Ken Greene to Run For Easton City Council

From the Candidate: – Today, Ken Greene announced his campaign for Easton City Council-At-Large. Ken Greene has worked for 35 years in education, the last 13 of those as superintendent of schools. With a proven track record of public service, Greene enters the race with the experience to continue to make Easton even better.

Greene released the following statement upon the announcement of his campaign:

“I love Easton because our city has an energy to it that is inclusive, diverse, and welcoming of everyone. I believe Easton can be at its best with a shared vision to make our city safe, clean, and accessible. I’m proud to call Easton home because with strong, independent-minded leadership, our city’s future is incredibly bright.

"I believe Easton City Council needs strong leadership that is future focused towards helping our city reach its highest potential. That means working hard to harness the opportunity to build upon the unique history of each of Easton’s neighborhoods. We must work together to increase our resident population and support economic growth.”

Ken Greene has been a member of the Easton Planning Commission since 2019 and is in his second year as chairman. Since 2014, Greene has served as Treasurer of “Friends of Easton PA”, the non-profit organization that designed and sponsored the lighting of the trees in Centre Square and the Smith Avenue/St. John Street gateway on South Side. The group has also raised funds for Easton Ambassadors and Easton Block Watch. Ken and his wife Diane Haviland were recently honored with the Gretchen Wrenshall Memorial Award for community service as Easton’s volunteers of the year. You may have also seen Ken entertaining crowds with his bands at Easton Farmers Market or Clam Jam.

In a show of strength and momentum to start his campaign, Ken Greene enters the race with the support and endorsement of Mayor Sal Panto.

“I support Ken Greene for City Council. He has been a strong advocate for Easton, and he has the character, integrity, and intelligence to keep our city moving forward. ”

Ken Greene is ready to lead on day one to move Easton forward and continue its trajectory of growth and prosperity. After retiring from being a superintendent in 2022, Ken continues to be an education consultant focused on equity, leadership, and policy. Greene is also an adjunct professor of school finance at Columbia University.