni-
Martic ton College of Law, J.D.; University School of Law, M.A.; 1976, Widener Uni- versity of Delaware, B.A.
Three candidates are The Commonwealth
Court is made up of nine 1990, University of Penn- J.D. versity, J.D. with departmental honors;
seeking the Republican sylvania, B.A.; 1996, Lan- Qualifications: I am Qualifications: Received1984, Widener University
nomination for two seats. judges who serve 10-year
terms. The president judge caster Mediation Center. a practicing attorney in the highest recommenda- School of Law, J.D., cum
They are: Qualifications:Advance- workers compensation, tion from the Pennsylvania laude.
is chosen by his or her col-
leagues for a five-year ment Project, senior attor- consumer, election and Bar Association. Served Qualifications: Exten-
Frank H. Peiffer ney, three years; Boockvar zoning law (34 years). I for 20 years as a judge sive Commonwealth Court
Duane A. Sellers term. The court gener-
ally decides cases in three- & Yeager, partner, 11 years; have won landmark cases handling all major com- experience, clerked for
David K. Wedge Legal Services attorney, for injured workers and plex litigation cases (juryPresident Judge Craig,
judge panels and sits in
Philadelphia, Harrisburg three years; only Demo- consumers. I was com- and non-jury) as well as first woman Pennsylvania
Pequea cratic Commonwealth missioner, Pittsburgh City criminal and family court Labor Relations Board
Two candidates are and Pittsburgh.
Court candidate recom- Planning, four years. matters. member, practice labor
seeking the Republican mended by the Pennsylva- Reply: I would not sup- Reply: Merit selection and employment law, writ-
nomination for one seat. Question: Because of nia Bar Association; Rising port merit selection be- limits the involvement of ten extensively, including
They are: some public concern about Star — Super Lawyer. cause elections involve the the people to choose their book, “The Workplace Law
the amount of money being Reply: Having spent public and also educate the judges. The present sys- Advisor.”
Robert Porterfield spent on statewide judicial the last three years work- aspiring judge. When I ran tem gives everyone the Reply: I believe Penn-
Bruce Groff elections, would you sup- ing for the voters of Penn- chance to participate. Thissylvania residents should
for the Commonwealth
port an amendment to the sylvania, I believe vot- Court in 2009, I learned process has problems, continue to have the right
Providence Pennsylvania Constitution ers deserve a say in who about Marcellus Shale in but I believe candidates to select appellate court
Two candidates are changing the method of se- represents them in every Clinton County, public safe- should be able to run with-judges. There is no assur-
seeking the Republican lecting statewide judges to branch of government, ty issues in Philadelphia out raising money. They ance that an appointive
nomination for one seat. a merit selection process? including the judiciary. I and concerns about bias in should do so on their own process will not include
They are: Why or why not? support campaign finance the courts across the state. and with the support of thethe kind of political nego-
reform, including limits The participatory and edu- media and a public debate tiation and dealing most
David J. Gerhart and greater disclosure. cational value of the elec- to spread the message to Pennsylvanians oppose.
William H. Morrison I would also like to see a voters who would then be I have full confidence in
toral process outweighs
better system for educat- the public concern about more informed about the the Pennsylvania voters
Warwick ing the public about candi- the money being spent on candidates. to carefully consider each
Three candidates are dates, the courts and why judicial elections. Website: candidate’s qualifications
seeking the Republican Poll change: these courts matter in peo- Website: www.judgepanepinto. and make the best judg-
nomination for two seats.
They are: Mount Joy ples’ lives and will affect
the lives of their children
www.ernsbergerfor com ment. Pennsylvania need
not replace elections with
judge.com
County officials have and grandchildren. backroom deals, but rath-
C. David Kramer Website: er rigorously enforce a
Jeff Vance approved the following
polling-place change for www.boockvar.com strong code of ethics and
Michael A. Vigunas conduct.
the May 17 primary:
Website:
West Earl � In Mount Joy Bor- formation. Call toll-free: www.coveyforjudge.
Two candidates are ough’s Hershey Road Dis- F o r e l e c t i o n i n f o r m a t i o n 1-800-564-6598, or visit com
seeking the Republican trict, the polling place is the League’s website at
nomination for one seat. moving from Engle Busi- www.palwv.org. Election
They are: ness System Inc., 910 N. For election informa- League of Women Voters information, absentee bal-
Hanover St., to Mount tion, contact the Lancaster of Pennsylvania Citizen lot applications and other
Richard Horst Calvary Church/Christian County Board of Elections Information Center, which forms can be downloaded
Dale Wissler School, 625 Holly St. at 299-8293 or call the also provides election in- at www.votespa.com.
6 MAY 10, 2011 Primary Election LANCASTER, PA .

