Meet John L Kennedy
Republican John L. Kennedy announces his intention to seek election for the PA House of Representatives seat serving either District 8, as determined by the final PA Congressional redistricting map. John is the son of former Butler County Commissioner James L. Kennedy and grandson of the late former Congressman H. Francis Kennedy.
John, 49, is a resident of Middlesex Township, which is in southern Butler County. Middlesex Township has become a “wild card” in the ongoing redistricting map debate, being proposed to District 8 in some versions. The courts are to make the final determination in the coming weeks.
John is a life-long resident of Penn and Middlesex Townships and is a farmer and small business owner, owning and operating an upland bird hunting preserve for nearly 30 years and a retail meats market co-op for more than 20 years.
Today, more than ever before, our community needs strong, consistent, and proven conservative voices in leadership roles. For generations, my family has proudly stood up and spoken up to promote Republican principles. By any measure, I am ‘raised right’, and conservatism is my core. I intend to bring my demonstrated commitment to rock-solid conservative values to Harrisburg and to honor the legacy of my family, my community, and this great country.
In addition to running his successful businesses, John currently serves on the Mars Area School Board and is in his third year as Board President. During his 11 years of school board service, he also has been active with the Mars Planet Foundation, the Butler County Vo-Tech, and various other committee assignments. The Mars Area School District (Mars ASD) is one of the highest performing school districts in western Pennsylvania and is widely respected for its fiscal approach that balances student achievement and respect for taxpayers. Mars ASD recently added “promoting patriotism” as a core educational value in a revised school policy adopted under John’s leadership.
Also, John is active in Youth 4-H programs and was a Future Farmers of America (FFA) member and competitor, raising state and national champion livestock. He mentors inner-city youth and commits time to foster care and adoption causes. John is a “Respect for Pro-Life” candidate and, as an avid hunter, is a fierce Second Amendment advocate. He supports medical freedom and is against government mandates. John also is committed to environmental stewardship through land preservation and stands in support of local natural fossil fuel resources.
John is husband to Valarie (Balchunas) for 25 years and father of three young adults (high school to college graduate) who share his work ethic; passion for service; and are sports, music, and competitive dance enthusiasts. John celebrates his strong faith with family affiliations at Holy Sepulcher Parish and Mars Presbyterian Church. He is proud to support his immediate family members who served in two branches of the US military, were affiliated with the PA State Troopers Association and Fraternal Order of Police, were members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and who served in mental health crisis and advocacy roles.
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Republican John L. Kennedy announces his intention to seek election for the PA House of Representatives seat serving District 8. John is the son of former Butler County Commissioner James L. Kennedy and grandson of the late former Congressman H. Francis Kennedy.
John, 49, is a resident of Middlesex Township, which is in southern Butler County. Middlesex Township has become a “wild card” in the ongoing redistricting map debate, being proposed to District 8 in some versions. The courts are to make the final determination in the coming weeks.
John is a life-long resident of Penn and Middlesex Townships and is a farmer and small business owner, owning and operating an upland bird hunting preserve for nearly 30 years and a retail meats market co-op for more than 20 years.
Today, more than ever before, our community needs strong, consistent, and proven conservative voices in leadership roles. For generations, my family has proudly stood up and spoken up to promote Republican principles. By any measure, I am ‘raised right’, and conservatism is my core. I intend to bring my demonstrated commitment to rock-solid conservative values to Harrisburg and to honor the legacy of my family, my community, and this great country.
In addition to running his successful businesses, John currently serves on the Mars Area School Board and is in his third year as Board President. During his 11 years of school board service, he also has been active with the Mars Planet Foundation, the Butler County Vo-Tech, and various other committee assignments. The Mars Area School District (Mars ASD) is one of the highest performing school districts in western Pennsylvania and is widely respected for its fiscal approach that balances student achievement and respect for taxpayers. Mars ASD recently added “promoting patriotism” as a core educational value in a revised school policy adopted under John’s leadership.
Also, John is active in Youth 4-H programs and was a Future Farmers of America (FFA) member and competitor, raising state and national champion livestock. He mentors inner-city youth and commits time to foster care and adoption causes. John is a “Respect for Pro-Life” candidate and, as an avid hunter, is a fierce Second Amendment advocate. He supports medical freedom and is against government mandates. John also is committed to environmental stewardship through land preservation and stands in support of local natural fossil fuel resources.
John is husband to Valarie (Balchunas) for 25 years and father of three young adults (high school to college graduate) who share his work ethic; passion for service; and are sports, music, and competitive dance enthusiasts. John celebrates his strong faith with family affiliations at Holy Sepulcher Parish and Mars Presbyterian Church. He is proud to support his immediate family members who served in two branches of the US military, were affiliated with the PA State Troopers Association and Fraternal Order of Police, were members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and who served in mental health crisis and advocacy roles.
