DAVID HECKLER - BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
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JOB DESCRIPTION: The District Attorney signs all bills of indictment and prosecutes all criminal cases for the state. He/she appoints assistants, detectives, and clerks to assist in criminal investigations and trials.
Hometown: Doylestown Township
DOB: March 7, 1947
Education: Central Bucks High School, 1965; Yale University, B.A. 1969; University of Virginia, L.L.B., 1972
Occupation: Lawyer
Qualifications:
29 years public service including: 7 years Bucks County Deputy DA, obtained convictions - all major felonies and murder, 7 years advisor/educator to all Pennsylvania's DAs, 11 years Judge conducting hundreds of criminal trials.
Answer to question: What are your priorities for the office of District Attorney?
To protect our communities by exercising hands-on leadership, emphasizing maximum courtroom effectiveness through staff training and mentoring. Achieving effective communication with Bucks County's police - the professionals who make the cases we must win in court. Targeting gun violence, organized drug dealing, crimes against children and the elderly and public corruption. Improving victim/witness communication and expanding crime lab capacities. Updating office technology and procedures to make each ADA more productive and better prepared.
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EDWARD "DUKE" DONNELLY - BUCKS COUNTY SHERIFF
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The sheriff, as an officer of the court , serves writs ,warrants, summonses, and other judicial documents. The sheriff also executes sheriff's sales and carries out orders of the county court. In some counties, deputy sheriffs provide courthouse security and transport prisoners. The sheriff is responsible for issuing gun permits.
Hometown: North Hamptom Township
DOB: Not Included
Education: B.S. Secondary Education Temple University; M.B.A. Philadelphia College of Textile & Science (Philadelphia University)
Occupation: Elected Sheriff of Bucks County
Qualifications: Captain, Philadelphia Police; Chief of Police Lower Southampton Township. Attended F.B.I. National Academy, Penn State Police School and numerous law enforcement seminars and conferences.
Answer to question: How would you improve and modernize your office to better serve the citizens of bucks County?
I have implemented honor guard, warrant unit, children fingerprinting, modernized gun permit cards, initiated drug and psychological pre-employment testing and updating computer system. I am working on new systems to interact with the public and to provide faster information. I am in contact with companies concerning safer and more efficient uniforms and laptops in all deputies? vehicles. I am working on more training for the deputies through outside resources and legislators.
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THOMAS F. CINO - UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
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Hometown: Washington Crossing
Age: 42 years old
Education: Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Rider University
Occupation: Vice President, TD Bank
Qualifications: Served on UMT EAC and P&R for 8 years. During those years I have become knowledgeable of our process of government, the issues that we face today and the impact that our elected officials can have on our community.
Answer to question: What do you consider the most important issues facing your community and how would you address them?
Flooding--Upper Makefield landowners impacted by flooding, need the support of the Supervisors to benefit from mitigation efforts, grants, and loans. The Upper Makefield Township Riparian Grant Fund is one resource.
Budget--Upper Makefield Township is experiencing higher expenditures and lower revenue, in part, a result of poor financial markets. A detailed review will be critical so that there is proper funding for essential programs that provide safety, protect property values, and committed obligations.
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JOHN SILVERS - UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
John graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1990. Not only did he earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management, but he also distinguished himself by earning a 2nd Lieutenant rank in the United States Army. His responsibilities in serving our country included the position of Air Defense Artillery Officer for the Stinger Missile Support for the Infantry and Armored Units. His service took him to Germany for three years and to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas for an additional three years. The leadership opportunities while serving his country afforded him the ethical, tactical, and strategic management decision-making skills that followed when he retired from the Army.
Upon moving into the private sector, John was offered a position with the General Electric Corporation. In his management role, John and his project team were challenged to launch a direct-to-home video service with a 1.5 billion dollar budget. The project was recognized as one of General Electric's top success stories. In fact, it earned John the prestigious Jack Welch Presidents' Award.
