Allentown resident and local businessman Mark Fedorov has formally announced his candidacy as a write-in candidate for the Lehigh County Commissioner, District 2 in the May 18 Democratic primary.

“The people of District 2 deserve honest and real democratic representation.

“Fedorov is passionate about the removal of the stigma surrounding mental illness.

“He has been on the board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of the Lehigh Valley for the past three years. In addition, Fedorov will fight to continue to preserve open space located throughout the Lehigh Valley. Lastly, as a self-proclaimed ‘financial-nerd,’ he is a strong supporter for the practical use of the Lehigh County budget.

“The citizens of District 2, which include Alburtis, Lower Macungie, South Whitehall and Upper Macungie, deserve a candidate like Mark who is willing to serve them with bold leadership, a solid financial background, and a willingness to serve his community.”

To contact the campaign: m.fed@live.com.