Dennis Himes ran for Antis Township Supervisor in the May primary as a Republican candidate. There were enough Democratic write-in votes to place him on the November ballot for Antis Township Supervisor.
“A lot of people have come to me and asked me to run for supervisor,” said Himes. “I have lived in this township for 56 years. I know a lot of the residents and I know the needs of the township. I have no personal gain by running for township supervisor. I want to help the township grow and I want to make it even a better place to live.”
Growth is the biggest issue facing the township according to Himes.
“We need to create interest in getting business to come to our industrial complexes,” said Himes. “We need to work on the growth on the industrial end of things. By getting businesses to locate here, we will have jobs and a larger tax base to work from. We need to look into tax breaks or whatever we have to do to get businesses to locate here and help the township grow.”
With the completion of Interstate 99 on the horizon, Snyder Township, Warriors Mark are looking into zoning. Himes believes that is something that Antis Township needs to look into for the future.
“The issue of zoning will come up in the future,” said Himes. “I don’t believe the residents of the township are ready to accept zoning. Many of the farms are already designated as agricultural areas. Antis Township is an old farm community. I don’t think zoning will be necessary in Antis Township for a while. Right now, I am not in favor of zoning.”
The proposed methadone clinic for the township has many residents asking the supervisors to take action.
“I believe that it is the job of the township to do all it can to deter the clinic,” said Himes. “I have heard this from a lot of residents as I attended all of the meetings to learn about this clinic. I don’t feel that it is beneficial to the community and I believe that it will be the downfall of the township if it is put in. The people of the township will have to work hard to prevent this. The people’s voice will mean a lot and the people need to keep giving their input.”
Himes is a political novice, but would like to serve his township.
“I want to be the voice of the people,” said Himes. “I will work hard to solve problems. The residents of the township can call me or see me with any concerns that they have. I will do my best to get answers for them. My job will be to work for the people and I would be happy to give back to the community. This is a great community and I am happy to be a part of it.”
Himes is on the Democratic ballot in the November election.
