Primary 2015: Light turnout, handful of races settled
Coatesville elects new City Council member, two DJ races appear settled
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
With a light voter turnout and a limited number of contested races, the county’s voters decided only a handful of races, with the vast majority heading to the general election in November.
But a few higher-profile races for District Justice appear to have been settled, with a single candidate...
What’s that smell? Not manure, but District Justice races
Primary battles have gotten childish and turn off voters
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ah primary season. Like the odor of manure from the mushroom houses, you can smell the stupid wafting on the spring breeze.
And while most of the primaries will likely be either anti-climatic — with Democrats winning Democratic nominations and Republicans (or the much-maligned and increasingly endangered...
Letter: Backs Morley for justice
To The Editor,
As a current West Grove Borough Councilman, as well as a former Republican Committeeman, I am supporting Nicole Morley for Magisterial District Judge. I am impressed with many of the unique qualities she brings to this position. Notably, Nicole was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Chester County Republican Committee.
Letter: Hoffman cites reasons to run for Kennett supervisor
To The Editor:
In the last four years, there’s been a big change in the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors. Over two elections, voters soundly ousted an ‘old guard’ that ran the township and elected Scudder Stevens and Richard Leff who are committed to transparency and accountability. Since then, the Township checkbook has been put online, a professional audit has been conducted,...
Letter: Morley asks for voter support in primary
To The Editor,
Since January, I have been out meeting with voters in hopes of earning their vote for Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) of District 15-4-04 on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, May 19th. MDJ 15-4-04 serves West Grove and Avondale Boroughs, London Grove, Franklin, London Britain, New Garden, and West Marlborough Townships.
Magisterial District Courts hear preliminary hearings on criminal...
Letter: Morely would bring integrity back to district justice post
To The Editor,
Six years ago I supported Matthew Seavey for District Judge, however I am now supporting Nicole Morley at the May 19, 2015 Election. We need to bring “INTREGRITY” and “TRUST” back to District Court 15-4-04 and I know Nicole Morley is the right person for that job. While getting to know Nicole I discovered her dedication to her family and our community. Nicole brings...
Letter: Offended by attacks on Seavey
To The Editor:
I am terribly offended by Mike Mooney’s letter (April 29) to the editor regarding the record of Matthew Seavey during his five years as District Justice. Whatever his sources may be, neither he nor they have a clue about the job Seavey has done or they would be supporting him instead of implying he is corrupt. The fact is, he has operated his office with integrity and honor. Above...
Letter: Morley is best choice for district justice
To The Editor,
Often over the years when speaking with voters and asking them to vote for a particular candidate, I will hear something like this, “They may be a good person, but once they get in office…… they all go bad.” While I don’t necessarily agree with “….they ALL go bad.” I think there is something to be said for the old saying “Absolute power...
Letter: Supports Morley for District Justice
To The Editor,
I write in support of Nicole Morley for Magisterial District Judge. I have known Nicole for over 10 years and even had the pleasure working with her at the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Nicole was a smart, fair, and hard-working assistant district attorney. She is an excellent trial lawyer, with thorough knowledge of the law and impressive speaking ability. ...
Hoffman will run for Kennett supervisor
Seeks to create all-Democratic Board of Supervisors
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Whitney Hoffman
KENNETT — Whitney Hoffman is seeking to do something that would have been all but unthinkable a decade ago: win election to the township’s Board of Supervisors and make the board entirely Democratic.
Hoffman announced her intention Tuesday to run for the supervisor seat currently held by...
