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MARK POTTEIGER
This upcoming election will determine the future direction of Silver Spring Township
This upcoming election will determine the future direction of Silver Spring Township
As a lifelong resident for over 60 years, I share residents' concerns about the exponential growth and large-scale development that has impacted our quality of life.
If left unchanged, the township's current direction will lead to:
More tractor trailer and vehicle traffic congestion on local roadways, without the support of critical infrastructure
Increased air and noise pollution
Higher demands on limited public safety resources (police, fire and EMS)
Continued loss of farmland and green space
While seeking an elected office was never a personal ambition, I will no longer be just another voice from the sidelines.
As a highly-qualified and proven leader, I will help to make Silver Spring Township a better community for all residents. I have no ties to any developers or special interest groups—and stand firmly against "quid pro quo" politics.
Thank you—I look forward to speaking with you and earn your vote for Supervisor.
Join Mark for two upcoming events
Join Mark for two upcoming events
Meet & Greet Event
Meet & Greet Event
April 30, 2025 - 6:30 pm
Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
April 30, 2025 - 6:30 pm
Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Sponsored by League of Women Voters
of the PA Capital Region
Sponsored by League of Women Voters
of the PA Capital Region
Candidate Forum
Candidate Forum
May 7, 2025 - 7:00 pm
New Kingstown Fire Company
277 N Locust Point Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
May 7, 2025 - 7:00 pm
New Kingstown Fire Company
277 N Locust Point Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Sponsored by the Business Advisory Council
of Silver Spring Township
Sponsored by the Business Advisory Council
of Silver Spring Township
Mark welcomes your comments, questions or concerns
Mark welcomes your comments, questions or concerns
About
About
Lifelong resident of Silver Spring Township for over 60 years
Successful, local business owner for over 27 years. The company that Mark started is now second-generation family owned and employs over 70 people.
Vast experience in management, administration, budgeting, operations, construction, customer service and compliance
Core values of honesty, hard work and humility in service to God, family and country
Married to wife, Sherry, for 48 years. Their family includes four sons, four daughter-in-laws, eleven grandchildren and their dog, Bella
Attends Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church and Holy Apostles Orthodox Church
Graduate of Cumberland Valley High School
Former coach for Silver Spring little league baseball
Mark's priorities as township supervisor
Mark's priorities as township supervisor
Transparency and public engagement
Transparency and public engagement
Transparency promotes trust—and a proactive approach to transparency will save valuable time and resources that can be refocused to other projects.
The township's website should be more user-friendly. Information needs to be organized, accessible and searchable.
Encourage more public participation and engagement. All public meetings should be video recorded and posted online for viewing.
Proactive strategy to manage new development
Proactive strategy to manage new development
New development must be in alignment with the township's comprehensive plan and existing ordinances. No more changes that only benefit developers—and no spot zoning!
Residents' voices and concerns shall be given fair and equal consideration in discussions.
Support the township's land preservation program.
Health, safety and welfare of the community
Health, safety and welfare of the community
Ensure our police, fire and EMS have the necessary funding to enhance public safety.
Make improvements to local infrastructure: township roadways, parks and recreational spaces.
Provide support for local businesses, community partners and non-profit organizations.
Fiscal discipline and stewardship
Fiscal discipline and stewardship
Run the township like a business using sound policies, procedures and common-sense.
Adhere to established accounting principles and proper financial reporting.
Recognize that revenue sources are limited.
Measurable accountability
Measurable accountability
Establish a clear vision, mission and values for the township.
Always make informed decisions that are in the best interest of the residents and the township.
The Board of Supervisors shall be a model for good governance.
Mark is a proven leader who will stand up for residents!
Mark is a proven leader who will stand up for residents!
Last year, Mark helped organize and lead the No Trade Center opposition group to a proposed 1.2 million sq. ft. mega-warehouse that would have impacted over 30 residential neighborhoods in Silver Spring Township.
The coordinated efforts of No Trade Center, which included hiring legal counsel and engineering experts, led to a well-attended public hearing at the Cumberland Valley High School.
Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors sided with the residents and voted unanimously to deny the project. Mark continues to lead the residents’ intervention in the developer’s land use appeal.
MARK POTTEIGER
MARK POTTEIGER
Republican for Silver Spring Township Supervisor
Let's make Silver Spring Township a better community together!
Endorsements
Endorsements
Carl Machamer
Chair, Board of Supervisors
Nancy Konhaus Griffie
Vice Chair, Board of Supervisors
Laura Brown
Member, Board of Supervisors
Vince DiFilippo
Former Cumberland County Commissioner and
former Silver Spring Township Supervisor
Wayne Stevenson
Chair, Business Advisory Council
Apply to Vote by Mail
Apply to Vote by Mail
Deadline: If you plan to vote by absentee or mail-in ballot in the 2025 MUNICIPAL PRIMARY, your completed APPLICATION must be received in the Cumberland County Bureau of Elections by 5:00 PM on Monday, May 13, 2025.
Your voted ballot must be returned to the Cumberland County Bureau of Elections, 1601 Ritner Highway, Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013 by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
NOTE: Postmarks will not be accepted.
Register to Vote
Register to Vote
Deadline: May 5, 2025 is the last day to register before the May 20, 2025 primary election.
If you are not a U.S. citizen and a resident of Pennsylvania at least 30 days before the next election, you cannot register to vote.
If you have any questions, please call 1.877.VOTESPA (1.877.868.3772).
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