Thomas Barchfeld Seeking Spot on Baldwin-Whitehall School Board

ELECTION RESULTS HERE: http://patch.com/A-426t.

Thirteen candidates are vying for four seats on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board during May 21's primary election, including Thomas Barchfeld.

Name on Ballot: Thomas V. Barchfeld

Age on May 21: 57 years old

Incumbent? Yes or No?: No.

Are You Cross-Filed as a Republican and a Democrat?: Yes.

Primary Political Party: Republicans

Occupation: Retired

Municipality of Residence: Whitehall Borough

Work History/Previous Political History: Computer Assistant for the Department of Defense, U.S. Naval Base, Mechanicsburg, PA, 1989-1999; Computer Operator there from 1977-1989; on Whitehall Borough Republican Committee since 2011

Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education History: Completed Modern Office Systems Training from 2009-2010 at CCAC-Braddock Training Center, received Administrative Computer Specialist Certificate; attended School of Computer Technology, 1976, in Pittsburgh, received Diploma in Applied Business Programming

Why Do You Want a Spot on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board?: "To improve local government."

What Are the Two or Three Issues Facing the Baldwin-Whitehall School District That You Care the Most About and Plan to Address?: "The budget and Common Core."

Are You Married? Do You Have Children? If So, How Many?: "Not married, no children."

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