Bensalem Candidate Profile: Virginia Ramos For Treasurer

Virginia Ramos is running for Treasurer in Bensalem.

Age (as of Election Day): 55

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Family: Husband of 36 years Santos Ramos, Daughter Allegra Ramos paralegal and Masters from Holy Family in Criminal Justice, Son Santos M Ramos III legislative aid for Council member at-large Katherine Gilmore Richardson. Graduate of Drexel University Thomas R Kline School of Law.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?: My son Santos M Ramos III is a legislative aid for Philadelphia City Council member at-large Katherine Gilmore Richardson.

Education: Graduate of Bensalem High School. Attended San Antonio College

Occupation: Over 25 years Office Administration

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: None

Why are you seeking elective office?

To give the Bensalem Township citizens convenience and ease of paying Township, County and School Real Estate taxes.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The Treasurer has no authority on implementing changes or government regulations.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I will serve all the Citizens of Bensalem Township and offer assistance regardless of Party Affiliation.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

The tax office has grown stagnant to listening to the residents or implementing modern changes.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Ten years experience in the Bensalem Tax office. Appointed Deputy Tax Collector by Bensalem School District. Over 25 years experience in customer service, accounts receivables and reconciliation.