McLean announces he is candidate for Carbon County Sheriff

years as a Deputy Sheriff in Carbon County and 3 years as a Summit Hill Police Officer.

and flourish.

My name is Daniel J. McLean Jr., and I am announcing my candidacy for the Office of the Carbon County Sheriff. I will be seeking the Republican nomination in the May 2023 Primary Election. I am the only LIFELONG resident of Carbon County. I worked 10

If I am elected Sheriff of Carbon County my goal will be to work hard and to bring more resources to our community. Specifically, I want to add more resources for mental health, drug and alcohol treatment and outreach programs for the children and adults of Carbon County. I believe that these resources will be a preventative step in helping to alleviate some of the caseloads the court system has, due to these issues. My intentions are to unify the residents of Carbon County so we can continue to grow

I am a 2002 graduate of Lehighton Area High School. I attended Allentown Business School for Criminal Justice in 2002 and Lackawanna College for the ACT 120 Municipal Police Officers Training in 2005. I later attended Penn State University for my ACT 2 from the Sheriff’s Academy in 2011. I received a letter of commendation for saving a life while on duty from the Nesquehoning Police Department.

I serve as a mentor to the CLIU 21 children at the Germantown Grove Club Annual Fishing Derby in Jim Thorpe. I am a member of the JT Sportsman’s Club, and Fairview Hose Co #1. I mentored and coached the St. Joe’s Basketball teams from 5-12 grade boy and girls’ teams for 14 years.

I am a member of the Immaculate Conception Church on Broadway in Jim Thorpe, where I was an Alter Server and helped with many events for the church. I have been a member of the JTASD Chain Crew for 20 years. I was also a member of the Blue Mountain Umpires Association.

If elected I am looking forward to working hard each and every day for the residents of Carbon County.