Paul Drucker

Paul Drucker is a dedicated public servant who has spent nearly 40 years working on behalf of his community and neighbors in the greater Philadelphia region. He has served as an assistant District Attorney, a lawyer in private practice, and the first ever Democratic member of the Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors. He has run a small business, served as president of his synagogue, and been involved in numerous civic roles from management consultant for nonprofit organizations, voluntary positions with the Pennsylvania Bar Association and State Supreme Court, to a soccer coach, mentor and proud husband and father of three.

Paul Drucker is running for the State House of Representatives because he wants to add his voice to the team of legislators working to bring accountability to the General Assembly, and most importantly, to faithfully represent the people in the 157th district on their most pressing concerns.

Please click here to read Paul’s full bio.

Facebook users can now join the group Vote Paul Drucker for State Representative at the popular online site here. Please visit Paul and invite your friends to join his Facebook group to support him for the 157th District seat. If you have family or friends who are Facebook users, please forward this message to them to help spread the word!

Seeking to boost their civic engagement and knowledge of the political process, four
Conestoga high school seniors have signed up to intern with the Paul Drucker campaign this spring.

The internship is a requirement for all seniors at Conestoga, and students select the organization or company where they would like to intern.  The four students, who all have an interest in local politics, requested internships with the Drucker Campaign so
they could see an important local race firsthand and develop their own knowledge and skills of the political process.

“We are so pleased to have these outstanding young leaders from our community serving on our campaign,” said Maria Micolucci, Co-Campaign Manager for the Drucker
Campaign.  “There has been so much excitement about politics this year - especially among young people - and it’s great to see them getting involved.”

The four students who decided to do their internship with the Drucker Campaign are:

Alex Hoffberg — Alex has been involved in the Young Democrats club at Conestoga, which has stoked his interest in politics and the political process.  He will be going to Villanova University in the fall.

Elizabeth Jacobs — Liz is currently the Vice President of the Young Democrats, and has been involved with local politics all through high school, standing at the polls even before she could vote.  She will attend Bryn Mawr in the fall and plans to study political science.

Ritika Kapadia — Ritika is also an active member of the Young Democrats Club.  She hopes to minor in Political Science in the fall at Emory University.

Sonia Khandekar –  Sonia has been an active member of the Young Democrats Club for four years and is currently its President.  She will be attending Cornell University
in the fall.

Statement by Rex Carney, Co-Campaign Manager for the Paul Drucker Campaign, on Primary Election Day Results
April 24, 2008

Paul is very pleased to have received such an overwhelming response from Democratic voters in Tuesday’s primary election. He outpolled his opponent by more than 2:1, winning the race 7800 to 3408.

Paul is thankful to the 7800 Democrats who took the time to vote down the ballot for him on Tuesday, and in the coming months he hopes to be able to talk with all of you about his commitment to our community and his plan to be a responsive voice for us in Harrisburg.

Democrats were clearly motivated by the presidential candidates on Tuesday, but it is important to note that a high percentage of them also voted for Paul and the other candidates on the ballot - a strong show of support and commitment that will carry into the general election.

We are taking nothing for granted in this campaign. Now that 7800 Democrats have voted in support of Paul, we intend to more clearly show why Paul is the best person to represent the 157th district in Harrisburg. We will make this case to the 7800 Democrats who voted for him, and we will make it to independents and moderate Republicans as well.

A number of the issues facing people in the 157th district are non-partisan, and Paul spoke with many Republicans across the 157th on Tuesday who said they are frustrated with the bickering within their party, and frustrated with Republican leadership on a national level.

Republicans want leadership they can believe in, and are prepared this year to cross party lines to find it. We intend to show voters in our district that Paul can be a strong voice on behalf of both Democrats and Republicans - working on the issues that matter to people, while making government more responsive and responsible.

Wayne, PA – Standing in front of a room full of supporters Paul Drucker officially kicked off his campaign for the state legislature today. He said he wants to go to Harrisburg to fight on behalf of the community that has given him so much over the years.

“I am running for this office because I care deeply about this community, I know how to solve problems, and I believe I can be a voice for all of you in Harrisburg,” Drucker said.

Drucker pointed to his service to the community in which he has lived for nearly 40 years, citing his tenure as a member of the Tredyffrin Board of Supervisors, his role as synagogue president, and his years serving as a lawyer. Drucker also has served as
a mentor, a soccer coach, and on numerous boards and committees over the years.

Drucker expressed frustration with Harrisburg, a place where he wants to “bring the perspective voters should demand; the view that we are sent to the legislature
to get things done for people back home.” Drucker said he looks forward to working with Rep. Barbara Mcilvaine Smith, Sen. Andy Dinniman, and Gov. Ed Rendell on regional issues.

Drucker said he wants to solve problems, and pointed to his upbringing by a father who owned a small business and a mother who taught fairness and inclusivity. He talked about running his own business, and his respect for the “entrepreneurial spirit of our nation.”

“I want to bring the diverse experience I’ve had to the challenges facing this district,” Drucker said. “Some parts of the district are doing better than others. Some individuals are doing better than others. The challenges we face may vary, but they all
deserve a reliable voice representing them in Harrisburg.”

Drucker mentioned the looming national issues of the economy and health care, but also focused on local concerns including responsible zoning, storm water management and noise pollution – priority issues for him during his time on the Tredyffrin Board of
Supervisors.

“If I am elected, you have my word that I will go to work every day and fight tirelessly with only one goal in mind – making the lives of the people who live and
work in this district better,” he said. Go here to read the entire text of Drucker’s speech: kickoffspeechfinal.doc.

Michele Vaughn, the chair of the Chester County Democrats and Rich Ciamacca - who ran for the seat in 2006 - introduced Drucker. In attendance were the Phoenixville Mayor Leo Scoda and Tredyffrin Supervisor Bill DeHaven.

Paul Drucker will officially kick off his campaign for the State House of Representatives on Saturday, April 5th from Noon to 2pm. Please join us at the campaign’s new office space, in The Woods, 999 Old Eagle School Rd, Suite 106 in Wayne.

(West Chester, PA) — Paul Drucker, the first Democrat to successfully be elected to the Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisors, today announced his candidacy for State Representative in the 157th District. Drucker was overwhelmingly endorsed for the position at the Chester County Nominating Convention, held today in West Chester.  Go here to read this entire article.