Joseph Van Houten

Seeking Office: Supervisor

Party: Republican

Primary Ballot: Republican

District: Doylestown Township

Bio:

Education: Rutgers University; Member of Beta Gamma Sigma

Current Occupation: President and Chief Executive Officer of HKS Global Resources
Community Involvement:

  • Chairman, Doylestown Township Municipal Authority and Public Water & Sewer Advisory Committee (20+ years)
  • Served on advisory committee for the National Sanitary Foundation
  • Served on the Industry Affairs Committee for the International Housewares Association
  • Represented the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (during 2016 meetings with US Congress, Departments of State and Commerce)

Key Issues:

  • Addressing the serious financial issues and overspending facing Doylestown Township by bringing a pragmatic approach to fiscal responsibility and budgeting.
  • Managing public infrastructure, such as sewer and water projects, with the goal of minimizing costs and ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget, while also developing a road map for future sewer needs.

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