Election 2023: Marc Cohen For Bensalem Township School Board

Candidates running in the Nov. 7 general election are providing background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate.

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA —School Board Director Marc Cohen is running for re-election for the Bensalem Township School Board in the Nov. 7 general election.

Cohen, a Republican,, is one of 10 candidates vying for five, four-year school board terms along with school board members Eric Price and Heather Nicholas, and challengers Karen Winters, Stephanie Ferrandez, Bryan Hanratty, Rebecca Mirra, Cathy Dress, Deborah King, and Jim Kane.

Biographical Information

Name: Marc Cohen

Age: 63

Position sought: School Director for Bensalem Township School District

Are you an incumbent? Yes

What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Bensalem Township

Party affiliation: Republican

Family: Single

Education: Temple University, Bachelor's Degree in Business

Occupation: Investor

1. What are the top issues currently facing your position and how do you plan to address them?

The budget is always my biggest concern. I am always going to be fair with the taxpayers. My voting record has been not to vote for any tax increases. By doing that, our district has been able to limit the effects on the taxpayers. And we still have money to fund all our projects.

2. Identify specific goals or ideas you have to enhance life in your position:

The last two terms have been life-changing for me. Being able to help the kids in our district has been rewarding. Making sure they have what they need to succeed is a huge goal for me. I am a Bensalem Rotarian. We have lunch with the students of the month. Our club gets to interact with the kids. They know we are always there for them. Being able to help so many students is a huge gift for me.

3. What in your experience or background prepares you for election to office?

My business background has helped the district with our budget. I can tell what the district needs to fund and what we could do without. Being an incumbent I have the experience to know what’s best for our district.