Politics & Government

Meet Upper Nazareth Twp. Supervisor Mike Rinker

Mike Rinker is seeking the Republican nomination for one of two Upper Nazareth Township supervisors seats in the May 21 primary election.

Upper Nazareth Township Supervisors Chairman Mike Rinker is running for one of two seats on the Republican ticket in the May 21 primary election.

Meet Mike Rinker:

Age: 36

Family:  Married to wife Jennifer, 2 children , Mason, 9, & Erin, 17.

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Political party affiliation:  Republican  

Tell us about your educational background: 

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Firefighter in Nazareth for the past 20yrs (2yrs as Vice-President), EMT for 14yrs, Nazareth Emergency Management  for 12yrs. Multiple certifications form Northampton Community College relating to emergency services.

Tell us about your professional/business background:  

I’ve worked at Northampton County 911 center for the past 14yrs as a dispatcher. There I assisted in developing at training program that is still used today.


Why are you running?

I’ve been a township supervisor for the past 6yrs. Currently I am serving as chairman & have been for the past  2yrs. 1yr I severed as vice-chairman. Currently I am & have  served on many different boards/committees  such as, the Nazareth COG, Northampton County COG, Member of PSATS for the past  6yrs, Police, Fire,& EMS liaison, Highway Dept. liaison 

What qualifies you to serve? 

I am seeking re-election for township supervisor because I truly enjoy working with all the administration and elected officials. I care about where our township is headed in the future. I enjoy listening to all the  residents about their concerns and I like being there to assist them in getting any type of issue resolved. 

What do you see as the board's/commission's primary role and responsibilities?

Some of the issues that need to be resolved are, getting a traffic light installed at Rt 191 & Friedenstahl Ave, develop addition parking at Tuskes park for sporting events for the kids, keep all spending within the townships budget. (We are actively working on resolving these issues)


Tell us about three major challenges facing Upper Nazareth and how you would address them. (Please be as specific as possible):

The way I address challenges in our township is you to listen to all the parties involved. See it from there side of view. Listen to the township residents when the speak not just ignore them and move on, it is there township that you represent. Need to factor in the expense & the budget of  the township. We need to keep spending within our budget.

How much are you spending to run? How is your campaign being funded? What, if any, endorsements have you received? 

I have not used nor received any endorsement money for this or any campaign I have had.
                                                                                                                   


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