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Newark, Del. —
Driving throughout Delaware, one cannot help but notice the campaign signs cluttering the sidewalks and roadways. Many of the names on those signs are familiar: Manolakos, Miro, Katz, and Lavelle.
But a somewhat unusual trend this year is not only the number of amateur politicians who are jumping into the political circuit, but who are up against seasoned veterans.
This trend is apparent in the race for the 8th District for State Senate and in the New Castle County District 9 race.
These candidates were welcomed at the Chapel Hill-West Meadow Civic Association meeting on Thursday, Aug. 30 for a meet-and-greet with local residents.
The Senate race is between Democrat Dave Sokola, who has served in the Senate since 1990, and Republican Bill Stritzinger, a Newark businessman.
Sokola is a Mt. Pleasant High School and University of Delaware graduate. He has sponsored Delaware’s Graduate Driver’s License Law and Bicycle Helmet Law.
“I have done things right here in Delaware,” Sokola said.
Proving his working-man’s theory, Stritzinger could not attend the Civic Association meeting due to business, but sent his daughter to represent him. Stritzinger is a graduate of Newark High School and has resided in Newark his whole life. His first priority in the Senate would be to create a political environment that is friendly and welcoming to small businesses.
The Civic Association was then introduced to District 9 New Castle County Council candidates — incumbent Tim Sheldon (D) and his Republican opponent Scot Sauer.
Sheldon has served as a member of Council since 2004.
“I am a middle class person with a moral compass who goes to work every day,” Sheldon said.
Sheldon is the chief administrative officer for the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local Union No. 1 of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
“I will put my record against anybody’s,” Sheldon said, who also stated that he voted against every single tax increase while on council.
Sauer has lived in New Castle County for 50 years and owns four small businesses. Sauer believes that regular citizens should occupy leadership roles, and that his strong values and business experience will make him a great councilman.
Driving throughout Delaware, one cannot help but notice the campaign signs cluttering the sidewalks and roadways. Many of the names on those signs are familiar: Manolakos, Miro, Katz, and Lavelle.
But a somewhat unusual trend this year is not only the number of amateur politicians who are jumping into the political circuit, but who are up against seasoned veterans.
This trend is apparent in the race for the 8th District for State Senate and in the New Castle County District 9 race.
These candidates were welcomed at the Chapel Hill-West Meadow Civic Association meeting on Thursday, Aug. 30 for a meet-and-greet with local residents.
The Senate race is between Democrat Dave Sokola, who has served in the Senate since 1990, and Republican Bill Stritzinger, a Newark businessman.
Sokola is a Mt. Pleasant High School and University of Delaware graduate. He has sponsored Delaware’s Graduate Driver’s License Law and Bicycle Helmet Law.
“I have done things right here in Delaware,” Sokola said.
Proving his working-man’s theory, Stritzinger could not attend the Civic Association meeting due to business, but sent his daughter to represent him. Stritzinger is a graduate of Newark High School and has resided in Newark his whole life. His first priority in the Senate would be to create a political environment that is friendly and welcoming to small businesses.
The Civic Association was then introduced to District 9 New Castle County Council candidates — incumbent Tim Sheldon (D) and his Republican opponent Scot Sauer.
Sheldon has served as a member of Council since 2004.
“I am a middle class person with a moral compass who goes to work every day,” Sheldon said.
Sheldon is the chief administrative officer for the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local Union No. 1 of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
“I will put my record against anybody’s,” Sheldon said, who also stated that he voted against every single tax increase while on council.
Sauer has lived in New Castle County for 50 years and owns four small businesses. Sauer believes that regular citizens should occupy leadership roles, and that his strong values and business experience will make him a great councilman.
