H ON WIT I T A R E P IN COO MEN VOTERS D E R A P WO PRE UE OF G A E L THE S R E T VO DE I U G ND A H G I LEH ES I T N U CO N O T P M A H T R NO Y R A PRIM 4 1 20 Y 20 A M , Y DA A.M.-8 P.M. TUESO PEN 7 POLLS ELECTION COVERAGE Look for voter checklists on Monday, May 19, and follow the election online all day May 20 on themorningcall.com Reports Photos Videos Live vote tallies Follow on Twitter #lvelection This Voters Guide may be taken into the voting booth © 2014 LWVPA-CEF PRINTED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE MORNING CALL PRIMARY ELECTION 2014 GOVERNOR Duties: The governor serves as chief executive officer of the commonwealth and is commander-in-chief of its military forces, except when they are called into the actual service of the United States. The governor appoints the secretaries of departments and heads of other cabinetlevel agencies, as well as members of state boards, commissions and councils. The governor must annually present to the General Assembly a balanced operating budget and a capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year, as well as a financial plan for not less than the next five succeeding fiscal years. To be eligible for election as governor, a person must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a commonwealth resident for a minimum of seven years before the election, unless he or she has been absent on the public business of the state or the nation. Term: 4 years Salary: $187,256 Candidates were asked: You are in the midst of an expensive election campaign. What are your thoughts on campaign finance reform? Republican Vote for one THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 TOM CORBETT 2 Shaler Township, Allegheny County www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com D.O.B.: 1949 EDUCATION: BA, Political Science, Lebanon Valley College; JD, St. Mary’s University School of Law. OCCUPATION: governor, commonwealth of Pennsylvania. QUALIFICATIONS: governor, commonwealth of Pennsylvania; attorney general, commonwealth of Pennsylvania; U.S. attorney, western Pennsylvania; captain, PA National Guard; assistant district attorney, Allegheny County; teacher, Pine Grove Area High School. RESPONSE: We must continue implementing reforms to make campaign finance more open and transparent. I would err in favor of broadly construing constitutional rights, especially where First Amendment protection of free expression is concerned. Total transparency of campaign finances and political spending by interested parties is the most effective method for maintaining accountability. It is for this reason the Department of State recently revamped the campaign finance website to provide the public with greater access to campaign finance reports. Corbett Wolf McCord Democrat Vote for one TOM WOLF Mt. Wolf www.wolfforpa.com D.O.B.: 1948 EDUCATION: 1972, Dartmouth College, B.A.; 1978, University of London, M. Phil.; 1981, MIT, PhD. OCCUPATION: chairman, Wolf Organization. QUALIFICATIONS: I have a different background that uniquely positions me to promote the values we all share. I served in the Peace Corps, I built a business twice, and I served as Gov. Rendell’s secretary of revenue. Read my story: http:// tom.wolfforpa.com/. RESPONSE: I believe stronger campaign finance and disclosure reforms can help reduce the potential for corruption in state government while providing transparency in the political process in Pennsylvania. As governor, I will support legislation to establish a public finance program, set campaign contribution limits and create stricter reporting requirements for contributions and late filing fees. You can read more about my campaign finance reforms on my website: www.wolfforpa.com ROBERT M. McCORD Bryn Mawr www.robmccord.com D.O.B.: 1959 EDUCATION: Harvard, 1982, history & economics; Wharton School of Business, 1989, M.B.A. OCCUPATION: Pennsylvania state treasurer. QUALIFICATIONS: current Pennsylvania state treasurer, 2008-present; CEO/ chairman and co-founder of the Eastern Technology Council; co-founder and managing director of PA Early Stage Partners; senior executive at Safeguard Scientifics Inc. RESPONSE: Unfortunately, the current system, flawed as it is, is all we have to govern the process for the time being. As governor I hope to lead a conversation on campaign finance reform that puts all options on the table. My preference is for more transparency and more disclosure. I am also open to contribution limits and would like to examine the pros and cons of some kind of public financing. McGinty Schwartz KATIE McGINTY Wayne http://katiemcginty.com D.O.B.: 1963 EDUCATION: 1988, Columbia University School of Law, JD; 1985, St. Joseph’s University, BS. OCCUPATION: businesswoman. QUALIFICATIONS: former chairwoman, White House Council on Environmental Protection, 1995-98; former secretary, PA Department of Environmental Protection, 2003-08. RESPONSE: Pennsylvania’s current system of campaign finance where candidates for office can accept contributions in unlimited amounts is unacceptable. As governor, I will actively pursue campaign finance reform that will limit the amount of contributions to candidates for office in Pennsylvania. Additionally, I support requiring greater disclosure and making candidates’ finances much more transparent and easily accessible to the public. I support creating a public financing system that will level the playing field for challengers. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ Jenkintown http://allysonschwartz.com D.O.B.: 1948 EDUCATION: Simmons College, BA, 1970; Bryn Mawr College, MSW, 1972. OCCUPATION: member of U.S. House of Representatives, 13th District PA. QUALIFICATIONS: member of Congress, 7 years; member of Pennsylvania Senate, 15 years; social worker and director of Elizabeth Blackwell Center, Philadelphia. RESPONSE: I support campaign finance reform in Pennsylvania. I will work toward limits similar to those imposed by the FEC, including $5,200 from individuals, per cycle. