Christian Lengel, of Pine Grove Township, has become the latest to throw their hat in the ring to become the next Magistrate Judge in Schuylkill County District 21-3-04 (Tremont).
In a campaign statement, Lengel touts his law enforcement experience as one of the main reasons he feels he’s qualified to replace retiring Magisterial District Judge David Rossi. Lengel is currently a police officer in Bern Township and previously served as a part-time officer in Hegins Township as well as a Schuylkill County Deputy Sheriff.
“This seems like a natural progressiona to my current experience as a police officer, fire marshal, and school resource officer, but more importantly to serve in my community in which I was born and raised,” Lengel says. “All these roles gave me the perspective I need to continue serving the great people of Schuylkill County. My background in law enforcement as well as my education will be put to good use, just on the opposite side of the desk.”
Lengel is a graduate of Pine Grove Area High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Alvernia University. Lengel also attended Reading Municipal Police Academy as well as Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Training Academy.
Lengel says he’ll only file a petition to appear on the Republican ballot in the Spring Primary election. In his statement, Lengel says a District Court judge needs to “treat everyone who enters the courtroom with dignity and respect.”
“I wanted my campaign to represent who I am and be authentic to my values and those values are Republican,” Lengel says.
Lengel lives in Pine Grove Township with his wife, Karen, and their five children: Alexa, Demi, Trey, Tanner, and Jaxson. He’s a member of the NRA, the Pine Grove and Rock Fish & Game, and enjoys hunting, fishing, and coaching his children in baseball and soccer.
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