NEW YORK: The Delaware County Chapter of SEPAC, the political action committee of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday endorsed the Republican candidates for county council — incumbents Colleen Morrone of Concord, John McBlain of Aldan and Mike Culp of Springfield.
“We are endorsing them because they are great supporters of the chamber with their pro-business policies,” Trish McFarland, president of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, said of the incumbents. “They are so out and front in making sure they get out to the businesses and they make sure they really know what the issues are in the community.”
The three face Democratic challengers, Christine Reuther, a Nether Providence attorney and former township commissioner; Sharon Hill Councilwoman Sharon Booker; and Richard Womack, Darby Township police commissioner and vice president of the Darby Township Commissioners.
Several attempts to reach David Landau, chairman of the Delaware County Democratic Party, for comment Thursday were unsuccessful.
Morrone, vice chairman of Delaware County Council, is CEO for Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County and a former Concord township supervisor. McBlain is an attorney who has served as solicitor of Delaware County and served four terms on Aldan Borough Council after first being elected at the age of 24.
Culp, also an attorney, was appointed to county council this year to fill the unexpired term of state Sen. Thomas McGarrigle, R-26, of Springfield.
McFarland praised the three for touring the county’s manufacturing facilities as well as their proficiency of local business issues from human resources to workforce development.
“They’re really trying to hear the problems and hear the successes and work together,” the chamber executive said.
She added she was glad to see the Republican candidates were seeking re-election.
“I’m just excited that these three council members are running again and I hope they are elected because they are such great supports of not only the businesses but also the residents of Delaware County,” McFarland said. “We’re lucky to have them.”
