REPUBLICANS
MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FOR A BETTER FUTURE
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.
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.
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
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.
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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