Meet Palmer Township Supervisor K. Michael Mitchell

Palmer Township Supervisor K. Michael Mitchell is running for re-election. He is running for one of two seats on the Democratic ticket in the May 21 primary election.

Age: 68

Family: Wife Joyce a son mike  & daughter Wendy , 2 grandchildren. married 49 years.  

Political party affiliation: Democrat

Education: Graduated Easton High School. 

Tell us about your professional/business background: Business owner suburban cleaners 35 years in Palmer. 

Why are you running for supervisor? To make sure that Palmer stays a good and a safe place to live and work. Also to make sure that the board tries not to raise taxes if possible. Work to bring new business and jobs to Palmer witch will keep taxes low. I lived in Palmer all my life. It is a good way to give to the community.

What qualifies you to serve on the board again? Supervisor in Palmer for 14 years. Palmer business owner for 35 years. Things accomplished: Charles Chrin Community Center. Home Depot center at 25th Street. Keeping taxes the same for five years. Building a new road department complex. Working on north end 33 interchange to bring. Making sure we have the best police department and they have the best equipment to keep Palmer safe.  

Tell us about three major challenges facing Palmer Township and how you would address them. (Please be as specific as possible): Trying to keep a balance budget. Opening up the north end of the township with the new Route 33 interchange. That will create new business and more jobs.