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 REPUBLICANS 

 MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 

 FOR A BETTER FUTURE  

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WHAT WE STAND FOR

We believe in traditional Republican principles.

We believe, fundamentally, in liberty, the opportunity to chart one's course, start a business, chase a dream, or build a life, regardless of gender, race, or religion.

We believe our liberty has made us the most vibrant, productive, and competitive country in the world, but there are challenges ahead, and to meet them, we must work across the aisle. 

We believe that, by choosing the right leaders, we can meet the challenges of the future and continue to be the beacon of liberty the world over.

CANDIDATES

FOR OUR VALUES.

FOR OUR FUTURE.

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George Warden,

Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts

 

George is serving in his twenty fourth year as Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts. He has provided accurate recording of court documents and increased public access by innovation and implementing technology.  He has operated the office in a cost-effective, accurate, and customer friendly manner while always keeping you, the taxpayers, in mind. 

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Marlo Merhige,

Controller

 

Marlo is serving in her twentieth year as Controller.  She conducts accounting for the county, including running payroll, paying the county's bills, conducting audits, and submitting various financial reports.  She was president of the PA State Association of County Controllers for the 2021-2022 term.  Also, Marlo was one of four controllers selected by State Auditor Tim DeFore for his transition team when elected in 2020.  facebook.com / marlo for monroe

 

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Josephine Ferro,

Recorder of Deeds

Josephine is serving in her eighth year as Recorder.  She has ensured the accurate processing of public records pertaining to estates and realty transfers, and manages queries and requests from citizens and legal offices. She improved the efficiency of operations and the quality of its service and updated electronic platforms and systems. electjosephineferro.com

FOR OUR COURTS.

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Brian Germano

Magisterial District Judge

(Smithfield, Middle Smithfield, Delaware Water Gap)

Judge Brian Germano is serving in his eighteenth year on the bench. Brian is the recipient of the Spirit of Judicial Excellence Award, 2022; has authored writings instrumental in achieving an important statewide court reform; and serves as Chief Judge of the county's magisterial district judges. He practiced as a trial lawyer and has litigated cases at all levels of the Pennsylvania courts. He served on the board of Habitat for Humanity.  Brian has a J.D. from the City University of New York Law School at Queens College, where he earned a dean’s commendation letter; an M.A. from the University of Connecticut; and an A.B. from Syracuse University, the Maxwell School, where he was phi beta kappa and magna cum laude.

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Richard White

Magisterial District Judge

(Tobyhanna, Tunkhannock )

 

Rich is serving in his seventh year as a prosecutor in the District Attorney's office. He has a J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law and a college degree from Misericordia University.

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MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES

Chestnuthill Township

George Strunk

Deborah Modica

Middle Smithfield Township

Auditor:

Joel Lowris

Paradise Township

Supervisor:

Reda Briglia

Pocono Township

Commissioner:

Mike Velardi

Smithfield Township

Supervisor:

Pamela Barrett

Stroud Township

Supervisor:

Michael T. Stettler

Stroudsburg Borough

Mayor:

Kerry Manning-Freeo

Tobyhanna Township

Supervisor:

Edward Tutrone

Troy Counterman

Tax Collector:

Heidi A. Pickard

Tunkhannock Township

Supervisor:

Byron Witt

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES

East Stroudsburg School District

(East Stroudsburg Borough, Smithfield, Middle Smithfield & Price Townships)
School Director:

Keith Karkut

Michael Catrillo

Debbie Kulick

Lisa Van Why

 

Pleasant Valley School District

(Chestnuthill, Eldred, Polk & Ross Townships)
School Director:

Robert Clark

John Gesiskie

Susan A. Kresge

Ryan W. O'Keefe

Matthew Walters

Norman A. Burger

Pocono Mountain School District
Region 1 (Barrett, Paradise & Pocono Townships)

School Director:

Stephen Watto

Pocono Mountain School District
Region 2 (Jackson, Tobyhanna & Tunkhannock Townships)
School Director:

Rusty Johnson

Stroudsburg School District
(Delaware Water Gap Borough, Hamilton & Stroud Townships, Stroudsburg Borough)

School Director:

Christopher E. Gehm

Meghan Brenneman

Cindy Blake

VOTING

It is a different time now. 

 

It is critically important that we use all available means of voting, including mail-in voting, to make our voice heard, retain our candidates in office, and elect new candidates to open seats.

 

Please vote by mail if you are unable to do so in person.

IN PERSON

To find out where to vote in person, use the contact information below.

 

BY MAIL, PERSONAL DELIVERY, OR DROP BOX

1.  Before October 31, 5:00 p.m., ask the Office of Elections for a ballot. 

2.  The Office of Elections shall mail your ballot to you by U.S. mail.

3.  Mail it to the Office of Elections so it is received by Tuesday, November 7, 8:00 p.m. (postmarks no longer count), deliver it in person to the Office of Elections by November 7, 8:00 p.m., or drop it in an Office of Elections drop box by Tuesday, November 7, 8:00 p.m.

 

For more information:

1.  Call 570 517-3165,

2.  Go to www.monroecountypagov. com or www.vote.pa.gov, or

3.  Visit the Office of Elections, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

 

There is a drop box located at the Office of Elections, One Quaker Plaza, Stroudsburg and at the Middle Smithfield Community Center, 5200 Milford Road.

CONTACT

Headquarters:

P.O. Box 292

Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327

republicansforabetterfuture@gmail.com.

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