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Duties: The lieutenant governor is president of the Senate and chair of the Board of Pardons. He or she presides over the Senate, but has no vote unless the Senate is equally divided. The Constitution provides that he or she shall be chosen at the same time, in the same manner, for the same term, and subject to the same pro- NEW VIDEO: HOW TO VOTE See demonstrations on how to vote in the primaries in Lehigh and Northampton counties. themorningcall.com\election visions as the governor, and that in case of the death, conviction or impeachment, failure to qualify, resignation, or other disability of the governor, the powers, duties, and emoluments of the office for the remainder of the term or until the disability be removed shall devolve upon the lieutenant governor. Term: 4 years Salary: $157,293 Candidates were asked: You are in the midst of an expensive election campaign. What are your thoughts on campaign finance reform? Republican Vote for not more than one JIM CAWLEY Middletown Township, Bucks County www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com D.O.B.: 1969 EDUCATION: BA, political science, Temple University; JD, Temple University School of Law. OCCUPATION: lieutenant governor, commonwealth of Pennsylvania. QUALIFICATIONS: lieutenant governor, commonwealth of Pennsylvania; president, Pennsylvania Senate; commissioner, Bucks County Board of Commissioners; former member, Bristol School Board, Bristol Township. RESPONSE: I support Gov. Corbett’s objective of making Pennsylvania’s campaign finance system more open and transparent. We must continue to promote public accountability while preserving the First Amendment rights of all Pennsylvanians. Please see LT. GOVERNOR 3 PRIMARY ELECTION 2014 LT. GOVERNOR Continued from 2 Democrat Vote for one MIKE STACK Philadelphia http://stackforpa.com D.O.B.: 1963 EDUCATION: LaSalle College High School; LaSalle University, Villanova School of Law, 1992. OCCUPATION: state senator, attorney. QUALIFICATIONS: state senator, 13 years; Democratic chairman of the Banking and Insurance Committee; captain in PA National Guard, 7 years; served in Gov. Casey’s administration. RESPONSE: Campaign contributions must be fully disclosed in a timely manner, with steep penalties for breaking the law. I support the prohibition of corporate dollars being used in Penn- Stack Critz sylvania campaigns. I disagree with recent Supreme Court decisions that will allow more unregulated money in federal elections. MARK CRITZ Johnstown http://MarkCritz.com D.O.B.: 1962 EDUCATION: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1987. OCCUPATION: consultant. QUALIFICATIONS: member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2010 through 2013, served as district director for EDITORS Ann Bartholomew — Lehigh County Kay Browne — Northampton County U.S. congressman John Murtha from 2001 through 2010. RESPONSE: We need to change the way campaigns are funded in Pennsylvania. An unlimited donation from wealthy donors gives, at the very least, the impression that our elected offices are for sale. We cannot have a true representative government if the wealthy have the largest voice in who gets elected. We should have a system similar to the federal campaign system prior to the Citizens United decision. When people believe the system is rigged against them, PURPOSE AND POLICY OF THE LEAGUE The purpose of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania-Citizen Education Fund is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. The league is nonpartisan: It does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. Nothing in this guide should be construed as an endorsement of any candidate by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania-Citizen Education Fund. Cawley Koplinski they don’t participate. We need to change that. MARK SMITH Athens http://marksmithforpa.com D.O.B.: 1978 EDUCATION: associate’s degree, industrial design, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Mich.; National Association of Counties Leadership Institute. OCCUPATION: Bradford County commissioner. QUALIFICATIONS: Bradford available at the polling place. VOTING DISTRICTS REDRAWN This election marks a change in boundaries for state Senate and state House voting districts. Please check the geographical descriptions in this guide to determine which district you are in. ABSENTEE VOTING Registered voters who are ill, disabled, or will be absent from the municipality on Election Day may vote by absentee ballot. Completed applications for civilian absentee ballots must be received by the county Board of Elections by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. Completed civilian absentee ballots must be received at the Board of Elections by 5 p.m. Friday, May 16. If an emergency arises (unexpected illness or business trip) after the Tuesday application deadline, call your county Board of Elections for information on emergency absentee voting. Proof of emergency may be required. An emergency application and ballot can be obtained and voted by 5 p.m. Friday, May 16. Any disabled voter having questions regarding the accessibility of a polling place should consult the county Board of Elections. ELECTION DAY PROBLEMS If your right to vote is challenged at the polls on Election Day and the problem cannot be resolved at the polling place, the judge of elections at the polling place should telephone the county Board of Elections. The problem could be resolved by phone if your name appears on the county records. If it does not and you want to try to resolve the problem, then you can go in person to the county Board of Elections where a judge from the Court of Common Pleas will be on duty to resolve election problems. Alternatively, you can ask for and vote by provisional ballot. If it is later determined that you were eligible to vote, your ballot will be counted. You