Politics & Government

Meet County Executive Candidate Lamont McClure

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.

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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.

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What qualifies you to serve as the executive?

I have been on the governing of Northampton County for 7 years.  I have been involved in every major issue that had arisen during that time.  I am the most prepared to lead the County forward on Day 1.

What do you see as the job's primary role and responsibilities?

To provide the vision to move Northampton County forward into the future.

Tell us about three major challenges facing the county and how you would address them. (Please be as specific as possible): 

Keeping Gracedale county owned while preventing the rise of real estate property taxes.

How much are you spending to run? How is your campaign being funded? 

Generally, the people who know me best have been my largest contributors.

Do you use social media? If so, please provide links to your Facebook and Twitter.

Lgmjr10 and McClure4Exec


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