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16 | The Burg | 05.15 JeFF BalTiMore Age: 56 Address: 1100-block N. 17th St. Employment: BMore U., Fitness Company; Acting Deputy Director, Harrisburg Mayor's Office of Economic Development (former) Previous Office: Harrisburg City Council, 2014-present Running For: Two-year seat and four-year seat Statement: Jeff Baltimore, a third-generation Harrisburg resident and graduate of Shippensburg University, has held several prominent business, planning and economic development positions in Harrisburg, York and with the Commonwealth. He has worked with youth as a baseball coach and scout leader and recently began a nutrition and fitness start-up with his son that teaches the body is a temple and emphasizes people should forever be student athletes. As Public Safety chair, Mr. Baltimore helps create and develop programs that engage youth. He believes academic, athletic, vocational, and entrepreneurial skills training is essential and a major deterrent to criminal activity. desTini HodGes Age: 25 Address: 2000-block Zarker St. Employment: Admin Office Technician for Safety and Security at HACC Previous Office: Harrisburg School Board, 2011-present Running For: Two-year seat Statement: Serving on the Harrisburg School Board has been a great learning experience for me. One tool that it provided me was being able to see how the legislative process works. To be an effective governing body, it's important to partner with the stakeholders that are affected by the board's decision. We must embrace accountability, transparency, and be accessible to the community. Most importantly, work together as one sound board to keep pushing forward in a positive direction. By tackling the issues that face our community and youth, we will restore pride back into Harrisburg and unify our City. WesTBUrn MaJors Age: 30 Address: 2300-block Market St. Employment: Government Relations, Gmerek Government Relations Previous Office: Board Member, Capital Region Water (former Harrisburg Authority), 2010-present Running For: Four-year seat Statement: Westburn Majors, a native of Harrisburg, holds a degree in Sociology from Lincoln University and a master's degree in Public Administration from Pennsylvania State University. Since 2008, he has worked in government relations on a wide range of public policy issues. As a board member of the Harrisburg Authority, he supported the forensic audit that helped restore public trust in the utility. Wes volunteers with the Harrisburg Basketball Booster Club, is a member of the Harrisburg Young Professionals, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and works with Major Preparation, a non- profit created by his family to help serve the city's youth. paT sTrinGer Age: 65 Address: 2100-block of Kensington St. Employment: Pa. Office of Inspector General (retired) Previous Office: Harrisburg City Council, 2000-2004; Harrisburg Human Relations Commission, 1994-2000 Running For: Two-year seat Statement: I am running because I wish to represent the citizens of Harrisburg by giving them a voice on issues that affect their everyday lives, such as safe neighbor- hoods, affordable housing and their rights as taxpayers. Having previously served on council, I have a clear un- derstanding of the process and the people who must be contacted to get matters accomplished. Having served at the federal and state level, in city government and even on county committees and the recent Harrisburg Strong Plan Task Force, I am ready to once again serve my community as an elected official. ellis r. riCk roy Age: 63 Address: 600-block Curtin St. Employment: Harrisburg Police Officer (retired) Previous Office: Dauphin County Democratic Committeeman; Harrisburg Civil Service Commission Running For: Two-year seat and four-year seat Statement: Ellis R. Rick Roy is a life-time resident of Harrisburg and has always been committed to the city. Mr. Roy served 35 years with the Bureau of Police and retired as a Police Lieutenant who was in charge of the Criminal Investigation Unit. Currently, Mr. Roy is the Dauphin County Democratic Committeeman for the 10th Ward 2nd Precinct, and Chair of the Harrisburg Civil Service Commission. Because of Mr. Roy's diverse experience, he understands that public safety, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization are three very important issues. Brad koplinski Age: 45 Address: 200-block Sassafras St. Employment:Attorney/Consultant, Penn Blue Strategies Previous Office: Harrisburg City Council, 2008-present Running For: Four-year seat Statement: I have been honored to serve on Harrisburg City Council since 2008. I have chaired both the Community and Economic Development and the Budget and Finance Committees. In those capacities, I have helped encourage smart investment in our neighborhoods and insure that the administration is held to account on budgetary issues. Having served during three separate mayoral administrations, I have remained an independent voice for the people of our city. I remain committed to helping reduce crime and blight, as well as encouraging businesses to come to Harrisburg and making sure the quality of life in our city remains high. Meet the Candidates Harrisburg Democrats Vie for 4 Seats on City Council

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