Montgomery County Republican Committee News
Oppose the Employee Free Choice Act
The Employee Free Choice Act (Card Check) does away with the secret ballot for workers when they are voting whether or not to join a union.
The legislation would take away one of Americans' most basic rights, to cast their ballot without fear of coercion or retribution. This legislation has the potential to put countless Pennsylvanian employers out of business and cause massive layoffs.
Help us defeat Card Check today by signing a petition and making your stance known.
Congratulations to DA Risa Vetri Ferman
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman recently was honored with the National Children's Advocacy Center's 2010 Outstanding Service Award for Prosecution. The award recognizes her work cofounding Mission Kids, which provides a wide range of support services for victims of child abuse.
"Working to open a child advocacy center for Montgomery County has been one of the most rewarding endeavors of my time in the District Attorney's Office," Risa told the Times Herald. "It has been a privilege to be part of a team of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of abused children."
Congratulations Risa on your great work with Mission Kids and well-deserved honor.
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Commissioner Castor Named to Expert Panel Focused on Reforming Philadelphia Courts
Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Castor has been appointed to a panel of legal experts that will advise the state Supreme Court on changes to the court system in Philadelphia.
Commissioner Castor was one of nine people appointed to the panel. All have significant criminal justice experience.
The panel will work to develop a detailed timeline for change to address failures in Philadelphia's criminal justice system, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Marcy Toepel Wins 147th House Nomination
Marcy Toepel captured the Republican nomination for 147th District House of Representatives seat. The seat was previously held by Bob Mensch, who resigned to move to the State Senate.
Marcy is the first deputy to the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds and the first vice president of the Montgomery County Council of Republican Women.
A special election to fill the seat will be held May 18.
The 147th includes Douglas, Greenville, Green Lane, Lower Frederick, Marlborough, New Hanover, Pennsburg, Perkiomen, Red Hill, Salford, Schwenksville, Skippack, Upper Frederick, Upper Hanover and Upper Salford.
Kerns supports Gerlach for Congress, uges committee to do the same
Montgomery County Republican Committee Chairman Robert J. Kerns is supporting Congressman Jim Gerlach in his bid for re-election in the 6th Congressional District, and urges committee members to do the same.
"Jim Gerlach has a tremendous record in
Gerlach, who has served in the U.S. Congress since 2002, has won hard-fought battles in the 6th Congressional District each election cycle. In 2006, Gerlach was the top target of national Democrats and endured $7.5 million spent against him, winning re-election in one of the worst political environments for Republicans in a generation. After announcing his candidacy for Pennsylvania Governor last year, he ended his campaign this past week. According to Gerlach, an outpouring of encouragement from constituents and supporters led him to seek re-election in the 6th.
"I personally support Gerlach in his re-election campaign, as many leaders throughout the 6th Congressional District do. I am urging my committee, as they endorse by areas, to do the same," Kerns said.
Kerns also expressed his gratitude to Lower Merion Commissioner V. Scott Zelov, who announced he was no longer seeing the Republican nomination for the 6th Congressional District after Gerlach made his re-election announcement, and immediately endorsed his re-election. "Scott is a terrific commissioner in Lower Merion, and made a great candidate for the 6th Congressional District. He was picking up support from across the district, and stepped aside to avoid forcing an effective and qualified Republican incumbent into a Primary."