will be given instructions on how to determine if your vote was counted. Problems at the polls can be reported to the PA Department of State at www.votespa.com and to the Election Protection Hotline, 1-866OurVote or www.866ourvote.org. Forms for voter absentee ballots, emergency absentee ballots and alternative ballots can be downloaded from the Resource Center at www.votespa.com. WRITE-IN VOTING Information for write-in voting will be NEW VOTERS ID REQUIREMENTS If you’re voting for the first time, the in- BRANDON P. NEUMAN Canonsburg http://www.voteneuman.com D.O.B.: 1981 EDUCATION: 2005, University of Richmond, B.A.; 2007, UniverPlease see LT. GOVERNOR 4 formation below can help you ensure you’re prepared once you arrive at the polls. All voters who appear at a polling place for the first time must show proof of identification. Approved forms of photo identification include: Pennsylvania driver’s license or Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ID card, ID issued by any commonwealth agency or by the U.S. government, U.S. passport, U.S. Armed Forces ID, student ID or employee ID. If you do not have a photo ID, you can use a non-photo identification that includes your name and address. Approved forms of non-photo identification include: confirmation issued by the county Voter Registration Office, non-photo ID issued by the commonwealth or by the U.S. government, firearm permit, current utility bill, current bank statement, current paycheck or government check. If you do not have any acceptable ID then you must be allowed to vote by provisional ballot. ONLINE VOTERS GUIDE The Voters Guide and other useful information for voters can be found on the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania home page: www.palwv.org. and www.lwvlv.org. THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 ABOUT THIS GUIDE The material in this guide was compiled by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania-Citizen Education Fund. This material may not be altered or reprinted without the permission of the league. Each candidate’s reply has been printed as submitted, except to use standard abbreviations and by editing from the bottom when a candidate’s reply exceeded the word limit. Those that exceed the word limit are indicated by /// at the end of the response. The candidates listed are those whose names appear on the ballot as of April 9. They are listed according to their ballot order. Additional information about judicial candidates and voter information including “Polling Place Lookup” can be found by going to www.smartvoter.org and typing in your address and ZIP code. Residents of Allegheny, Delaware and Montgomery counties will see additional information on local candidates at www.smartvoter.org as well. Neuman THE MORNING CALL ELECTION INFORMATION Contact your county Board of Elections. The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen Information Center also provides election information. Call toll free: 1-800-692-7281. Smith County commissioner, 7 years; board member, BEST Transportation Authority; Penn State Agriculture Council; CCAP Natural Gas Task Force; former board member, CCAP. RESPONSE: Campaign finance reform is a necessity in the state of Pennsylvania. In the wake of state lawmakers receiving cash gifts, as well as previous scandals, it is pertinent that we pass meaningful campaign finance reform in Pennsylvania. Candidates or current officeholders should not be able to accept cash gifts and we must pass legislation capping donations much like federal rules, and add additional oversight by the Department of State. . INFORMATION Lehigh County 610-432-1456 Northampton County 610-252-1339 www.lwvlv.org 3 PRIMARY ELECTION 2014 LT. GOVERNOR Continued from 3 sity of Pittsburgh School of Law, M.S.L.; 2009, Duquesne University School of Law, juris doctorate. OCCUPATION: legislator/attorney. QUALIFICATIONS: I have been an effective state legislator in Harrisburg since 2010, leading on issues such as promoting good government and combating fraud. I pride myself on getting things done in the minority party and I will be able to help a U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Duties: The Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government. It is composed of two houses. The upper house is the Senate. The lower house is the House of Representatives. A majority vote by both houses is necessary to pass a law. Every law concerned with taxation must originate in the House of Representatives. Representatives are elected by district. Term: 2 years Salary: $174,000 Candidates were asked: How do you believe the Voting Rights Act should be amended in the light of the U.S. Supreme Court actions? THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 15TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT All of Lehigh County. In Northampton County: city of Bethlehem (Northampton County portion except parts of Ward 17); townships of Allen, Bushkill, East Allen, Hanover, Lehigh, Lower Nazareth, Lower Saucon, Moore, Plainfield (Belfast, Kesslersville and Plainfield Church districts), Upper Nazareth (West District) and Williams; boroughs of Bath, Chapman, Hellertown, North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport. Parts of Berks, Dauphin and Lebanon counties. Republican Vote for one CHARLES W. DENT STATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Duties: The General Assembly, the legislative branch of state government, is composed of two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. A majority vote of both houses is required to pass a law. Every law concerned with taxation must originate in the House of Representatives. 