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Candidates run for Monroe row offices

Monroe County residents have several choices for row offices.

The League of Women Voters of Monroe County asked each candidate the following question:Do you have specific suggestions for improving the administration of the office for which you are a candidate?Their answers:REGISTER OF WILLS/RECORDER OF DEEDS4-year termHector Cintron (Democrat)SaylorsburgDOB: 9/13/1953Education: 2009, Thomas Edison, BA; 2013, Excelsior College, MBAOccupation: Network communications/telephony engineer.Qualifications: Executive skilled in banking operations and data processing systems. Strong background in securing data, marketing, budgeting and P&L managements. Demonstrated record of developing and implementing solutions to multidimensional complex operational problems.Answer to question: As a U.S Army Veteran and employee of one of the most admired corporation domestically and international I have been tough to deliver top quality service, come to work every day with a transformational, energetic, enthusiastic attitude committed to service excellence. Implement best practice to secure your data by doing daily backups of data, physical security of assets, disaster management plan, off-site storage of backups, and securing networking protocols. I have the knowledge and expertise to get the job done.Josephine Ferro (Republican)Marshalls CreekDOB: 2/12/1955Education: 1976, Brooklyn College, BAOccupation: Deputy Register of WillsQualifications: Clerk, Register of Wills, 4 years; Deputy Register of Wills, 2 years; Anne Anstine Leadership Graduate; Paul Harris Fellow Rotary International; Zoning Hearing Board Member Middle Smithfield Township.Answer to question: I will continue to employ best management practices, inclusive of applying the most current technology in order to provide ultimate accuracy and efficiency. This will ensure prompt and friendly customer service.PROTHONOTARY AND CLERK OF COURTS4-year termStacy Stewart-Keeler (Democrat)Mount PoconoDOB: 6/29/1959Education: 1979, Cazenovia College, AS; 1981, Syracuse UniversityOccupation: Small business owner, St. B Lighting, LLC; independent associate for Legal Shield.Qualifications: Monroe County resident for nine years; Committee woman Borough of Mount Pocono; Secretary of Mount Pocono Rotary ClubAnswer to question: I would like to make the experience of visiting these offices a pleasant and smooth process for Monroe County citizens by making all employees follow the same procedures & processes at all times and excellent customer services is a must. I would bring fresh and innovative ideas to the office that will help increase productivity so that Monroe County citizens needs are handled in a timely manner.George Warden (Republican)StroudsburgDOB: 4/24/1958Education: Stroudsburg High School; Penn State UniversityOccupation: Monroe County Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts and Clerk of Orphans' CourtQualifications: Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts, 15 years; Owner of PetroCheck, 10 years; Director of Conference Services - for a University, 4 years; Coast Guard Auxiliary, 20 years; Volunteering and board membership - various organizations, 26 years.Answer to question: It's been an honor to serve you, the people of Monroe County. I've brought my business experience, computer expertise, and principles of customer services to these offices, whose major functions are to ensure that all court documents are properly filed. I am proud of the work we have done to help domestic violence victims, improved customer services and the application of front line technologies to better serve the court and people of Monroe County.SHERIFF4-year termTrevor Tasetano (Democrat)Website:

http://TREVORTASETANO.COMTobyhanna TownshipDOB: 8/16/1983Education: Sport Management Degree from East Stroudsburg University, 2007Occupation: Security Shift Manager at Mount Airy Casino Resort from 2009-present; martial arts instructor/owner of World Karate UnionQualifications: Served honorably in United States Marine Corps Reserves from 2001-2009, including a tour of duty in Iraq.Answer to question: Monroe County deserves a sheriff's office that is committed to providing customer service to all people, while providing law enforcement responsibilities to the county. Transparency is a current issue, in the public should know what the sheriff's office is doing. The current website is not up to date, and educational programs in the school districts are lacking. I will keep the public informed, and provide a safe atmosphere for all people.Todd A. Martin (Republican)East StroudsburgDOB: 5/22/1959Education: 1996, National Sheriffs' Academy; 1988 United States Marshals' Academy; 1986 Deputy Sheriffs' Academy; 1983 Pa. Correctional Academy; East Stroudsburg University/Criminal Justice/Sociology 1977-80Occupation: SheriffQualifications: 1995 Appointed/Elected Sheriff; 1998 Promoted to Chief Deputy; 1985 Promoted to Sergeant; 1983 Promoted to Corporal; 1982 Appointed Deputy Sheriff; 1989 Deputy CoronerAnswer to question: The abilities to properly manage, supervise and lead the sheriff's office comes only with proven law enforcement experience, training and education. I have gained the necessary experience "on the job" as your sheriff for the past 20+ years while continually improving its administration on a daily basis.Our administration has always been guided by steadfast ethical values. Leading with integrity and demonstrating respect for the public's trust is paramount in serving residents of this county.