Roger C. Reis said he is seeking re-election to his seat on the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners.

Reis has lived in Lower Macungie Township for over 20 years. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the US Air Force, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police and, after 25 years of service, retired at the rank of Captain.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in the administration of justice from Pennsylvania State University and a master's degree in public administration from Kutztown University.

He has been an adjunct faculty member at Lehigh Carbon Community College and Northampton Community College, teaching sociology and criminal justice courses.

Reis served for 10 years as a member of the Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation, including three years as chairman. He also was elected and served as the 2012 president of the Retired State Police Association of Pennsylvania and continues on their board of directors.

He served on the Clearview Manor Condominium Association for 10 years, including several terms as president, resigning when he and his wife Jan bought their current home three years ago. He has volunteered with Meals on Wheels for the past five years. He is an active member of Rajah Shrine and past president of the Lehigh Shrine Club.

He is a licensed realtor, but does not work with properties in Lower Macungie Township to avoid the appearance of any conflict with his duties as a township commissioner.

Reis is proud and honored to have the endorsement of a number of elected officials, including U.S. Senator Pat Toomey who said: "I have known Roger for many years. He is a life-long Republican and a true fiscal conservative. I am pleased to support his bid for re-election to the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners." State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-134th, said: "Commissioner Roger Reis has a strong track record of public service and he has consistently served Lower Macungie in a responsible, fiscally conservative manner. Roger has my support and deserves re-election."

Reis said he is "proud that during the three years I have served on the Lower Macungie Township Board of Commissioners, we have produced a balanced budget each year. There have been no tax increases. We continue to be one of the few regional communities with no real estate property tax. In the past two years, we have hired a full-time zoning officer and an additional full-time clerical assistant. In the next few weeks, we will be adding one full-time worker (dedicated mainly to Parks and Recreation) to the Public Works Department and adding another full-time position at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center. This will allow Lower Macungie Township to continue providing the full level of services to which our residents have become accustomed and, again, with no increase in taxes.

"Furthermore, we reduced the township bond indebtedness by one-third this past December by refinancing our bond at a lower interest rate and with a one-time payment of $2 million, thereby saving more than $400,000 in interest and allowing the township to pay off the entire bond debt 11 years ahead of the original schedule. This is this kind of prudent financial planning I will continue to support if re-elected.

Additionally, we are in the process of a six month long study with outside consultants to identify township residents' opinions and desires as to the type of police services our township needs now and in the future. As the only candidate with training, education and experience in law enforcement, I look forward to continuing to work closely on this project."