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

Question: The city faces continuing budget difficul-
The seven-member council is the city’s legislative body. In addition to passing ordinances, council must ap- ties from a stagnant tax base and less money coming
prove the mayor’s appointment of department heads and the city budget. Council also has the authority to inves- from the federal and state governments. With the in-
tigate the conduct of any city department or agency. creasing cost of the city’s unionized work force, do you
(Vote for three) Term: 4 years Salary: council members, $8,000; council president, $8,500 anticipate significant layoffs among police officers and
Three council seats are up for election. Because there are three candidates from each party running, the pri- firefighters? If not, what would you do to avoid layoffs?
mary is uncontested.
DEMOCRAT DEMOCRAT DEMOCRAT REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN REPUBLICAN

John Graupera
Home: Lancaster
Age: 56
Occupation: Educator,
pre-engineering/comput-
er aided design, School
District of Lancaster.
Education: B.S., me-
chanical engineering,
Temple University; M.S.,
work-force education and
development, Penn State
University.
Qualifications: Two-
term member of Lancast-
er City Council, 2000 to
2008.
Reply: Compromise is
the best way to avoid lay-
offs. The city administra-
tion and the uniformed
and nonuniformed unions
must come together to
find common ground in
their contract negotiations
to help resolve the city’s
budget problems. With a
mutual agreement, city
employees can continue
to serve the residents
of Lancaster, and public
safety and other essential
city services will be main-
tained to keep the city vi-
brant and livable.
Website:
www. lancastercity
dems.com
James Reichenbach
Home: Lancaster
Age: 34
Occupation: Program
director for Keystone
Human Services of Lan-
caster.
Education: Bachelor’s
degree in applied behavior
sciences from Penn State
University; master’s de-
gree in psychology from
Walden University.
Qualifications: Several
years of management ex-
perience, including budget
development and imple-
mentation, along with the
supervision of complex
programs designed to sup-
port individuals with intel-
lectual disabilities.
Reply: Taxpayers can-
not continue to keep pace
with the rising cost of pub-
lic safety services. The real
solution must come from
Harrisburg in the form of
property tax reform. Un-
til that happens, the city
needs to make better use
of volunteer fire services
from surrounding commu-
nities. We also should look
to county government for
leadership in starting con-
versations among local
municipalities to develop
more regional approaches
to service delivery.
Website:
www. lancastercity
dems.com
Barbara Wilson
Home: Lancaster
Age: 49
Occupation: Associate
director, auxiliary servic-
es, Franklin & Marshall
College.
Education: Graduated
from Columbia Junior/Se-
nior High School, 1978.
Qualifications: I have
been a community volun-
teer for 20-plus years; ex-
ecutive committee for the
YWCA; Lancaster Hous-
ing Authority; executive
committee for the Lan-
caster Osteopathic Health
Foundation; health and
wellness committee for
the LOHF; Girl Scouts in
the Heart of Pa.; adviser to
SISTERS club at Franklin
& Marshall College.
Reply: City Council has
made tough choices to sta-
bilize city finances. Police
and firefighter salaries
and benefits are the big-
gest part of the city’s bud-
get. While I realize the im-
portance of both of these
entities, they too are going
to have to work with coun-
cil to make the same tough
choices in their contract
negotiations for benefits
that are fair and consistent
in order to avoid layoffs.
Website:
www.lancasterdems.
com/city/
Charlie Smithgall
Home: Lancaster
Age: 65
Occupation: Pharma-
cist, Smithgall’s Pharma-
cy.
Education: B.S. in phar-
macy from the Philadel-
phia College of Pharmacy
and Science, class of 1968.
Qualifications: Former
mayor, City of Lancaster,
1998-2006.
Reply: The city can-
not afford to have any
further layoffs in either
the police or fire depart-
ments. As former mayor,
I am very familiar with
the finances of Lancaster
city. It is an ongoing chal-
lenge, and priorities must
be weighed to ensure pub-
lic safety is maintained.
I believe that the budget
process must be carefully
scrutinized to ensure that
the city’s funds are spent
toward their best possible
use for the citizens of Lan-
caster city.
Website: Not given
Poll change: City
County officials have
approved polling-place
change for the May 17 pri-
mary:
� In Lancaster city’s
9th Ward, 1st Precinct, the
Dustin L. Keener Marilyn Schnee
Home: Lancaster Home: Lancaster
Age: 30 Age: 57
Occupation: Owner/op- Occupation: Retail
erator of DLK Construc- sales
tion Education: B.S. in busi-
Education: Greencas- ness, American Universi-
tle-Antrim High School ty; M.Ed. from University
graduate. of Virginia and Millers-
Qualifications: Busi- ville University.
ness owner; member of Qualifications: Veteran,
Lancaster County Young U.S. Army; small busi-
Republicans; led interna- ness owner/manager; past
tional missions teams in secretary/board member
France, North Africa, and “Keep Lancaster Beauti-
Spain; young adult leader ful” and Lancaster Eco-
at Lancaster County Bible nomic Action for Down-
Church. town’s Success (LEADS);
Reply: The safety of volunteer for “Artistry in
our city’s citizens is the Motion,” “MOOSE” and
primary objective of city other city organizations.
leaders. We must look Reply: Safety for city
for other cost-cutting op- residents and its visitors
portunities in the budget is paramount; the success
before considering ad- of Lancaster city depends
ditional cuts to the police on adequate police and fire
or firefighting forces. The protection. Today’s dif-
taxpayers are shoulder- ficult economic realities
ing a burden they can no hurt everyone. Like fami-
longer bear. We must find lies, unions and govern-
new methods to compen- ment require a common-
sate public employees and sense approach to fiscal
give them more control of responsibility; necessities
their financial future. trump luxury items in
Website: Not given budgets. The city needs to
trim administrative staff
and be realistic about in-
creases in arts funding,
beautification programs
and building construction
before considering fur-
polling place is moving ther layoffs of police and
from James Street Menno- firefighters.
nite Church, 323 W. James Website: Not given
St., to SouthEast Lancaster
Health Services Inc., 333
N. Arch St.
LANCASTER, PA. Primary Election MAY 10, 2011 7

