Upper Macungie Township Supervisor Chairman Ed Earley, Ed.D. has announced he is conducting a write-in campaign for supervisor.

"I believe if you survey my qualifications on this website (edwardjearley.com) you will conclude I don't simply talk the talk but I walk the walk," Earley stated in a press release. "I also believe if you talk to folks who know me personally, they will attest to the fact I have always made decisions which I considered to be in the best interests of the township."

Earley, who is also chairman of the township authority and the Berks-Lehigh Police Commission, states he has never solicited or accepted a penny from anyone to finance an election, including township employees, vendors, firefighters, police officers, developers, member of the township's boards or commissions, township businesses or even neighbors and friends.

"I sincerely believe a candiate should run on their merits...period," Earley stated. "Everyone who has volunteered to assist me in the past primary election and the upcoming municipal election has done so as a volunteer, which I deeply appreciate and value."

Earley says the Republican and Democratic candidates have never demonstrated or evidenced knowledge of township governance, accomplishments in the community, community service or continuing education related to the various aspects of effectively conducting the day-to-day business of Upper Macungie Township.

"Although I applaud residents who are willing to step up to the plate in an election, I simply do not believe the present candidates on the ballot would provide a change which would benefit the township," Earley stated. "If I did, I would certainly not pursue a write-in campaign, which is an uphill battle requiring more of a voter than just touching a name on the ballot.

Earley says to vote for him as a write-in candidate, voters should touch the check box beside write-in. A touch keyboard will appear on the screen. Type in "Ed Earley." and then touch the record write-in button to record the vote.

"Whether you vote for me or not, please exercise your responsibility as a citizen of our beloved country to make your voice heard in the Nov. 5 municipal election," Earley stated.