2019 primary election: Engle launches bid for Northampton County Council, District 4 Seat

Democrat Dan Engle has announced his candidacy for the open seat for Northampton County Council, District 4, which consists of the Slate Belt area, Bushkill Township, Upper Nazareth, Bath, Chapman, Moore Township, Lehigh Township and Walnutport.

Engle is a fourth-generation member of Boilermakers Local 28 since 2002. He has been involved in many community organizations over the past eight years, including coaching children’s sports activities, and he has been a Roseto Borough council member for the past two years.

Engle says the motto he lives by is to “work, serve and lead productively and responsibly.” Engle feels there is a lot of untapped potential in Northampton County, specifically within District 4, for growth and revitalization.

Engle believes, “As I learned during my apprenticeship, when there’s work that needs to be done, it’s time to jump in and help to get it done.”

Therefore, he has decided it is time to make a bid for the open seat for Northampton County Council, District 4.

Engle has made a promise to the residents of Northampton County that he will continue to serve with transparency, integrity and respect. As he has done on Roseto Borough Council, he says he will continue to listen to the issues that are most important to his constituents. Engle says he is willing to work hard to bring about fair and effective policy in Northampton County.

The issues Engle would like to address are the needs and rights of individuals, like economic vitalization, environmental issues and by supporting those working paycheck to paycheck. Engle also wants to ensure that contracting is done responsibly, protecting the taxpayers while ensuring workers are protected.

“District 4 needs a strong voice in Northampton County. We need problem solvers and common sense advocates for the people in District 4.”

For more information, email Engle at engle4noco4th@gmail.com or visit Facebook at fb.me/engle4noco4th. The public is also able to join his kickoff from 7-10 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Scorecard located at 130 North Broadway, Wind Gap.