Corydon Township resident Tim Yohe believes he possesses the
necessary experience, drive and credibility to obtain a seat on the
county’s highest elected board.
To that end, Yohe will seek to become a McKean County
commissioner in the upcoming May 15 primary election. He will
appear on the Republican ticket.
Bringing with him six years of political experience as a
township supervisor, including currently serving as the board’s
chairman, Yohe is also the vice president of the McKean County
Association of Township Officials and a Republican Party
Committeeman. He is also an active member of the Pennsylvania State
Association of Township Supervisors.
“As the chairman of (the) Corydon Township board of supervisors,
I have learned how to handle the many responsibilities and
challenges of local government,” Yohe said, adding that since he
took office in 2001, the township has enjoyed financial
stability.
“The office of McKean County commissioner represents a chance to
further serve the public. I plan to do this with integrity.”
Yohe, who also owns Yohe Builders, said his experience as a
business owner would also be a factor in his decision-making on the
county level.
“Operating Yohe Builders successfully for 15 years has prepared
me for making the best decisions concerning policy and budgetary
matters,” Yohe said.
Yohe also believes in the value of intergovernmental
cooperation.
“As a commissioner, I would like to develop a better working
relationship with all the municipalities in the county,” Yohe said,
adding his time on the county’s township officials association has
allowed him to learn the importance of municipalities working
together. “We can help each other promote economic development and
bring about financial stability in all areas of the county.”
In regards to what he would bring to the county, Yohe said “I
would like to see more effort in the creation of jobs for the
private sector rather than in the county courthouse.
“I talk to taxpayers in the county every day, and they feel we
need better stewardship of the county tax monies. The citizens of
McKean County need commissioners they can trust.”
Yohe also said he brings credibility to the table, pointing out
that many people have entrusted him, not only as an elected
official, but as a coach for their children.
Over the past six years, Yohe has been active in youth athletics
as a board member for youth football, Little League baseball and as
a Babe Ruth League baseball coach.
“It has been great to see the kids grow and improve as athletes
and individuals,” Yohe said. “I would hate to see them being forced
to seek careers outside of the county.”
With his entire family living within the county, Yohe said he
would like to see more opportunity afforded to the younger
generation. Yohe and his wife, Jill, have three children, Hillary,
Clayton and Taylor.
“We have had the opportunity to build our house and raise our
family here,” Yohe said. “I would like to afford future generations
that same opportunity.”
Yohe also said he would work as a full-time commissioner on
behalf of the taxpayers.
“I believe public servants should be accountable to the public,”
Yohe said. “As a forward-thinking commissioner, I will make myself
available to the citizens and will welcome and encourage their
input.”
Yohe is joining a crowded field of candidates running for a seat
as commissioner.
In addition to the revised version of The New Directions Team,
which features incumbent commissioners Clifford Lane and John
Egbert, along with Dick Danielson, who will be running in place of
Commissioner Bruce Burdick, who is stepping down, Port Allegany
Mayor Joe DeMott has stated his intention to run, along with Al
Pingie and Larry Stratton. The latter two are former
commissioners.
