Supporting Policies and Candidates
for Economic Growth and Prosperity
Doing What’s Right for Radnor...and America!
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In This Issue
- Chairman's Message
- Letter to the Editor: Taxation Without Representation
- School Board Candidates' Forum
- Radnor Democrats support Harrisburg's "Fair" Funding Formula...and they want YOU and other Radnor voters to pay for it!
- Kat Copeland Shines in Delaware County District Attorney Candidates' Debate
- Billionaire Trying to Buy Delco Elections for Dems
- Letter: A Bridge Too Far for Delco!
- Radnor Commissioner Candidates' Forum
- Tim Frey for Ward 7 Commissioner
- Tim Lowry for Ward 3 Commissioner
- Bill Morrissey for Ward 1 Commissioner
- Steve Gerber for Court of Common Pleas Judge
- Absentee Ballots Are Due Friday
- Supporting Our Candidates
- What YOU Can Do Now!
- In Case You Missed It
- Election Calendar
- Upcoming Meetings and Events
- Keeping You Informed (article and video links)
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Chairman's Message
Dear Radnor Republicans and Friends:
Tuesday,
November 5
th
is Election Day
, with the polls open from 7 AM to 8 PM. The future of our town and county will be shaped by the important choices that we make this election year.
I am extremely proud to present our
exceptional Republican candidates
to you. Each is highly qualified and has demonstrated excellent character in their careers and community service to Radnor and to Delaware County.
Most importantly, they have all chosen to serve you – Radnor residents – in leadership roles as township, school district and county officials. Leading the ballot are Radnor residents
Katayoun (Kat) Copeland
, running for Delco District Attorney, and
Steve Gerber,
running for the Judge on the Court of Common Pleas.
Your vote will absolutely make a difference. A solid Republican turnout for our exceptional candidates will create our own
Radnor Red Wave!
I hope to see you at the polls, voting for these outstanding individuals:
Radnor Commissioner Candidates
1st Ward: William Morrissey
3rd Ward: Tim Lowry
7th Ward: Tim Frey
School Board Candidates
(Vote for all five)
Charles E. Madden
Michael B. Miller
Laura Foran
Benjamin E. Sydnes
Matt Mabe
Common Pleas Candidates
(Vote for all four)
Steven K. Gerber
George B. Dawson
Beth Naughton-Beck
Wendy B. Roberts
Please be certain to vote for the Republican candidates,
Megan McCarthy King
and
Christylee Peck
,
for State Superior Court Judge.
Republican candidates for County Council are
Kelly Colvin
,
Mike Morgan
and
Jim Raith
. Vote for all three and keep Delco responsibly led by Republicans.
Please invest a few minutes of your time on November 5th and support these
excellent Republican candidates
who have volunteered to serve you and our outstanding community.
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Howard Gartland
Chairman
Radnor Republican Committee
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Letter to the Editor: Taxation Without Representation
By Pattie Booker
The Radnor School Board is currently comprised of 5 Democrats and 4 Republicans. The four seats held by the Republicans are up for election on November 5th. In 2015 these four Republicans, including myself, Chuck Madden, Mike Miller and Julia Bohnenberger, were elected on a wave of support from three of Radnor’s unions including the Teachers, Para-professionals, and Transportation.
This vote of confidence was provided in large part due to our willingness to challenge the status quo and address issues that were ignored for several years.
While most would agree that School Board should not be a political position, there is no doubt many of the decisions are driven by the perspectives that align with a board member’s core values, and those values often are aligned with political affiliation.
Decisions made by the school board have lasting impact, first and foremost on each student’s education and development, and certainly on our property values.
There have been many decisions made by this board that were informed by having a diverse, and at times, very robust discussions and challenges by the differing viewpoints on the board. Radnor deserves a well-rounded school board that represents the whole of the community.
Chuck Madden and Mike Miller are seeking re-election and have demonstrated strength in representing the community’s interest. After 12 years on the board, I will be stepping down because my work responsibilities involve a great deal of travel and I cannot commit to serve to a level I believe the community deserves. As a result, there are three new names in this race.
Laura Foran who has worked in Radnor Middle School for 18 years in our student services office and served as president of the educational support professionals association for the last 7 years. Laura understands Radnor kids and our schools’ inner workings and she is willing to step down from her job if elected.
