Meet Upper Milford Supervisor Candidate Daniel J. Mohr

Age: 59

Family: Married to wife Susan for 34 years, Have two Daughters one married with two children and the other just graduated from Kutztown University, who resides at home.

Political party affiliation: Republican

Tell us about your educational background:
Graduate of Emmaus High School, Electrician mates School in The United States Navy and served in the Naval Reserves from 1971 - 1976. Drafting & Land surveying courses at Lehigh Carbon Community College. Several Oil burner and Hydronic Heating Courses. Allentown Master Plumbers School 3yrs. Pennsylvania Planning Assoc. Courses, Nimms couses & Training.

Tell us about your professional/business background:
Morning Call News Carrier, U.S. Naval Reserves - 6 Yrs., Quality Control Inspector at Rodale Manufacturing 2yrs., Instruments man on survey crew and Draftsman for Empire Engineering Co. 6yrs.,also for Phillip Bearn Engineering Co. 2yrs. Laboratory Engineer at Electric Furnace Man 6 yrs., Journeyman Plumber at Wayne Feather Inc. 6yrs., Presently Master Plumber / owner of Mohrs Plumbing & Heating Inc. for 24 Yrs.

Why are you running for Upper Milford Supervisors?
I have a deep-rooted civic duty to the township.

What qualifies you to serve on Upper Milford Supervisors?
Lifelong resident, Served as a Member of the Upper Milford Planning Commission for 18 Years, Serving as Township Supervisor for the Past 12 years, Member of the Vera Cruz Community Association member since 1989 serving as President, Treasurer, and Chairman of several committees including the Vera Cruz Homecoming & Halloween Parade. Also a Delegate Board Member of the East Penn Business Council to the Township.

What do you see as the Upper Milford Supervisors’ primary role and responsibilities?
A township supervisor should see the job as it is delegated in the 2nd Class township Code. The main Duty being charged with Governing the township, and
execution of legislative, executive and administrative powers to ensure sound fiscal management and to secure the Health safety and welfare of the citizens of the township. I believe that role should not be changed for any personal gain.

Tell us about three major challenges facing Upper Milford Township and how you would address them. (Please be as specific as possible):
1.) The current Economical situation makes it a challenge to provide adequate services to the residents without making it tougher by raising taxes, so tightening the belt is the only current solution, and making every dollar count. Fiscal responsibility without creating a tax burden.
2.) Traffic in the township has been increasing due to development around and in our township. Most our major roads in the township are State owned, so improving traffic through the township and neighboring townships can only be achieved by working with the State and neighboring townships. I support Farmland & open space preservation, and minimizing urban sprawl while maintaining responsible new growth and development. All in maintaining the townships rural character.
3.) The constant change of organizational memberships and residents is evermore a reason to continue to encourage open communication, transparency, and cooperation between township organizations and its Residents.

How much are you spending to run? How is your campaign being funded?
Under $500.00 out of my pocket.

What, if any, endorsements have you received?
Numerous residents and friends.

Do you use social media? If so, please provide links to your Facebook and Twitter.
No, in person is always the best communication.