Meet Mayoral Candidate Bob Donchez

Bethlehem Mayoral Race

Candidate: Bob Donchez

Age: 63

Family: Wife, Jayne A Donchez; Son, Robert M Donchez; Daughter, Kristen Donchez McGinley

Political party affiliation: Democrat

Tell us about your educational background:

Liberty High School, 1968; Kutztown State University, December 1972; Graduate Courses

Tell us about your professional/business background:

Educator for thirty five years in the Allentown School District. Serve on many community and civic boards and organizations.

Why are you running for Bethlehem mayor?

I believe  my extensive government experience combined with a lifetime of problem solving as an educator, husband and father, offers experienced mature leadership for Bethlehem. I believe my progressive platform for Bethlehem will continue to move Bethlehem forward and it will continue to be a place where businesses want to invest and families want to live, work and raise a family.

What qualifies you to serve as mayor of Bethlehem?

Bethlehem City Council, 18 years; President of City Council; 8 years, Educator, 35 years.

What do you see as the mayor's primary role and responsibilities?

1. Strong Public Safety
2. Fiscally Responsible and Transparent City Government
3. Smart /Balance Economic Development
4. Thriving and Safe neighborhoods/Strong Code Enforcement
5. Recreation/Healthier Community

Tell us about three major challenges facing Bethlehem and how you would address them. (Please be as specific as possible):

1. Strong Public Safety
2. Fiscally Responsible and Transparent City Government
3. Smart /Balance Economic Development
4. Thriving and Safe neighborhoods/Strong Code Enforcement
5. Recreation/Healthier Community

How much are you spending to run? How is your campaign being funded?

The campaign has received contributions from over 400 contributors  and it has raised over $125,000.00.

What, if any, endorsements have you received?

1. Bethlehem Fraternal Order of Police  Star Lodge #20
2. Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors PAC
3. Just received the endorsement of the International Association of Firefighters Local 735

Do you use social media? If so, please provide links to your Facebook and Twitter.

www.bobdonchez.com