All rights reserved (About Us). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Please subscribe today to lehighvalleylive.com. County Council: Five at-large seats, which are elected county-wide, will be decided. Thank you. Heres how. "When we walk into those school boards, were gonna have everything we need to do to go in there with those 9-0 school boards that voted to put these masks back on children with no scientific its done! Lynch has emerged as a controversial figure in the Northampton County executive race. She accused the county of bullying and intimidation. Smell the coffee! Of course there is also a group of voters that actually like his brand of politics and rhetorical approaches, and enthusiastically backed him, Borick said. Unofficial results had McClure winning the race with 37,985 votes to Lynchs 29,867 votes. Lynch, from the Northampton area, has told his Facebook followers to stop watching the news and dismissed COVID-19 restrictions as government overreach. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Bethlehem and other Lehigh Valley towns that have traditionally held trick or treating on the last Friday of October instead of Halloween made the right decision this year by postponing the festivities. He vowed to bring 20 strong men to a Northampton Area School Board meeting to remove the board members and replace them with board members who wont enforce a mask mandate. Brown, DeFranco and Stubits presently represent the county on the state committee. In August, Lynch controversially called for 20 strong men to oust school boards that require students to wear masks. Lynchs latest remarks comes on the heels of contentious school board meetings across the country where anti-mask parents have aggressively pushed back at school mask mandates even as the delta variant prompts spikes in COVID-19 cases among children who are ineligible to get vaccinated. Lynch said he was contacted by parents in the Northampton Area School District about mask mandates the district had imposed. his talking points married with the version of the party shes advocated for since 2016. Lynch, who lives in Northampton Borough, was the Republican nominee for county executive in 2021, losing to Democratic incumbent Lamont McClure, who tallied 56% of the vote. They have no idea who they messed with! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The district previously had an optional mask requirement in place before the board voted to make face masks mandatory last week. If you don't mind the ads and would rather donate, please select one of the options below: Statue Of Liberty Beheaded In Latest Russian Propaganda, Republican's New Bill Would Eliminate The Florida Democratic Party. McClure has released at least three mailers and six YouTube videos labeling Lynch as a dangerous insurrectionist and a domestic terrorist. Lynch attended Trumps Stop the Steal rally Jan. 6 that preceded a violent mob storming the Capitol. "People thought I would go in and physically remove people, that would never be the case, that's not what I stand for," he said. For 18 years we have been exposing Washington lies and untangling media deceit, but now Facebook is drowning us in an ocean of right wing lies. The incumbent may hope to sway voters on the fence by proposing the countys first tax cut in decades. One person. She said a hostile work environment has spread staff far too thin to the point of exhaustion and created potentially dangerous conditions. But it worked. After opening with a call to "make men great again, make men men again," Lynch got down to business, using the requirement to mask children as the pretext to muscle his way into removing existing school boards and replacing them with Koch-friendly puppets. Please give a one-time or recurring donation, or buy a year's subscription for an ad-free experience. In an interview with The Morning Call on Monday, Lynch claimed that he did not intend to threaten violence against school board members, but simply wanted to kick off a grassroots movement that would prompt changes in school boards. Since his threat to bring 20 strong men to Northamptons next school board meeting, Governor Tom Wolf has issued a statewide school mask mandate. Although Lynch said he didnt engage in violence at the rally, he has spread discredited conspiracy theories that the riot was fomented by left-wing groups. Lets go. Before moving to Stephen's current city of Northampton, PA, Stephen lived in Warminster PA, Emmaus PA and Moorestown NJ. In total, 67,923 people voted in the county executive race. In the May 17 primary, county Republican voters will elect seven people to serve on the state GOP committee. There was an error processing your request. McClure and other Democrats carried the 2017 election with an unpopular Trump in the White House. He was in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, when supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying election results he has not been accused of any wrongdoing. 