Politics & Government
Candidate Profiles: DeWan, Sperring for Limerick Township Supervisor
Learn more about the candidates for Limerick Township Supervisor. Election Day is Nov. 5.
Election Day in Pennsylvania is Nov. 5 – and Patch is providing our readers with a look at the candidates running for office locally.
This year, Elaine DeWan and Kenneth Sperring are running for re-election for Limerick Township Supervisor against two Democratic challengers.
Elaine DeWan
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Name: Elaine DeWan
Running for: Township Supervisor
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Party Affiliation: Republican
Positions Previously Held: 8 years as Township Supervisor; 2 years as Chair
3 years on Limerick Township Planning Commission;Chair, 3 years
13 years, Lower Providence Planning Commission, 6 years as Chair
Why are you running for office? To serve the community & to continue moving Limerick forward in a positive manner.
What are the biggest issues facing your community? Transportation; bring business to Limerick Township to help in maintaining a safe community to live, play, and work at a reasonable cost to constituents
If elected, what do you hope to accomplish? Continue the search for job sources and recurring revenue as well as continuing to run the Township in an efficient, effective manner to keep our high financial rating; continue to respond with integrity to the needs of our citizens
Interesting fact about you: I represent the older perspective and as such I understand the limitations experienced by those on fixed incomes. In addition, I coordinate free programs for Seniors on Fall PreventionKenneth Sperring
Name : Kenneth W. Sperring, Jr.
Running for: Township Supervisor
Party Affiliation: Republican
Positions Previously Held: 12 years as Township Supervisor; 5 years as Chair
Why are you running for office? To serve the community & to continue moving Limerick forward in a positive manner.
What are the biggest issues facing your community? Transportation; bring business to Limerick Township to help in maintaining a safe community to live, play, and work at a reasonable cost to constituents
If elected, what do you hope to accomplish? Continue the search for job sources and recurring revenue as well as continuing to run the Township in an efficient, effective manner to keep our high financial rating; continue to respond with integrity to the needs of our citizens
Interesting fact about you: I am a small business owner in the Township, as well as a long-time resident.
If you are a candidate and would like to submit a questionnaire, e-mail brittany.tressler@patch.com.
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