Royer Makes It Official

Last month, I told you that Mortgage Banker Sam Royer is running for Jim Narlesky's job. It's now official. Royer has announced his candidacy for Magisterial District Judge in Hanover Township (Northampton County) and the 14th Ward in Bethlehem. His campaign chairman is Elmer Gates and his treasurer is Patrick Landon.

Six days after graduating from Freedom High School in '93, Sam joined the Marines, where he served in the 1st Marine division as a fire team and squad leader. For the last fourteen years, he's been a Mortgage Banker.

Sam Royer resides in Hanover Township (Northampton County) with his wife Kelly and their 3 children. He is active in and serves as coach for various youth athletic activities in the Bethlehem area as well as with Bethlehem Christian School and the Saucon Valley Elementary schools WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program. In 2010, Sam was a nominee for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man of the Year award. A member of Life Church in Allentown, he serves on their finance committee.

Sam Royer says he believes that his life long history in the district, coupled with his experience with people from every walk of life and the world of banking and finance law, have given him a good perspective on the challenges facing both government and the private citizens in our area. “A magisterial district court is, by design of our forefathers, the court for the common man and I believe that my education and experience will serve their needs and the justice system well.”

More information about Sam and his campaign is available on his website.

Great! If I get nailed for unpaid parking tickets in his District, he'll probably make me do push-ups.

District Judge Jim Narlesky Has an Opponent

Actually, Judge Narlesky will likely face several opponents, but Mortgage Banker Sam Royer is the first to throw his hat into the ring. He's an ex-Marine, little league coach, marathoner, football coach, college student, 14 year mortgage banker, cancer research fundraiser, "Dad of Great Students" and regular churchgoer.

But does he wash his hands after every dump? He already has street lists and will be knocking on doors next week. In the Winter? This guy must be a cyborg.

As a bottom-feeding blogger, I'll do my best to muddy this guy up. For now, all I've got is this picture.

Good luck, Sam!

Judge Narlesky's magisterial district consists of Bethlehem Ward 14 (North Bethlehem) and Hanover Township, Northampton County.