Schuylkill County Commissioner Gary J. Hess of Schuylkill Haven will seek another term as Schuylkill County Commissioner.

"I want to first thank the citizens of Schuylkill County for giving me the opportunity to serve you over these past three years."Hess was instrumental in bringing together the Schuylkill County Youth Summit, formed in 2013.Hess is a graduate of the Academy for Excellence in County Government and a member of the Courts and Corrections Committee for County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania.He is a lifetime resident of Schuylkill County, born and raised in the East Mines section of St. Clair.Hess moved to Schuylkill Haven in 1980, where he and his wife started their business, Hess Catering Inc.Hess has been active in many organizations, especially the fire service. Hess has been involved with the Jaycees since 1978 and is a life member of the organization.He served every local office including president of the Pottsville Jaycees. He served Pennsylvania Jaycees as District Director, Regional Director state vice president and the 57th state president. He also served the United States Jaycees as a national vice president.He is a member of Southern Schuylkill Rotary; Schuylkill Haven Lions; Ancient Order of Hibernians; Schuylkill County Conservation Board; Board Member for the Walk-In Art Center and Our Haven Foundation, both located in Schuylkill Haven; First Vice President of Avenues and member of the Board for the Avenues Foundation, Vice Chairman of the Schuylkill Haven Island Park Commission and Board member of the Pennsylvania Jaycees Education Foundation.Before being elected commissioner, he was the mayor of Schuylkill Haven for two terms.He was instrumental in the revitalization of the downtown, the formation of the Flood Prevention Committee, the construction of Island Park and Community Events like the Schuylkill Haven Day at the Phillies, Senior Citizens Appreciation Day and Schuylkill Haven Island Park Festival."I am asking for the citizens of Schuylkill County for their support and the opportunity to continue to serve for another four years by re-electing me as your county commissioner," he said.Contact him at 1 River St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 or call 570-640-0206.