Retired police officer Frank DeLuca has won the Democratic primary for New Hope Borough mayor, according to unofficial results.
DeLuca defeated Mary Brashier, the vice president of the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce.
DeLuca secured just under 500 votes, while Brashier received just over 100, according to the unofficial count.
Both candidates and their supporters campaigned throughout the borough leading up to Tuesday’s primary election. They placed signs and spoke with voters.
On primary day, DeLuca and Brashier both greeted voters outside Borough Hall.
DeLuca brings a background of public service, having served as a police officer and the borough’s constable. He has also been active in various community groups.
Borough mayors in Pennsylvania hold several key responsibilities, including breaking tie votes on council, participating in council discussions, overseeing the police department, performing marriages and declaring emergencies.
Ahead of the election, DeLuca stated his intention to work cohesively with the police department. He has proposed increased officer visibility at busy intersections and expanded bike patrols.
No Republican for mayor was on the primary ballot.
In the contested Democratic primary for borough council, Michele Becci, Mark Magerman, Tobie Grama and Eric Burnside earned enough votes to appear on the general election ballot. Democrats Connie Gering and Peter Meyer did not secure enough votes to advance.
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