Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?: No
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, West Chester University; Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Saint Joseph s University; Master of Arts in Social Studies Education, University of Missouri.
Occupation: Teacher, 12 years
Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: None
Why are you seeking elective office?: As a resident of Phoenixville for over 10 years I have personally witnessed the tremendous growth and progress that has taken place in our community. As I have gotten to know the town and its residents over the past few years I have learned how great of a town and community Phoenixville continues to be. I am running for Borough Council because I would like to get involved with helping this wonderful community continue to grow into a great place to live and work.
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Party Affiliation: Democrat
Family: My husband James and I bought our first house in Phoenixville 10 years ago. We call this beautiful town our home with our two young children, our almost 5-year-old Nico, and 3-year-old Willa.
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?: No
Education: I have undergraduate degrees from West Chester University in special education and elementary education. I have also earned a master s degree from WCU in literacy and reading specialist certification.
Occupation: I have had the pleasure of being a teacher since I graduated in 2008. I taught special education at the elementary level and currently teach general education at the elementary level.
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Family: Wife Leslie and daughter Ava.
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?: No. I am the first person in my family to participate in politics.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Film Production from Full Sail University. Also studied Mechanical Engineering at Delaware County Community College.
Occupation: CEO of Digital Exhibition Systems Inc., nine years; and Creative Director, Crimson Planet Media, six years. Former waiter and Lyft driver.
Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: West Chester Democratic Committee, Representing Ward 7 (2018-2020)
Why are you seeking elective office?: This last year has been rough, and a lot of our neighbors are hurting. I understand poverty in West Chester because I lived it. As a renter, I understand how 2/3 of the population of West Chester lives. Just because we don t own land, doesn t mean this town isn t our home too. Over 26 percent of our town lives in poverty, and I used to be one of them. When you
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Party Affiliation: Democrat
Family: Wife Rani; Two kids; Asha, 5, and Dylan, 2. One dog; Chester; Two rescue cats, Buster and Pearl
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?: No
Education: Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Information Systems, Penn State University, 2003
Occupation: Co-founder of The Plan Advocate, Financial Advisor with Independence Square Advisors, helping families, individuals and business owners make informed financial decisions
Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: Interim Mayor of West Chester, 2021 (Present); Interim Mayor of West Chester, 2017, West Chester Borough Council President 2014-2016, West Chester Borough Council 2011-2016.
Why are you seeking elective office?: As a dedicated public servant for over six years, it is my calling to give back to the community I love. Members of our West Chester community are actively working towards so many amazing initiatives from the re-establishment of rail s
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Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Stacey Whomsley said she became increasingly aware of parents struggling with their children s education and wanted to do something; she s running for WCASD School Board Director. (Stacey Whomsley)
Pennsylvania s Primary Election is May 18. Stacey Whomsley is running in West Chester Area School District in Region 3 as School Director. Whomsely said she decided to run when she learned through the WCASD Families for Brick & Mortar Facebook page of parents struggling.
Whomsley explained why she is running for election.
Stacey Whomsley
Age: 43
Position Sought: School Director for Region 3 in the West Chester Area School District, covering Chester and Delaware counties in East Bradford, Thornbury, West Goshen, and Westtown townships.