Whos ready for phase 2? Lynch said on the Facebook page. Forget going into these school boards with freaking data. 2. Wake up, smell the coffee. I plan on giving a voice to people who are not OK with being told how they are going to live their lives. She previously covered the 2016 election for Fusion, conducted investigative research for The Nation Institute, and has written for NBC Chicago and the Chicago Reader. They can leave or they can be removed, Lynch said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Error! I am invigorated to eviscerate the swamp creatures in our county and their evil deeds. It made for a busy day in Bethlehem, where the Halloween parade ended just a few hours before trick or treating was to start. McClure had no comment on Lynchs rant. Overall, he said, it was a bunch of hocus pocus. He prefaced his remarks with an appeal to men. He also said he does not believe Joe Biden fairly won the 2020 presidential election. As the group UnKoch My Campus reports, sights have been set on local schools after the Koch network has spent hundreds of millions on college campuses. The Bethlehem Township Democrat is finishing his first term as executive and previously served a decade on County Council. All rights reserved (About Us). He said some physical evidence would be turned over to reporters but none had been seen as of Monday night, making it difficult to verify anecdotal claims as the clock ticks down to the voting deadline. In Pennsylvania, to remove a school board member, a petition has to be presented in writing to a circuit court judge and it could take three weeks to get an answer. When he does allude to McClure, its usually to criticize him for not fighting what he calls Constitutional violations by state and national figures. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. A small crowd of about 25 gathered in the cold to listen. Steve Lynch, the Republican candidate for Northampton County executive, said during a recent speech that he would bring "20 strong men" to the meeting, remove the board and reverse the district's . Tom Wolf and federal officials of closing churches and businesses but allowing rioters to burn American cities in protests over the summer. And then after that, were going to replace them with nine parents and were going to vote down the mask mandates that evening that evening., Lynch insisted that his idea of confronting pro-mask school board members is how you get stuff done.. His website now sells T-shirts that say Im 1 of 20; Ive got your 6. At least one person was wearing the shirt at Mondays event. Further, Lynch alleged the county executive overstepped authority and overruled the election commission by hiring an election registrar and purchasing electronic poll books devices that keep track of eligible voters before the 2020 election. The CRT craze was just the pretext to stir everything up, but tactics have now changed over to mask mandates since they can use the pandemic as an excuse to stir parents of young children up and make sure they endanger more lives. Former Security Specialist at Independent Wrestling. ", Having worked the crowd into a froth, he put an exclamation point on it. he yelled. This past weekend, Steve Lynch, who is running for Northampton County Executive, gave a speech at a "Freedom Rally" in Harrisburg where he chillingly suggested forcibly removing elected officials who don't do things his way. McClure said his fiscal responsibility with three straight no-tax-increase budgets resonated with voters. It should be condemned at every level., by Bernie OHare Special to the Bethlehem Press. Steven Lynch, candidate for Northampton County executive, tells rallygoers in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania he wants to take "20 strong men" to force a local school board to resign. Northampton County executive candidate speaks out after viral video on school mask mandates, Stormcenter - School / Business Application. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? Steve Lynch, a trainer from Northampton, is the only Republican hopeful. ranted his Facebook page about corruption, building a pedestrian bridge over the Lehigh River. This administration and their minions miscalculated big time messing with me, my family, and We the People. Men. Rudy Miller may be reached at rmiller@lehighvalleylive.com. I think theres a clear message because I ran pretty clearly on the 8.5% percent tax cut, McClure said. This post is public so feel free to share it. You have permission to edit this article. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Thieves memorizing passcodes to cellphones so they can try to steal money, What the Tech? Enjoy ad-free browsing while paying as you go. You go in and you remove em. Steve Lynch, the Republican candidate for Northampton County executive, holds a news conference outside of Gracedale, the county-owned nursing home in Upper Nazareth Township, on Oct. 25, 2021.Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com. He was among 20 people from the county who filed candidate petitions with the Pennsylvania Department of State by Monday's deadline. At the same time, he supports mask rules at county properties, saying public places needed to remain accessible to those with health concerns. If local police wont act, then @TheJusticeDept should. Suit up Patriots We are just getting started! In the May 17 primary, county Republican voters will elect seven people to serve on the state GOP committee. Steve Bannon Drops F Bomb Defending Joseph McCarthy? A backlash erupted on social media and even received national news attention. They have no idea who they messed with! The county has no direct role in how local municipalities craft their zoning maps, which limits the countys efforts to steer development to preferred areas. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Now hes created a stir again over what many perceive as a threat to coerce Northampton Area School Directors to reverse a temporary mask mandate. No elections necessary. He made a rambling statement on his Facebook page Wednesday after unofficial results posted on the Northampton County elections website had him losing the election Tuesday to incumbent Democrat Lamont McClure. "I'm going in with 20 strong men. Its telling that other Republicans performed better in Northampton County Council races. 2023 TPM MEDIA LLC. Ill die on this hill.. Hes modeled his candidacy after former President Donald Trump, harping on conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, denouncing mask and vaccine mandates and criticizing Gov. Tom Wolf about his response to the pandemic. The best result we found for your search is Steven M Lynch Jr age 50s in Schnecksville, PA. Before moving to Stephen's current city of Northampton, PA, Stephen lived in Warminster PA, Emmaus PA and Moorestown NJ. Make men great again, right? The county did not need to tap into its reserves to survive the 2008 Great Recession, and it hasnt had to during the economic fallout of the pandemic, he said. She expects a few people to drop out of the race this week, resulting in a field of 16-18. called for 20 strong men to attend school board meetings. Northampton County presently has six people who serve on the state committee. And speaking of hills: The Pennsylvania Capital-Star noted that Lynch attended Trumps Stop the Steal rally on Jan. 6, which preceded the storming of the U.S. Capitol. But Lynch should be one of the first people McClure thanks for contributing to his victory. A couple dozen parents and student set up shop Tuesday night under a pavilion at 26th Street Park in Northampton. All 10 candidates held their own in a tight race. A Republican running for office in Pennsylvania is under fire after threatening to physically remove school board members who attempt to enact mask mandates. Im going in with 20 strong men, and Im going to speak to the school board, and Im going to give them an option. McClure has called for law enforcement to investigate his opponent after Lynch railed against school districts enforcing mask mandates due to the pandemic. Lions are now cirlcing (sic) and we have no care or concern to appease your desire to allow corruption to continue because you refuse to be informed of facts. By partnering with willing property owners, the county can limit where future development can go while still allowing municipalities to plan future development, he said. While county executives have limited control over state and federal rules or even local law enforcement, Lynch said he would use his office as a megaphone to push back against government overreach. Were going to pay attention, see what happens on Election Day, he said, expecting day-of reports from polling stations, though residents are also able to vote by mail. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. . Its a week until Election Day, and Steve Lynch, the Republican candidate for Northampton County executive, slung a slew of allegations at the current administration, ranging from conditions at the county-owned nursing home to illegal immigration and election impropriety. The . Schumer And Jeffries Demand Murdoch Stop Fox Hosts From Spreading False Election Narratives, McCarthy Goes On Defense, Says Jan. 6 Footage Will Be Screened Before Its Given To Tucker, Arizona Child Welfare Director Dismissed Amid GOP Attacks Speaks Out, Election Deniers Who Lost In Midterms Advance Trumpian Precinct Strategy As State GOP Chairs. Because we had three no-tax-increase budgets, we now know we can pass a tax cut.. PA Candidate Wants To Muscle Out Local School Boards, PA Candidate Calls For Brute Takeover Of School Boards, Netflix CEO Wants To Dump Local School Boards, Stabbing Spree At PA High School Leaves 20 Injured. 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