Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Easton controller wants to serve as the city's new district judge.
Editor's note: In the weeks leading up to the May 21 primary, we asked Easton area candidates to fill out questionnaires about themselves. This is how district judge hopeful Tony Bassil responded. Tony Bassil Age: 54 Family: Married To Sia Bassil for 26 years and a proud father of 3 Children: Theresa, Jessica and Tony Political Party Affiliation: Democrat. Did cross file for The Magistrate Position. Tell us about your educational background: Bachelor Degree in Business & Finance from the American University Tell us about your professional/business background: 26 years Corporate Controller for TransNet Corporation, Somerville, NJ Easton City Controller since 2006, currently serving my 2nd term Easton commissioner and treasurer for the …
Corrections officer wants to represent EASD's Region II.
Editor's note: In the weeks leading up to the May 21 primary, we asked Easton area candidates to fill out questionnaires about themselves. This is how Easton Area School Board hopeful Robert Obey responded. Robert Obey Age: 42 Family: Married to to Olivia Obey Daughter: Oriana Obey 2011 Easton Grad attending Northampton Community College Son: Robert Obey II Easton High 10th grade Political affiliation: Democrat Tell us about your educational background:1989 graduate of Burrell High School Lower Burrell PA; Attended classes for Criminal Justice at Hudson Valley Community College Albany NY Tell us about your professional/business background: NY State Corrections Officer at Sing Sing Correctional Facility Why are you running for the Easton …
Union leader turned driving examiner seeks seat on Easton school board.
Editor's note: In the weeks leading up to the May 21 primary, we asked Easton area candidates to fill out questionnaires about themselves. This is how Easton Area School Board hopeful Dominick Buscemi responded. Dominick Buscemi Age: 64 Family: Married 44 years to Toni (DeBonis) Buscemi. We have 3 grown children all educated in the Easton Area School District, and we have 2 grandchildren attending Easton Area Schools Political party affiliation: Democrat Tell us about your educational background: Graduate of Notre Dame High School and Allentown Business School (computer networking). Attended Cedar Crest College (paralegal studies) and Northampton Community College (Web Design) Tell us about your professional/business background: I …
Engineer/portfolio manager seeks seat on Easton Area School Board.
Editor's note: In the weeks leading up to the May 21 primary, we asked Easton area candidates to fill out questionnaires about themselves. This is how district judge hopeful responded. Matt Monahon Age: 34 Family: Married with two children, one in first grade, the other in second grade Political party affiliation: Democrat Tell us about your educational background: B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina Master of Business Administration from Wesleyan College Tell us about your professional/business background: I have worked for the same company during my career. My previous roles have included engineering, manufacturing, quality management, sales, and marketing. My roles have typically been designed to …
Bethlehem mayor says his experience with city has prepared him to lead the county.
Editor's note: In the weeks leading up to the May 21 primary, we asked Easton area candidates to fill out questionnaires about themselves. This is how county executive hopeful John Callahan responded. John Callahan Age: 43 Family: Wife, Mafalda; Children: Sarah, John, and Evan Political party affiliation: Democratic Tell us about your educational background: I graduated from Liberty High School and went on to get my B.S. in Biology from Moravian College in 1991 (Cum Laude). Tell us about your professional/business background: Senior Institutional Healthcare Consultant at Pfizer (12 years); Bethlehem City Councilman 1998-2004 (7 years); Mayor of Bethlehem 2004-2013 (10 years). Why are you running for Northampton County Executive? I am …
Crowded field of candidates seeking five open council seats.
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Wednesday, May 1
There are five open seats on Northampton County Council this year, and 15 candidates in the race. Eight Democrats and seven Republicans are vying for the seats. On the Republican side: The Democrat slate is made up of:
Northampton County councilman who led Gracedale fight wants to move into the executive's office.
Lamont McClure Age: 42 Family: Married to Sandra McClure. We have one son who's name is Luke. Political party affiliation: Democratic. Tell us about your educational background: Duquesne University School of Law J.D. 1995; Wilkes University B.A. History & International Studies with a Minor in East European and Russian Studies 1992. Tell us about your business/professional background:Attorney with the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos for 13 years. We represent working families who were exposed to asbestos and who unfortunately developed the diseases that exposure can cause. Why are you running for Northampton County Executive? To keep Gracedale county owned, and to prevent property taxes from rising. What qualifies you to serve as the …
Former executive hopes to return to office next years.
Editor's note: In the weeks leading up to the May 21 primary, we asked candidates to fill out questionnaires about themselves. This is how Northampton County executive hopeful Glenn Reibman responded. Glenn Reibman Age: 66 Family: I live in Forks Township with my wife of over 30 years, Sue Ann. We have two grown children: a son Clay (26), and a daughter Morgan (23). They are pursuing successful careers. Political party affiliation: Democrat Tell us about your educational background: Graduate of Easton Area High School (1965). Earned both a Bachelor of Science Degree (1969) and a Masters Degree in Education (1978) from East Stroudsburg University. Tell us about your professional/business background: I was an English/Reading …
Easton code inspector wants to become new downtown district judge.
Editor's note: In the weeks leading up to the May 21 primary, we asked Easton area candidates to fill out questionnaires about themselves. This is how district judge hopeful Sharbel Koorie responded. Sharbel Koorie Age: 45 Family: Married to wife Lena for 25 years, father of four children George 23, Simon 20, Selena 16, Rafqa. Oldest of seven boys, five of which still live in one block around parents on south 9th street Political party affiliation: Republican Tell us about your educational background: Graduated from Easton Area High School Class of 1985 Tell us about your professional/business background: Employed by the City of Easton since 1999 as code officer / inspector with our city since 2004 Why are you running for district judge…
Special education teacher says she wants to improve Easton Area education.
Editor's note: In the weeks leading up to the May 21 primary, we asked Easton area candidates to fill out questionnaires about themselves. This is how Easton Area School Board hopeful Michelle Price responded. Michelle Price Age: 44 Family: Single, divorced with no children Political party affiliation: Democrat- crossed filed Republican Tell us about your educational background: Juniata College, BA; Johns Hopkins University, MS, Special Education Tell us about your professional/business background: 23 Years experience in child development and education. I have been a special education teacher at Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit for over 10 years. Why are you running for the Easton Area School Board? I am concerned about how the budget cuts…
