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Allegheny County, PA November 5, 2013 Election
Council Member; County of Allegheny; Council District 1 Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 20 4:55am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (78/78)
(44 Total Other Write-In Votes .33%)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Tom Baker Click here for more information about this candidate 6,770 votes 50.08%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Chief Community Affairs Officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Millersville University of PA, BS
  • ndiana University of PA, MA
  • President of Baker Leadership
  • Founder of Get Involved!, Inc.
  • President of the National Speakers Association Pittsburgh chapter
Priorities:
  • Hold the line on taxes using the same common sense and fiscal discipline learned as a school board director
  • Eliminate waste and abuse from county government to keep taxes low to protect seniors, homeowners and working families
  • Strive to help small businesses and fellow entrepreneurs create jobs in our county by making our communities more business friendly
Daniel A. "Dan" McClain, Jr. Click here for more information about this candidate 5,806 votes 42.95%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Manager - Internal Audit, U. S. Steel
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics and Mathematics from Penn State University
  • Master in Business Administration- Corporate Finance degree from Robert Morris University
  • Treasurer - Girty's Run Sewer Authority
  • Vice Chair - Ross Twp Democratic Committee
Priorities:
  • Reform the current property tax system by create transparent assessment formulas and protect seniors and working families.
  • Improve in transit infrastructure by repairing bridges and roads investing in innovative public transit options
  • Revitalize main streets by supporting small businesses and start-ups that help make strong, vibrant community business districts.
Jim Barr Click here for more information about this candidate 898 votes 6.64%
  • Party: Constitution
  • Occupation: Direct Support Professional-care mentally challenged adults
  • Co-Owner/Operator Barr Child Care (1982-2000)
  • Candidate: West View Council
  • Candidate: North Hills School Board
  • Candidate: State representative, 20th Legislative District
  • Public comments at Allegheny County Council meetings
Priorities:
  • Provide an alternative candidate to a two-party candidate election system
  • Balanced budgets without raising additional revenue from the people
  • Watchdog for the people from usurpation of power by government

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