4 governor win in November, and then begin to govern from day one. RESPONSE: The first step to solving this problem is creating mechanisms to force transparency. It is imperative that we are able to track the sources of special interest or “super PAC” money, and limits must be placed on that type of spending in order to mitigate the pervasive perception that a candidate is “being bought.” If reform is focused solely on individual giving limits, super PAC spending is guaranteed to spike, the worst possible unintended consequence. BRAD KOPLINSKI Harrisburg http://Koplinski2014.com D.O.B.: 1969 EDUCATION: 1991, University of IllinoisChicago, B.A.; 1995, New England School of Law, J.D. OCCUPATION: attorney. QUALIFICATIONS: Harrisburg city councilman, 6 years; policy analyst, Department of the Auditor General, 2 Koplinski years; attorney at Department of Justice and Department of Treasury, 7 years combined. RESPONSE: While candidates need to let the public know about their candidacies, the Citizens United and McCutcheon Supreme Court decisions have turned campaigns into an auction with the winner going to the highest bidder. I believe that good ideas and good people can overcome money, but we need comprehensive campaign finance reform in Pennsylvania and nationwide. At the least, we need individual limits, get corporations out of politics, and allow for free television advertisements for candidates. Allentown www.dentforcongress.com D.O.B.: 1960 EDUCATION: Allen High School, 1978; Penn State University, B.A., foreign service and international politics, 1982; Lehigh University, master’s of public administration, 1993. OCCUPATION: U.S. congressman. QUALIFICATIONS: U.S. congressman; 15th District (2005-present); state senator, 16th District (1999-2005); state representative, 132nd District (1991-98). RESPONSE: I strongly oppose the disenfranchisement of any voter based on race or color. In 2006, I voted in favor of the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down a key component of the law, Congress should make reforms that conform to the court’s decision and ensure our nation lives up to the guiding principal that all men and women are created equal. boroughs of Bangor, East Bangor, Freemansburg, Glendon, Nazareth, Pen Argyl, Portland, Roseto, Stockertown, Tatamy, West Easton, Wilson and Wind Gap. Parts of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe and all of Schuylkill counties. D.O.B.: 1997 EDUCATION: 1995 graduate Pen Argyl High School; 1998, Associate Professional Pilot, N.C.C.C. OCCUPATION: Pilot, captain for commercial operator, LR Services, based at the ABE Airport. (A woman-owned business). QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Loving husband and father of three children; 2. Wind Gap borough board member three years; 3. Youth leader at church’s youth group, 2 years. RESPONSE: I do not. There is still oversight to protect our citizens but power should belong to the states to ensure a process that protects the integrity of our elections. Democrat Vote for one No candidate 17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT In Northampton County: cities of Bethlehem (Northampton County portion) Ward 17 all except blocks 1026, 1123, 2018 and 2055 of tract 11300, and Easton; townships of Bethlehem, Forks, Lower Mount Bethel, Palmer, Plainfield District Delabole, Upper Mount Bethel, Upper Nazareth District East and Washington; STATE SENATOR Term: 4 years Salary: $84,012 Candidates were asked: Internet registration, no-excuse absentee ballots and staying registered when you move are some ways to improve access to the polls for voters. How would you make it easier to vote in Pennsylvania? 16TH DISTRICT City of Allentown; townships of Heidel- Republican Vote for one DAVID MOYLAN No response MATT CONNOLLY Bethlehem www.mattconnollyforcongress.com D.O.B.: 1965 EDUCATION: Embry-Riddle, 1983, U of MD, 1986. OCCUPATION: Professional racing driver / team owner / engineer — small business owner. QUALIFICATIONS: I have been engaged in the political process since 1992, ran for state Senate in 2010, have worked on other campaigns and supported other candidates as well. RESPONSE: The original intent of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 was to ensure that all citizens’ right to vote was protected. I believe that this goal has been achieved and the Supreme Court was correct in its ruling. I don’t think it should be amended in any way except to add mandatory voter ID requirements in all federal elections, since voter fraud is now the biggest threat. MATTHEW DIETZ Wind Gap berg, Lower Macungie, Lower Milford, Lowhill, Lynn, North Whitehall, South Whitehall, Upper Macungie, Upper Milford, Upper Saucon, Washington and Weisenberg; boroughs of Alburtis, Coopersburg, Macungie, Slatington. Republican Vote for one Democrat Vote for one MATTHEW A. CARTWRIGHT Moosic www.CartwrightCongress.com D.O.B.: 1961 EDUCATION: 1983, Hamilton College, bachelor of arts, history; 1986, University of Pennsylvania, juris doctorate, law. OCCUPATION: U.S representative, PA-17. QUALIFICATIONS: U.S. representative, sworn-in on Jan. 3, 2013. RESPONSE: Shelby v. Holder essentially gutted the Voting Rights Act. As a result of the decision on the VRA’s “pre-clearance” process was substantially weakened. However, legislation has been introduced to expand pre-clearance and add other protections currently lacking in the act. This legislation is not the answer, but is a good start. PATRICK M. BROWNE Allentown www.patbrowneforsenate.com D.O.B.: 1963 EDUCATION: 1982, Allentown Central Catholic High School; 1986, University of Notre Dame, B.A. in business administration/accounting; 1993, Temple University School of Law, J.D. OCCUPATION: State senator, 16th District; attorney; certified public accountant. Please see SENATE 5 PRIMARY ELECTION 2014 SENATE ther at the polls or via no-excuse absentee ballot in a timely manner is fair. Continued from 4 18TH DISTRICT QUALIFICATIONS: Member of state Senate, May 2005 to present; member of state House of Representatives, 1995 to May 2005; Senate Majority Whip, 2010 to present; Senate Majority Caucus administrator, 2009-10; Senate Finance Committee chairman, 2007-10. RESPONSE: With advancements in technology, I