Candidate for
Council Member; County of Delaware

Tom McGarrigle has resided in Delaware County for more than 30 years. Tom started his own automotive repair business at the age of 21 in a small rented garage in Sharon Hill. Through hard work and a strong business sense, Tom was able to purchase his own, larger shop in Collingdale after just three years. Now located in Springfield Township, Tom's business sponsors a range of community activities and events.

Tom has a long record of public service and a history of working to improve the quality of life for Delaware County residents. In 2003, he was elected Springfield Township Commissioner representing the 5th Ward. As a member of the Board of Commissioners, Tom has served on the Public Safety, Finance, Parks and Library Committees and Chairman of the Springfield Country Club Committee. During his tenure on the Board, Tom had a record of fiscal discipline while maintaining a high standard of service for Springfield Township residents.

In 2007, voters elected Tom to represent them on Delaware County Council, where he has served as a voice of small business owners and average citizens. Tom has also been an outspoken advocate of the law enforcement community and a leader on environmental issues.

Tom is a dedicated member of the community and has donated his time to a number of community and youth organizations. He was actively involved in the Springfield Youth Club for ten years, and served six years as President of the organization. He is a member of the Springfield Lions Club and after moving his business to Springfield in 1998 Tom became an active member of the Greater Springfield Business Association.

Tom is also a founding member of the Run for Heroes, which organizes an annual 5K Run in Springfield that raises $25,000 each year for the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund. Those funds provide needed support and educational assistance for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel.

Tom and his wife Michele have three sons -- Thomas Jr., Patrick, and Daniel -- and reside in Springfield Township.