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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Sharbel Koorie to Run For Easton City Council's West Ward Seat

From Sharbel Koorie: I am Sharbel Koorie and today I am announcing my candidacy for Easton City Council – District 2, which is comprised of Wards 5, 6, 7, 8 West and 8 East in Easton.

As a lifelong resident of Easton, I have seen the challenges and opportunities our community faces. Today, I am excited to announce that I am running for City Council to represent District 2, a neighborhood I have called home for 55 years. With your support, I hope to bring a fresh perspective and practical solutions to the issues that matter most to our families and businesses.

I believe in the potential of Easton. For over four decades, I’ve worked here in various capacities—from co-owning Daddy’s Place, a popular local restaurant, to running a successful Disc Jockey business. For the past 25 years, I have also served the City of Easton in several roles, including laborer, heavy equipment operator, building inspector, and code administrator. These roles have given me a deep understanding of how our city functions and what works well and needs to be changed.

As a proud resident of South 9th Street, married to my wonderful wife Lena, and a father of four and a grandfather of six, I care deeply about the future of Easton, especially in the West Ward, where I have spent my life. The issues here are personal to me.

As your City Council representative, I will prioritize being accessible, listening to your concerns, and working tirelessly to ensure that we create a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant Easton for everyone. It will be my goal to make Easton a city we’re all proud to call home.

I humbly ask for your support in this campaign. Together, we can make Easton better, stronger, and more connected than ever before.

Blogger's Note: I know Sharbel and have visited his excellent restaurant many times more than I should. He and his family are good people. But can a Republican get elected in a heavily Democratic District? Can a former code enforcement officer get elected an any district? We'll see. 

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Would make an excellent addition to City Council

Anonymous said...

Okay Sharbel - let's get out there and kick some Democrat heiny!!!

Anonymous said...

Very qualified

Anonymous said...

An R in the WestWard especially with the current divide doesn’t stand a chance.

Anonymous said...

It is good to see the "commoner" take interest in local politics. Commoner not meant as a dig. More like a "non-politician" who actually is from the area . This is on both sides of the fence based on your recent articles. Not including the "filtered" Bruno of course.

Anonymous said...

Has my vote. He will do amazing things for our city.

Anonymous said...

He appears to have a deep commitment to his community and a strong sense of responsibility. It's commendable when someone chooses to reinvest their success and energy into the place that shaped them. It's often these individuals who can make the most significant and positive changes, as they understand the unique needs and challenges of their community.

Anonymous said...

The kind of guy that ought to be running for local public office. Good luck to him.

Anonymous said...

Nice guy. Fool's errand. Rs are not welcome in Easton. I predict he'll receive 9 votes in November.

Anonymous said...

Down to earth guy - works very hard and wants the best for Easton - Good luck Sharbel

Anonymous said...

The R and D thing should be less relevant in local politics. This guy knows the city and wants to serve. A business owner that also worked for the city, he has seen both sides of the coin.

Anonymous said...

I agree. Just look at all the Rs in elected office in Easton.