believe it is important that we pursue easier and more convenient means to improve Pennsylvanians’ abilities to register and to vote. I am a cosponsor of a bill that would allow individuals to register to vote online. I would support Internet and voting by mail, provided it is secure to ensure accuracy and validity. I would also support multi-day voting similar to voting provisions in other states. Lehigh County: city of Bethlehem (Lehigh County portion); townships of Hanover, Salisbury and Whitehall; boroughs of Catasauqua, Coplay, Emmaus and Fountain Hill. Northampton County: cities of Bethlehem (Northampton County portion) and Easton; townships of Bethlehem, Lower Saucon, Palmer and Williams; boroughs of Freemansburg, Glendon, Hellertown, North Catasauqua, Northampton, Stockertown, Tatamy, West Easton and Wilson. Republican Vote for one No candidate Vote for one Vote for one WALTER FELTON JR. Allentown www.WalterFelton.org D.O.B.: 1957 EDUCATION: Salisbury High School, 1975; Lehigh County Community College courses; Air Force NG security specialist; Allentown Police Academy Investigation School; FBI Fingerprint Classification School; certified by Administration Office of Pennsylvania Courts as MDJ. OCCUPATION: Deputy sheriff Northampton County. QUALIFICATIONS: Former Human Relations commissioner; union president of Northampton County Deputy Sheriffs Association; second vice chairman, Lehigh County Democratic Committee; city of Allentown Democratic Committee. Community activist for 30 years working hands on in our community./// RESPONSE: One way that I would make voting easy for the constituents is to support no-excuse absentee ballots. One of the most important privileges one has is being able to vote. Providing no-excuse absentee ballots to all REGISTERED people in our state so that they can vote ei- LISA M. BOSCOLA www.lisaboscola.com D.O.B.: 1962 EDUCATION: BA, political science, Villanova University, 1984; MA, political science, Villanova University, 1985. OCCUPATION: PA state senator, District 18. QUALIFICATIONS: Representative, PA House, 1994-98; senator, commonwealth of PA, 1999-present; Minority Policy chairwoman, commonwealth of PA Senate, 2011-present. RESPONSE: The role of government is not only to encourage citizens to vote, but to remove barriers making participation easier. Many of the ideas you suggest are good ones. I am the prime sponsor of SB 363, The Voters’ Bill of Rights, that permits Independents to feel less disenfranchised by allowing them to participate in the primary process. Additionally, the bill would permit same-day registration the day of the primary election. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Duties: The General Assembly, the legislative branch of state government, is composed of two houses, The Senate and the House of Representatives. A majority vote of both houses is necessary to pass a law. Every law concerning taxations must originate in the House of Representatives. Term: 2 years Salary: $84,012 Candidates were asked: The PA Constitution promises the citizens clean water, air and land (Act 1 Section 27). What spe- Vote for one MARIO M. SCAVELLO Mount Pocono Website: Scavello for Senate (Facebook) D.O.B: 1952 EDUCATION: Theodore Roosevelt High School; City College of New York. OCCUPATION: State legislator. QUALIFICATIONS: Mayor of Mount Pocono, 1994-99; chairman, Monroe County commissioners, 2000-02; state legislator, 2002-present. RESPONSE: I believe with motor-voter a person can register fairly easy. I would support no-excuse absentee. We are blessed with an adequate system of voting. Having provisional ballots available has assisted voters casting their vote on Election Day. Our problem is not getting people registered, it is getting them out to vote. I believe educating voters on the importance of local elections would help improve the voter turnout on Election Day as well. Democrat Vote for one Northampton County: townships of MARK AURAND Nazareth www.MarkAurandforSenate.com D.O.B.: 1960 EDUCATION: 1978, Fleetwood High School,; 1982, BA, Haverford College; 1988, JD, Temple University Law School, Philadelphia OCCUPATION: Attorney/partner at Davison & McCarthy. QUALIFICATIONS: 25 years of legal experience; board member, various community organizations; worked closely with local entrepreneurs and small-business owners. cific steps would you take to uphold this part of the constitution? SANTOS STEVEN RAMOS No response 40TH DISTRICT 22ND DISTRICT Lehigh County: Allentown Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Div 1), 7, 8 (Divs 1, 2), 9, 10 (Div 1), 11 (Divs 1, 2), 12, 14 (Div 2), 16, 19. Republican Vote for one Democrat Vote for one PETER G. SCHWEYER www.peterschweyer.com D.O.B.: 1978 EDUCATION: Penn State University; BA with honors, 2000; Allentown Central Catholic High School; 1996. OCCUPATION: Director, community and government affairs, Sacred Heart Hospi- JOE CAPOZZOLO Bangor D.O.B.: 1963 EDUCATION: 1981, Pius X High School. OCCUPATION: VP/GM Windjammer Inc.; mayor, Bangor. QUALIFICATIONS: Mayor, Bangor, 200110, 2013-present; Northampton County Council, 2009-10; PUC Advisory Council, 2003-09; founder/first president, Slate Belt Veterans Association; member: Elks, UNICO, Knights of Columbus, VFW, American Legion. RESPONSE: Getting young people involved early and continuing to encourage voting. Create a voter bill to allow 17-yearolds to register early, if they will be 18 by the November election. Teach them as seniors to participate in Democracy. SCOTT PARSONS Wind Gap www.scottparsonsforsenate.com D.O.B.: 1952 EDUCATION: Graduate, Pen Argyl High School, 1970. OCCUPATION: Northampton County councilman; saw operator, PennBig Bed Slate Co. QUALIFICATIONS: Wind Gap borough councilman, 4 years; Wind Gap Borough Council president, 3 years; Northampton County councilman, 2 years. RESPONSE: By allowing early voting we can minimize low turnout at the polls on Election Day due to excuses such as bad weather, lack