Candace Mahala to run for Milford mayor

Milford Borough resident Candace Mahala has formally announced plans to run for Milford’s mayoral position in the November election.

In her announcement, she cited having analytical, budgeting and project management skills, and a lifelong commitment to Milford Borough.

Mahala was raised on East Catharine Street, where her parents, Craig and Deborah Selneck, still reside today. After graduating Delaware Valley High School in 2002, she went on to earn a master’s degree in operations research from Northeastern University. For nearly two decades, she has managed programs for the U.S. Department of Defense, NATO and other international clients, as well as advising their executive leadership.

In her announcement, she said, “My Milford childhood was carefree and idyllic. I cherish my memories of playing with other kids on our block, running around on warm summer evenings catching fireflies and riding our bikes all around town. It was fun, safe and was fundamental to shaping the values I hold today. When my husband, Ben, and I had Violet, our daughter, we knew we wanted to raise her in a similar environment. I feel so fortunate that the Milford of today isn’t much different than the Milford of my childhood. I’m grateful to the civic and elected leaders who have worked to protect and enhance the best of Milford over the years.”

Mahala’s campaign will be co-chaired by Tamara Chant and Thomas Luhrs. Mahala serves as vice president of the Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club, is a member of Milford Borough’s Planning Commission, and helped establish a petition on pedestrian safety that led to her being named the spokesperson for the Maya Milford Memorial Fund for Public Safety.