Politics & Government
Thomas Johns to Seek Second Term as South Whitehall Commissioner
Tom Johns announced this week he plans to seek his second four-year term in 2013.
South Whitehall Commissioner Tom Johns has announced he will seek a second term in the 2013 election. First elected in 2009, Johns said he believes there is still more he can do for the township.
A private building contractor, Johns said he is proud of the accomplishments made during his first term.
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"We made a lot of changes - we got a new solicitor and a new commercial inspection service that helped the township and citizens save money," Johns said.
With another four-year term, Johns wants to help maintain the "number one status of the township" as a place to live and do business.
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"The township has become more user friendly to everybody - developers, builders and residents," Johns said.
He is also a Republican committee member in South Whitehall's District 8 and serves on the board of Treatment Trends in Allentown. He has lived in the township for 20 years and is married with one son.
Johns can be reached at thomasjohns@gmail.com until his website is up and running.
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