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rHonda Mays Age: 52 Address: 1700-block Herr St. Employment: Budget Analyst, Pa. Dept. of Public Welfare (retired) Previous Office: Dauphin County Democratic Committeewoman Running For: Four-year seat Statement: I believe one of the most important duties of our elected officials is to be "builders of bridges" between residents and the government. It is not good enough to elect candidates into office and then allow them to act as islands of power unto themselves. e residents are the ultimate decision-makers. As a citizen of Harrisburg I am committed to positive outcomes for 1) our children because they represent our future success, 2) our historic properties, which define our past accomplishments, and 3) our residents, who are the foundation upon which our community is built. We are in exciting times. CorneliUs JoHnson Age: 26 Address: 2900-block Rumson Dr. Employment: Health Officer, Susquehanna Township Previous Office: None Running For: Four-year seat Statement: Cornelius Johnson is a Harrisburg native, a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with two Bachelor of Science degrees in Toxicology and General Science, and serves as the Head of the Health Department for Susquehanna Township. In addition, Cornelius is pursuing his master's degree in Public Administration from Shippensburg University. Finally, Cornelius is actively engaged in the community. He serves as a Cluster Leader for the Camp Curtin YMCA Teen Achievers Program, a member of Harrisburg Young Professionals, and is a member of the Greater Harrisburg Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Development Institute. JereMiaH CHaMBerlin Age: 32 Address: 600-block N. 2nd St. Employment: Engineer and Project Manager, Volvo Contruction Equipment (former) Previous Office: None Running For: Two-year seat and four-year seat Statement: e 2013 election was about how we would stop the inevitable slide into bankruptcy. is year we should be discussing about how we rebuild Harrisburg for the residents of today and the future. When polled, community groups list crime and city services, (including pot holes, sinkholes, blighted properties and streetlights) as their largest issue. I developed skills from my experience as both an engineer and project manager solving problems and overseeing the projects to tackle these problems. Harrisburg will thrive only when all neighborhoods are attractive to live in and safe to travel. ron CHapel Age: 62 Address: 700-block N. 3rd St. Employment: Vehicle Registration Clerk, PennDOT (former) Previous office: None Running For: Two-year seat and four-year seat Statement: For years, I have used the public comment period of City Council meetings to speak against issues I believe were not in the city's best interest, including the Harrisburg Strong Plan and the parking lease. Meanwhile, I have been active in the NAACP, African-American Chamber of Commerce and American Legion Post 733. I studied political science at Wayne State University between two tours as a U.S. Marine, from which I was twice honorably discharged. I want to bring a new sense of pride to the city to help it combat unsafe streets, blight, joblessness and helplessness. alan kennedy-sHaFFer* Age: 30 Address: 200-block Verbeke St. Employment: Policy Analyst, Pa. Dept. of Corrections Previous Office: Dauphin County Democratic Committeeman Running For: Four-year seat Statement: Alan Kennedy-Shaffer founded Harrisburg Hope and has been helping Harrisburg ever since. Attorney by day and community leader by night, Alan brought together state and city officials to solve Harrisburg's debt crisis. His 20 point plan will make Harrisburg safer, create jobs, improve education, and ensure equality. A graduate of Yale University and William & Mary Law School, Alan serves as a JAG officer for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He helped Barack Obama become president in 2008 and wrote two books. As a homeowner and small business owner, Alan is committed to our city and believes that Harrisburg matters. *Alan Kennedy-Shaffer was removed from the ballot in a court decision he has since appealed. As of this writing, there was no ruling yet from the appellate court. WHere THe CandidaTes live

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