Drew Lewis, former U.S. secretary
of transportation, announces the formation
of the Republicans for Maza committee
Photo by Peter Cianfrani

Campaign News

Below are links to press releases and news articles relevant to Jim Maza’s candidacy for the office of State Senator. As you prepare to vote for this important elected position, we hope you will find them informative. If you have any questions about the Campaign, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are working hard to earn your support.



• Press releases from the Maza for Senate Campaign
  
  
• News articles about the Campaign’s activities
  
  
• News articles about Jim Maza’s period of service as County Commissioner
  




Press Releases




To view recent Maza for Senate campaign press releases, click on the links below:

• The Morning Call Endorses Jim Maza in the 24th Senate District
  (October 29, 2002)
  
  
• Maza Endorsed By Philadelphia Inquirer
  (October 25, 2002)
  
  
• Easton Express-Times: Maza’s the Man
  Maza receives endorsement of Easton daily
  (October 21, 2002)
  
  
• Maza Receives Endorsement Of Northampton County DA John Morganelli
  Morganelli: Maza is an ally of law enforcement
  (October 15, 2002)
  
  
• Maza Praises House Passage of Legislation Designed to Stop ‘Venue Shopping’
  (October 8, 2002)
  
  
• Maza Calls for Tough New Rules to Protect Open Space and Groundwater
  The candidate also receives the endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, and Clean Water Action
  (October 7, 2002)
  
  
• Maza Calls For Overhaul Of State’s Prescription Drug Programs
  Candidate calls for pooled drug purchases and best price requirements; savings to be passed on to seniors
  (September 25, 2002)
  
  
• Maza Opens Campaign Headquarters
  Office Located in the Heart of Downtown Easton
  (September 4, 2002)
  
  
• Maza Endorsed by Boscola and Grucela
  Legislators and Candidate Discuss Special Session and Promise to Work to “Ax The Property Tax”
  (September 3, 2002)
  
  
• Maza Unveils His “Ax The Tax” Plan For Education Funding Reform
  (August 5, 2002)
  
  
• Maza Endorsed By Montgomery County Fraternal Order Of Police
  (July 18, 2002)
  
  
• Three Prominent Business Leaders Join Republicans For Maza
  (June 27, 2002)
  
  
• Formation of the Republicans for Maza committee
  (May 28, 2002)
  
  




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JAMES MAZA is handed a pair of running shoes, symbolizing motivation, by his friend Cliessa Nagel Monday during his announcement of his candidacy for the 24th District at Railroad Plaza Park in Lansdale. In the background, County Democratic Commissioner Ruth S. Damsker, from left, Maza's wife, Beth, and U.S. Rep. Joseph M. Hoeffel III, D-13th District, lend support.
-- MARK C. PSORAS/THE REPORTER




Campaign-Related Articles




The links below will direct you to recent articles published about Jim Maza and the campaign’s activities. The following stories are contained in the online archive of The Reporter, Lansdale, PA:



• Maza, Wonderling debate many issues
  August 16, 2002
  
  
• Maza unveils tax-reform plan for public education
  August 6, 2002
  
  
• 2 GOP backers of Maza resign
  June 9, 2002
  
  
• See politicians run, but why so early?
  June 8, 2002
  
  
• Maza, a Democrat, gets GOP help
  May 29, 2002
  
  
• Maza to get backing of key GOP leaders
  May 27, 2002
  
  
• Local boys win primary
  May 22, 2002
  
  
• Maza looks to stir up tax debate
  April 2, 2002
  
  
• Political mainstay hopes to fill state Senate shoes
  February 12, 2002
  
  




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Montgomery County Commissioners
Mario Mele (left) and James W. Maza help
spread blacktop Tuesday [July 6, 1999] on Easton Road.

Staff photo by Ben Morrison
(Reprinted with permission from The Record, Doylestown, PA)






Jim: On the Job as County Commissioner




To learn more about Jim Maza’s tenure as Montgomery County Commissioner, click on the links below to read scans of some articles appearing in local newspapers during that period.

The following listings have been reprinted with permission from The Reporter, Lansdale, PA:

• Maza sworn in as county commissioner
  Friday, January 8, 1999
  Page A3
  
  
• Commissioners vow to save center
  With or without current owner
  Friday, February 26, 1999
  Page A1
  
  
• Infant death rate ‘apalling’
  Commissioners want answers
  Friday, February 26, 1999
  Page A3
  
  
• Commissioners unveil farm aid
  $400,000 to be spent locally, in addition to state’s $42 million
  Thursday, August 12, 1999
  Page A2
  
  



The story below has been reprinted with permission from The Mercury, Pottstown, PA:

• Thinking safety first, Montco to to sell gun locks with permit renewal
  Thursday, September 23, 1999
  Page A1
  
  
• Article continued on Page A3
  
  



The following article has been reprinted with permission from The Record, Doylestown, PA:

• Resurfacing project off to a smooth start
  Two Montgomery County commissioners were on hand, spurred by complaints about Easton Road.
  Wednesday, July 7, 1999
  Page A1
  
  
• Article continued on Page A5
  
  



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