Candidate for
Township Commissioner; Township of Marple; Ward 6

Charles Sammartino, 6th Ward Commissioner

I am running for re-election as Township Commissioner in the Sixth Ward of Marple Township. I was first elected to the position in 2005. My wife Karen and I have been married for 22 years and have 2 children. We have lived in Marple for over 14 years. I have worked in the health care information technology field for over 25 years. For the last ten years I have been a Senior Systems Analyst for Main Line Health, which comprises Bryn Mawr, Paoli, Lankenau and Riddle Hospitals. In 2009, I was elected by my fellow Commissioners both Republican and Democrat to serve as the Vice President of the Board. In addition, I serve on the Public Safety, Pension, Planning and Ordinance Committees.

Since being elected, I have been dedicated and focused on Public Safety Issues. I launched the Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 program and have worked with our Police Chief to write the first Traffic Calming Standards Policy for Marple Township. I was instrumental in creating a safe walking route by installing continuous sidewalks to the Paxon Hollow Middle school so children could walk to school in safety. I have worked with concerned residents of Willamsburg Drive and Highland Avenue areas to address speeding problems in these neighborhoods. I have also brought many free health based programs to Marple from which residents can benefit at no cost.

I have no business interest that benefits from my elected position and I have been totally dedicated to serving the residents of Marple Township. I am proud of my efforts to help refocus the Marple Township government to be more people and service oriented.