John later moved to a management position with the Aramark organization. He worked with the law enforcement community and interacted with prison officials, the sheriff's department, and other law enforcement officials. He and his staff managed the food service division for a significant number of correctional institutions. His time management and project management skills escalated to enhance his team's peak performance.
A resident of Upper Makefield for 10 years, John is currently President of the Upper Makefield Business Association. This community organization was specifically created to raise funds for families in need and for scholarships sought by individuals who would otherwise not be able to continue their goals for a higher education.
With an entrepreneurial spirit, John in 2008 followed his primary professional interest - assisting youngsters in their quest for scholarships, and by helping them to achieve excellence in their educational pursuits. He, therefore, launched a new business to promote his vision for the youth of tomorrow and the future leaders of America. His academic coaching business is located in Newtown.
John and his lovely wife Catherine enjoy spending as much quality time as possible with their two children, 13-year old John, Jr. and 7-year old Laura.
In addition, John is currently serving as the Co-Chair for the 2009 Bucks County March for Babies, is a Board Member for the West Point Society of Lebanon Valley, serves as a Military Academy Liaison Officer for West Point, and works with the German-Shorthair Pointer Rescue of PA. He was named the Upper Makefield Township Volunteer of the Year in 2008.
John Silvers'? Platform includes the following:
- Continuing land preservation
- Keeping Township taxes under control
- Promoting fiscal responsibility
- Providing resident representation
- Maintaining the Jointure
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GUY POLHEMUS - UPPER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP AUDITOR
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- Pennsylvania State Committee Member
- Upper Makefield Township Republican Committee Chairman
- Upper Makefield Township Republican Committeeman
- Crossing Legacy Foundation! Founder and President
- Upper Makefield Township Auditor
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2002-2004
2006-2010
2008-present
1996-present
1994-present
2001-2005
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Executive district sign coordinator/literature Drop for political campaigns
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation NE Division Auctioneer
- Chuck McIlhinney for State Senator, Sign Coordinator
- Hosted event on family farm for John McCain, Mike Fitzpatrick and Bucks County Vets
- Committee to Elect Duke Donnelly, Sheriff, Petitions and Sign Coordinator
- Diane Gibbons for District Attorney Coordinator
- Register One - Republican Registration Drive, Co-Coordinator
- Coordinated Bucks County's access to GOP Voter Vault
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2002-2006
2005-2008
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2004
2002
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One Light Productions
- Preparing for 2009 quad-centennial of Dutch in America
- Multi-media, print, television and film presentation
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2005-present
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WE CAN, Inc. Founder/Executive Director
Business founder and operator of New York City's first and only redemption/recycling center. Organization employed the poor and homeless to get them back on their feet and paid out over 40 million dollars to the poor and homeless and recycled 2000 tons of solid waste. No tax dollars were used to fund or run this organization. Organization made news around the world being labeled an innovative, creative project and was one of the first social entrepreneurial program on a large scale. Featured on 60 Minutes, the Today Show, the BBC, CNN, and other print, and electronic outlets.
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1986-2005
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Coordinator for Republican Mike Castle for Governor, (Delaware) Coordinated a series of television spots in 4 weeks that resulted in changing Lieutenant Governor Castle's polling numbers from negative to positive. Castle won the Governor's race as a Republican by a sizeable margin.
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1983-1984
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Campaign Coordinator for Republican Bill Green for Congress, (New York)
Wrote, produced and directed radio television and newspaper ads For Congressman Bill Green's campaign. Developed campaign and debate strategy and oversaw direct mail, neighborhood handouts and all related campaign material. Green won by a 12% margin in one of the nation's wealthiest congressional districts - a race that Time Magazine had labeled too close to call.
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1982-1984
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- Penn Center Academy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts
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- New York City Club Earth Day Award
- Holland Society Gold Medal Distinguished Achievement for Humanitarian Endeavors
- David Rockefeller - Brooke Russell Astor Award, - New York City
- Crain's Business - 40 Under 40 New York City award
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1994
1992
1991
1991
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- Bucks County resident for 54 years
- Married, Amy Polhemus, two children, James & John Polhemus
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