Jimmy DiPlacido Is Seeking Reelection As An Abington Township Commissioner

ABINGTON, PA — As part of Patch's ongoing local election coverage, we are continuing our profiles of various local candidates running for school director, judicial and municipal council/commission posts, and other positions.

Below, get to know Jimmy DiPlacido, a Democrat seeking re-election to the Abington Township Board of Commissioners.

DiPlacido was one of the local candidates who took the time to respond to a Patch survey seeking information about the various candidates.

Age (as of Election Day)

51

Party Affiliation

Democrat

Family

Lisa Kelley, Wife, 51 - Malayna DiPlacido, Daughter, 17

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

West Chester University

Occupation

First Deputy, Clerk of Courts, 1 year, 11 months

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Township Commissioner

Campaign website

Facebook.com/jimmydiplacido.4ward4

Why are you seeking elective office?

I would like to continue to provide our community with “good government” and the assurance and comfort that the services they enjoy and rely on as residents of Abington Township will always be maintained and continually improve.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Maintaining sustainability and preserving a fiscally sound budget, that increases revenue and monitors development in order to ensure public services such as police, schools, libraries, parks and recreation, sewage and water, waste and recycling, snow removal, and road and bridge maintenance are properly funded as the growing costs of goods, additional services, health care and retirement benefits increase yearly.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am running unopposed

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

N/A

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

It is of the utmost importance to persist as a “No Place For Hate” community and remain welcoming, compassionate, and provide hope, kindness, and a wonderful place to live and grow for peoples of all races, religions, and sexual identities.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

(Not Answered)

The best advice ever shared with me was:

"Put good out into the world and it will come back to you."

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

(Not Answered)