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Representative Tom Kovach - BHS Class of '87

Republican Kovach wins in 6th District

Democrats won’t get three-fifths House majority

By RACHEL KIPP • The News Journal • December 21, 2008

 

House Democrats lost their chance at a three-fifths majority after Republican Tom Kovach was elected Saturday to replace former District 6 Rep. Diana McWilliams.

The three-fifths majority would have given the Democratic caucus, which before Nov. 4 had been in the minority, enough votes to pass tax bills, override vetoes, appropriate reserve funds or budget more than 98 percent of revenues without the consent of Republicans.

The election was held after McWilliams, a Fox Point Democrat, resigned to take a job in New Mexico. Only registered voters in the 6th House District — which hugs the Delaware River east of Philadelphia Pike from Wilmington to Claymont, including Bellefonte and Fox Point, then just west to take in Bellevue and an area of Brandywine Hundred bisected by Weldin Road — were allowed to vote Saturday.

Kovach received 1,540, or 51.2 percent, of votes cast Saturday. Democrat Mike Migliore received 1,467, or 48.8 percent.

Kovach has worked as an environmental attorney for the past 10 years. He also sits on the state’s Brownfield Advisory Council and has been involved in the community as an Eagle Scout and a soccer coach.

Migliore is an attorney for the House Democratic caucus.

Kovach and Migliore did not immediately return messages seeking comment.

Contact Rachel Kipp at 324-2386 or rkipp@delawareonline.com.

 

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20081221/NEWS02/812210353

Tom Kovach Runs for Office

BHS Class of ‘87 classmate Tom Kovach has announced his candidacy for the recently vacated 6^th District House seat in Delaware.  Check out the

map of the 6^th District (to see if you or your friends are in the District). 

Tom would appreciate it if you could pass the word along to your peeps.

Yes, the election is Saturday, December 20.

Here’s the skinny on Tom’s thoughts for the 6^th District: 

I am very interested in redevelopment, environmental protection issues and improving our public schools.  Also, without excess rhetoric, I’d be the last vote preventing an “automatic” tax increase (the majority party would have +60% otherwise)—and who wants to face the possibility of higher taxes without a thorough vetting process and legitimate debate?

Tom is available to be e-mailed at this address tkovach@pgslegal.com or his campaign address Kovach4Delaware@Gmail.com or by his cell phone at 302-293-4841, if people within the District would like to reach him.

Any insight/ideas/thoughts/contacts are more than welcome.  Also, if you know anyone else within in the 6^th District, please pass along his information and ask them to spread the word.

Go, Tom!

Armelvis “Artie” Booker, beloved Brandywine High School Class of 1987 classmate, passed away on May 3, 2008.  Artie is survived by her son, Jakevis Booker, who now is attending graduate school. We would like your help to support the costs of Jakevis’ tuition and books.  Please contact us to contribute to a fund for Jakevis. Any amount you can add will be appreciated.

 

Share your memories of Artie and contact us to contribute to a fund for her son.

From Delaware Online:
Armelvis “Artie” Booker, age 38, went home to be with the Lord May 3, 2008, in Baltimore, MD. She is the beloved mother of Jakevis Booker; loving daughter of Regina D. Booker and Melvin Briscoe; sister of Sophonia (Sophie) Booker and Malkia Booker. Also survived by 2 nieces, Janai Jason and Nyla Jason; 1 nephew, Jabree Miles; a special friend Trevor Britt; 6 god-children, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; her Delta Sorors, and many friends. Homegoing Service 10 am Sat., May 10, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 215 W. 23rd St., Wilm., DE 19802, with viewing from 8-9:30 am only. Delta Sigma Theta Services began at 9:30 am. Interment in Gracelawn Memorial Park. Arr by CONGO FUNERAL HOME. Condolences to www.congofuneralhome.com.

Born in Wilmington, DE on Jun. 24, 1969.
Resided in New Castle, DE.
Departed on May 3, 2008.

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