Michael Felegy — East Penn School District

This installment of our series of interviews with school director candidates across Pennsylvania brings us to the East Penn School District.

Michael Felegy is running for school director in the East Penn School District, located in Lehigh County. He is a registered Republican and works as a production supervisor.

Why are you running for school board? 

To give back to the community and school district that has given so much to me and my family.

What are the most important issues facing your district?

Being able to maintain a long term financial plan without yearly budget deficits and tax increases and a major facilities project including realignment and redistricting.

What is your professional background/experience? What skills would you bring to the board?

I am an experienced incumbent.

Have you run for political office previously? Have you been politically active?

I am a current East Penn school director.

Are you running with other candidates?

No.

What is the most important role of the school board in your opinion? 

Listening to all stakeholders and doing what you believe is in the best interest of the students, parents, teachers and tax payers.

We contacted the Democratic and Republican committees in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, and Montgomery counties and asked them to share the questions with their school director candidates. Broad + Liberty will post the responses throughout the summer to assist voters in learning about the candidates running in their district. The series is open to any school director on the ballot in November. Please contact barosica@broadandliberty.com for more information.