Radnor Class of 2005 alumni and IT professional, Ben Sydnes, is running along with Matt Mabe to represent the young families who moved to Radnor primarily for the quality of our schools.
Both Ben and Matt bring professional experience, and a perspective of being both a consumer of the district’s services and as homeowners invested in our community. I encourage Radnor voters to consider the need for balance on the school board, and the benefits of having diverse representation.
Pattie is a current Radnor Township School Board Director. This letter was published on www.mainlinemedianews.com.]
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School Board Candidates' Forum
On October 14, 2019, the Radnor League of Women Voters hosted a forum for the candidates for School Board Director. The video of the forum is available
here
, or click on the image to the right. An article about the forum is available
here
.
On November 5, please vote for our endorsed candidates:
Charles E. Madden, Michael B. Miller, Laura Foran, Benjamin E. Sydnes and Matt Mabe.
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Radnor Democrats support Harrisburg's "Fair" Funding Formula...and they want YOU and other Radnor voters to pay for it!
Click on the image below to read more, and
be sure to vote for the Republican candidates for School Board Director if you support keeping Radnor taxpayer dollars in Radnor
.
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Kat Copeland Shines in Delaware County District Attorney Candidates' Debate
On October 27, 2019, current Delaware County District Attorney Kat Copeland, a Republican, squared off against her liberal,
George Soros-funded
Democratic opponent in a debate at Cabrini University. The video of the debate is available
here
, or click on the image to the right. An article about the debate is available
here
.
Kat Copeland is by far the more qualified and rational candidate. Don't let George Soros buy this election in Delaware County.
Please vote for her on November 5.
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Billionaire Trying to Buy Delco Elections for Dems
He helped Krasner become Philly’s DA. Now billionaire George Soros is back in Pa. with $1M, this time to get a Delco Democrat elected. Click below to read more.
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Soros is back in Pa. with $1M to get a Delco Dem elected
"It's disturbing that billionaire George Soros is coming into Delaware County and trying to buy the District Attorney's Office here like he did in Philadelphia with Krasner," said Pete Peterson, a spokesperson for Copeland's campaign.
Read more
www.inquirer.com
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Letter: A Bridge Too Far for Delco!
[Elaine Paul Schaefer is one of the Democratic candidates running for Delaware County Council.]
We are a group of diverse woman who consider ourselves fairly informed voters. We are deeply troubled with the voting record of Elaine Paul Schaefer. Make sure your vote counts on November 5, 2019.
Elaine Paul Schaefer served on the Radnor Board of Commissioners for 8 years. Some years in leadership positions.
During this time, she raised taxes 17%. She voted to enact new mandatory “FEES” which resulted in unspent millions of taxpayer dollars being hi-jacked during her years as Radnor Commissioner. She voted on projects which were owned by entities who do business with her husband’s company. Those votes all pale in comparison when it came to defending TWO fellow Commissioners who now have both been convicted of SEX CRIMES.
For us and our community, the most disturbing votes Elaine Paul Schaefer took were to vote in support of Bill Spingler and Phil Ahr, both convicted of depraved SEX CRIMES. These votes show an enormous disconnect to the Delaware County community.
Radnor Township now has the unfortunate distinction that TWO of our Presidents of the BOC are convicted Sex Offenders. Elaine Paul Schaefer supported each of these Commissioners after they either admitted their crimes or were convicted. Disturbingly, Elaine Paul Schaefer voted AGAINST resolutions and/or motions which called on her to take action against both Bill Spingler and Philip Ahr.
Resolution 2017-82, June 26, 2017; Rescinding a Radnor Township award for service for Bill Spingler post-conviction of indecent sexual assault on his ex-mother in law. Elaine voted against that Resolution because she thought it was “mean spirited.”
Three months later, a motion to remove Phil Ahr as President of the Radnor BOC was made AFTER his own admission that he possessed this vile material and after receiving information from the Radnor Chief of Police on the issue. Thank God our township manager chose a different path and immediately distanced himself from this horrible predator. Elaine Paul Schaefer did not. She actively chose, by vote (10/09/17), to support this depraved human being and placed petty politics over her responsibility to Radnor residents. She attempted to hide her support under the guise of “rumor and innuendo”.
