Municipal basic elections in Pennsylvania are Tuesday, and some of the most essential races for the mayor of state cities, districts and cities.
PoliticSpa deducts to the election on May 20, looking at key races throughout the community of nations.
Today we are looking at the races of the Mayor of the State – this time in Bethlehem.
Current democrat J. William Reynolds takes part in re -election and faces the main claimant in the city councilor Grace Cramps-Smith.
No Republicans submitted an application for a race, which indicates that the main winner has a clear way to the office in November.
J. William Reynolds
- Party: Democrat
- Experience: mayor, city of Bethlehem (2022-present); City Council (2007-22); Lawyer Rep. Steve Samuelson (D-Northampton)
- Priorities: Making significant investments to improve districts; creating a comprehensive main plan of parks and recreation; Creating a complete street plan that will design even more streets to make them even safer for our walkers and motorcyclists; A five -year strategic assist path to the inhabitants of most of Bethlehem in access to sheltered and inexpensive apartments; Attract and keep a good business in Bethlehem
- Education: Moravian University ’03
- Quote: “What separates us – between our teachers, our directors, our non -profit leaders and other selected officials – it is the idea that we work together; people do not care about who will receive recognition. And this is really the success we have here in the city is that nobody cares about who shoots the ball and who goes through the ball.”
- Cufflinks: Website |. Facebook |. Twitter |. Instagram
Grace Cramps-Smith
- Party: Democrat
- Residence:
- Experience: VP, Bethlehem City Council (2019-Present); Chairman of the Financial Committee
- Priorities: The fresh building in Bethlehem must balance progress while maintaining our history; Ensure growth growth, responsible in terms of tax and priority treats the needs of the Bethlehem community; Transparent financing; Reconstruction of trust in the Bethlehem government.
- Education: Ba, Bloomsburg; M.ED., Lehigh University
- Quote: “As both a resident and a qualified candidate, I am involved in running Bethlehem towards the future, which balances wise development while maintaining our rich history and a unique district.”
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