Clear Announces Millcreek Township Supervisor Candidacy
Will face Democratic incumbent John Morgan in May's primaries
Erie County Councilwoman Kim Clear has announced her intention to run as a Democratic candidate for Millcreek Township Supervisor in 2021, citing her experience as both an educator and on council as qualifications for the job. Her platform will focus on infrastructure upgrades, encouraging entrepreneurial development and small business growth, and welcoming advanced manufacturing while also maintaining the township's natural resources and green spaces.
"Millcreek has a strong community base with beautiful neighborhoods, a respected and effective school system, diverse successful businesses, and wonderful natural resources. We must create a forum for more diverse collaboration of our constituencies to create a clear vision that will allow the community to continue to grow for the benefit of all residents and business owners," Clear said in a statement.
She will go against incumbent John Morgan in May's primary election.
Candidate snapshot
Personal
- Lifelong Erie County resident
- Graduate of Mercyhurst Prep and Mercyhurst University
- Married (husband Tom) with two daughters
- Charitable contributor to Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Leukemia-Lymphoma Society, The Caring Place, The Humane Society of Erie, The Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh, and the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Professional
- Teacher in Millcreek Township School District
- Golden Apple Award Winner, 2013-14 school year
- Member of Millcreek Education Association (union representative and liaison)
- Previous experience in marketing, sales, management, and small business operations
Governmental
- Currently represents Millcreek Township (District 1) on Erie County Council
- Council vice-chair
- Finance Committee chair
- Co-chair of the COVID Impact and Economic Revitalization Committee
- Vice-chair of the Elections Board
- Vice-chair of the Pleasant Ridge Manor Board of Trustees and the Erie County Retirement Board
- Liaison to the Airport Authority and Millcreek Township
