Chris Perry, of Fairview Township, has announced his run for Luzerne County Council.
Perry, 67, majored in biology at Bloomsburg University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education in 1971. That year, he began his career in the Hazleton Area School District and also joined the National Guard.
During his 36-year tenure at Hazleton Area, Perry taught biology, coached basketball and baseball, and served as athletic director. He oversaw a budget exceeding $1 million during his 25 years as athletic director. He retired from the district in 2007.
Perry retired from the National Guard in 1996, after 25 years of service.
He and his wife, Mary, have been married for 44 years and have three children and two grandchildren.
A lifelong county resident, Perry decided to run for council to serve his community and residents and “help shape a bright future” for Luzerne, a press release said.
“He believes that he has the experience, patience, and temperament to work with council members to continue to advance the county progressing forward and is committed to fiscal responsibility,” the release stated. “His overarching guiding principle would be always doing what he believes is in the best interest of the people that he is elected to serve.”
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