of a ride, or “couldn’t fit it into my schedule.” I will push to pass legislation to not only allow early voting, but Internet registration, and no-excuse absentee ballots as well. Online tracking of absentee ballots can help in the prevention of fraud. tal. QUALIFICATIONS: Allentown city councilman, 6 years; chairman, Finance Committee, City Council, 2 years; chief of staff to Rep. Jennifer Mann, 8 years; LANTA Board of Directors (past chairman), 7 years. RESPONSE: As state representative, I will hold natural-gas-drilling companies accountable so that our open spaces will be preserved for future generations. I support a stronger extraction fee so that we can adequately fund our Department Please see HOUSE 6 THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 Democrat Republican RESPONSE: Currently, it is too difficult to vote in Pennsylvania. My first priority would be to repeal the Voter ID law. I would also push for same day registration and online registrations. Our students should receive better civics education. I would also strongly support Pennsylvania creating an opportunity for early voting or on a weekend, like many other states. All of these steps would contribute to greater citizen participation in our democratic process. THE MORNING CALL Democrat Allen, Bushkill, East Allen, Forks, Hanover, Lehigh, Lower Mount Bethel, Lower Nazareth, Moore, Plainfield, Upper Mount Bethel, Upper Nazareth and Washington; boroughs of Bangor, Bath, Chapman, East Bangor, Nazareth, Pen Argyl, Portland, Roseto, Walnutport and Wind Gap. Also parts of Monroe County. 5 PRIMARY ELECTION 2014 HOUSE Continued from 5 of Environmental Protection and generate added income that will allow us to address our school funding and property tax crises. I strongly support funding for our public transportation system (LANTA) as a key way to reduce our carbon emissions. TATIANA TOOLEY No response 131ST DISTRICT Lehigh County: townships of Lower Milford, Salisbury (Ward 3, Div 1), Upper Milford and Upper Saucon; boroughs of Coopersburg and Emmaus. Northampton County: Lower Saucon Township (Districts 1, 2, 4, 7, 8) Republican THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 Vote for one 6 JUSTIN J. SIMMONS Upper Saucon Township www.justin4staterep.com D.O.B.: 1986 EDUCATION: Southern Lehigh Senior High School, 2004; St. Joseph’s University, B.S., political science, 2008. OCCUPATION: State representative, 131st District. QUALIFICATIONS: I have served as state representative for the 131st District since my election in 2010, and previously worked as a legislative aide in the state Senate. RESPONSE: I am committed to ensuring that the natural assets of Pennsylvania are protected for future generations. That’s why, as state representative, I helped make Pennsylvania’s environmental regulations covering natural-gas exploration among the toughest in the country — to protect our water as we spark economic growth in this endeavor. It’s also why I supported important funding for programs that help to protect and preserve Pennsylvania’s open spaces and environmental assets. Democrat Vote for one MICHAEL WILLIAM BEYER Lower Saucon Township http://votebeyer.com D.O.B.: 1984 EDUCATION: Saucon Valley High School, 2002; BA, University of Pittsburgh, 2008; JD, University of Pittsburgh, 2013. OCCUPATION: Law graduate. QUALIFICATIONS: Securities Arbitration Clinic at University of Pittsburgh; Urban Affairs Committee research staffer. RESPONSE: Pennsylvania’s constitution represents an unwavering commitment to conserve the environment and its nat- ural beauty. The Corbett administration and the Republican Legislature severely cut the Department of Environmental Protection’s funding during a critical time of expansive drilling for natural gas. I believe DEP must have the necessary funding to protect our citizens and preserve our natural resources. I propose DEP be funded by gas companies through a severance tax and not by our citizens. 132ND DISTRICT Lehigh County: Allentown Wards 6 (Div 2), 8 (Divs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7), 10 (Divs 3, 4), 11 (Divs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7), 13, 14 (Div 1), 15, 17, 18. South Whitehall Township (Districts 1, 2, 7) Republican Vote for one No candidate Democrat Vote for one MICHAEL SCHLOSSBERG Allentown www.voteschlossberg.com D.O.B.: 1983 EDUCATION: BA, political science & psychology, Muhlenberg College, 2001, MA, political science, Lehigh University, 2005. OCCUPATION: State representative, 132nd Legislative District. QUALIFICATIONS: Chamber of Commerce employee (2007-12), former aide to Rep. Mann and County Executive Cunningham, state-certified urban revitalization specialist. RESPONSE: We should tax Marcellus Shale extraction and use the portions of the proceeds to increase funding to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. I oppose ongoing efforts to weaken environmental protections and support efforts to enact Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Plan; I believe that one of the biggest issues we will face over the next few decades is climate change, and Pennsylvania should have a leadership role in combating this issue. 