She claims to be a seasoned attorney and knows full well when the Office of Sex Crimes issues a warrant on these types of crimes, they don’t make mistakes. She was told by Chief Colarulo that “there was NO mistake”. She remained loyal to Mr. Ahr and allowed him to continue to hold onto his title and a township owned IPAD, on which he committed and may have continued to commit more of these crimes.
Elaine Paul Schaefer represents many things we do not agree with. Her judgement is inexcusable.
Elaine Paul Schafer crossed a bridge too far when she took successive votes to be supportive of sex crimes predators. A vote for Elaine is a vote for a supporter of sexual predators. Votes count, makes yours count.
Leslie Morgan, Kim Kennedy, Maryann Brink, Pat Orlando, Tony Baily, Val Biancaniello, Theresa Agostinelli and Kelly Martin
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Radnor Commissioner Candidates' Forum
On October 24, 2019, the Radnor League of Women Voters hosted a forum for the candidates for Radnor Commissioner in Wards 1, 3, 5 and 7. The video of the forum is available
here
, or click on the image to the right. An article about the forum is available
here
.
On November 5, please vote for our endorsed candidates:
William Morrissey in Ward 1, Tim Lowry in Ward 3 and Tim Frey in Ward 7.
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Tim Frey for Ward 7 Commissioner
Tim Frey
is seeking election to a first term as Commissioner in Ward 7
. Tim is an attorney at the Ardmore based law firm of Keenan Cohen & Merrick, where he practices general civil litigation in courts throughout the country, advises corporate and individual clients on various matters, and represents creditors in bankruptcy cases. He also currently serves on the Radnor Township Design Review Board. Tim met his wife, Kristel (Radnor High School 2004) at Flip and Bailey’s while in his final year at Villanova Law School; they are expecting their second child in July. Neighbors often find Tim in his driveway on Williams Road working on one of many projects for the house. Tim has a unique ability to work with people of differing backgrounds, beliefs, and ideas to resolve issues which may come before the Board of Commissioners. He believes it is important to listen carefully and work collaboratively with others to find progressive solutions to the matters confronting our community.
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Tim Lowry for Ward 3 Commissioner
Tim Lowry
is seeking election to a first term as Commissioner in Ward 3. Tim is an Assistant Vice President and Regional Manager with Trident Mortgage Company. A graduate of Villanova University, Tim and his wife, Catherine, whom he met there, have been Radnor residents for over twenty-five years. They have six children. Four are graduates of Radnor High School with two more to go. Tim is both vested and visible in the community, and looks forward to serving his fellow township residents by working respectfully and thoughtfully with his fellow Commissioners.
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Bill Morrissey for Ward 1 Commissioner
Bill Morrissey
is seeking election to a first term as Commissioner in Ward 1
. Bill is a graduate of Villanova Law School and has an MBA from Temple University and a Bachelor’s degree from New York University. He serves as Associate General Counsel at FIS Global (formerly SunGard), where he works on legal matters including technology licensing, data security and privacy, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions and other general corporate matters. Previously, he worked as an associate in the Business and Finance department of the law firm of Ballard Spahr, LLP in Philadelphia, and he was a law clerk to a federal judge, the Honorable Louis C. Bechtle of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Bill and his wife, Caren, have lived in Radnor for the last 14 years with their three children (Will, Ellie and Cormac) and two dogs (Sam and Murphy). Bill hopes to deepen his family’s commitment to Radnor through service on our Board of Commissioners.
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Steve Gerber for Court of Common Pleas Judge
Among the candidates for Court of Common Pleas,
Steve is eminently qualified to serve as a Judge
. Steve has spent 27 years as a litigator handling property damage matters for property insurers and property owners. Steve’s extensive experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution (including mediation and arbitration), combined with his public service, including
serving on the Radnor School Board
, give him the
practical background, experience and compassion to serve as a judge
presiding over controversies and facilitating resolutions to those controversies, pursuant to existing law, with integrity and impartiality.
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Absentee Ballots Are Due Friday
If you've applied for an absentee ballot, you're ballot must be received in Media by 5 PM on Friday, November 1. If you aren't going to be in town on Election Day, you can physically go to the county building in Media and apply for and fill out a ballot in person.
