Submitted by BEVERLY HERNANDEZ
The League of Women Voters of Northampton County is sponsoring a Candidates’ Forum on Wednesday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. at the Forks Township Administration Building located at 1606 Sullivan Trail in Forks Township.
Representative Mario Scavello, Republican, and Mr. Mark Aurand, Democrat, are the candidates vying for the new 40th Senatorial District that includes the upper tier of Northampton County and the lower tier of Monroe County. In Northampton County, the new district includes: Allen Township, Bangor, Bath, Bushkill Township, Chapman, East Allen Township, East Bangor, Forks Township, Hanover Township, Lehigh Township, Lower Mt. Bethel Township, Lower Nazareth Township, Moore Township, Nazareth, Pen Argyl, Plainfield Township, Portland, Roseto, Upper Mt. Bethel Township, Upper Nazareth Township, Washington Township, and Wind Gap.
Representative Scavello has served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 176th Legislative District in the 2013-14 legislative session. Mr. Aurand’s work has been as an attorney representing small businesses. Each candidate will have time on October first to give their ideas on how they would handle matters such as fracking, infrastructure needs, property taxes and school funding.
It is important for voters to be informed in order to make the best choice possible. We are only 49 days away from the November 4 elections. Be sure you are registered or your voter registration is up to date by the October 6 deadline. If you need voter registration information, please call us at 610-252-1339.
His work as an attorney representing small businesses gives him insight into creating economic opportunity in Pennsylvania. This new Senate seat provides a unique chance to have a new voice represent our area in Harrisburg. Mark Aurand was able to show he has an understanding of the issues, including fracking, school funding, property taxes and infrastructure needs. He also provided specific ideas for addressing these issues. It is important for all voters to get to the polls on Tuesday and choose a candidate who can make a difference. His work as an attorney representing small businesses gives him insight into creating economic opportunity in Pennsylvania. This new Senate seat provides a unique chance to have a new voice represent our area in Harrisburg. Mark Aurand was able to show he has an understanding of the issues, including fracking, school funding, property taxes and infrastructure needs. He also provided specific ideas for addressing these issues. It is important for all voters to get to the polls on Tuesday and choose a candidate who can make a difference.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government by working to increase understanding of issues in order to shape better communities.
