Commissioner Tony Amadio talks personal life, being a teacher, and a County Commissioner on Teleforum with Frank Sparks

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) by Frank Sparks Beaver County Radio

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 during Teleforum with Frank Sparks in the 10 o’clock hour Frank continued his series highlighting the candidates running for office in Beaver County.

Frank’s guest was  Beaver County Commissioner Tony Amadio who is a  seeking   to be re-elected  as a Commissioner. Amadio is a Democrat who has teamed up with former Commissioner Dennis Nichols on the ballot. The two hope to win the Democratic nod to run in the general election in November.  The Commissioner talked about his life growing up in Aliquippa and playing by the river. After graduating high school Tony went onto college, first West Virginia then CCBC and finally California University of Pa., Amadio then began substitute teaching throughout the area before settling on a 34 year career at Center Area School District, now Central Valley. Amadio became involved in politics, which was his love from being a young boy,  by first being a fire marshal  and then a Center Twp Supervisor before finally running for and being elected a Beaver County Commissioner.

The Commissioner told the listeners about his experiences and what he has learned during his time as a Commissioner and how he is excited for what the future holds for the county.

Amadio told the listeners about his wife, Cheryl, who is his best friend and love of his life. Tony and Cheryl also have two Children and 4 Grandchildren. Tony also talked about his love for Beaver County and told Sparks that if elected this will be his last term so he can spend more time with his family and travel with his wife.

You can watch Commissioner Amadio’s interview as it streamed live on Facebook by pressing the play button below….

 

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