Election 2023: Joan Graves For Falls Township Supervisor

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.

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA —Joan M. Graves is running on the Republican ticket for Falls Township Supervisor in the Nov. 7 general election.

Graves faces Democratic incumbents Erin Mullen and Brian Galloway for two, six-year supervisor terms.

Biographical Information

Name: Joan M. Graves

Age: NA

Town of residence: Levittown

Position sought: Falls Township Supervisor

Are you an incumbent? No

What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Falls Township

Party affiliation: Republican

Family: Mother of three, Grandmother of five, and hails from a military family.

Education: Graduate of Rider University with a specialty in Finance and Accounting. BCCC graduate with a background in science working in the Medical Field.

Occupation: Retired, Clinical Research Project Manager

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

Fighting for/Addressing Clean Energy - Encourage companies such as Exelon and Gamesa to return or build in Falls and research increasing source recycling. Research Questionable Local Gov't Practices. Support Local Law Enforcement. Provide any additional tools that law enforcement can use to deter crime, and decrease traffic issues.

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

Prioritize our youth - provide outlets for youth/teens to interact with peers. Provide transparency within the local government agencies. Address Veterans Issues/shortfalls within the community.

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

Reviewing new construction zoning requirements throughout the East Coast for a Fortune 500 company. Review budgets for Hospital and clinical research facilities. Leadership experiences - Served as PTO president, Co-chairperson for B-Pure local environmental group, proposed new class, created curriculum and taught it at BCCC, substitute teacher, religious education teacher for 22 years.