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Supporting Our Candidates
The Radnor Republican Campaign Committee and our township candidates need your help in funding their campaigns to support you and our community.
In addition to donating so much of their time and talent, they often fund much of their own campaign costs. You can help by making a donation today! Click on the yellow "Donate Now" button at right or mail a donation check to:
Radnor Republican Campaign Committee
242 Ravenscliff Road
St. Davids, PA 19087
The upcoming
General Election on November 5
is all about local government and is a critical vote!
Thank you for your support!
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What YOU Can Do Now!
Interested in running for office
, in Radnor or elsewhere? Email us at
info@RadnorGOP.org
.
Make a donation
to support local Republican candidates representing our interests. No gift is too small. You can make a contribution by sending a check to Radnor Republican Campaign Committee, 242 Ravenscliff Road, St. Davids, PA 19087 or simply clicking
here
or on the yellow "Donate Now" button above or on any page of
our website
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In Case You Missed It
If you missed our recent newsletters, you can check them out here:
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Last Day to Submit a Civilian Absentee Ballot
It's best to submit well in advance of this date.
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GENERAL ELECTION
Radnor polls are open 7 AM-8 PM.
Find your polling place
here.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
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CPR Training Class
Click
here for more information.
Where: Police Roll Call Room,
Radnor Township Administration Building, 301 Iven Avenue,
Wayne, PA 19087
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Radnor Board of Commissioners Meeting
Where:
Radnorshire Room in the Township Building, 301 Iven Avenue,
Wayne, PA 19087
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Radnor Board of Commissioners Special Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss
Safety Service Communications. Click
here to view the Board of Commissioners agendas and minutes. Meeting videos may be viewed on the
Township's YouTube Channel.
Where:
2nd Floor Administration Lobby in the Township Building, 301 Iven Avenue,
Wayne, PA 19087
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Radnor Township School District Board Meeting
Where:
Radnorshire Room in the Township Building, 301 Iven Avenue,
Wayne, PA 19087
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Radnor Board of Commissioners Meeting
Where:
Radnorshire Room in the Township Building, 301 Iven Avenue,
Wayne, PA 19087
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Radnor school board candidates air views
“Money,” said [incumbent Republican director] Miller. “Security, wellness, staff and pensions, old facilities to upgrade - all cost money. Taxes aren’t unlimited. It isn’t our money and (raising taxes) is the last option.
Read more
www.mainlinemedianews.com
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Radnor BOC candidates face off in forum
RADNOR - Sewers. Stormwater. Development. Taxes. These were some of the topics broached by the candidates for the Radnor Board of Commissioners at an Oct. 24 forum sponsored by the Radnor League of Women Voters. Incumbents BOC Vice President Jack ...
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www.mainlinemedianews.com
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California and New York Show the Ugly Face of "Progress"
Residents of California and New York have made their bed, but progressive Democrats are assuming that the rest of the country wants to sleep in it.
Read more
www.wsj.com
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Opinion | Ukraine Smoke and Mirrors
Democrats and the media for three years used a fog of facts and speculation to lull America into forgetting there was never a shred of evidence of Trump-Russia collusion.
Read more
www.wsj.com
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Opinion | Whistleblowers and the Real Deep State
The bureaucratic resistance has used its power to delay and undermine Trump proposals, leak government information, gin up controversies to run Trump cabinet heads out of Washington—and now provide an excuse for impeachment.
Read more
www.wsj.com
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Why Trump policies are secretly loved by most liberals
Since Election Day 2016, the media has freaked out about things that Trump has never done while refusing to acknowledge the numerous accomplishments of his administration.
Read more
www.foxnews.com
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Opinion | Pelosi's Impeachment Blunder
Nancy Pelosi had the Democrats’ impeachment strategy right the first time: Don’t do it. But apparently even a lifetime in the mud-filled trenches of politics wasn’t enough to toughen the House speaker against the Dem left’s compulsion to impeach...
Read more
www.wsj.com
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Candidates for Delco D.A. square off at Cabrini
“What I do know is that George Soros has invested money in Jack Stollsteimer’s campaign,” [Copeland] said. “And they aren’t interested in Delaware County becoming another Philadelphia where crime has risen…and where victims don’t have a voice.”
Read more
www.mainlinemedianews.com
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