Meet Your Candidates: Jon Forest

Name: Jon Forest

Occupation: Buckingham Valley Vineyard/Winery, Co-owner, 1980 - present; Pennsylvania State Constable, Bucks County, 1991- present; Buckingham Township Board of Supervisors, Buckingham, 2006 - present

Length of time living in Buckingham Township: more than 40 years

Organizations:

LaSalle University, B.S. in Business Administration and Economic; Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce; Bucks County Constable Association; Bucks County Farm Bureau; Bucks County Association of Township Officials; Bucks County Republican Executive Committee, chosen as one of the top three candidates to fill Lt. Governor Jim Cawley’s Bucks County Commissioner seat.

What are the main issues facing Buckingham Township?

Suburban sprawl and open space preservation is one of the most important issues facing our township. Since joining the board, with the help of Maggie Rash, we have revitalized land preservation efforts. We have preserved over 500 acres since 2006, saving taxpayers over 2 million dollars EVERY year in school taxes.

Why should residents vote for you?

First, I have over 5 years of municipal experience and am currently the Chairman of the Buckingham Township Board of Supervisors. Second, as a successful small business owner, I have balanced budgets, effectively managed and provide good customer relations. Finally, I have brought professional management, eliminated political patronage and have one of the lowest township tax rates in Bucks County.