Carol Aichele
| Carol Aichele | ||
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| Pennsylvania Secretary of State | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| April 26, 2011 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Basil Merenda | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $131,992 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | January 18, 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. Tom Corbett (R) | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Chester County Board of Commissioners | ||
| 2003-2011 | ||
| Chester County Controller | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Cornell University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
A former elementary and middle school teacher, Aichele entered politics in November 2003 when she was elected to the Chester County Board of Commissioners. Prior to that she served as controller of Chester County, becoming the first woman to hold the position.[2]
Aichele has served in the other following roles:
- Board Member, Student Services, Inc. for West Chester University
- Executive Board Member, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
- Member, Air Force Academy Selection Board for the 7th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
- Member, Brandywine Health and Wellness Foundation
- Member, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
- Member, Sustainability Advisory Board for the City of Philadelphia
- Member, Transportation Management Association of Chester County
Education
- Bachelor's degree in economics, Cornell University
Political career
Secretary of the Commonwealth (2011-present)
Aichele has served as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since she was confirmed by the Senate on April 26, 2011.[2]
Chester County Board of Commissioners (2003–2011)
Aichele was first elected to the Chester County Board of commissioners in November 2003 and re-elected in November 2007.[2]
Chester County Controller
Aichele was the first woman to serve as Controller of Chester County.[2]
Appointments
2011
Aichele was appointed as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Gov. Tom Corbett (R) on January 18, 2011.[2]
Personal
Aichele currently resides in Tredyffrin, Pennsylvania with her husband, Steve. The couple has three children and four grandchildren.
Recent news
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- Paving the way for November; May primary is tomorrow - FOX43.com
- Pa. Secretary of Commonwealth Announces List of Candidates and Committees ... - The Herald
- Simpson Voting House reopens for elections with 'Keystone of Democracy ... - Tribune-Review
- Pennsylvania Departments of Public Welfare, State Ease Transition for New ... - Sacramento Bee
- Pa. House committee passes bill upping judicial mandatory retirement age - Legal News Line
- POLS ON THE STREET: Will House Effort Kill Traffic-Ct. Votes? - Philadelphia Public Record
- Should PA judges have to retire at 70?: The Supreme Court hears the arguments - Penn Live
- Swindle targets Pocono businesses - Pocono Record
- Annual PA lawmaker gift disclosures turn up pens, robes, trips for Corbett - Pennsylvania Independent
- It's that time of the year for elected officials to disclose travel and gifts ... - Philly.com (blog)
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Contact information
Capitol Address:
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Office
302 North Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 787-6458
Fax: (717) 787-1734
E-mail: RA-ST-WEBMASTER@state.pa.us
External links
References
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| Preceded by Basil Merenda |
Pennsylvania Secretary of State 2011 - present |
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