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

Roberto, 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 Diane 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: Dolores Roberto
• 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, three children, and six grandchildren
• Education: Associate degree
• Occupation: Registered Nurse

Candidate Questions

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

Hatboro has seen a lot of recent development, including new apartments. I don’t think we need more housing right now. We need businesses that bring people into town and support our restaurants and shops. The Gamburg’s building, for example, could be a real anchor for downtown if used creatively rather than for more apartments.

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

There’s no place for political violence in our country. We’ve lost sight of the fact that people can disagree and still treat each other with respect. Differences in opinion should never lead to hostility-civility and understanding are how we move forward.

3. What are the biggest challenges facing the borough?

Hatboro’s biggest challenge is balancing growth with preserving our small-town character. We need smart, prioritized spending on infrastructure and strong communication with residents to keep our borough thriving and financially stable.