Election 2025: Anthony Spangler For Hatboro-Horsham School Board

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 / HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Anthony Spangler is running for a seat on the Hatboro-Horsham School Board in the Nov. 4 general election.

Pierson, a Democrat, is among eight candidates seeking five seats on the school board, which represents Hatboro and Horsham Township.

Several school board members did not seek re-election, and one, Erin Whalen, is running for Horsham Township Council.

The candidates are Republicans Jimmy Zuniga, Bernie Sousa, Eric Tilghman, Anthony Spangler, and Eric Grier. They face Democratic newcomers Madison Peace, Ashley R. Pierson, Katherine Kahn, Robert Jarvis, and School Board President Jennifer Wilson.

Biographical Information

• Name: Anthony Spangler
• Age: 46
• Town of Residence: Horsham Township
• Position sought: Hatboro-Horsham School Board
• Are you an incumbent? No
• What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Hatboro Borough and Horsham Township
• Party Affiliation: Republican
• Family: My Girlfriend Becky and Levi, our dog
• Education: BA in Management and Marketing from Juniata College, Class of 2001
• Occupation: Financial Advisor

Candidate Questions

1. How do you feel about the school district's recent tax hikes?

Because school districts draw a large percentage of their revenue from property taxes, the only way to keep up with inflation is with tax hikes. That said, there is plenty of bloat within the budget that could be eliminated with zero-balance budgeting.

2. What educational background do you bring to the position?

I have been a Financial Advisor for 23.5 years and have served on the boards of several organizations and non-profits, including an Organic Community Supported Agriculture organization (CSA) in Horsham for nine years.

3. What are the biggest challenges facing the school district in the future?

The quality of the education being provided to our students is declining. Our great teachers are not the problem. The current administration, at the direction of the majority on the current board, do not properly support or empower our teachers.