FRANKLIN, Pa. – Christian Marshall, a lifelong resident of Franklin's 2nd District, is announcing his candidacy for the May 21st Republican primary city council seat.
Marshall, a 1994 graduate of Franklin Area High School and Slippery Rock University, is currently employed as a crime victim advocate in the Venango County District Attorney's Office. Prior to that, Marshall spent 8 1/2 years as a juvenile probation officer and by a number of years working for Venango County Mental Health. He has 19 years of experience in Venango County Human Services and the court system.
Marshall cites a desire to help Franklin remain a regional presence and a commitment to the community as reasons to seek the council seat.
According to the release, Marshall believes that his position as a crime victim advocate lends itself to representing voters on council.
"Its about making sure people are heard and have a voice. It's listening to their issues, very real and deeply personal troubles, their hopes and desires and giving them a forum for that," said Marshall in the release.