No Mudslinging Allowed in Chesterfield Township

In anticipation of election season, Chesterfield Township Supervisor Michael Lovelock declared political mudslinging won't be allowed at board meetings.

"I would like to request that all candidates running for office, both in the August primary and November general election, refrain from using the podium during public comments or their position as an incumbent and from the board table to make political statements," Lovelock said during a late May meeting.

"Four years ago, I sat in the audience for many board meetings and watched as candidates and their supporters made derogatory and, in many cases, false statements about their opponents. This does nothing but make everyone look bad and cast a negative light on the township in general," he said.

Lovelock, who is running unopposed for re-election, warned he will use his gavel to tell the offender he or she is out of order if this occurs. Failure to comply will mean removal from the meeting.

There are several candidates running for trustee positions. The clerk and treasurer races are also contested. See our .