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Are there any statements available from Upper Adams School Board candidates?
Are there any statements available for Upper Adams School Board candidates?
I am curious as to why the potential candidates have not specified what political party they are affiliated with? And how can we determine, find out this information?
Hello,
The candidates who have completed our candidate information form have listed their party affiliations:
https://gettysburgconnection.org/2025-adams-county-municipal-primary-election-candidates/
Mayor Frealing has done a wonderful job as mayor. Very well qualified and very gracious and well educated. And has deep roots in our community. We need this lady to carry on the good work she has done.
I am Bill Mooney and I am seeking election to the Gettysburg Borough Council representing Ward 3 and would appreciate your vote. My message is simple, Community first! I want the best for the Gettysburg and will put in the hard work to make it so. Personally, I’ve been a volunteer firefighter for almost 40 years, including serving as the captain and training officer for the Cashtown Fire Department, and as their president for many years. I was the co-chair of this past New Year’s Eve festival, which brought 2,300 people to our Square, and will be the co-chair again… Read more »
I’m confused by one of your bullet points, namely:
“Restore parents’ right to decide which books are appropriate for their kids and shut the door to future book bans.”
Can you please explain your position more clearly?
Yes. The majority of the current school board directors at Bermudian Springs voted last year to change Policy 109. Every school district has a Policy 109, which deals with what kinds of books can and cannot be in the library. Previously, if a book had mature or controversial themes, parents could choose whether or not their kid could check out the book from the school library. In the new Policy 109, parents no longer have that option. Instead, any book that is deemed inappropriate by the school board can be removed from the library. The updated policy also broadens the… Read more »
Thank you!