The vice president of the Holme Circle Civic Association announced that sitting President Elsie Stevens would not seek re-election to the group’s executive board, although no potential replacements have been identified.
Vice President Mike Gould opened the biannual nomination process on Oct. 22 during the HCCA’s monthly general meeting. Gould accepted a nomination to retain his office, as did Recording Secretary Betty Brown. Stevens, Treasurer Tom McCurdy and Corresponding Secretary Kristen Moore were unable to attend the meeting for various reasons.
According to Gould, Stevens previously informed the board that she wished to step down, but she would remain active in the association and with community projects. McCurdy and Moore have expressed willingness to accept their nominations, Gould said.
Meanwhile, up to five at-large seats are available on the board. Board meetings are held monthly, as are general meetings.
In unrelated business, two hopefuls for elected office spoke during a candidates forum, as did representatives for a third candidate.
State Rep. John Sabatina is the incumbent in the 174th and is running unopposed. A Democrat, he is seeking his fifth consecutive two-year term in the General Assembly.
Carson Dee Adcock is the Republican nominee for the open 13th Congressional District. He will oppose Democratic state Rep. Brendan Boyle on Election Day, Nov. 4. Adcock owns a Huntingdon Valley-based pool business and acknowledged that he faces a large disadvantage on Election Day because most voters in the 13th are registered Democrats.
Pediatrician Maria McColgan spoke on behalf of Gov. Tom Corbett, a Republican who trails Democratic challenger Tom Wolf in pre-election polling. Corbett is seeking a second four-year term. ••
