Catherine Mahon of Pottsville will seek the Democratic nomination in the May 19 primary to run for Schuylkill County clerk of courts.

Mahon is a graduate of Pottsville Area High School and is enrolled at Penn State University's Schuylkill campus in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in accounting. She's active on campus in the Business Society and is a past co-president of the Penn State Schuylkill Honors Program.Mahon is employed at Providence Place senior living center in Pottsville.She completed an internship in the congressional office of U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, focusing on supporting the Veterans Services Office. Mahon was instrumental in helping veterans apply for and enroll in programs dedicated to those who served our country. She is also an elected committee person serving the third ward second precinct of the city of Pottsville for the Schuylkill County Democratic Committee."The Clerk of Courts must be someone that is willing to dedicate full-time energy and focus to the office, to uphold the ethical standards and integrity demanded in this elected position of trust," Mahon said."I look forward to implementing new operational procedures that ensure accountability for myself and all others working in the office. Current Clerk of Courts Thomas "TJ" Campion has already begun restructuring important functions of the office. Under my leadership, driven by my knowledge of professional accounting procedures, the office will continue to modernize operations to serve the people of Schuylkill County in the most professional manner possible," she said.