John Bencivengo, Hamilton Township Republican Chairman and long time entrepreneur, has announced his intentions to seek the nomination as the Republican candidate for mayor in this year’s mayoral election.

Bencivengo is credited for stabilizing a failing Republican Organization from the effects of losing the mayor’s office in 1999 after twenty four years with a Republican in the municipal building. The last two local elections saw the Hamilton GOP win four council seats with Bencivengo heading up the Republican political organization. Bencivengo lived in Hamilton most of his adult life and was former Executive Director of the Hamilton Partnership, a private/public partnership created to provide a better forum for area business and industry to air their concerns and work more effectively with government and the people.

Bencivengo has been actively involved in Republican politics over the last twenty years. “I’ve always had a strong desire to serve in government. As an economic adviser to Mayor Jack Rafferty during the 90’s, I witnessed first hand what major goals government can attain with solid governmental leadership. I see nothing but a bright future for the Township of Hamilton; Hamilton’s potential is unlimited. I believe I have the ability to provide the much needed leadership for Hamilton to fulfill her great potential. Hamilton should be second to none as a place to live, work and raise a family, concluded Bencivengo.�

Bencivengo says he plans to implement a constructive campaign effort. He has the experience in local government, the energy and the enthusiastic commitment of a dedicated, diverse campaign team that will promote his positions in a positive and beneficial manner.