BUFFALO TWP — Two incumbents and one newcomer will vie for two seats on the board of supervisors in this growing community.

Democrat and incumbent Ron Zampogna said continued quality in public safety and managed growth, plus maintaining the favorable condition of township roads are his three big campaign issues.

His fellow incumbent, Republican Matthew Sweeny, is focusing on traffic on the main thoroughfare and expanding the township's tax base as the top two issues facing the municipality.

Candidate Michael Oehling, also a Republican, said township government needs to be more transparent and advocates the live streaming of supervisors meetings.

“It gives everyone a chance to tune in, even after meetings have taken place,” Oehling said.

Zampogna said he is running for re-election because he wants to keep the supervisors' achievements on track.

“The growth of the township is obviously what's critical,” said Zampogna, “and I think we have grown the township in a responsible manner.”

Zampogna said the township has budgeted significant funds to upgrade the township roads and recently upgraded the municipal and maintenance building.

“We've gotten to the point now where all the roads are in great shape,” Zampogna said.

Regarding accomplishments, Zampogna said Buffalo Township has a police force boasting five full-time and five part-time officers.

“For a small municipality, we do have a strong (police) force,” he said.

Zampogna said the police vehicles and public works vehicles and equipment are upgraded as needed.

“I think we have everything going in a good direction,” he said.

Regarding accomplishments during his six years on the board, Sweeny said he wants to continue the financial responsibility that the board has shown in recent years.

“I want to be able to provide the needs and services for the community as we have,” Sweeny said, “and try to do so efficiently so we don't have to raise taxes or place any burden on our taxpayers,”

He said enticing new businesses to the township to expand the tax base is important.

Sweeny also pointed to public safety accomplishments in traffic dealing with the congestion and traffic on Route 356 and police, fire services and emergency medical services.

“I want to continue to help my community and do my part to help steer the ship,” Sweeny said.

Oehling, a lifelong township resident who lost bids for supervisor in 2013 and 2015, said he has seen much change in the community over the years.

“I think we need to have a clear discussion as a community regarding what we need to do moving forward,” he said.

He also wants to initiate a chamber of commerce in the township.

“Many businesses here are owned and operated by residents,” Oehling said, “and I think it's time to give them the advantage that they deserve.”

Oehling said that if elected, he will donate his salary to the Alzheimer's Association.

“My dad passed away at age 61 from a terrible case of Alzheimer's disease,” Oehling said.