Newspaper backs Gokey in 130th state House race

The Pottstown Mercury has endorsed Richard Gokey for the 130th state House District in Berks County.

Gokey, the reform candidate, is running against incumbent Democratic state Rep. David Kessler.

The Mercury cited Gokey's support for the elimination of property taxes and his business background as the main factors for electing Gokey to the state Legislature.

For more endorsements in legislative races in Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties, visit the newspaper's Web site.

For more on Gokey, visit his campaign Web site, http://www.gokeyforpa.com/