Longtime Milford businessman Harvey R. Kenton, Jr. (R) on Friday filed his candidacy for the 36th District House seat being vacated in November by Rep. V. George Carey.
“Over the past few years I have seen state budgets continue to grow while our families’ budgets are stretched to the breaking point in many cases,” said Kenton.
“It will be no easy task but it is time to look for practical ways to hold the line on state spending and at the same time fostering the ability for our small‐businesses to grow and flourish in a sluggish economy."
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we must keep government out of the way of their future,” Kenton said. “By listening to what they need we can quickly get Delawareans back to work and grow our way out of this downturn.”
A lifelong Milford resident and Navy veteran, Kenton, 68, has been married to his wife Jeanne for 45 years. They have three children and five grandchildren. Kenton remains active in numerous community activities and serves as a director for the Delaware State Fair, Peoples Place II, The Felton Bank, Greater Milford Boys and Girls Club and the Milford Community Cemetary as well as being a member of the Milford Church of God and the Cedarfield Ruritan Club.
