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Recipes
 People Above Politics
Taking
Action, Getting Results.
Lebanon PA 17046
644-4698
If you demand open government, appreciate
written highlights within hours after a meeting, like the 24/7 access to YouTube
videos of meetings..., drop me a note to receive email
alerts that let you know how commissioners
vote on issues. Litz@mbcomp.com
Thank you for your help and support
during this campaign. Your unwavering commitment is
the wind beneath my wings.
On election day, every vote matters. You
matter! And I can't win this race without you.
These
past four years, it has been an honor and a privilege to represent
all of the people of Lebanon County as your commissioner.
Please consider volunteering today
Jo Ellen Litz
Thank
you for your support of my campaign, and for all that you do.
Sincerely, Jo Ellen
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Honorary Chair: Lt.
Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll --a woman who broke the glass ceiling and
contributed greatly to PA politics; born
in 1930, died
November 12, 2008.
People Above Politics
Treasurer: Richelle Whitman
Or, visit
YouTube
posts of Commissioner's and other meetings:
http://www.youtube.com/user/joellenlitz
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Web site paid for by Jo Ellen Litz.
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Jo Ellen Litz
People Above Politics
Taking
Action, Getting Results.
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Born
& raised in Lebanon County. |
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Jo Ellen & her
husband of 42 years, Jon "Rick," have two grown children and two
grandchildren. |
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Jo Ellen
believes in putting people above politics. |
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She
is a leader who understands that hard work and character serve as the
foundation for working families. As the former owner of Lebanon Body Shop,
current owner of Litz Company commercial rentals, and a substitute teacher,
Jo Ellen knows how hard our families work to build a strong future for our
children and our community. |
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She
has a deeply rooted loyalty to the land, agriculture, and water related
issues, and serves as president of the Swatara Watershed Association.
She grew up learning how to turn obstacles into opportunities. |
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She
has the ability, time, volunteer resources, & a
broad-based bi-partisan
coalition behind her. |
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In
1995, she won her first bid for Lebanon County Commissioner, and was
re-elected in 2003 and 2007. She serves on the Prison board, Election board,
Metropolitan Planning Organization board and the board of Cedar Haven, and chaired
the Assessment board during her first term as Commissioner. Since
then, she also served on the boards of COLT, the
Conservation District, Management Information Systems, Penn State
Cooperative Extension, MHMR, Renova Center, The South Central Employment
Corporation, Tourist Promotion Agency, the Drug and Alcohol Commission,
Lebanon Women’s Commission; is liaison to the Chamber of Commerce, LV
Economic Development Corporation, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and
United Way; and worked with volunteers, House Representatives, Senators, and
Governors on business development and preservation of farmland, Swatara
State Park, Rails-to-Trails, the Union Canal and Governor Dick. |
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A
graduate of both Lebanon Valley College and Kennedy Western University, when
it comes to technology, she
earned a reputation as one of the hardest working, most knowledgeable
members of the commissioners by developing the first web site that keeps
both employees and the public informed of County business--on topics ranging
from droughts to foster parents-www.JoEllenLitz.com. In 2009,
YouTube videos were added to the meeting highlights. She also
earned a reputation as a commissioner who could be counted on to tirelessly
serve the working people of this community. In summary, her
experience
as a county commissioner is invaluable. Litz Takes
Action, and Gets Results. |
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For
her leadership
and
diligent work in the community, small business, and the environment, she
was:
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Named a PA
Ambassador by Team Pennsylvania, |
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Chosen as
Outstanding Business Woman by the LV American Business Women’s
Association, |
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Presented with
the Athena Award by the Chamber of Commerce and Oldsmobile, |
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Recognized as a
Woman of Distinction by the Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council, |
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Awarded national
honors by the Daughters of the American Revolution, and |
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Given the Anna
Estes Strawbridge award by the PA League of Women Voters. |
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Lebanon Valley
College honored her with a feature article in the President’s Report, in
part reflecting the fact that Jo Ellen has given of her time and energy to
preserving our land and water. |
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Upon completion of
the Academy of Excellence in County Government, former Governor Tom Ridge
recognized Jo Ellen Litz’s leadership on behalf of the people of Lebanon
County. In 2006, Litz completed Advanced Academy Certification.
In 2007-08, Litz was appointed to chair the Academy for Excellence in County
Government Advisory Board. The Board's responsibility is to establish
and review the academy's curriculum, faculty, administration, and marketing
in regard to meeting the educational needs of the greater CCAP membership.
Litz also serves on CCAP's Energy,
Environment and Land Use Committee as well as on the board of DEP's Storage Tank Advisory
Committee and Low Level Radioactive Waste Advisory board.
In March 2008, Governor Rendell appointed her to the State Conservation
Program on farmland preservation. In 2009, Litz was elected to serve
as CCAPs 2nd VP; and in 2010 as 1st VP. Litz serves as CCAPs 2012
president.
Jo Ellen also served
as a peer-to-peer presenter for the National
Association of Counties. |
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She was a speaker at
the dedication of the new Veteran’s Memorial at Fort Indiantown Gap; at the
kickoff of Watershed Awareness month in the State Capital; and at Watershed
Conferences, training sessions, and the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. |
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