Voters turned out Tuesday in Waynesboro to choose longtime Mayor Richard Dick Starliper in the Republican primary.
Barring a write-in or third-party candidate, Starliper will win his fifth term in the November election.
The incumbent, who has served 16 years, held off challenges from Janeen McChesney and Douglas Carranza in the Republican primary.
Starliper took 56% (428) of all votes, with McChesney finishing second with just over 26% of the votes, and Carranza finished with almost 18%. There were no Democratic candidates. I was out and about meeting people all day at the polls, and I appreciate all of the support from the voters in the Borough of Waynesboro and for their confidence in me to serve another four years.
Waynesboro s longtime mayor faces a challenge in the May 18 primary election.
The winner of the primary will effectively win the office, barring a write-in campaign, because there is no Democratic candidate.
In Waynesboro, the mayor s primary responsibility is to oversee the police department. The elected official also serves as the key ceremonial figure for the borough.
We asked each candidate the same five questions. Their submitted answers are below, with only light editing for clarity.
Dick Starliper
Why are you running for mayor of Waynesboro?
I am running for mayor to continue the work that we are doing. In my opinion, we have the best police dept in the county. Also, the public relations with the community has been outstanding and I wish to continue the same.
Waynesboro Record Herald
The inaugural Founders Day celebration is set to take place on March 20 in Waynesboro, showcasing local history. The day will focus on the strength and resilience of the community, both past and present.
According to Whitney Warner, owner of Warner s Soda Shoppe, who is spearheading the event, the idea came about after a meeting of downtown business owners. We wanted to do something as a thank you to the community and celebrate the small wins and milestones of this year, Warner said. The goal of the event is to inspire young minds to learn about events that have shaped our borough, our town, and our county.
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