Shohola has an important election coming up on November 3 as write-in candidate Shirley Masuo attempts to unseat one-term Supervisor George Fluhr Jr. Ms. Masuo has presented a platform of ideas for change and stability in Shohola. Mr. Fluhr continues to say he will “keep taxes low” and “maintain roads” and “maintain a strong police presence,” but offers no platform of specific action plans as to how he will accomplish these goals.

Our taxes went up in 2014 because Chairman Fluhr wasn’t forward thinking enough to set aside savings for a new roof for the township garage. He senselessly refused to release public documents to citizens and wasted thousands of taxpayer dollars unsuccessfully defending these violations of the Right to Know Act. He called executive sessions to conduct business out of the public eye and violated the Sunshine Act. He distributed a campaign mailer that gave him all the credit for the achievements resulting from the hard work of the township staff. Finally, he has employed as his main campaigning technique the spreading of untrue rumors about his opponent. This particular tactic seems to be his main method of campaigning as it takes the focus off his non-existent platform.

It is time for a change in Shohola. We need fresh ideas, new thinking and a commitment to maximize the value of every tax dollar. I believe that Ms. Masuo is the right person for the challenge. I’m writing in Shirley Masuo for Shohola Township Supervisor on November 3.

Brad Dellert

Shohola, PA