Candidate Profile 2021: Keven Gessner, Council Rock School Board

NEWTOWN, PA — Keven Gessner, a Senior Executive from the Newtown area, is a Republican running for a position on the Council Rock School Board.

Gessner, a Council Rock North graduate himself, is the father of four children, two of whom are currently enrolled in the school district. Gessner will be running on a platform to help improve the quality of education for children and for taxpayers.

If elected, this would be Gessner's first elected or appointed office.

The general election will take place on Nov. 2.

Here's Gessner's profile, as filled out by the candidate:

Age (as of Election Day)

45

Party Affiliation

Republican

Family

Proud father of four children. Two children attend Council Rock Schools.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

MBA UNC Chapel Hill and Drexel BA in accounting

Occupation

Experienced professional in the life sciences

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

None

Campaign website

Www.electkevengessner.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

Looking to ensure our schools are the best in Pennsylvania.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Hold the line on taxes and focus on improving our school rankings.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I am the only candidate with children in our schools and I must ensure they succeed.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

N/A

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Children and Taxpayers First

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Led billion dollar businesses and I am a former CPA in PA

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Put other people first

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I will focus on education and keep politics out of schools.