He is a graduate of Liberty High School and Penn State University, where he obtained a degree in political science. He is currently employed at Gracedale Nursing Home as its Admissions Coordinator.
Why is he running again?
"Bethlehem is currently in the middle of major transition as we merge our own existing 911 center with the Northampton County 911 center. As chair of the city council public safety committee, a former county 911 dispatcher, current county employee, and citizen of Bethlehem I find myself in a unique position to provide oversight and feedback during the transition. Moving ahead I also look forward to using the public safety committee to continue following how Bethlehem is handling the on-going opioid epidemic which sadly no community is immune from. During the summer of 2018 we were able to bring representatives from state, county, and city levels of government to a committee meeting for a comprehensive outlook on how we’re addressing this problem. In the face of local and regional competition I will work to grow Bethlehem’s economy as we continue to bring in new jobs, support small business, and revitalize our city. Lastly, I will continue to stay involved in our community listening to the feedback from all corners of Bethlehem."
A Democrat, he is a lifelong Bethlehem resident
Four Bethlehem City Council spots are up for grabs this year. In addition to Colón, other Council members whose terms end this year are Shawn M. Martell (Nazareth High School teacher), J. William "Willie" Reynolds (William Allen High School teacher) and Dr. Paige Van Wirt (physician). Martell has decided against seeking a second term while Reynolds seeks re-election. Dr. Van Wirt, a Council appointee, has yet to announce.
Retired firefighter Davd Saltzer, Easton Area High School guidance counselor Grace Crampsie Smith, motivational speaker Carol S Ritter and former Aldi Exec Bill Carpenter have all announced their candidacy.
So far, there could be as many as seven people running for four seats.
A good guy. He should be re-elected. He cares about people and Bethlehem. Unlike some other this is not all about him. he is not part of the carpetbagger crew that will sell out Bethlehem to the highest bidders.
ReplyDeleteNice butt kisser pay back job. Please tell us how a political science degree qualifies or has anything to do with admissions at a nursing home? Political suck up all the way around
ReplyDeleteBethlehem needs a Colon Cleansing.
ReplyDeleteA political science degree does little to prepare one for the task of working in long term care, especially as an Admissions Coordinator. Mike went from the position of Volunteer Coordinator to Admissions Director with no experience or training. I’m not blaming Gracedale’s present problems totally upon him but it truly is the lack of experience at the administrative level that is responsible for some of it. FYI, don’t fill the beds unless you have enough staff to care for the residents.
ReplyDeleteA political science degree does little to prepare one for the task of working in long term care, especially as an Admissions Coordinator. Mike went from the position of Volunteer Coordinator to Admissions Director with no experience or training. I’m not blaming Gracedale’s present problems totally upon him but it truly is the lack of experience at the administrative level that is responsible for some of it. FYI, don’t fill the beds unless you have enough staff to care for the residents.
ReplyDeleteHad dinner with the the mayor and, unfortunately, drank the Koolade. Forgot why he ran in the first place.
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