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES SCHOOL Democratic nomination. There the Republican nomination for
are five school board seats up two seats in the Leacock district.

(Vote for one) Democratic ballot:

BOARDS for election. The candidates are: The candidates are:

Term: Six years. Tony Russell Republican ballot Ginger M. Bills

Salary: $82,303 Lynne D. Boyer Maxime M. Darbouze Virginia L. Ranck
Timothy R. Ebersole Ten local school districts Bill Jimenez
Several areas of the county Charles H. Rohrer
Nelson Ramos feature contested primaries on Diane L. Gerlach
feature contested primaries for
at least one party’s ballot this Daniel K. Forry
magisterial district judge. Two candidates are seeking
spring. Charles S. Merris Jr.
According to the Lancaster the Republican nomination for
Contested races are as fol- James H. Maurer Jr.
County website, the judges District 02-2-08 lows: one seat in the Salisbury district.
“handle all traffic cases, other (Lititz Borough and Warwick, Melanie A. DeSantis The candidates are:
minor criminal cases and civil Elizabeth and West Earl town- William H. Otto
cases involving amounts up to ships)
Cocalico
Six candidates are seeking Christian H. Brackbill
$12,000. Democratic ballot Joyce A. Good
“District Judges also set bail Republican ballot: the Republican nomination for William H. Otto
and conduct preliminary hear- five seats. The candidates are: Diane L. Gerlach
Randall O. Wenger
Charles S. Merris Jr. Lancaster
ings in misdemeanor and felony Ed Tobin Six candidates are seeking
criminal cases to determine if Gregory Gennace Tim Zimmerman Melanie A. DeSantis
Andrew M. Terry Daniel K. Forry the Democratic nomination for
the cases should be dismissed or five seats. The candidates are:
transferred to the Court of Com- Democratic ballot: Mary Waskowicz James H. Maurer Jr.
mon Pleas for further proceed- Allen Dissinger Maxime M. Darbouze
Randall O. Wenger Candace Roper
ings.” Ed Tobin Kevin Eshleman
Barry Harting Manheim Township Randolph Carney
Many of the candidates have John Hickey
cross-filed, meaning they will Eight candidates are seeking
Donegal the Republican nomination for Stacey Marten
appear on both the RepublicanDistrict 02-3-01 five seats. Seven candidates are Jennifer Desmarais
and Democratic ballots. (Mount Joy and Marietta bor- Eight candidates are seeking
on the Democratic ballot. The Linda Owens
Contested primaries are asoughs, and East Donegal and five seats on the board. All eight candidates are:
follows: Conoy townships) have cross-fi led to run on both
the Republican and Democratic
District 02-2-05 ballots. The candidates are: Republican ballot
(East Hempfield Township
Republican ballot:
Joseph D. Goody
JoAnn B. Hentz
William E. Murry
BOROUGHS
and East Petersburg Borough) Michael A. Catanese Sr. Patricia Post
David W. Stotler Donald C. Reed Three of Lancaster County’s
