Incumbent North Whitehall Supervisor Ron Heintzelman, a Republican, is unchallenged in the May 21 primary election for another six-year term in office.

There are three candidates seeking a seat on the board for a two-year term.

They are incumbent Mark Hills and Richard Celmer, both Republicans, and Democrat Samantha Neas.

Hills says he wants the voters to let him finish the unexpired term of Jerry Joseph.

He was appointed supervisor in 2012 to fill the vacancy until 2014. To complete the term, he must be elected to the two-year term, which would expire in 2016.

Hills says he can contribute to the township as a watchdog over the budget. He wants to encourage more small business in the township through zoning and planning.

Easing the application process could help promote new small businesses to locate in North Whitehall, Hills says.

He says by running a more efficient government, the board can hold the line on taxes.

"Government must be frugal in its spending and must reduce waste," Hills says "The most important issue in the township right now is the Act 537 plan and the placement of the proposed sewer treatment plants," Hills said. "If the Delaware River Basin Commission approves the application, the Coplay Creek plant will be constructed."

Hills and his wife Judy, live near Laurys Station. Neas says she wants to make a difference.

"That is why I'm running for township supervisor," Neas said.

She wants to change the zoning and subdivision ordinances to keep out the "big box" stores and preserve the small town nature of the area.

The candidate says she in favor of preserving as much farmland as possible to keep the rural atmosphere of the community.

"The township needs a plan for the future," Neas said. "The younger residents of the township [will be forced to foot the bill, if nothing is changed.

Neas say the most important issues are placement of the sewage treatment plant and the generation of revenue.

A Parkland High School graduate, Neas has a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Cedar Crest College.

She lives in Schnecksville with her husband, Brian, and daughter Julianna.

Celmer says he is running for supervisor because future issues in the township will relate to growth.

"But we need to control growth in a manner that best serves the needs of a growing township while preserving our rural character," Celmer said. "In addition, the structure of the board of supervisors should be increased to provide a broader cross section of decision makers to best serve the people of North Whitehall.