Candidate Q&A: Terri Clark, Register of Wills candidate

EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way. Terri Clark By Terri Clark, Republican candidate,...

Candidate Q&A: Lani Frank, Register of Wills candidate

EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way. Lani Frank By Lani Frank, Democratic Candidate for...

Letter: Hoffman is the right choice for Kennett

To the Editor: While every election is an important event, an opportunity to renew our individual commitment to our individual and community values, this election in Kennett Township is especially so. This is a year where the electorate nationwide is confused and frustrated. Outsiders with bombastic promises and outlandish charges promise unrealistic and inappropriate change. This approach at the state...

Letter: Brookes has conflict of interest

To The Editor: I am concerned. Being new to Chadds Ford I have been researching my new home and community. I was very disturbed to discover a conflict of interest in the upcoming election. Public officials should be held accountable to the highest standards of ethics and should avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest. Therefore, I question why Beverly Brookes could be considered qualified...

FOP, Chamber announce commissioner endorsements

Two high profile groups announced this week their endorsement of the current incumbents on the Chester County Board of Commissioners. Both the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #11 and Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry announced their endorsement of the reelection of Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline. Farrell and Kichline are Republicans...

Primary 2015: Light turn out, handful of races settled

Coatesville elects new City Council member, two DJ races appear settled By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times With a light voter turnout and a limited number of contested races, the county’s voters decided only a handful of races, with the vast majority heading to the general election in November. But a few higher-profile races for District Justice appear to have been settled, with a single candidate...

What’s that smell? Not manure, but District Justice races

Primary battles have gotten childish and turn off voters By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Ah primary season. Like the odor of manure from the mushroom houses, you can smell the stupid wafting on the spring breeze. And while most of the primaries will likely be either anti-climatic — with Democrats winning Democratic nominations and Republicans (or the much-maligned and increasingly endangered RINO)...

Letter: Backs Morley for justice

To The Editor, As a current West Grove Borough Councilman, as well as a former Republican Committeeman, I am supporting Nicole Morley for Magisterial District Judge. I am impressed with many of the unique qualities she brings to this position. Notably, Nicole was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Chester County Republican Committee.    Send article as PDF    ...

Letter: Hoffman cites reasons to run for Kennett supervisor

To The Editor: In the last four years, there’s been a big change in the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.  Over two elections, voters soundly ousted an ‘old guard’ that ran the township and elected Scudder Stevens and Richard Leff who are committed to transparency and accountability. Since then, the Township checkbook has been put online, a professional audit has been conducted,...

Letter: Morley asks for voter support in primary

To The Editor, Since January, I have been out meeting with voters in hopes of earning their vote for Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) of District 15-4-04 on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, May 19th.  MDJ 15-4-04 serves West Grove and Avondale Boroughs, London Grove, Franklin, London Britain, New Garden, and West Marlborough Townships. Magisterial District Courts hear preliminary hearings on criminal...