Other people interested in the Democratic nomination for the state House seat withdrew their name from consideration, according to the local party.
Kevin Schreiber (SUBMITTED)
York, PA -Kevin Schreiber, York's director of economic and community development, could be the Democratic candidate to replace state Rep. Eugene DePasquale, D-West Manchester Township.
DePasquale will vacate his state House seat when he is sworn in as state auditor general on Jan. 15, according to Liz Wagenseller, his spokeswoman.
In November, the York County Democratic Party began formally taking letters of intent from people interested in replacing DePasquale. The application deadline was Dec. 21.
Several people expressed interest in the position, but withdrew their names from consideration when they learned Schreiber was seeking the position, according to a news release from the local party.
"I want to thank everyone for their affirmation and insight," Schreiber said in the news release. "Eugene DePasquale has done an excellent job representing our District, and I would be honored to serve, following in his footsteps."
The news release described Schreiber as the "potential candidate" for the 95th Legislative District, which includes York, West York, North York, Spring Garden Township and part of West Manchester Township. Schreiber will take part in a public forum on Jan. 8.
The news release states that following the forum and DePasquale's resignation from the state House, a nomination recommendation committee will convene to make to make a formal recommendation to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party's executive committee.
Bob Kefauver, chairman of the York County Democratic Party, said Schreiber "would be an exceptional candidate."
"He is heavily involved in the community and is well respected by his peers and colleagues," Kefauver said in the news release.
The speaker of the state House will set a date for a special election after DePasquale resigns from the House.
York County Democratic Party officials have previously said they want that special election to take place the same day as the May primary, because it would be the most cost-effective option.
Bob Wilson, chairman of the York County Republican Committee, is advocating for an earlier date, saying that a May election is too long for residents of the 95th Legislative District to go without representation in the state House.
The GOP
The York County Republican Committee is still taking nominations, said chairman Bob Wilson. He said they've received a few letters of intent.
Members of the local committee who live in the 95th Legislative District will decide on their GOP candidate. And Wilson said he anticipates a transparent and public interview process.
Those interested in applying for the Republican nomination can send letters of intent and resumes to info@yorkpagop.org or to the York County Republican Committee headquarters, 2453 Kingston Court, Suite 101, York, PA 17402.
The forum
A public forum with Kevin Schreiber will take place Jan. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Crispus Attucks Community Center, 605 S. Duke St., York.
The event is open to the public. Questions will be accepted prior to and during the forum. To submit a question, email communications@yorkdems.org or visit www.yorkdems.org/95thforum.
For more information on the forum, visit www.yorkdems.org, call 717-812-1200 or email info@yorkdems.org.
About Schreiber
---?He has a master's degree in public administration from Penn State and a bachelor's degree in public relations from York College.
---?He and his wife, Jen, live in York's Newton Square neighborhood.
---? He's served the City of York since 2006, and he was appointed the director of economic development and secretary of the Redevelopment Authority in 2009.
---? He's overseen more than $100 million in economic development initiatives in York.
---? In the news release, he said he was overwhelmed by the support and encouragement from his wife, Jen, family members and others, including York Mayor Kim Bracey, York County Commissioner Doug Hoke and Auditor General-elect Eugene DePasquale.
Source: York County Democratic Party
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