Brinker Announces Candidacy for Lock Haven Mayor
LOCK HAVEN – Jeff Brinker has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination as a write-in candidate for the office of Lock Haven Mayor in the May 2019 Primary Election.
“I am running for mayor because I am proud of Lock Haven and love our town. I want to continue to develop what previous mayors, city council members, city managers, and you, my neighbors, have worked hard to create. I believe my passion for our community, my professional experience, my volunteer organization work, my understanding of the importance of fiscal responsibility, and my track record for getting things done have prepared me to lead City Council effectively,” Brinker said.
“As mayor I want to lead our community to succeed in the area of job growth and manufacturing, ensure that agencies meet the needs of the community, and support community events to include parks, recreation programs, and the summer concert series. I look forward to working with the other members of council to get positive things done for the residents of Lock Haven,” he stated.
Jeff noted that “One of my goals as mayor will be to bring non-profit organizations, community leaders, agencies, Keystone Central School District, Lock Haven University, plus big and small businesses together to evaluate our previous decisions by having open discussions about what we have been doing well as a community and how we can work together on areas that need improvement.”
Jeff has been employed as a Keystone Central School District health and physical education teacher for the past 24 years. He has served on many work-related committees including grading, safety, and curriculum. He has helped pioneer technology within the classroom, tutored students in an after-school program and volunteered to serve at numerous after-school functions.
He also is a cooperating teacher mentor for Lock Haven University’s student teacher program.
Jeff has a long track record of serving area youth programs. He has volunteered and coached for Woolrich Little League, Lock Haven AYSO, the Central Mountain elementary wrestling program, and numerous Lock Haven University wrestling and soccer camps. Jeff has also served as West Branch Soccer Club President for the past 10 years.
Over the past 25 years, as head wrestling and soccer coach, Jeff has guided Sugar Valley High School wrestlers to become PIAA place winners and developed successful soccer programs at Bald Eagle Nittany, Central Mountain Middle School, and Central Mountain High School. He guided boys and girls soccer teams to District VI semi-finals and finals, organized the Clinton County Commissions Tournament, Ty Yonkin Tournament, and raised funds for all of the programs.
A 1990 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School, Jeff attended Lock Haven University where he earned a both a B. S. in Health and Physical Education in 1994 and Safety and Drivers Education certification in 1995. In 2001 he was awarded a Masters Degree in Teaching by Mary Grove College and earned an Ed. D. in Teacher Leadership from Walden University in 2007.
Jeff is currently a member and President of the Clinton County Gideons, a member of the Christian Coalition, and attends the House of the Lord Fellowship Church.
A resident of Lock Haven, Jeff and his wife Bethany have been married for 24 years and are the parents of seven sons, one daughter, and are foster parents of their 11 year old niece and 10 year old nephew.