Scott E. Albert Kristin Sponaugle Kopp
Tim Markovits 18 boroughs feature contested
Republican ballot: Todd A. Heckman
Democratic ballot: Debra L. Sturgis primary races for borough
Vicki Bomgardner Nagle Keith Wilkes Mark W. Anderson
Brian E. Chudzik Scott E. Albert council.
Winifred Mathews Michael T. Winters
Michael A. Catanese Sr. Tom O’Brien
Oliver C. Overlander III
Democratic ballot: Ron Melleby
Vicki Bomgardner Nagle Democratic ballot Columbia
Brian E. Chudzik District 02-3-02 Elanco Michael T. Winters Six candidates are seeking
(Upper Leacock and East Tom O’Brien the Republican nomination for
Lampeter townships) Six candidates are competing four seats. The candidates are:
on the Republican ballot for five Donald C. Reed
District 02-2-06 nominations. The candidates Kristin Sponaugle Kopp
(Millersville Borough and Republican ballot: JoAnn B. Hentz Kelly Murphy
Daniel D.J. Mazaheri are: Renae Sears
Manor and Conestoga Town- William E. Murry
ships) B. Denise Commins Mark W. Anderson Lee Manuel
Corey B. Meyer Thomas J. Neuville Vernon R. Detz Jr.
Thomas E. Wentzel Octorara Elaine Beckley
Republican ballot: Democratic ballot: Melissa R. Readman
Peter J. Ondeck Two candidates are seeking Mary Barninger
Daniel D.J. Mazaheri Rodney D. Jones the Republican nomination for
Joshua R. Keller Corey B. Meyer Glenn Yoder
Glenn Hartz
one seat in Region II. The candi- Mount Joy
B. Denise Commins date are: Two candidates are seeking
Democratic ballot:
Joshua R. Keller Ephrata the Republican nomination for
Lisa Bowman the West Ward seat. The candi-
Peter J. Ondeck District 02-3-04, Six candidates are competing Thomas M. Seth Jr. dates are:
(Quarryville Borough and the on the Republican ballot for five
townships of Colerain, Drumore, nominations. The candidates Penn Manor James Gohn
District 02-2-07 East Drumore, Eden, Fulton, are: Six candidates are seeking
(Ephrata and Akron bor- Little Britain, Martic and Provi- Dale D. Murphy
the Republican nomination for
oughs, and Ephrata and Clay dence) Tim Stauffer five seats. The candidates are:
townships) Judy S. Beiler Mountville
Republican ballot: Chris Weber Amber L. Green Five candidates are seeking
Republican ballot: Stuart Mylin Kay A. Kurtz Carlton Rintz the Republican nomination for
Duane Britton William R. Makin II Edward M. Harmes Jr. Donna Wert four seats. The candidates are:
Timothy R. Ebersole John W. Haneman Ted Kachel Kirk D. Schlotzhauer
George Quickel J. Kenneth Long Paul B. Chin
Paul S. Rauch Democratic ballot: Hempfield Sharron M. Herr Christine Eshleman
Lynne D. Boyer John W. Haneman Eight candidates are seeking Lenny Heisey
Nelson Ramos Stuart Mylin the Republican nomination and Pequea Valley Richard W. Harding
Tony Russell William R. Mankin II seven candidates seeking the Three candidates are seeking Harry L. Morgan
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