Maxwell, Walker, Houghton win primaries
Wolf landslide seen as tempering Democratic turnout
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A number of closely watched races from the governor down to local state legislative races thought to be competitive turned out to be blow outs Tuesday — as Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell won the Democratic nod for State Representative in the 74th District and Cuyler Walker won the Republican nomination for State...
Letter: Frustrated with deceptive political ads
To The Editor
Hear that? It’s a collective groan heard all across PA as the election shifts into full gear. We are bombarded with political ads: print ads, internet pop-ups, TV, radio and robo-calls. Primary ads are even more bizarre than general election ones. Republicans attack Republicans. Democrats attack Democrats. The ads are ugly. I think I speak for most ordinary citizens when I say I would...
Young want to fight for the American Dream
Says he worries opportunity is slipping away
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Joshua Young
In the end, for Joshua Young, it’s about preserving that basic American Dream: starting with almost nothing and working one’s way into prosperity.
Sitting outside the example of the auto service facility owned by his family he manages, Young, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for State Representative...
Maxwell puts focus on educational opportunities
74th district candidate wants better funding, better ideas for students
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Josh Maxwell
When you ask Josh Maxwell why, for a second time, he’s decided to run for State Representative, it comes down to a couple of words: public education.
The Downingtown native is among two Democrats — he is running against Caln Commissioner Joshua Young — seeking the nomination...
Walker: a small government is a better one
158th GOP candidate sees low taxes as key to sparking growth
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Cuyler Walker
EAST MARLBOROUGH — When it comes to government, if you ask Republican state house candidate Cuyler Walker, less is more.
“In order to have a strong economy, I think the more limited amount of resources the government takes out of the economy, the better off we are,” said, Walker, running...
Young mailers prompt questions on endorsements
Coatesville Council member objects to being listed on campaign materials
Updated: 12 p.m. 5/16/14 to add comment from Teamsters 384 official.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — The city’s Democratic Party leader and a City Council member are calling foul over a mailer sent out by State Representative candidate Joshua Young, saying that some of the individuals cited as supporting Young...
Op/Ed.: Cultivating economic development in Coatesville
By Josh Maxwell, Mayor of Downingtown
Josh Maxwell
Cultivating economic development is often a tricky endeavor. On one hand, we want to incentivize job-creating businesses; on the other hand, we want to avoid missing out on valuable tax revenue for our communities. In Downingtown we have been recognized for being able to use infill development opportunities with limited tax incentives to expand...
Letter: Dinniman calls on McCord to pull down ad
To The Editor:
Politics is admittedly a rough game but Rob McCord’s TV ad that essentially accuses Tom Wolf of being a racist goes beyond all levels of acceptability. I join forces with former Governor Ed Rendell, Senator Bob Casey, and other Democratic leaders in condemning this add and urging McCord to withdraw this offensive ad. When will we Democrats learn to stop shooting ourselves...
Letter: Maxwell is the best choice in the 74th
To The Editor:
Democrats in the newly-created 74th legislative district in Chester County have a clear choice to make in the May 20th Democratic primary. Only one candidate has proven capable of representing our party’s high ideals and earning the Party’s endorsement. We must send a strong, honorable, and experienced leader to Harrisburg, Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell. I personally know both...
Letter: Looting horsemen no way to pay for schools
To The Editor,
My background is that of an ‘Army Brat” who traveled the world — Turkey, France, Okinawa — with relatives in England, Australia, and New Zealand. My grandfather in England used to call his bookie and enjoy making small bets from home and take me to the race courses in the 1950s. I love horses and always have from riding carriage horses in Turkey to now owning...
