2013 BANNER PAGE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA State and County Offices

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

OF BUCKS COUNTY

CITIZEN EDUCATION FUND

100 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA 18901

215-230-9986www.lwvbucks.org

Making Democracy Work

Grassroots leadership since 1920

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF BUCKS COUNTY

CITIZEN EDUCATION FUND

NONPARTISAN VOTERS GUIDE

Municipal Election November 5, 2013

(C) Copyright 2013 LWVPACEF

Polls open 7 A.M. to 8 P.M.

This Voters Guide may be taken into the voting booth.

FOR ELECTION INFORMATIONContact your county Board of Elections. The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania CitizenInformation Center also provides election information. CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-692-7281

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The material in this Guide was compiled by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania-CitizenEducation Fund. This material may not be altered or reprinted without the permission of theLeague. Each candidate's reply has been printed as submitted, except to use standard abbreviations andby editing from the bottom when a candidate's reply exceeded the word limit. The candidates listed arethose whose names appear on the ballot as of September 26, 2013. They are listed according to theirballot order. Additional information about judicial candidates and voter information including Polling

Place Lookup can be found by going towww.smartvoter.organd typing in your address and zip code.Allegheny, Delaware and Montgomery County residents will see additional information on localcandidates atwww.smartvoter.orgas well.

PURPOSE AND POLICY OF THE LEAGUE

The purpose of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania-Citizen Education Fund is to promotepolitical responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. The Leagueis nonpartisan: it does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. Nothing in this guideshould be construed as an endorsement of any candidate by the League of Women Voters ofPennsylvania-Citizen Education Fund.

ABSENTEE VOTINGRegistered voters who are ill, disabled, or will be absent from the municipality on Election Day mayvote by absentee ballot. Completed applications for civilian absentee ballots must be received by thecounty Board of Elections by 5 P.M., Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Completed civilian absentee ballotsmust be received back at the Board of Elections by 5 P.M. on Friday, November 1, 2013. If anemergency arises (unexpected illness or business trip) after the Tuesday application deadline, call yourcounty Board of Elections for information on emergency absentee voting. Proof of emergency may berequired. An emergency application and ballot can be obtained and voted by 5 P.M. on Friday,November 1, 2013. Any disabled voter having questions regarding the accessibility of a polling placeshould consult the county Board of Elections.
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WRITE-IN VOTINGInformation for write-in voting will be available at the polling place.

ELECTION DAY PROBLEMS

If your right to vote is challenged at the polls on Election Day and the problem cannot be resolved at thepolling place, the judge of elections at the polling place should telephone the county Board of Elections.The problem could be resolved by phone if your name appears on the county records. If it does not and

you want to try to resolve the problem, then you can go in person to the county Board of Electionswhere a judge from the Court of Common Pleas will be on duty to resolve election problems.Alternatively you can ask for and vote by provisional ballot. If it is later determined that you wereeligible to vote your ballot will be counted. You will be given instructions on how to determine if yourvote was counted. Problems at the polls can be reported to the PA Department of State atwww.votespa.com and to the Election Protection Hotline, 1-866-OurVote orwww.866ourvote.org.

Forms for voter absentee ballots, emergency absentee ballots and alternative ballots can be downloadedfrom the Resource Center atwww.votespa.com.

IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW VOTERS

If youre voting for the first time in an upcoming election, the information below can help you ensureyoure prepared once you arrive at the polls. All voters who appear at a polling place for the first timemust show proof of identification. Approved forms of photo identification include:

Pennsylvania drivers license or PennDOT ID card ID issued by any Commonwealth agency ID issued by the U.S. Government U.S. passport U.S. Armed Forces ID Student ID Employee IDIf you do not have a photo ID, you can use a non-photo identification that includes your name and

address. Approved forms of non-photo identification include: Confirmation issued by the County Voter Registration Office Non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth Non-photo ID issued by the U.S. Government Firearm permit Current utility bill Current bank statement Current paycheck Government check

If you do not have any acceptable ID then you must be allowed to vote by provisional ballot. If you area registered, long time voter, you do NOT have to show an ID.