133RD DISTRICT Lehigh County: city of Bethlehem (Lehigh County portion); townships of Hanover, Salisbury Wards 1, 2, 3 (Div 2), Whitehall Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12; boroughs of Catasauqua, Coplay and Fountain Hill. Republican Vote for one DAVID EDGAR MOLONY Catasauqua www.friendofdave.com D.O.B.: 1953 EDUCATION: Allen High School, 1971; San Francisco College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, San Francisco, Calif. (graduated 1985); North American Academy of Advanced Asian Medicine; doctor of Oriental medicine (graduated 1994) OCCUPATION: Licensed practitioner of Oriental medicine; small-business owner, Lehigh Valley Oriental Medicine Centre, Tianming Herb and supplement supply, Qi Spa Day Spa. QUALIFICATIONS: Small business owner for over 25 years. /// RESPONSE: “Clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values of the environment” to quote our commonwealth’s constitution, are an intrinsic part of our life on this planet. The question always seems to come down to whether we want to expend a million dollars of effort and new pollution to deal with excessive and antiquated regulations and lawsuits that make trial lawyers and NPO’s wealthy, or to expend that effort in creating efficiency and cost reduction that creates less pollution and allows us to enjoy nature’s bounty. /// local projects where environmental-preservation issues were at stake and environmental protection concerns were raised. As economic growth and expansion occur, they need to be handled responsibly. This means that we must always consider both the economic and environmental impacts as our community and the economy move forward. Democrat No candidates 135TH DISTRICT Northampton County: city of Bethlehem (Northampton County portion); township of Bethlehem (part, Wards 02 and 03 and part, Divisions 01, 02, and 03). Republican Vote for one No candidate Democrat Democrat Vote for one Vote for one Republican STEVE SAMUELSON Bethlehem D.O.B.: 1960 EDUCATION: 1978, Liberty High School; 1986, Lehigh University, BA in government. OCCUPATION: State legislator. QUALIFICATIONS: I am a hands-on legislator with a long record of service to our community, and I am a consistent advocate for reform in Harrisburg. RESPONSE: I am proud of my environmental voting record, which often earns scores of 100 percent from environmental organizations. I support the enactment of an extraction tax on natural-gas drillers. I voted no on the flawed Act 13. And I opposed Gov. Corbett’s cuts to the budget of the Department of Environmental Protection. I will continue to support policies that protect our environment. Vote for one 136TH DISTRICT DANIEL T. McNEILL Whitehall Township http://McNeillforPA.com D.O.B.: 1947 EDUCATION: Dieruff High School, 1965. OCCUPATION: State representative, 133rd. QUALIFICATIONS: Hold this office. RESPONSE: Whatever action our Legislatures take action to do so. 134TH DISTRICT Lehigh County: townships of Lower Macungie, Salisbury Wards 4, 5, and South Whitehall Districts 3, 4; boroughs of Alburtis and Macungie. Parts of Berks County. RYAN E. MACKENZIE Lower Macungie Township http://RyanForPA.com D.O.B.: 1982 EDUCATION: Graduate, local public schools; dual degree in finance and international business, New York University; master of business administration, Harvard University. OCCUPATION: State representative, 134th District. QUALIFICATIONS: Current state representative committed to protecting taxpayers, creating jobs, strengthening education and reforming government. Former director of policy for PA Department of Labor & Industry. RESPONSE: I have been proud to work hand in hand with residents of our area on Northampton County: city of Easton, townships of Lower Saucon (part Districts 03, 05, and 06), Palmer (part, Districts Eastern, Middle, part Division 02, and Western) and Williams; boroughs of Freemansburg, Glendon, Hellertown, West Easton and Wilson. Republican Vote for one No candidate Democrat Vote for one Please see HOUSE 7 PRIMARY ELECTION 2014 HOUSE Continued from 6 ROBERT FREEMAN Easton D.O.B.: 1956 EDUCATION: 1975, Easton Area High School; 1978, Moravian College, BA, history & political science, magna cum laude; 1984, Lehigh University, MA, history. OCCUPATION: Legislator. QUALIFICATIONS: State representative, 1982-94, 1998-present; Democratic chairman, House Local Government Committee; authored Elm Street law to revitalize older neighborhoods; expertise in smart growth, farmland preservation, urban revitalization. RESPONSE: I have a solid record on environmental protection, receiving high ratings from Penn Environment and Sierra Club. I co-sponsored legislation to impose a moratorium on fracking in state forests, and require tougher standards on fracking to protect water sources and properly transport and dispose of fracking waste water. I support a gas-drilling tax, using a portion of the revenue for environmental programs. I sponsored legislation to establish a more comprehensive approach to storm-water management. supervisor, 4 years — board chairman, 2 years; 18 years as a high school economics/American government teacher. RESPONSE: As both state representative and an avid outdoorsman, I’ve worked to ensure the future of our state’s environment. That is why I supported environmental regulations covering the naturalgas industry that are among the strictest in the nation. It is critical that we are good stewards of our open space, farmland and other natural assets. I want to ensure future generations benefit from a clean environment and have worked to make that happen. Democrat Vote for one No candidate 138TH DISTRICT Northampton County: townships of Bethlehem (part, Wards 01, 03 [part, Division 04] and 04), Bushkill, East Allen, Hanover, Lower Nazareth, Moore (part, Districts Eastern and Point Phillips) and Plainfield; boroughs of Bath, Chapman, Pen Argyl and Wind Gap. Republican Vote for one 137TH DISTRICT Republican Vote for one Democrat Vote for one LESLIE ALTIERI Bethlehem Township www.LeslieAltieri.com D.O.B.: 1980 EDUCATION: BA, political science and sociology-criminal justice, Moravian College, 2002; William Tennent High School, 1998. OCCUPATION: Sales consultant with Thirty One and Lia Sophia; previously juvenile detention officer/counselor. QUALIFICATIONS: president, Northampton County Council of Democratic Women; elected county Democratic committee woman and area chairwoman; State Committee member; 15 years of political campaign field organizing, man- STATE COMMITTEES At Large Term: 4 years LEHIGH COUNTY REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE Vote for not more than three One male (M), one female (F) and one of either gender Lehigh County: townships of South Whitehall, Districts 5, 6, 