Paul Drucker Runs for State House

For Immediate Release
January 26, 2008

PAUL DRUCKER ENDORSED AS DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 157

(West Chester, PA) -- Paul Drucker, the first Democrat to successfully be elected to the Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors, today announced his candidacy for State Representative in the 157th District. Drucker was overwhelmingly endorsed for the position at the Chester County Nominating Convention, held today in West Chester.

The seat is open following the announcement by the current occupant, Carole Rubley, that she would retire when her term expires at the end of the year.

In his speech to 200 delegates from across Chester County, Drucker stressed his experience working on the issues important to voters during his time as a Tredyffrin Supervisor, including the effort to install sound barriers along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, storm water planning, responsible development and other environmental issues.

Drucker also said his long-time relationship with Andy Dinniman, the State Senator representing the 19th District in Chester County, would be important as he fought to ensure that issues important to the region received attention in Harrisburg.

"I can bring leadership to this position," Drucker said, and he pointed out that he was proud of his lifelong work as a Democrat as well as his ability to work across the aisle when necessary to get things done.

Stressing his commitment to the region and to public service, Drucker said that he decided to run because our region and our state have many significant challenges to face, and the people who live in the 157th district must have a serious and dedicated public servant who will vigorously represent them.

Drucker was the first Democrat elected to the Tredyffrin Board of Supervisors in its history when we won in 2005. He was widely viewed as a consensus builder and earned the respect of his colleagues for his knowledge of the issues and his skills in shaping policy.

He was narrowly defeated by 20 votes in November. Drucker said that he had heard from many people who supported him but didn't make it out to vote two months ago, and he pledged to campaign aggressively this year to earn the support of voters.

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Contact: Maria Micolucci (610) 420-6336