Election 2025: Bill Whiteside For Horsham 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.

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Bill Whiteside is running for a seat on the Horsham Township Council in the Nov. 4 general election.

Whiteside, a Republican, is among six candidates running for a term on the five-member council. Whiteside serves as president of the Horsham Township Council.

Republican Council Sean Wade did not seek re-election. The GOP holds a 3-2 council majority.

Republican Council President W. William Whiteside, Councilman Eric Glemser, and former Hatboro-Horsham School Director Erin Whalen are being challenged by Democrats Elizabeth Thomson, John McCarty, and Ruth Patterson.

Biographical Information

• Name: Bill Whiteside
• Age: NA
• Town of Residence: Horsham Township
• Position sought: Horsham Township Council
• Are you an incumbent? Yes
• What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Horsham Township
• Party Affiliation: Republican
• Family: Wife Janet, Sons Bill and Bryan, grandchildren Taylor, Winston, Lukas
• Education: Some college
• Occupation: Retired

Candidate Questions

1. How do you feel about the former Navy Base development?

The base will be developed in accordance with the approved plan once all the safety issues are addressed.

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

All political violence is wrong

3. What are the biggest challenges facing the borough?

Overdevelopment and traffic.