Meet the Candidates for Forks Supervisor

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a series of articles that will run leading up to the Tuesday, May 17, primary.

Running on the campaign slogan “Community First,”  Forks Township Supervisor C. David Howell is seeking another six-year term in the May 17 primary.

Howell, a Democrat completing his first six-year term, is the board's secretary/treasurer. He is also a member of the Business and Commerce Association of Forks, a member of the supervisors' Community Relations and Finance and Administration committees, and has served on the Zoning Hearing Board for two years.

As supervisor, Howell said he has a perfect attendance record, having attended some 142 meetings. He said he would like to continue as supervisor as the township faces the challenge of seeking new sources of revenue.

“We must do it through smart economic development,” said Howell. “We must preserve our farmland and open space.”

Earlier this year, Howell said in a press release announcing his election bid, “Replacing an antiquated post-World War II public works garage and greatly expanding Forks recreational opportunities for residents of all ages have been high priorities.”

Howell, originally from Easton,  is a former attorney and financial services manager. He has been a Forks resident for eight years.