William P. Moon Jr is the Republican candidate for Venango County Commissioner. I am lifelong resident and 1980 graduate of the Oil City Senior High School and Oil City Vocational Technical School. Co- Owner
and Broker of Gates & Burns Realty, Inc. in Oil City, Clarion and Cranberry, Pa. I am very active in the community, Currently Oil City Mayor, a former Oil City Councilman, a former member of the Oil City Zoning Board, currently Pres. of Venango County Council for Government(COG).

​I have been trained by PSAB (PA State Assoc. of Boroughs) to run City Government. Also, Active member in the following boards- V.P. of Venango County Economic Development, Board Member Venango County Land Bank ,
Board Member Venango County Planning Commission , Board Member of ORA, National Assoc. ofnRealtors, Pennsylvania Assoc. of Realtors, Director of the Allegheny Valley Board of Realtors, 2011 AVBR Realtor of the Year , V.P. of the Venango County Assoc. for the Blind, Board Member of the Colonial
Drake Alliance ( Lyric Theater), Board Member of the Oil City Main Street Committee , Member of thenOil City Arts Council and Co-Chair of Oil City First Night Committee and Member of Oil City Elk’s, Petrolia Lodge 363, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemasonary and Erie Zem Zem Shrine.
Moon is married to Robin J Moon with 2 Adult Children- William P. Moon III of Erie, Pa and Rebecca A. Stephens of Austin, Tx.

As Venango Commissioner, I will continue my 6 main priority goals for the County,- Increase Economic Development and Redevelopment, Enhance financial sustainability, Invest in County infrastructure, Improve the County’s image, Increase quality of life for our residents, live within the County Budget and keep the taxes low.
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As a small business owner in Oil City, I have a vested interest in my hometown and community to prosper in the years to come. So, on the Municipal Primary on May 16, 2023. Shoot for the Moon and Vote for William P Moon Jr as your Venango County Commissioner.
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I thank you for your support.

Ken Bryan is excited to announce that he is running for Venango County Commissioner! Ken is a veteran, current owner of multiple businesses in Venango County, and works in the criminal justice system, and he is excited to bring his over 40+ years of business experience to the economy of Venango County.
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Ken is a former Senior Vice President for Lionsgate Entertainment, working in locations across the country, and he would bring his vast business knowledge to work with the local officials, municipality leaders, and businesses to help bring his vision of Venango County to fruition, and work to bring higher paying jobs and make Venango County a place where families can stay.
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In addition to working to bring these jobs to Venango County, Ken will work to make this area a place the citizens can stay for their lifetimes. He is especially focused on bringing better care and facilities here for our senior citizens and their families.
Ken will also work with our law enforcement agencies and community leaders to help end the plague of drugs in this area, and work to clean up our communities and help end the epidemic that has impacted too many families.

“My goal as Venango County Commissioner is to promote this county as a great place for families to live, play, work and eventually retire.”

Jim Speth is a candidate for Venango County Commissioner.  He is seeking the Republican nomination in the Spring primary.  He is a lifelong resident of Venango County having graduated from Rocky Grove High School and Clarion University.  He previously served on the Valley Grove School Board and is currently serving as President of Sugarcreek Borough Council.  

"It has been a privilege to serve the residents of Sugarcreek Borough and I will do my best to serve the residents of Venango County as I work to Move Venango County Forward"
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