ON-LINE VOTERS GUIDEThe Voters Guide and other useful information for voters can be found on the League of Women Votersof Pennsylvania homepage: www.palwv.org. It is also posted on the League of Women Voters ofBucks County website,www.lwvbucks.org(go to the Voters Guide Page).

*CERTIFICATION NOTE*

As of the publication date of this guide, the slate of candidates listed below is accurate based upon thePennsylvania Department of States Bureau of Elections unofficial ballot.
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JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURTJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Superior Court was established in 1895. It is one of Pennsylvania's two statewide intermediateappellate courts. The Superior Court is often the final arbiter of legal disputes. The Supreme Court maygrant a petition to review a decision of the Superior Court, but most petitions are denied and the rulingof the Superior Court stands. Cases are usually heard by panels of three judges sitting in Philadelphia,

Harrisburg or Pittsburgh, but may also be heard en bancby nine judges. The Superior Court oftentravels to locations throughout Pennsylvania to hear cases and is responsible for:

Appeals in criminal and most civil cases from the Courts of Common Pleas Appeals on matters involving children and families

The Superior Court consists of 15 judges who serve 10-year terms. The president judge of SuperiorCourt is elected to a five-year term by his or her colleagues.Term: 10 yearsSalary: $188,337

(Vote for 1)

Victor P. Stabile (Republican)Home address: Carlisle, PACampaign Website: vicstabile.comDate of Birth: September 14, 1957Candidate for: Superior Court of PAEDUCATION:1982, Dickinson School of Law, J.D., Law Review1979, SUNY Stonybrook, cum laude,B.A.CURRENT OCCUPATION: Partner and managing memberDilworthPaxson LLP, Harrisburg, PAQUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE: Over 30 years of significant trialand appellate experience, former Appellate Judicial Clerk, Former Deputy

Attorney General, recognized for exemplary community and pro bono work.

QUESTION:Because of some public concern about the amount of money being spent on statewidejudicial elections, would you support an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution changing themethod of selecting statewide judges to a merit selection process? Why or why not?ANSWER:I have been involved in both the election and merit selection of judges. While election maydepend heavily on funding, merit selection may eliminate qualified candidates for political reasons.Neither system is a panacea. Some combination of the best parts of each system that enables the bestqualified candidates to be selected by the citizens of Pennsylvania and provides a method for fair andaccessible competition would, in my opinion, improve the current system of judicial selection.

Jack McVay, Jr. (Democrat)Home address, Pittsburgh, PA 15232Business address: Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Pittsburgh, PAEmail [email protected] of Birth: June 28, 1956Candidate for: Superior Court JudgeEDUCATION: Duquesne University School of PharmacyBachelor ofScience 1980University of Pittsburghsummer classesDuquesne University School of Law - Juris Doctorate 1984

CURRENT OCCUPATION: Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge, Family Division
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE:

Highly recommended by the Allegheny County Bar Association Recommended by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Nearly 30 years of experience practicing law in both the public and private sector Six years of experience serving as a trial judge in the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas,

Family Division.QUESTION: Because of some public concern about the amount of money being spent on statewide

judicial elections, would you support an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution changing themethod of selecting statewide judges to a merit selection process? Why or why not?ANSWER:To my thinking, I cannot envision an elected or merit selection system that is free frompolitical considerations influencing the process. I believe putting the focus of reform on eliminating thedirect election of judges is misplaced. Rather, I support reforms that will mitigate the role money playsin the process, perhaps capping individual and political action committee donation levels and creatingcampaign spending disincentives. At this time, I prefer to trust the voters.

RETENTION CANDIDATESThe merit retention provision of Pennsylvania's constitution allows all but magisterial district judges tobe retained with a simple "yes" or "no" vote without ballot reference to political affiliation. This

provision was designed to remove judges from the pressures of the political arena once they begin theirfirst term of office. Magisterial district judges run in competitive elections. Mandatory retirement agefor judges is 70 years, but retired judges may, if approved by the Supreme Court, continue to serve theCommonwealth as senior judges.

JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT (RETENTION)

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is a court of last resort that sits only en bancand presides over amixture of direct and discretionary appeals. Every Supreme Court justice votes on every matter,including direct appeals, capital appeals (direct and collateral), allocaturs, discretionary appeals,Childrens Fast Track matters, gamingappeals, grand jury appeals, legislative redistricting appeals,

Kings Bench petitions, certified questions from federal courts, election appeals, emergency petitions,petitions for review, judicial disciplinary matters, attorney disciplinary matters, recommendations fromeight rules committees and six court-related boards, miscellaneous petitions, ancillary matters, andprosematters. The courts complement of seven justices is not supplemented with senior justices, and whenthe court is shorthanded, as it was for over a year recently, the remaining justices must take on theadded workload. Most often, but not exclusively the court reviews:

Requests for discretionary appeals from the Commonwealth Court and Superior Court Direct Appeals from a lower courts decision, including when a sentence of death is issued Requests to intervene in a lower courts proceedings Requests to deliver a body from illegal detentionTerm:10 YearsSalary:$199,606. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court salary-$205,415.Retention candidates appear at the end of the ballot in the form of a question.Shall (candidates name) be retained for an additional term as (office sought)?

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Max BaerHome address: Pittsburgh, PABusiness address: Pittsburgh, PAWebsite: NoneDate of Birth: December 24, 1947Candidate for: Supreme Court JusticeEDUCATION:

1971B.A. University of Pittsburgh 1975J.D. Duquesne University 1985-1986Robert Morris College, Masters of Tax Program 2013Hon. J.D. Widener University

CURRENT OCCUPATION: Supreme Court JusticeQUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE: Trial Court Judge, Allegheny County-13 years;Administrative Judge, Family Division10 years;Pa Child Advocacy Award 1999PA Dept. of Public Welfare, Adoption Advocate of the Year 1997Champion of Children Award, Most Valuable Peacemaker 2004QUESTION: Because of some public concern about the amount of money being spent on statewidejudicial elections, would you support an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution changing the

method of selecting statewide judges to a merit selection process? Why or why not?ANSWER:No. Election is a grounding, humbling experience. Its good for our judges to be groundedand humble. No objection to expanded pre-requisites for judges.

Ronald D. CastilleHome address, Philadelphia, PABusiness address: Philadelphia PAWebsite:roncastille@[email protected] of Birth: March 16, 1944Candidate for: PA Supreme Court

EDUCATION: Auburn University 1966; University of Virginia Law 1971CURRENT OCCUPATION: Supreme Court JusticeQUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE:

Philadelphia District Attorney, elected twice 50 years in Philadelphia District Attorneys Office Supreme Court of PA, 20 years. 1stLt. USMC (Ret); Bronze Star; Two Purple Heart Medals

QUESTION: Because of some public concern about the amount of money being spent on statewidejudicial elections, would you support an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution changing themethod of selecting statewide judges to a merit selection process? Why or why not?ANSWER:I support the proposition. I have always (since 1993) thought the electoral process is thewrong way to select judges. Politics doesnt always give the best judges and the natural tendency ofcitizens is to think that elected judges are beholden to the political parties and special interest supportersof the candidate.
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JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (RETENTION)

Term: 10 yearsSalary: $188,337

Susan Peikes GantmanParty: RepublicanHome address, Narberth, Pennsylvania 19072Business address: West Conshohocken, Pa

Website: NoneDate of Birth: August 8, 1952

Candidate for: Superior Court of PA Retention Candidate

EDUCATION:

1974 University of Pennsylvania, B.A., M.A. 1977 Villanova University School of Law, J.D.

CURRENT OCCUPATION: Judge, Superior Court of PennsylvaniaQUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE: QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE:

Judge, 9 years, 162 Precedential Opinions including 18 En Banc Opinions2162 Memorandum Decisions and dispositions

Partner Private Practice; Former Assistant District Attorney e Practice; Former Assistant District Attorney

QUESTION: Because of some public concern about the amount of money being spent on statewidejudicial elections, would you support an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution changing themethod of selecting statewide judges to a merit selection process? Why or why not?ANSWER:I would not support the Amendment. Fair and impartial courts are a guarantor of justice inour democracy. Competitive elections are the most democratic manner to make judges accountable tothe public. An independent commission of the Pennsylvania Bar Association reviews judicialcandidates and recommended Judge Gantmans retention stating: [She] isrecognized as possessingexemplary knowledge of legal principles. . . . Her integrity and personal character are beyond reproachand she is held in high esteem.

