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Bear grew up in Lititz, PA and is a graduate of [[Warwick High School (Lititz, Pennsylvania)|Warwick High School]]. He received a B.A. with Honors in Political Science from [[Temple University]] and a Master's of Governmental Administration (MGA) from the [[University of Pennsylvania]]. He is also a graduate of the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems at [[Georgetown University]]. While in college he interned for Congressman [[Robert S. Walker]].<ref name=bio>{{cite web | title = District 097 Bear : Profile | publisher = Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus | year = 2008 | url = http://www.repbear.com/?sectionid=2§iontree=2| accessdate = 2009-01-11}}</ref> He also served as Borough Councilman in [[Lititz, Pennsylvania]]. Bear also worked for an international management and technology consulting company, BearingPoint, for 9 years.<ref name=bio /> |
Bear grew up in Lititz, PA and is a graduate of [[Warwick High School (Lititz, Pennsylvania)|Warwick High School]]. He received a B.A. with Honors in Political Science from [[Temple University]] and a Master's of Governmental Administration (MGA) from the [[University of Pennsylvania]]. He is also a graduate of the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems at [[Georgetown University]]. While in college he interned for Congressman [[Robert S. Walker]].<ref name=bio>{{cite web | title = District 097 Bear : Profile | publisher = Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus | year = 2008 | url = http://www.repbear.com/?sectionid=2§iontree=2| accessdate = 2009-01-11}}</ref> He also served as Borough Councilman in [[Lititz, Pennsylvania]]. Bear also worked for an international management and technology consulting company, BearingPoint, for 9 years.<ref name=bio /> |
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In 2021, Bear re-entered local politics after winning one of four spots in the Republican primary for [[Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania|Manheim Township]] commissioner. <ref name=primary>{{cite web | title = Manheim Township Republican Primary Results | publisher = County of Lancaster| year = 2021 | url =http://vr.co.lancaster.pa.us/ElectionReturns/May_18,_2021_-_Municipal_Primary/511.html| accessdate = 2021-10-09}}</ref> His stated campaign goals include low taxes and better government transparency. <ref name=townshipgop>{{cite web | title = Manheim Township Republicans | publisher = TownshipRepublicans.com | year = 2021 | url = https://www.townshiprepublicans.com/| accessdate = 2021-10-09}}</ref> |
In 2021, Bear re-entered local politics after winning one of four spots in the Republican primary for [[Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania|Manheim Township]] commissioner. <ref name=primary>{{cite web | title = Manheim Township Republican Primary Results | publisher = County of Lancaster| year = 2021 | url =http://vr.co.lancaster.pa.us/ElectionReturns/May_18,_2021_-_Municipal_Primary/511.html| accessdate = 2021-10-09}}</ref> His stated campaign goals include low taxes and better government transparency. <ref name=townshipgop>{{cite web | title = Manheim Township Republicans | publisher = TownshipRepublicans.com | year = 2021 | url = https://www.townshiprepublicans.com/| accessdate = 2021-10-09}}</ref> Following the [[2021 Pennsylvania elections|2021 Municipal Elections in Pennsylvania]], Bear was elected one of four contested seats on the Manheim Township board of commissioners as part of a red wave retaking control over the [[Pennsylvania Democratic Party|local Democrats]]. <ref>{{cite web |last1=McGoldrick |first1=Gillian |title=Republicans win big in Manheim Township commissioner's race to regain control of the board |url=https://lancasteronline.com/news/politics/republicans-win-big-in-manheim-township-commissioners-race-to-regain-control-of-the-board/article_e62c74e0-3c5e-11ec-b1b5-6351cada4f2e.html |publisher=Lancaster Online |access-date=8 November 2021 |date=3 November 2021}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:33, 8 November 2021
John C. Bear | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 97th district | |
| In office January 2, 2007[1] – January 1, 2013[2] | |
| Preceded by | Roy E. Baldwin |
| Succeeded by | Steven Mentzer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1972 Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bobbi |
| Children | Jack |
| Residence | Manheim Township, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Temple University (BA) University of Pennsylvania (MGA) Georgetown University (certificate) George Mason University (certificate) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | www.townshiprepublicans.com |
John C. Bear is a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 97th District.[3] A Republican, Bear served from January 2, 2007, through January 1, 2013. He originally sought reelection in 2012 winning the Republican primary, but he later decided not to seek another term and withdrew from the race before the general election. Republicans chose Steven Mentzer to replace Bear on the general election ballot. Mentzer was unopposed in the general election.[2]
Bear grew up in Lititz, PA and is a graduate of Warwick High School. He received a B.A. with Honors in Political Science from Temple University and a Master's of Governmental Administration (MGA) from the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a graduate of the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems at Georgetown University. While in college he interned for Congressman Robert S. Walker.[4] He also served as Borough Councilman in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Bear also worked for an international management and technology consulting company, BearingPoint, for 9 years.[4]
In 2021, Bear re-entered local politics after winning one of four spots in the Republican primary for Manheim Township commissioner. [5] His stated campaign goals include low taxes and better government transparency. [6] Following the 2021 Municipal Elections in Pennsylvania, Bear was elected one of four contested seats on the Manheim Township board of commissioners as part of a red wave retaking control over the local Democrats. [7]
References
- ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-01-16. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.house.state.pa.us/BMC/Bios/PDF/1104.PDF
- ^ a b "District 097 Bear : Profile". Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
- ^ "Manheim Township Republican Primary Results". County of Lancaster. 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ "Manheim Township Republicans". TownshipRepublicans.com. 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ McGoldrick, Gillian (3 November 2021). "Republicans win big in Manheim Township commissioner's race to regain control of the board". Lancaster Online. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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