MEET THE CANDIDATES---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warren Kampf for State Representative Warren Kampf will bring to the state House a unique mix of experience and understanding gained as an attorney, small business owner, proven local elected official, husband, father and taxpayer. Warren was born and raised in Tredyffrin Township, not far from Devon Elementary and T/E Junior High, schools he would attend before going to the Phillips Exeter Academy for high school. He learned early from his parents the values of education, hard work and helping others. Warren’s mother, Ann, is well-known as a 35-year volunteer with the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, including serving on the Board. During high school and college, Warren worked at local establishments like Binni & Flynn’s Restaurant and the Waynesborough Golf Club on the grounds crew. A graduate of Yale University, Warren also studied in the Far East and, during college, was a volunteer teacher in English to students in both Taipei and Hong Kong. After returning from the Far East, Warren attended Emory University School of Law. Upon graduation, he came home to Pennsylvania and began a career that has always involved serving the public. Warren worked at keeping our families safe from crime first as a Deputy Prosecutor in York County and then as an Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia. It was in the District Attorney’s office that Warren met his wife, Megan. Together, they returned to Chester County – with Warren joining White and Williams, LLP, where he would soon become a partner in the business, and Megan joining the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. As a small business owner, Warren has seen firsthand how the state makes it harder for job creators to thrive. He has also proven his ability to develop a budget, help create jobs and control costs. It is these real world experiences and skills that are desperately needed in Harrisburg to help fix our economy. After moving back to Tredyffrin Township, Warren continued his public service – this time by volunteering as a member of the Township Zoning Board. After serving for 2 years in that post, Warren was encouraged to run for Supervisor by his neighbors and was elected in November 2003 and re-elected in 2007. As a member of the Board of Supervisors, Warren has a proven record of bringing strong fiscal discipline to government. In fact, during his tenure, Warren has delivered four no-tax increase budgets and township debt has been reduced. As Chairman of the Board in 2009, Warren passed a no tax increase budget by actually shrinking the size of government. Best of all, he has done all this while providing quality services to residents, increasing funding for fire companies and emergency responders, and addressing important local issues. It is leadership like this – and the willingness to stand strong against special interests from both sides of the political aisle – that is needed today in Harrisburg more than ever. Today, Warren and his wife are raising their two children in Paoli. As a son, husband, father and taxpayer, he understands the challenges faced by working families and seniors – challenges over making ends meet, worrying about the future we leave our children and more. It is this understanding that he will carry to Harrisburg. It is this understanding that he will use to help make a positive difference for all of us. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike Vereb for State Representative Mike Vereb was elected to represent the 150th Legislative District in Montgomery County in November 2006. As a state lawmaker, Mike will work to achieve true property tax reform for all Pennsylvanians. He also will work to preserve valuable open space and improve regional traffic planning. Finally, he will fight to reform the way government does business in Harrisburg. Public service has long been a calling for Mike. He served as president of the West Norriton Board of Commissioners, where he worked hard to make government more responsive and accountable to the taxpayers by holding the line on taxes, preserving open space and supporting first responders. He also served as a board member-at-large for the West Norriton Little League, a member of the Hancock Fire Company, a member of the Pastoral Council for Visitation BVM, a board member for Visitation BVM Children Youth Organization and an advisory board member for the Norristown Police Athletic League. Mike also brings plenty of professional and real world experience with him to Harrisburg. He has 20 years of combined law enforcement and corporate security experience, including 10 years with the West Conshohocken Police Department, and corporate security work at both Comcast and Day and Zimmerman Security Services. Mike and his wife are raising their family in West Norriton, where Mike has been a life long resident. Please click on repvereb.com for more information |
