Chalfont Borough Primary Election: Michael Kelly For Council

Candidates running in contested races in the May 16 primary election have been invited to provide background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate.

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Incumbent Michael Kelly is running as a Democrat for Chalfont Borough Council in a four-way race for the party's nomination for three open seats on the council. Also running are Thomas Taft, Lisa Cardinale and incumbent Mitchell Meyerson.

Biographical Information

Name: Michael Kelly
Age: 47
Town: Chalfont
Position: Chalfont Borough Council
Incumbent: 3 term representative
Party: Democrat
Family: Husband and father of two
Education: Syracuse University School of Architecture graduate 1998
Occupational: Architect

1. Why are you running?

It has been an honor to serve with a dedicated group of representatives these last 12 years. I am running again so that our Council can continue to be a cooperative team, a place of civil discourse, and a strong example of how local government can work together and be successful.

2. What do you consider to be the most important issues facing Chalfont?

Chalfont Borough continues to be a destination place for young families and small businesses. But we can do even better. I am committed to maintaining our tremendous attributes like our police force, our parks, and open spaces. We can continue to support our small businesses by providing them with shared parking opportunities to better serve their offices, stores, restaurants. I believe strong advocacy and professional grant submissions will continue to provide the Borough with grant funding resources to continue to improve our surroundings. I propose to address these and many other important issues as I've done during my first three terms, by being respectful and cooperative with my fellow Council representatives to collaboratively advance initiatives that will
improve Chalfont.