GOP Names Tom Kovach to Run in Special Election for 6th Representative District

REPUBLICAN PARTY OF DELAWARE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2008 WILMINGTON--- At Monday night’s meeting of the Brandywine Republican Committee, the GOP named Weldin Park resident Tom Kovach as its candidate in the 6th District Special Election to be held on Saturday, December 20. Kovach, a 1987 graduate of Brandywine High School and 1992 University of Delaware grad, is a Director in the Delaware law firm of Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze. Kovach and his wife of 15 years, Sandi, have two daughters, ages 11 and 10, and a son, age 5. A former environmental enforcement officer for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Kovach now practices commercial litigation, concentrating in areas of environmental and administrative law. “I will be an independent voice representing the people of the 6th District.” Kovach said. “Our state desperately needs creative ideas to get our economy back on track, fix our schools, and protect our environment. I look forward to making a positive difference in Dover and fighting for what is right for the citizens of Delaware. As a legislator, I’ll demand responsible and accountable management of our tax dollars, work to improve the quality of our children’s education, and work to bring redevelopment and new opportunities for businesses in Delaware.” Active in his community, Kovach is an Eagle Scout, and former assistant Scoutmaster in North Wilmington. For the past five years, Kovach has coached youth soccer for the Concord Soccer Association and, for the past ten years, has advised Delaware High Schools in their Mock Trial program. He is an active member of the Delaware State Bar Association, a member of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, the Committee of 100, and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Brownfields Advisory Committee. Kovach continued, “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve the community in which I grew up, and where Sandi and I chose to raise our family. If elected to serve, I’ll work every day to be responsive to the needs and to be worthy of the trust the voters in the 6th District have placed in me.” Kovach and his team of cross-party volunteers intend to campaign intensely throughout the district leading up to the December 20th election. The special election was necessitated by the resignation of former state Rep. Diana McWilliams. Door Knocking Saturday November 29 Meet at 10AM at GOP Headquarters in the Branmar Shopping Plaza on Marsh Road Sunday November 30 Meet at 1PM at GOP Headquarters in the Branmar Shopping Plaza on Marsh Road Phone Banks Monday December 1 thru Thursday December 4 7-9PM at GOP State Headquarters, 3301 Lancaster Pike, in the Cannery Shopping Center in Wilmington To sign up and get involved, contact Republican State Headquarters at 302-651-0260.