Election 2025: Diane Saraceni 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 — Diane Saraceni is running for a seat on the Hatboro Borough Council in the Nov. 4 general election.

Saraceni, a Republican, is among the candidates seeking four-year terms on the seven-member council. Another council seat features two candidates running for a two-year term between Democratic incumbent Amanda Jacobus and GOP challenger Alec Shaffer.

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

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

Biographical Information

• Name: Diane Saraceni
• Age: 56
• Town of Residence: Hatboro Borough
• Position sought: Hatboro Borough Council
• Are you an incumbent? No
• What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Hatboro Borough
• Party Affiliation: Republican
• Family: Married, two grown sons
• Education: BA, Kutztown University
• Occupation: Mortgage Lending Officer

Candidate Questions

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

Hatboro has sufficient development. I want to support limited growth, with sufficient parking for all new proposed buildings. Parking is a quality-of-life issue that I care about.

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

I am OK with peaceful protests. Political Violence is never acceptable. The pen is mightier than the sword.

3. What are the biggest challenges facing the borough?

We must stop the Democrats' spending spree. A 29 percent borough tax increase is not sustainable. We need to focus on the basics: Police, fire, road maintenance, library, and trash/recycling collections. Any other spending must be reviewed very carefully.