Jack A. Panella (Democrat)Home address: Easton, PA Palmer TownshipCampaign Website: www.facebook.com/jackpanellacampaignDate of Birth: May 4, 1955

Candidate for: Superior Court of PA-Retention

EDUCATION:

1977, St. Johns University, B.S. with honors 1980, Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D. with

honors

CURRENT OCCUPATION: Judge of the Superior Court of PennsylvaniaQUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE:

Trial and Appellate Judge for 23 years Former President, Judge of Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline Authored two books for judges and lawyers

QUESTION:Because of some public concern about the amount of money being spent on statewidejudicial elections, would you support an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution changing themethod of selecting statewide judges to a merit selection process? Why or why not?ANSWER:I would support true merit selection which would operate without political influences. Thisprocess would utilize representation by diverse organizations and professionals differentiating it from
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typical appointment systems. Negative campaigning is fueled by excessive spending. The tone whichdominated the campaign for the Supreme Court in 2009 is truly regrettable. While I never questionedmy own judicial integrity, I made a personal pledge to never again raise money for a judicial office.

BUCKS COUNTY ROW OFFICES

BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYJOB DESCRIPTION

The District Attorney is the chief criminal law enforcement officer and public prosecutor in the county. He orshe prepares and prosecutes all criminal cases and argues appeals in state appellate and federal courts. TheDistrict Attorney signs all bills of indictment and prosecutes all criminal cases for the state. He/she appointsassistants, detectives, and clerks to assist in criminal investigations and trials. The DA is elected by the publicevery 4 years, and is considered a row officer.

Term: 4 yearsSalary: $172,271

Unopposed

QUESTION: What goals do you have for the District Attorneys office and what makes you the best

candidate to fulfill this position?

David W. Heckler (Republican)Hometown: DoylestownDOB: March-47Education: GraduateCentral Bucks H.S., Yale University, University of Virginia School of LawOccupation: District Attorney of Bucks CountyQualifications: 7 years Deputy DA, 7 years Counsel to Pa. District Attorneys Association, Legislator, BucksCounty Judge; served as Chairman Pa. Sentencing Commission and last year chaired the Pa. Task Force on ChildProtection.Answer to question: During my first term, a lifetimes experience plus a talented senior staff enabled me toassemble and lead a highly effective team of prosecutors, investigators and support personnel. We have done ourbasic job of protecting the public by working with police to solve crimes and convict criminals. We have alsomade significant innovations, including establishing the most successful Drug Take-Back program inPennsylvania - over 8 tons collected to date, initiating a Veterans Treatment Program and a County CrashInvestigation Team. We have also established a much-needed Toxicology Section in our Crime Lab, striventoward digitalized office operations and partnered in the FBI Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory. Ourgreatest challenge going forward is retention of experienced prosecutors despite low pay.

BUCKS COUNTY SHERIFFJOB DESCRIPTIONThe sheriff, as an officer of the court, serves writs, warrants, summonses, and other judicial documents. Thesheriff also executes sheriff's sales and carries out orders of the county court. In some counties, deputy sheriffsprovide courthouse security and transport prisoners. The sheriff is responsible for issuing gun permits.

Term: 4 yearsSalary: $ 82,250(Vote for 1)

QUESTION: What changes, if any, would you implement in your office to better serve the citizens of

Bucks County?

Edward DukeDonnelly (Republican)Hometown: RichboroDOB: Sep-42Education: MBA Philadelphia College of Textiles & SciencesBS EducationTemple UniversityAssociate DegreeCriminal Justice Temple University


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Graduate 131stSession FBI National AcademyGraduate Penn State Police Officer Law EnforcementExecutive CoursesOccupation: Sheriff of Bucks CountyQualifications: Sheriff of Bucks County, Police Chief Lower Southampton Township & Captain, PhiladelphiaPolice Department.Answer to question: Improve computer communication between the Sheriffs office and the Public, by allowingaccess to our forms online. This will be more efficient in our dealings with the citizenry of Bucks County.Increase the hours of operation of our Booking Station. This will enable the police of our Townships and

Boroughs to spend more time patrolling their assigned areas. The public will benefit and be more secure seeingpolice on the streets.

