I have lived in Drexel Hill in the 1st district since 2002. My mom, wife and daughter live with me.

Currently, I am a national security manager for a guard services company. Prior to being in the private security sector, I was a police officer from 1998 to 2004.

I got involved in politics because of my 11 month old daughter.

I wanted to take her to a township park. I went to the township website and couldn't find a listing of our parks. My neighbors weren't sure where all the parks were. Everyone told me that they take their children to Springfield or Haverford to go to the "nice" parks. There is a park just a few blocks from my house at Huey Ave and Anderson Ave.  It could be one of the "nice" parks, but most of the playground equipment is old and rusted. 

I was pushing my daughter in her stroller on Burmont Rd and noticed the trash along the street. I didn't see any township trash cans between Garrett Rd and State Rd on Burmont.

I tried to cross Burmont Rd to get to the Wawa store, but there was no crosswalk. It's tough to dodge cars with a stroller.

At the end of the walk with my daughter, I realized that someone needs to fix our township. Someone needs to fix the everyday issues that can improve our lives.

Through my police and security experience and my common sense, I know I can help our township get better and restore our sense of community pride.

- Alex