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Delaware County, PA November 5, 2013 Election
Council Member; Township of Upper Darby; Ward 7 Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jan 15 8:16pm
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Sekela Coles Click here for more information about this candidate 778 votes 60.8%

  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Adjunct Professor
  • 2012 Delegate for President Obama, 1st Congressional District
  • Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration- specialization Nonprofit Management & Leadership, 2010 Walden University; Member, ASPA
  • MBA, 2003 Penn State University; B.A. - Finance and Banking, 1999 Lincoln University
  • Graduate, Upper Darby Police Department Citizens' Police Academy; Member, Upper Darby Neighborhood Watch Association
  • Corresponding Secretary, Upper Darby Democratic Committee; Member, Parent Advisory Council, Upper Darby School District, Bywood Elementary
  • President, Bywood Elementary's Home & School Association, 2011-2013; Member, UDSD Parent Involvement Program Committee 2010-2012
Priorities:
  • Leadership: Revitalize the Long Lane Business District. Find creative initiatives, with community input, to improve the business district.
  • Accountability: Encourage open communication so residents are informed of township decisions & resources such as the Community Development Block Grant
  • Community: Ensure that all neighborhoods & parks in the 7th district receive equitable township services. Establish community forums on diversity.
Nathaniel Goodson, Jr. Click here for more information about this candidate 501 votes 39.2%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Pastor/Social Worker
  • BA -Political Science
  • MSW - Master of Social Worker
Priorities:
  • The changing demographics of the 7th makes it critical that I reach out to minority and immigrate communities.
  • Business Development - I will work with the Administration to continue the business development in Upper Darby especially the 7th District.
  • Public Safety - As Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, my emphasis will remain to partner with the Police to ensure that all citizens are safe.

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