Dennis McCauley (Democrat)Hometown: DoylestownDOB: Oct-57Education: Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from VillanovaOccupation: Director of Security at Bucks County Community College; Retired Abington Police divisioncommanderQualifications: Three decades of police and public safety leadership experience; Currently serve as vice-president and Public Safety Chairman for Doylestown Borough Council; Member of Bucks County Police ChiefsAssociationAnswer to question: I will bring law enforcement managerial expertise, energy, integrity and vision to theSheriff's Office. I will rebuild the Sheriff's Office into a public safety agency that Bucks County can be proud of.I will rid the office of scandals, mismanagement and divisive politics. For those serving as deputies, I will be afull-time leader, not a political figurehead. I will modernize the Sheriff's website and use social media to betterinform and serve citizens.

BUCKS COUNTY PROTHONOTARYJOB DESCRIPTION

The prothonotary is a clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, administering the records of civil proceedings. Someadditional duties include processing naturalizations papers and issuing passports.

Term: 4 yearsSalary: $ 82,250

(Vote for 1)QUESTION: What changes, if any, would you implement in your office to better serve the citizens of

Bucks County?

Patricia L. Bachtle (Republican)Hometown: NewtownDOB: Nov-39Education: Gwynedd Mercy CollegeOccupation: ProthonotaryQualifications: 20 years experience doing the job and protecting taxpayers: professionally managing a largestaff and implementing new technologies to save taxpayers more than $130,000 per yearall while cutting thesize of my staff, cutting costs, and always working full-time in the job.

Answer to question: The next four years in the Prothonotarys office are critical for taxpayerswhich is whyIll work full-time, every day, as I always have. Im prepared to successfully transition to the new justice centerwhich will allow for improvement technological improvements and efficiencies in the way our office operates.We will build on our already existing innovative case management system as well as expand our pay-per-pageservices which save taxpayers money.

Ronald J. Smolow (Democrat)Hometown: Upper MakefieldDOB: Jan-50Education:Occupation:Qualifications:I have practiced law in Bucks County for 38 years since graduatingfrom Penn State and Temple Law School. During this time, Ive handled a wide range of legal matters with a


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focus on litigation and consumer issues. This experience has given me first hand knowledge of the

Prothonotarys office.Answer to question: I will replace the Prothonotarys old-fashion paper system with a cost efficient E-Filingsystem. This will provide better service at less cost to tax payers. It will enable lawyers, judges and the public tofile/retrieve documents electronically while substantially reducing the cost of handling paper files. I will addSaturday morning hours to make the office more convenient for obtaining passports. I will provide betteroversight to avoid misuse of subpoenas and other official documents.

BUCKS COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDSJOB DESCRIPTIONThe Recorder of Deeds maintains the record of real property in the county, including titles and liens on property.The recorder also keeps records of military discharges.


(Vote for 1)


Bucks County?

Joseph Szafran (Republican)Hometown: BensalemDOB: Nov-53Education:High School Graduate, Pennsylvania Land Title Institute, Real Estate courses at various universities.Occupation: Recorder of DeedsQualifications:Present Recorder of Deeds, thirty-five years experience in Real Estate and Title InsuranceIndustry. Former President of Credit Union and Owner of JGK Abstracting and Title Company. Notary Publicand licensed Agent.Answer to question: The Modernization of the county land records with todays technology we will increasethe awareness and services the Recorder of Deeds office can provide the residents of Bucks County. As thecaretaker of the Bucks County Veterans ID Discount program, we will continue to provide a secure place for allveterans discharge papers and provide the vendors directory twice a year and bring the Best of Bucks to allveterans and citizens of our county.

James T. OBrien(Democrat)

No response received

BUCKS COUNTY- COUNTY CONTROLLERJOB DESCRIPTION

The controller gathers budget information, prescribes accounting systems to be used in county offices, approvesall bills, audits books of all county officers, and makes financial reports at the end of the year.