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Home of the Steve Lynch Trifecta Its reasonable for anyone who sees him anywhere to assume hes a violent threat, after this. Pennsylvania right-wing extremist Steve Lynch is a perfect example of that. "Forget going into these school boards with frigging data. Thats what you do! Please refer to our, 'Leave Or Be Removed!' All rights reserved (About Us). At a Sunday rally against masks and vaccines, aspiring Pennsylvania politician Steve Lynch issued an ultimatum to school board members who vote to require masks. This past year, we have seen our businesses, our families and our communities upended and destroyed by the Wuhan virus along with the tyrannical government that starts right at the top with Gov. he yelled. He also said he believed Lynch was lying about the party mail being intercepted but that he has asked administrators to look into the matter if there is truth to it, McClure said, that person will be punished. A backlash erupted on social media and even received national news attention. Though Joe Biden narrowly carried the county last year, Snover has attempted to mold the party after Trump who won it in 2016. He described himself as a supporter of liberty, saying businesses and property owners should be free to operate as they saw fit. Lamont McClure, the Democratic incumbent, has held a persistent presence in county government for nearly 15 years. Speaking to a crowd at a political rally in Harrisburg, Lynch is seen in a video ranting about his opposition to school mask mandates and issuing the rally cry of: Make men men again!. Recent county elections have followed national political trends. (Photo by Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images). McClure responded to those claims saying that the county is following its home rule charter, under which the election administrator reports to the county executive, though he couldnt speak to specific methods used before. Im going in with 20 strong men and Im gonna give them an option - they can leave or they can be removed. pic.twitter.com/A0M6SsOldI. During his time in office, hes supported preserving open space, called for renegotiating regional efforts with Lehigh County and successfully fought the sale of Gracedale, the county nursing home. What the county can do, the county does do.. It remains to be seen if Northampton County Republicans will face the same debate over the partys future playing out at the national level. I would argue that needing 20 strong men to help you beat up a school board is the exact opposite of being manly. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). You go into these school boards to . He attended the Jan. 6 Stop the Steal rally where then-President Trump urged his supporters to fight like hell to overturn the election results. The CRT craze was just the pretext to stir everything up, but tactics have now changed over to mask mandates since they can use the pandemic as an excuse to stir parents of young children up and make sure they endanger more lives. Steve Lynch, the Republican candidate for Northampton County executive, holds a news conference outside of Gracedale, the county-owned nursing home in Upper Nazareth Township, on Oct. 25, 2021.Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com, Despite losing the race for Northampton County executive, Republican candidate Steve Lynch says Lions are now cirlcing (sic), and his followers wont appease the county executives willingness to allow corruption to continue.. Forget writing your legislator. Error! Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Steve Lynch, the Republican candidate for Northampton County executive in Pennsylvania, on Sunday claimed that he would aggressively confront pro-mask school board members with "20 strong men" https://t.co/liwSRbg8pE, When this rhetoric ends in tears & blood I hope someone holds him accountable https://t.co/titMU4LB4m, I believe that a Democracy where personal freedoms are valued, has both a RIGHT and an OBLIGATION to defend itself from those who would exploit those freedoms to institute fascism.Lets start with Steve Lynch here#MondayVibes https://t.co/cAiJR4KJXQ, Steve Lynch should be arrested for publicly inciting attacks against government officials & civilians. She previously covered the 2016 election for Fusion, conducted investigative research for The Nation Institute, and has written for NBC Chicago and the Chicago Reader. Lynch, a suspected domestic terrorist, is running for Northampton County executive. Its political rhetoric. Morning Call reporter Tom Shortell can be reached at 610-820-6168 or tshortell@mcall.com. The county has no direct role in how local municipalities craft their zoning maps, which limits the countys efforts to steer development to preferred areas. Our journalism needs your support. Like many Capitol Riot insurgents, he claims that the event was infiltrated by Antifa to make Trump supporters look bad. In Pennsylvania, school board have the discretion to issue their own COVID-19 policies. Make men men again, lets go!, He then went on to say, Forget going onto these school boards with freakin data. Join Facebook to connect with Steve Lynch and others you may know. (Lynchs) rhetoric which resonates with a core of Republicans does not translate to the middle, Borick said. Steve Lynch, the Republican running for Northampton County executive, had this to say Wednesday on his Facebook page: The age of corruption will be coming to an end in Northampton County. Milder with a mix of clouds and sun. Fitness Expert & Nutrition Coach. Northampton County Executive. ', Woody Harrelson: 'COVID mandates are absurd! Suit up Patriots We are just getting started! Lynch, a suspected domestic terrorist, is running for Northampton County executive. Lynch hasnt made any effort to understand county government, McClure said. Lynchs Democratic opponent, incumbent County Executive Lamont McClure, responded Monday evening to each point of Lynchs afternoon news conference. Because we had three no-tax-increase budgets, we now know we can pass a tax cut.. Challenging him is Steve Lynch, a Northampton body builder and fitness coach. We wanted to see through prudent fiscal management if we could reduce the real estate tax, McClure said. Thats just not going to fly with most voters around here, as the unofficial results show. "Why would you say 20 strongmen? No elections necessary. Schumer And Jeffries Demand Murdoch Stop Fox Hosts From Spreading False Election Narratives, McCarthy Goes On Defense, Says Jan. 6 Footage Will Be Screened Before Its Given To Tucker, Arizona Child Welfare Director Dismissed Amid GOP Attacks Speaks Out, Election Deniers Who Lost In Midterms Advance Trumpian Precinct Strategy As State GOP Chairs. On face value, it seems like an unnecessary luxury funded at the expense of taxpayers, but keep in mind that there may be long-term economic benefits that come with a safe, attractive connection between the state park and the thriving Downtown business community. