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Candidates prepare for Mayfield races

By Gerard Hetman ghetman@theabingtonjournal.com

Mayfield Borough Council (Four Year Term)

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Krantz-Buskovitz

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DePoti

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Thomas Gallagher (D/R)

Finishing up his first four-year term, which he ran for after filling in for four months due to a vacancy left on council, Gallagher said the proudest moment as a council member was “the groundbreaking of the baseball field in the athletic complex,” on Rt. 6. If re-elected, Gallagher also plans to do what he can to balance the budget.

Janice Joyce (D/R)

Running for what will be her first full term, Joyce has already had a taste of what life will be like as a council member. In March of 2007, she filled a vacancy left for eight months on council. “If elected, I will be dedicated to serving all residents,” said Joyce.

Linda Saniski Marino (D)

George Pittsman Jr. (D)

As a member of Mayfield Council for the past eight years, Pittsman said he has tried to help by keeping an open mind and listening to what the community wants. “I’ve tried to give everyone their fair share, and I will continue to do so if they want me to,” said Pittsman. As project coordinator, he said his proudest moment as a member of council has been the construction of the athletic complex on Rt. 6. .

Peter Jennings (Write-in)

Having lived in Mayfield most of his life, Jennings began work as an Environmental Engineer with Shell Oil before he moved back to Mayfield and started a business. He is a member of the Mayfield Borough Planning Commission and participated in training for the shade tree committee. He believes his education, work and business experience, along with experience on the planning commission, provide qualifications .

Ellen Krantz-Buskovitz (Write-in)

A lifelong resident of Mayfield, Krantz-Buskovitz currently resides with her family in a fifth generation family home. She is an employee of MetLife in Clarks Summit, where she has worked in Information Technology for 11 years. Krantz-Buskovitz said she is running because she wants to contribute and help the borough grow, yet remain calm and peaceful. Many improvements she plans will require grant funds which she intends to pursue .

Mayfield Borough Council (Two Year Term)

William Filburt (D)

James DePoti (D)

DePoti, a current councilman, is democratic candidate for a two-year term to retain his seat. He is a lifelong Mayfield resident and U.S. Air Force veteran. As councilman in charge of roads and bridges, Depoti, helped undertake the first ever in-house paving program undertaken on such a large scale.

Mayfield Mayor

Alexander J. Chelik (D/R)

Kenny Nichols (Write-in)

A lifelong resident, Nichols graduated from Lakeland High School, earned an associate degree from Penn State, and is currently a shipping coordinator at PA Hutchison, where he has worked for 11 years. He and wife Sandy Meloni are parents of a two-year old son, Nicholas. Nichols said he has a great deal to contribute, namely his experience with services that he believes residents need and expect from borough officials.