Radnor Elections 2023: Two candidates Compete For Radnor Ward 4

RADNOR, PA —Two candidates are running in the primary in a special election on May 16 for a seat on the Radnor Board of Commissioners representing the Fourth Ward.

The seat opened up when former Commissioner Lisa Borowski resigned on Nov. 28 after being elected to serve as a state representative of District 168, which consists of Radnor, Newtown, Edgmont and Middletown townships.

In December, the township commissioners unanimously appointed Jim Riley to a vacancy. Riley was the lone candidate to apply for the position.

Riley, a Democrat, is running against Republican candidate Stephen Morris.

The winner of the special election will represent Ward 4, which is in the Bryn Mawr and Rosemont sections of the township.

Candidate Jim Riley

Riley, 55, lives in the Rosemont section of Radnor, near Villanova, with his wife of 30 years.

He has three grown children who all went through Radnor public schools.

Riley said he is an advocate for open space and enjoys walking, hiking, fishing, paddle tennis, pickleball, and biking in Radnor.

Riley was a small business owner and now teaches advanced math and physics at Hilltop Preparatory School in Radnor, where he is the head of the science department and coaches three sports. He is a lifelong resident and volunteer of Radnor.

He was president of the Wayne Little League and Conestoga Swim Club. He was also a volunteer for Radnor Youth Soccer, Basketball, and Water Polo. Riley also is a founding supporter of Radnor Conservancy.

• Education: Villanova University, engineering degree; Cabrini University, master's degree in education.

Candidate Stephen Morris

Stephen Morris and his wife, Casey, and their four children live in the Bryn Mawr section of Radnor.

The children attend Radnor public schools, and can also be found in the pool or at various fields participating in sports programs.

Morris is on the President's Advisory Counsel at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, and he and his wife are Scholarship Partners who sponsor a student’s tuition each year.

He works as a financial planner with a focus on the design and implementation of strategies used to build, preserve and protect wealth for families and privately-owned businesses.

As a partner with PFG Advisors, Berwyn, and his affiliation with Lincoln Financial Advisors, Morris provides independent, comprehensive advice to his clients without bias.

As a Business Intelligence Institute® Specialist, he specializes in Buy Sell and Business Succession Planning.

With over 25 years of experience, Morris said his clients benefit from the sound research and prudent judgment garnered through multiple tax regimes and one of the most tumultuous market cycles.

• Education: Lehigh University, bachelor of science in business and economics.

Certifications: Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) from The American College, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) from The College for Financial Planning, and Certified Business Exit Consultant (CBEC®)