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. While county executives have limited control over state and federal rules or even local law enforcement, Lynch said he would use his office as a megaphone to push back against government overreach. Whos ready for phase 2? Lynch said on the Facebook page. This past weekend, Steve Lynch, who is running for Northampton County Executive, gave a speech at a "Freedom Rally" in Harrisburg where he chillingly suggested forcibly removing elected officials who don't do things his way. During the aside, Lynch also spoke about his suspicions regarding the 2020 election (I believe that what we saw happen on election night 2020 is not what happened in reality) and would not commit to accepting next weeks county executive vote tallies. Lynch didnt return a call for comment. 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House speaker, John Fetterman on path to recovery, will be out of Senate for more weeks, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. He had no faith in the statewide audit the county participated in. Lots of voters likely selected Lynch simply because they vote straight Republican, Borick speculated. Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. Nevertheless, there will be a number of strong men (and women) at Northamptons next few school board meetings. https://t.co/4hhhTYAI4U, It's interesting that nobody says "This isn't the GOP I know" anymore. You go into these school boards to remove them, Lynch said, later adding, Im going in with 20 strong men and Im gonna give them an option they can leave or they can be removed, he said. Im going in with 20 strong men, and Im going to speak to the school board, and Im going to give them an option. Deputy sheriffs will be at the next several meetings to keep the peace. Lynch dismissed the group, saying, I wouldnt waste my time in giving any response to any of their garbage. A more mainstream Republican may have defeated McClure, he said. Skip to Article Set weather Former Contributor at WFMZ. Chris Borick, the director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion, agrees with McClure. And we know how that turned out, Lynch said. "So the rhetoric you are saying right now you believe is responsible and will not cause any violence?" The Republican candidate for Northampton County executive says he stands by his speech made at a rally . Further, Lynch alleged the county executive overstepped authority and overruled the election commission by hiring an election registrar and purchasing electronic poll books devices that keep track of eligible voters before the 2020 election. View Steve Lynch results in Northampton, PA including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Others from the county who filed to run for the state committee are Beverly Hernandez, Kristin Soldridge, Debra A. Biro, Matt Connolly, Joseph G. Moyer, Gerald L. Pritchard, Craig L. DeFranco, Margie Mandell, Matthew Flower, Katharina Morea, Annette Kuyan, Linda Gerenser Stubits, Richard Morea, Andrew Azan III, Melanie Heilman, Cindy OBrien, Jimmy Zumba and John Brown. They had said that current staff are overwhelmed following resignations or dismissals. Please subscribe today to lehighvalleylive.com. This past weekend, Steve Lynch, who is running for Northampton County Executive, gave a speech at a Freedom Rally in Harrisburg where he chillingly suggested forcibly removing elected officials who dont do things his way. He added: This is how you get stuff done., Lynch told the audience of 200, When I see criminals trying to take my rights and my beautiful children and everything they are going to do, youre going to have to take my life. His 2022 budget proposal would reduce the millage rate by 8.5%, rolling back the 2015 tax hike. Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion. 2023 TPM MEDIA LLC. Local online groups routinely flag Lynchs incendiary posts and comments as racist and extremists allegations that Lynch denies. It should be condemned at every level., Hanover approves conditional use for warehouse, Bethlehem home earn developer architecture award, Theater Review: Civic Sister Act is inspired fun. Steven F. Lynchaspiring GOP politician, personal trainer, and the field director for Lisa Scheller's (R) failed campaign for PA's 7th District Congressional Seatprovided video proof on Facebook that he attended the Capitol Riot on January 6, 2021. When he does allude to McClure, its usually to criticize him for not fighting what he calls Constitutional violations by state and national figures. You go in to these school boards to remove them. Lynch got 26,540 in-person votes to McClures 19,518. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Im going in with 20 strong men and Im gonna give them an option - they can leave or they can be removed.. Giving them the research and the data. This will all be investigated! Lynch added in a comment under the post. Steve Lynch, the Republican candidate for Northampton County executive, said during a recent speech that he would bring "20 strong men" to the meeting, remove the board and reverse the district's . 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