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Delaware County, PA November 3, 2009 Election
School Director; Haverford Township School District Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Dec 29 3:13pm
Candidates (Vote for 4)
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Russell Bilotta 4,419 votes 24.4%

  • Party: Republican
Ellen Hollin Click here for more information about this candidate 3,729 votes 20.6%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: President, YTM Gifts & Accessories
  • Master's Equivalency, Temple University 1976
  • Bachelor of Science, Temple University 1975
  • Past Vice President - Haverford Township School Board
  • Education Chair Haverford Township School Board
  • Past Facilities Chair Haverford Township School Board
  • Board of Directors Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Priorities:
  • Strive to continuously improve academic achievement so that our students are prepared to compete in an International economy.
  • Continue to hire the highest quality teachers and maintain current class sizes
  • Maintain efficiency at all levels of the budget.
Denis A. Gray 3,525 votes 19.5%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
Philip R. Hopkins Click here for more information about this candidate 3,248 votes 17.9%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Economist
  • BA Economics, Univ. of Michigan, 1970
  • MS City & Regional Planning, Ohio State, 1978
  • Vice President & Director of Research, Select Greater Philadelphia
  • Member of the Boards of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit and the Delaware County Career and Technical Education Schools
  • Completing 4th term as member of the Haverford School Board, Chairman of the Finance Committee
Priorities:
  • Maintain and increase the level of achievement of all students in the Haverford School District
  • Create a more equitable and efficient funding system for K to 12 public education in Pennsylvania
  • Control costs, especially the un-funded mandates imposed on local school districts by the State and Federal Governments
James E. Goldschmidt Click here for more information about this candidate 3,174 votes 17.5%
  • Party: Republican, Democratic
  • Occupation: Vice President/Corporate Officer, TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals
  • Villanova University - Bachelors 1980
  • Drexel University - Masters 1985
  • Temple University Medical School - Doctorate 1990
  • Served as School Board Director for Haverford Township School District for 12 years (1991-2003)
  • Chaired the Finance Committee for Haverford Township School District for 8 years (1995-2003)
  • Parent of 4 children
Priorities:
  • Provide all students, especially those perceived "average or below" with the skills and confidence to believe in themselves and succeed in school.
  • Ensure our schools provide a diverse curriculum of courses and electives that challenge all students.
  • Manage costs during these uncertain economic times, ensuring our tax dollars are used efficiently and wisely.

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