Democrat Republican

GEOFFREY BRACE www.geoffbrace.com

D.O.B.: 1980

Education: Bachelors: Ursinus College Masters: Lehigh University

Occupation: County Commissioner & Legislative Assistant

Qualifications: 8 years as Lehigh County Commissioner, Legislative Assistant to Rep. Mike Schlossberg, community volunteer (Old Allentown Pres Assoc, Zion UCC, homeless ministries, Allentown Youth Soccer Coach, CACLV, Downtown Allentown Business Alliance)

Response: First, we need to establish a county health bureau. Public health is a core government function. The decision nine years ago to eliminate the regional health bureau was an egregious error. We must correct it by establishing a county health bureau. Next, we need to ensure effective, sustainable and equitable allocation of federal relief dollars to support those directly impacted by the pandemic. This includes aid to residents, youth, small business owners and non-profit organizations. It also involves finishing the plan to expand and modernize Cedarbrook. The pandemic was an earthquake. It is our job to rebuild our region, not to pre-pandemic standards, but in a way that anticipates the next big threat to our health, safety and well-being.

MARJULEE V. COLON Marjuleevc7.webnode.com

D.O.B.: 1986

Education: Studied Social Sciences at LCCC but was unable to finish due to family obligations. While I attended I was on the Deans Honor List with a GPA of 3.62

Occupation: Medicare Insurance Management Qualifications: As a data analyst for 5 yrs, my job was to review areas of opportunity; enhance profits and limit expenses. As a single mother of 3, I have to use a minimal budget to produce maximum results. Now working in the health industry provides insight on cost

Response: I would start working with our small businesses to safely reopen as well as being in constant communication with our state legislature on the distribution of the vaccine. I would immediately lower taxes wherever I can to give our families a break from having to pay for the government’s expenses instead of putting food on the table.