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It has truly been an honor to serve as your Commissioner for the past 16 years. I am glad that you are visiting my website and hope that those of you who are new to our community get to know me better as a candidate for re-election to the Abington Township Board of Commissioners.

I have always done my best to represent the residents of Ward 2, and I appreciate all of the support that I have received in the past. I am asking for your support on Tuesday, November 3rd, so that I can continue to serve you as your Commissioner.

About Bob

My wife Barbara and I have been a part of the Abington community since 1975, when we moved to our present home in Huntingdon Valley. Our sons, JB and Adam, are both graduates of Abington High School.

After graduating Central High School, in Philadelphia, I attended two years at Penn State Abington (Ogontz), after which I moved on to the Main Campus and graduated with a B.A. Degree. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Oriental History at Temple University, I was fortunate enough to be selected for a Fulbright Scholarship at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan. After receiving a Juris Doctor Degree from the Temple University School of Law, I embarked upon my legal career.

Community Activities:

Commissioner Ward 2- 16 years

Chairman- Pension Committee

Public Affairs Committee

Public Safety Committee

Civil Service Commissioner- Abington Township

Abington Art Center- Trustee

Pennypack Environmental Restoration Trust- Board Member

Penn State College Alumni Society- Board of Directors

Abington Township Government Study Commission- Secretary

Chapel Manor Civic Association- Executive Board Member (Chairman- Ad Hoc Committee on Waste Disposal)

Abington Township 75th Anniversary Committee- Member

Huntingdon Valley Civic Association- Executive Board Member

Legal Committee- State Association of Healthcare Providers

Mayor’s Advisory Committee- Legislation and Funding

Allied Jewish Appeal- Vice Chairman Independents Section of Lawyers Division

Bustleton-Somerton Lodge of B’nai B’rith- Past President, Executive Board Member, B’nai B’rith District Three- Hillel Chairman

Jewish Y’s and Centers- Co-Developer of Legal Services for Elderly Project

Jewish Family and Children’s Service- Trustee/ Advisor, Past Chairman- Services for Older person Committee, Protective Services Committee and Lawyers’ Sub-Committee

Foundations Committee Member; Golden Slipper Club- Past Vice President, Trustee, Chairman-Legal Aid Committee and GO Committee.