Election 2025: Alex Myers For Hatboro Council

Candidates running in the Nov. 4 general election are providing background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate.

HATBORO, PA — Alex Myers is running for a seat on the Hatboro Borough Council in the Nov. 4 general election.

Myers, a Democrat, is among candidates seeking four year terms on the seven-member council.

There is also a mayoral race between Mayor Tim Schultz and Republican challenger Tom Rafferty.

A battle is also on the ballot for a two-year term, with GOP challenger Alec Shaffer facing off against Democratic incumbent Councilwoman Amanda Jacobus.

Republican council challengers are Diane Saraceni, Dolores A. Roberto, Gary Blickley, and Abigail Laurich. They are trying to unseat Council members Don Hoover, Jennifer Hendrickson, Alex Myers, and Council President George Bollendorf.

Biographical Information

• Name: Alex Myers
• Age: 45
• Town of Residence: Hatboro Borough
• Position sought: Hatboro Borough Council
• Are you an incumbent? Yes
• What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Hatboro Borough
• Party Affiliation: Democrat
• Family: Partner
• Education: Master of Arts in Psychology from National University, Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University of PA, Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Montgomery County Community College, Korean Linguist Training at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (Army)
• Occupation: Constituent Services Advisor for the State Representative in PA House District 151

Candidate Questions

1. How do you feel about the borough's future development?

I want to start with a brief thank you for the privilege of serving Hatboro for the past four years. I hope I have made the most out of our time together as a steward for our borough, and I would appreciate the opportunity to serve you for another term.

Thank you to the residents, past and present, who bring their concerns to us about the future of Hatboro. We have taken some steps already to protect our historic properties and to encourage developments to build responsibly. We are lucky to have a main street area that can be used to help bolster our businesses and be attractive to residents and visitors alike. A hometown feel is what attracts many people to Hatboro. A sense of familiarity, comfort, safety, etc., is important to our borough, and it should remain important to your Borough Council for years to come.

2. What are your thoughts on political violence in the country?

I do not condone political violence that has, unfortunately, been part of our nation’s history from its earliest days. It has been with us from the conflicts surrounding our founding to the struggles over civil rights and social change, but it has never been a sustainable or justifiable way to resolve political disagreements.

What’s especially concerning today is the growing rise in extremism across the political spectrum, fueled by misinformation, polarization, and a breakdown in civil discourse. We need to confront these trends not through violence, but through engagement, accountability, and a renewed commitment to democratic principles and respectful debate.

3. What are the biggest challenges facing the borough?

One of the biggest challenges facing Hatboro in the future will be managing the rising costs of goods and services while lacking reliable access to renewable energy sources. As energy prices fluctuate and the cost of living continues to climb, residents and small businesses alike will feel increasing financial strain. Without a stable, local source of affordable and sustainable energy, Hatboro risks falling behind neighboring communities that invest in renewables and energy resilience.

Addressing this challenge will require forward-thinking policies that promote energy efficiency, encourage renewable infrastructure, and support economic stability — ensuring that Hatboro remains an affordable and sustainable place to live and work in the years ahead.