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Delaware County, PA November 3, 2009 Election
Council Member; Borough of Aldan Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 29 3:13pm
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Harry J. Short 609 votes 20.8%

  • Party: Republican
Joseph Cosgrove Click here for more information about this candidate 602 votes 20.6%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Retired Chemist
  • Aldan resident 34 years
  • Married- Vivien 45 years, 3 children, 3 grandchildren
  • Graduate of St.Joseph's University, B.S. Chemistry
  • 27 year member of Aldan Boosters- 6 time President
  • Former Aldan Planning Board & Zoning Board member
  • U.S. Air Force veteran
Priorities:
  • Identify cost cutting measures to maintain/reduce taxes
  • Maintain present Boro services. Improve where possible
  • Identify, implement new Boro services.
Terry Owen 522 votes 17.8%
  • Party: Republican
Michael W. Ceci Click here for more information about this candidate 449 votes 15.3%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Internet Technology Consultant
  • Professional Background: Internet Application Developer (1998-present); Grant Writer: 1994-1998
  • Education: West Chester Univ. (MA-candidate, Psychology); Eastern Univ. (BA-English, cum laude, 1994), Delta Mu Delta Honor Society (Pres., 1993-94)
  • Member: Aldan Boosters Civic Association; Aldan Townwatch; Aldan Democratic Organization.
Priorities:
  • New initiatives to raise property values -- e.g., recycling pick-up; broadband lab, etc.
  • Grant writing program -- creating a systematic program to identify & apply for competitive grants to allow us to modernize our municipal services
  • Going green to save "green" -- reducing our energy costs by increasing our energy effeciency
Franklin L. Lane Click here for more information about this candidate 392 votes 13.4%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Retired Teacher
  • Residency : Aldan resident for twenty years
  • Education: Temple University, M.A. in History
  • Commonwealth Instructional Certification in Communications and Special Educaton
  • Founding member of the Clifton/Aldan Station Garden Society
  • Membership: ACLU, Equality Forum, Pft/Aft retired teachers
  • Advocate for exceptional students
Priorities:
  • Operating Premise : Government is part of the solution.
  • Marketing Aldan's Assets to Enhance Property Values.
  • Environmental Action: Reduce Aldan's carbon footprint through curb-side recycling.
Sarah E. Robertson Click here for more information about this candidate 355 votes 12.1%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Program Administrator
  • Education: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology); Bryn Mawr College (BA with a major in biology)
  • Devoted life to scientific research and education, specifically in studying cancer.
Priorities:
  • Openness in Government: Let's see a true sharing of all ideas and details surrounding town management.
  • Environmental Responsibility: There are multiple ways to green our town, from recycling, to townwide leaf mulching, and plant swaps.
  • Changes start at home. By working to better Aldan, we strengthen our country and can see our desired changes grow.

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