Candidates Forum presented by Saucon Democrats
All are welcome to hear from Democratic candidates running for Hellertown Borough Council, Lower Saucon Township Council and Saucon Valley School Board! Candidates for each race will be fielded with […]
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Letter: Lower Saucon Voters Deserved to Hear from Candidates at Forum
Pastor Phil Spohn says a forum featuring all six Lower Saucon Township Council candidates was planned, but plans for it fell apart when invitations to two Republican incumbents running for re-election were ignored. Spohn is pastor of Christ Lutheran Hellertown and a Lower Saucon Township resident.
Lawmakers Spent at Least $3 Million During Redistricting Battle, Invoices Show
Pennsylvania's new legislative districts have the potential to change the balance of power in both Harrisburg and Washington, so it’s not surprising that legal action played a major role during the process.
See How Proposed Pa. State House Map Scores in Key Areas
The proposal--rejected by Republicans--improves on fairness metrics as mandated by the state constitution, while creating more districts that could be won by Democrats.
State Sen. Boscola Says ‘No Thanks’ to Redistricting Plan (Op-Ed)
State Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) says a proposed redistricting map was drawn up behind closed doors and cleaves Lehigh Valley communities "for no reason." The state senator who represents parts of Lehigh and Northampton counties--including Fountain Hill, Bethlehem, Lower Saucon Township and Hellertown--also said she will sue to stop the redistricting plan from taking effect "if absolutely necessary."
Op-Ed: Elect Opthof-Cordaro, Gress, Roney to Lower Saucon Council
State Rep. Bob Freeman (D-136) has endorsed Democratic candidates for Lower Saucon Township Council Victoria Opthof-Cordaro, George Gress and Tom Roney. Freeman's district includes a portion of Lower Saucon Township.
SV School Board Candidate Withdraws from Race, Replacement Named
A well-known incumbent candidate for Saucon Valley School Board has withdrawn from the race, to be replaced by a candidate chosen by the Northampton County Democratic Party.
Pa. Democrats See State House Control as Within Reach
Voter dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump in some of Pennsylvania's suburbs is threatening down-ballot Republicans, as Democrats are pummeling GOP incumbents on the airwaves.
‘Saucon Democrats’ Group Hopes to Have Impact on Local Politics
The members of a new grassroots organization that has formed in Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township say they hope to have a positive impact on local politics and culture.
Letter: Lower Saucon Voters Deserved to Hear from Candidates at Forum
Pastor Phil Spohn says a forum featuring all six Lower Saucon Township Council candidates was planned, but plans for it fell apart when invitations to two Republican incumbents running for re-election were ignored. Spohn is pastor of Christ Lutheran Hellertown and a Lower Saucon Township resident.
Lawmakers Spent at Least $3 Million During Redistricting Battle, Invoices Show
Pennsylvania's new legislative districts have the potential to change the balance of power in both Harrisburg and Washington, so it’s not surprising that legal action played a major role during the process.
See How Proposed Pa. State House Map Scores in Key Areas
The proposal--rejected by Republicans--improves on fairness metrics as mandated by the state constitution, while creating more districts that could be won by Democrats.
State Sen. Boscola Says ‘No Thanks’ to Redistricting Plan (Op-Ed)
State Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) says a proposed redistricting map was drawn up behind closed doors and cleaves Lehigh Valley communities "for no reason." The state senator who represents parts of Lehigh and Northampton counties--including Fountain Hill, Bethlehem, Lower Saucon Township and Hellertown--also said she will sue to stop the redistricting plan from taking effect "if absolutely necessary."
Op-Ed: Elect Opthof-Cordaro, Gress, Roney to Lower Saucon Council
State Rep. Bob Freeman (D-136) has endorsed Democratic candidates for Lower Saucon Township Council Victoria Opthof-Cordaro, George Gress and Tom Roney. Freeman's district includes a portion of Lower Saucon Township.
SV School Board Candidate Withdraws from Race, Replacement Named
A well-known incumbent candidate for Saucon Valley School Board has withdrawn from the race, to be replaced by a candidate chosen by the Northampton County Democratic Party.
Pa. Democrats See State House Control as Within Reach
Voter dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump in some of Pennsylvania's suburbs is threatening down-ballot Republicans, as Democrats are pummeling GOP incumbents on the airwaves.
‘Saucon Democrats’ Group Hopes to Have Impact on Local Politics
The members of a new grassroots organization that has formed in Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township say they hope to have a positive impact on local politics and culture.