Meet Jake

Tree Planting on Morris Road
Jake and Ward 6 talking about Morris Road
Jake Abel and Family

* Career in Public Service: Jake has worked in the defense and national security field for nearly 20 years, serving for the Office of the Speaker, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Defense Intelligence Agency and Janes, where he is a Director for the Janes Intelligence Unit.

* Community Outreach: Jake has served on a number of boards and commissions serving the Radnor community, including the Radnor Shade Tree Committee, the Board of Advisors at the Upper Main Line YMCA, as well as volunteering his time for Radnor Little League Baseball. In addition, Jake has enjoyed speaking with Wayne Elementary students and Radnor scouts about the role of local government.

* Proven Leader: Jake leads by example. His personal core beliefs of integrity, honesty and fairness can be witnessed on the job and in the neighborhood. His ability to build relationships and bring people together to achieve a common goal has resulted in positive changes throughout the ward.

* Good Communicator:  Jake works well in a bi-partisan manner. He respects and listens to all sides. Through negotiation and good communication skills, Jake is able to bring groups of people together to find compromises for the best possible solutions.

* Constituent Services: Jake sends out a regular newsletter to neighbors signed up on his distribution list, in addition to communicating township updates on his social media platforms. He is constantly walking in the neighborhoods and has always made himself available to listen to neighbors.

* Advocate for the Residents: Jake will work hard and champion for every resident in Ward 6.  His campaign record proves that he is tireless in his fight to do what is right for all Radnor residents.  Most importantly, Jake will listen and give equal counsel to all resident concerns.