8; Washington; Whitehall, Districts 7, 10, 11; borough of Slatington. Northampton County: townships of Allen, Lehigh, Moore, Districts Beersville and Klecknersville; boroughs of North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport. Republican Vote for one MARC J. GRAMMES Washington Township, Lehigh County www.facebook.com/ElectMarcGrammes D.O.B.: 1959 EDUCATION: Slatington High School; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, BS, marine engineering; U.S. Navy veteran (enlisted and commissioned). OCCUPATION: Power plant operator, Northampton Generating Co. QUALIFICATIONS: Lehigh County commissioner, 4 years: restored Leaser Lake; saved the LV Zoo; established the D&L Asher F. Boyer Trail; sustained or reduced county property taxes each year. RESPONSE: I will fight for a pristine Pennsylvania where woodlands and streams are protected from abuse. My father and grandfather left me with a deep respect for Pennsylvania’s outdoor life. I will work for a Pennsylvania whose future is bright and promising. I will lead in preservation and land-restoration efforts. We must also avoid detrimental overregulation of energy production regarding our vast coal and gas reserves. I will build collaborative relationships to accomplish these goals. BLAKE MARLES (M) Lower Macungie Township LISA A. WALTER (F) Emmaus REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE District 1 Democrat Vote for one TERRI LYNN POWELL Northampton www.powellforpa.com D.O.B.: 1962 EDUCATION: BA, social and behavioral psychology, California State University @ Longbeach. OCCUPATION: Director of business development & marketing @ ABCO of Northampton LLC. QUALIFICATIONS: Business owner/ president of TLP Holdings LLC; board member for Connected in Lehigh Valley; president of Northampton County Democratic Women’s Group; Northampton team leader for OFA (2012); community volunteer for heart, cancer charities; ran for Allen Township supervisor (2012). RESPONSE: I would, if elected, (1) work to impose stricter regulations on the coal, gas & oil industries, (2) sponsor legislation to forbid fracking for export, (3) seek more renewable energy research & development, (4) impose higher fees/taxes on natural gas extraction, (5) give more power to our state regulatory bodies, (6) lead a discussion on restricting or possibly eliminating fracking altogether. We need to do a whole lot more to live up to the promise of our constitution. 187TH DISTRICT Lehigh County: townships of Heidelberg, Lowhill, Lynn, North Whitehall, Upper Macungie and Weisenberg. Parts of Berks County. Republican Vote for one GARY DAY No response Democrat Vote for one No candidate Term: 2 years Vote for two; one male (M) and one female (F) THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 JOE EMRICK Upper Nazareth Township www.Joeemrick.com D.O.B.: 1970 EDUCATION: 1989, Bangor High School; 1993, Lycoming College, BA; 1999, Kutztown, M. of education. OCCUPATION: State representative, 137th Legislative District. QUALIFICATIONS: Serving my second term as state representative; township MARCIA HAHN No response 183RD DISTRICT JULIANN L. HARHART North Catasauqua No response THE MORNING CALL Northampton County: townships of Forks, Lower Mount Bethel, Palmer (part, Districts Middle, part, Division 01, Upper Easton and Upper Western), Upper Mount Bethel, Upper Nazareth and Washington; boroughs of Banger, East Banger, Nazareth, Portland, Roseto, Stockertown and Tatamy. agement and volunteering. RESPONSE: I am committed to making our neighborhoods a better place to live in and work. This includes protecting/preserving our environment for future generations. We should invest in the growth of renewable energy. I support a permanent moratorium on oil/gas drilling in state parks/forests and on new sites until an adequate plan to protect all Pennsylvanians from its hazards are taken. We need to tax the Marcellus shale fracking at a minimum of 5% which will pay to restore funding for education, veterans/seniors benefits + social services. ROBERT P. DADAY (M) Allentown Please see COMMITTEES 8 7 PRIMARY ELECTION 2014 COMMITTEES Continued from 7 LISA JANE SCHELLER (F) Allentown WANDA MERCADO-ARROYO (F) Macungie REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE District 2 Vote for not more than two; one male (M) and one female (F) MELISSA PAVLACK (F) North Whitehall Township GLENN ECKHART (M) Salisbury Township DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE Term: 4 years Vote for not more than seven; three males (M), three females (F), and one of either gender APRIL RIDDICK (F) Allentown ELIZABETH MARCON (F) Allentown ED PAWLOWSKI (M) Allentown JAMES T. SPANG JR. (M) Allentown KEVIN T. DEELY JR. (M) Lower Macungie Township DANIELLE SHACKELFORD (F) Allentown FRAN EDDINGS (F) Upper Macungie Township JACKSON EATON (M) Allentown CELESTE DEE (F) Allentown VERONICA CLEMONS (F) Allentown WALTER FELTON (M) Allentown GEORGE MANIATTY JR. (M) Allentown NORTHAMPTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE Term: 4 years Vote for not more than six; three males (M), three females (F) BOB KILBANKS (M) Lower Mt. Bethel Township RON ANGLE (M) Upper Mt. Bethel Township JOY HEMMING (F) East Allen Township MARY T. BARKET (F) Nazareth LINDA LEEWRIGHT (F) Hellertown CYNTHIA ANDERSON (F) Bath TONY SIMAO (M) Bethlehem BRYAN EICHFELD (M) Hellertown GLENN GEISSNGER (M) Plainfield Township PEG FERRARO (F) Bushkill Township BRIAN M. MONAHAN (M) Williams Township GLORIA LEE SNOVER (F) Bethlehem Township MICHAEL MOREY (M) Bethlehem Township DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE Term: 4 years Vote for not more than six; three males (M), three females (F) LESLIE M. ALTIERI (F) Bethlehem Township APRIL NIVER (F) Easton LADD SIFTAR (M) Bethlehem RICHARD WILKINS (M) Palmer Township ADRIAN SHANKER (M) Bethlehem ALEXANDER BRYAN ALTIERI (M) Bethlehem Township THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 SANDRA O’BRIEN-WERNER (F) Easton 8