Louis “Butsy” Donahue of 567 Bailey Road, Pike Township, is seeking the Democratic nomination for a six-year term on the Pike Township Board of Supervisors in the May 19 Primary election.
“Having been active in the community for many years, I now would like to put that experience to work on behalf of all the people of Pike Township”, said the 1972 graduate of Curwensville Area High School. “I will work with all my abilities to make the area the best it can be.”
Donahue has been active in the county Democratic Party for many years and is a past member of the Clearfield Solid Waste Authority. He was a vocal leader in the fight to get the methadone clinic out of Pike Township.
“As a lifelong resident of the Curwensville are, I know the area’s people and priorities,” said Donahue, a heavy-equipment operator and mechanic. “As an unpaid supervisor, I will be a force for cost-effective and efficient township services.”
Donahue said he would scour all resources to secure grants to upgrade township facilities and services.
“The township needs to do more to make sure that all opportunities are pursued to the fullest so the services are top-notch and taxes remain low,” he said.
Donahue and his wife. Janet, are the parents of two grown children, Carrie Pentz of Curwensville and Rick, serving in the United States Air Force in Harrogate, United Kingdom. They also have four grandchildren. Butsy and been a Pastmaster and is currently a trustee of the Noble Lodge 480 Free and Accepted Masons of Curwensville.
“I respectfully seek the support of township residents so I can work on their behalf,” Donahue said. “Pike Township is a great place to live, and I want to make it even better.”
