Former State Rep. David Parker seeks County Commissioner post

David Parker, former State Representative and resident of Stroud Township, announced his candidacy for Monroe County Commissioner January 9 at noon at Momento Restaurant in Stroudsburg, to a standing room only crowd. Commissioner John Moyer introduced Parker as thoughtful and logical and someone who follows through on what he says he will do.

Parker spent 27 years working for Cramer’s Home Centers in various executive, management and sales positions. Most recently, he was manager of the Pocono Summit location until this past July when the company was sold to Blue Ridge Lumber. Parker comments, “Serving others and solving problems is something I’ve enjoyed doing my entire life. I was fortunate to work in our family business where I could help customers solve problems with their homes and businesses every day.”

Parker continued, “Eight years ago, I had the honor of being a State Representative for Monroe County. My two years in that role were so rewarding as I was able to advocate for our county in state funding, change laws to better serve us, push for property tax reform and help constituents with various state and local issues. I continue to serve on our local Salvation Army Board and in my church, but I am looking to do more for our community.”

A county commissioner’s primary responsibilities include overseeing the county’s management and administration, representing county interests at the state and federal level, participating in long range planning and monitoring and guiding fiscal policy. “My time as a State Representative, gave me experience working together with local elected officials, county agencies and private sector leaders to serve the residents of my district. If I am elected Commissioner, I’ll get to work at the coun- ty level and have a greater impact on the community I love.” Parker continues, “When I was a Representative, local leaders would tell me we needed more countywide planning. Having a plan would put us in a better position for acquiring state and federal funding for projects that would benefit our community. As a commissioner, I would push for a comprehensive county plan to include infrastructure, transportation, economic development, broadband, cell phone service and open space.”

Parker works at the Walmart Distribution Center in Tobyhanna. He graduated from Messiah College with a degree in Business Administration. In addition to being a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, he has served on the Construction Committee of Monroe County Habitat for Humanity, and the board of the Pocono Builders Association. He was a past Chairman of the Human Resource Committee of the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce; and he founded the Pocono Toastmasters Club which served the area for 20 years.

David resides in Stroud Township with his wife Amanda and 3 of their daughters: Lia, Gabriella and Isabelle.