(Vote for 1)


Bucks County?

Raymond F. McHugh (Republican)Hometown: SouthamptonDOB: Sept-55Education:JD Emory University 1980BS Gettysburg College 1977Occupation: Controller; AttorneyQualifications:Incumbent County Controller since 2001Answer to question: I hope to obtain the technology necessary to provide on-line access to county contracts andother documents maintained by the Controller's Office. Although we have steadily increased on-line access tovarious reports and audits, we need to obtain additional resources to provide more complicated materials. Accessto these records will increase the transparency of county government and better serve the citizens of BucksCounty.


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John Jordan (Democrat)Hometown: CroydenDOB: Jul-64Education:Bachelors in MarketingOccupation: ConsultantQualifications:21-year Banking veteranAnswer to question: I am a 22 year Banking Veteran. I am also a Community Leader with a verifiable trackrecord of success in activism, economic and community development. In these difficult financial times, it is time

to ensure our taxpayers that all their tax dollars are appropriately utilized by holding all county departmentsaccountable. I am no stranger to hard work I spent most of 2012 fighting the attacks on Voting Rights with theVoter ID Law in PA.

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGESJOB DESCRIPTIONMagisterial District Justices represent the first level of the court system. They have jurisdiction over suchoffenses as traffic violations, landlord/tenant matters and civil actions involving less than $8,000, and theypreside over arraignments and can fix and accept bail in criminal cases not involving murder or voluntarymanslaughter. Those justices who are not lawyers must complete a course of instruction and pass an examination

before taking office.Term: 6 yearsSalary: $ 86,639

(Vote for 1)

QUESTION: What goals and recommendations do you have to improve the administration of justice in

Bucks County?

DISTRICT 07-1-02

Frank W. Peranteau, Sr. (Republican/Democrat Cross-Filed)Hometown: BristolDOB: Mar-49Education:West Chester University, B.S. Degree Criminal Justice

Occupation:Magisterial District JudgeQualifications:Elected Magisterial District Judge for over 11 years. Certified By PA Minor Judiciary. 28 yearCareer in Law Enforcement retiring as Chief of Police.Answer to question: Continue to safe guard the rights of the residents in Bucks County. This is done byproviding fair, timely and equitable handling of their concerns. We must also take advantage of the increasingtechnology will make the contact that individuals have with the courts an easier, less complicated experience.

DISTRICT 07-1-03

Joanne V. Kline (Republican/Democrat Cross-Filed)No response received

DISTRICT 07-1-07Daniel Baranoski (Republican/Democrat Cross-Filed)Hometown: HulmevilleDOB: Jul-65Education:Occupation:Qualifications:Daniel Baranoski earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justicefrom Temple University with Magna Cum Laude honors in 1987. He attended West Chester University and theUniversity of Phoenix in pursuit of a Master of Science Degree in Administration. He was a police officer anddetective for 24 years.Answer to question: Baranoski began his first term as Magisterial District Judge in 2008. He feels that havingan opportunity to influence peoples lives through his position as MDJ early in their involvement with t he courthas been most rewarding to him. He believes addressing risky behaviors like underage drinking, drug use, and


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truancy at an early period in a persons life may help stop more serious problems in the future. He takes the timeneeded to address each defendant individually.

DISTRICT 07-3-01

Maggie Snow (Republican/Democrat Cross-Filed)Hometown: BuckinghamDOB: Apr-60Education:Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Arts, 1982; University of Denver College of Law, Juris

Doctor, 1988Occupation:Magisterial District Judge District Court 7-3-01, 2008-presentQualifications:Chief Deputy District Attorney, 1988-2001, Bucks County criminal prosecutor, jury trialsGuardian Ad Litem, 2001-2007, child advocacy for at risk children and foster children.Answer to question: Establishing a Youth Aid Panel in Buckingham has been one way I have been able toimprove the administration of justice since I took office. Working closely with our local schools to eliminatetruancy has also been a priority to ensure our children get the best opportunities to succeed in life. I strive to treateveryone who appears in court with dignity, fairness and respect.

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