William J. Mackey Sr. hopes the third time is a charm to win the 124th Legislative District seat
Democrat Bill Mackey, West Penn Township, was selected as the party's candidate in the 124th Legislative District special election., the 124th district includes parts of Schuylkill and Berks counties. William J. Mackey is seeking election on the Democratic Party ticket. Please visit Bill's website for more details.
Despite previous failures, Mackey said times have changed. Argall’s departure for the Senate may give him a unique chance at success. Mackey, a 65-year-old retired pipefitter from Andreas, has tried unsuccessfully for the office twice before. He lost to Argall in 2006 and 2008, but said this week he “is not a quitter.” and “My previous attempts to capture this seat were against a longtime incumbent. This seat is now an open seat and it is up for grabs. My name recognition is out there with the voters in the district.”
The issue in this race is who is going to Harrisburg and fight for jobs, property tax elimination, our environmental problems still plague us and the number of Pennsylvanians without health care is rapidly increasing.
Mackey also draws attention to his career as a pipefitting construction project foreman, which he said demonstrated his ability to bring projects in “on time and under budget.” That concept, he said, should be heeded by state legislators.
Married to Marie Darlene Seladones, formerly of Brockton, PA two children, Billy, of Easton, PA and Kerilynn, at home; Retired pipefitter, currently works part time as metal sculptor assistant.
Attended Blythe Twp. Schools; graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School; Complete 5 year union pipefitter apprenticeship Attended 5 years of evening courses in drafting and design and welding; Completed ten week infantry leadership school at fort Jackson, SC; Completed supervisory and effective management courses offered by Mechanical Contractors of Eastern PA; Completed courses on mechanical systems and HVAC at Penn State, Media Campus; Served 6 years in PA Army National Guard; Member of American Legion Post 173, Tamaqua, PA.; Life member of the Disabled American Veterans; Member of St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Tamaqua, PA; Member of Knights of Columbus; Member of JFK Division of AOH; Member of the Andreas Sporting Club; West Penn Rod and Gun Club; Andreas Sportsman’s Club;
Currently serving on Schuylkill County Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Hobbies: hunting, fishing, woodworking, and blacksmith work
The 124th district includes the following communities in Berks County: Albany Township,Greenwich Township, Maidencreek Township, Ontelaunee TownshipPerry Township, Windsor Township, Hamburg Borough, Lenhartsville Borough , Shoemakersville Borough
The 124th district includes the following communities in Schuylkill County: East Brunswick Township, East Union Township, Kline Township, North Union TownshipRush Township, Schuylkill Township, Union Township, Walker Township, West Brunswick Township, West Penn Township, Coaldale Borough, Deer Lake Borough, McAdoo Borough, New Ringgold Borough, Orwigsburg, Port Clinton Borough, Ringtown Borough, Tamaqua Borough
Tamaqua Mayor Christian P. Morrison seeks re-election for second term
Mayor Christian P. Morrison wants to remain the voice of the Tamaqua taxpayer.
He said it has been an honor to serve the people of Tamaqua for the past three plus years and would be privileged to have the opportunity to continue to serve in this capacity.
Mayor Morrison is the President of the Eastern Schuylkill Democrats, President of the Schuylkill County Borough’s Association, member of the Pennsylvania Boroughs Association, Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association and Association of Mayors’ of the Borough of Pennsylvania.
Contact Mayor Morrison by phone at 570.668.4731
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