Tom Giovanni is running for County Executive to provide county government with the honest, transparent and effective leadership we deserve.
He’s the positive change we need.
I have been dubbed by some in the press as the “quiet man” of county council. I don't aim to make headlines or play politics — I work to do my job by responsibly serving the people of Northampton County. But in the face of the dysfunction, mismanagement, and irresponsibility that we’ve seen in recent years, it’s time to get louder. Northampton County is ready for change, and that’s why I am stepping up to run for Northampton County Executive.
PROVEN LEADERSHIP TO BRING THE CHANGE WE NEED
As a board member of the Greater Lehigh Valley YMCA, Chairman of the board of directors for Nazareth Mutual insurance company, Business Owner of a successful Information Technology Company for 26 years – where I signed the front of a paychecks – and dedicated husband and proud father of 3 children, I have the experience to successfully lead as our next County Executive.
The way forward is clear: We need to stand up for the taxpayers of this County by being fiscally responsible and rejecting tax increases. We must protect our seniors, fight for open space and farmland preservation, and we need to have a leader who is transparent and honest.
THE ISSUES THAT MATTER TO OUR FAMILIES AND SENIORS
When it comes to protecting taxpayers, I have never voted in increase property taxes – and instead voted for cut reductions to help our families and seniors. People in Northampton County have struggled with prices and it is simply not fair to tax them more. However, to be able to reduce taxes, we must have effective and efficient operations. I pledge to use my background and experience to do just that for you.
When it comes to protecting our seniors, there are many things that can be done but I would like to focus for a second on Gracedale. We need to end the failed policies that have hurt Gracedale and have a leader in office who will work to better the facility. This administration let down the most vulnerable of our county’s citizens by not maintaining the quality of care at Gracedale. NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SENIORS ARE COUNTING ON US!
Let’s talk about farmland preservation and our farmers…for the past 5 years as a county Councilman, I have fought for open space and farmland preservation. I would like to expand that work if you provide me with the honor of serving as our next Northampton County Executive. We need to work and protect family farms to keep them going from generation to generation. Also, our farmers need to have a voice in county government. Farmers are the people that put food on our table, and we all need to have their backs.
Finally, we need a leader who is transparent and honest with the citizens they are elected to serve. For the past 7 years, this administration has failed to deliver for us.
Northampton County has been taken backwards when it comes to our elections. In recent years, we have had two major problem elections which didn’t give county residents an equal opportunity to vote in 2019 and 2023 with little to no transparency or honesty able way or how it happened. This must change now!
When you are elected to serve, you must represent everyone no matter of their political persuasion. Unfortunately, what we are seeing is a county government politically motivated and at times even weaponizing the office instead of working jointly for bi-partisan results.
MAKE COUNTY GOVERNMENT WORK FOR YOU
The dysfunction of the past several years from our county government motivated me to offer better leadership and a new direction. I will help Northampton County reach a brighter future and continue to be a champion for every resident as I have done as a council member. I will not be deterred from working to better the county that I have lived in all my life. Northampton County will continue to be my home, the home for my family, friends, and neighbors. I will continue to wake up every day to fight for the country that I love so much. Thank you.
– TOM GIOVANNI