Write-In Candidate For Emsworth Council
– 2-Year Term
– 4-Year Term

Family and Community are the two foundational pillars of my life. Growing up the son of a teacher and a bread distributor, I witnessed firsthand the life that could be provided through commitment and hard work. I was a part of a family that participated in our community. As a teacher, my mom was actively involved in our school district, building community with students and parents alike. When my brother and I played sports, my dad spent nights and weekends coaching our teams. 

Following their example, I too became an active participant in the community at an early age. Collecting trash and managing the concession stand at my brother’s baseball games  were early touchstones on a path to a future of helping others, in both my career and in my personal life. Now that I have a family of my own, I hope to show my children the importance of community by helping our own to grow and thrive. 

I’ve spent my professional career working for various sports TV broadcasts, running slow motion replays after goals, touchdowns and home runs.  But I can’t do it alone – during every job I depend on my team and that team needs to be a cohesive unit, even when we disagree.

This skillset will serve me well on council. I have spent my career listening to the concerns and ideas of others – without hesitating to share my own – and I never let ego or personal preference get in the way.

I grew up in a real community,  one where kids could safely run and play, and where neighbors really knew each other. A place where sports viewing parties were weekly communal events and parks were  bustling. Not every community looks the same, but they all work best when we come together as one.

I’m running for council because I love Emsworth and have the energy and desire to make Emsworth a more livable and inclusive place for everyone. After attending many town council meetings I have seen that the residents here have a wide range of issues and I look forward to being a part of the solution.

As a council member, I’ll work to make Emsworth cleaner, nicer and safer for everyone. One of my primary safety concerns is dangerous drivers on Ohio River Boulevard. Too many people use 65 as an extended entry ramp to 79 and it negatively affects businesses and residents alike. When I heard that a reckless driver caused a power outage for our entire community, I decided that something needs to be done.

Additionally, I have seen that Marmo Park is a wonderful destination with much to offer, and it’s one of my regular stops on my morning runs. As a whole, the park is underutilized and not inclusive for everyone. For example, people will be discouraged from visiting if bathrooms aren’t always accessible, if the playground is weedy and if the pavilion is dirty. As we continue to push for a larger grant to update the playground equipment, we should  work to find ways for that equipment to be inclusive for all children. The more people the park caters to, the more visitors there will be.

As a 12-year resident of Emsworth and an avid runner, I’ve loved this borough since we moved here. I love running all around the borough. I love going to the tops of the hills to get the best views, running down to the Locks and Dam to see the boats and barges. With deer grazing in the morning sun and woodpeckers and hawks in the trees, Marmo Park is a wonderful spot to stop off for a breath. If you see me running down my usual path right down Center Avenue, please give me a wave or say Hi, because one of my favorite parts of my runs is meeting new people.