Meet the Candidate: Koestel is One of Three Candidates Seeking a Bethlehem Council Seat

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Doug Koestel

• Age: 53
• Occupation: Retired
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, University of Louisville, Ky.
• Family: Wife, Mary
• Political experience: None
• Top priorities, if elected: To support the development and growth of Bethlehem's business community, improve the town's infrastructure with the addition of sewers and have an impact on the issues facing the town
• In his own words, why he is running for elected office: "Since moving to Bethlehem (seven-and-a-half) years ago, my wife and I have been involved in and have been given the opportunity to have input on the cities long-term growth plan as a citizen, thanks to former Mayor Ridgeway and Mayor McNab. Since being retired, I would like the opportunity to get involved by serving the community of Bethlehem by being a council member and offer a fresh set of eyes to address and resolve the issues facing the city the next (four) years."

Read a , the council member Doug Koestel is challenging for the Post 4 council seat.