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ABOUT SEAN

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As a lifelong Republican, Commissioner Kertes was elected as Chairman of the Board of the Westmoreland County Commissioners in 2019. During his campaign, he vowed to serve with honesty and integrity, putting the needs of our county and its taxpayers first.

 

"I am proud to say that I’ve kept my vow by keeping taxes low, without implementing a single tax increase since taking office. If elected to serve a second term, I will continue to be fiscally conservative, working for the best interests of taxpayers," he said.

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Commissioner Kertes also vowed to combat our declining population by strengthening the workforce and encouraging younger residents to stay and raise families here in Westmoreland County. "As County Commissioner, I worked to allocate nearly one million dollars toward a new Westmoreland Workforce Development Plan that will allow all 17 county school districts to promote occupational guidance and coordination of internships with local companies, leading to lifelong careers right here in our county."

 

Kertes is also a co-founder of Grow Westmoreland, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect young people in the community with training and employment opportunities in our fastest-growing sectors. Since its inception, Grow Westmoreland has awarded over $16,000 in scholarships to young adults pursuing

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an education in the trades. Grow Westmoreland has recently expanded its scholarship opportunities through its partnership with Achieving True Self, Inc., offering scholarships to those between the ages of 17 – 21 with intellectual disabilities. Kertes hopes to increase the scholarship award amount this year and will continue to encourage young people to stay in Westmoreland County for a stable future and low taxes.

 

“While I am proud of what I’ve accomplished since I was elected, I would be honored to be given the opportunity to build on those efforts, and to ensure that we remain on a path where Westmoreland County moves into the future with a strong economy, community bonds, and a bright future for our young people.”

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Commissioner Kertes is a 2005 graduate of Hempfield Area High School. He is also a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest California). In 2020, he was recognized for his professional accomplishments by being named to California University of Pennsylvania’s Under 40 Inductee Honor Roll, which recognizes the significant contributions graduates have made to the betterment of their profession, their communities, society, and alma mater. Kertes lives in the City of Greensburg with his wife, Ashley.

 

Commissioner Kertes is an active member of the following organizations and/or Boards:

  • Rotary Club of Greensburg

  • County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) Pennsylvania Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP)

  • University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Advisory Board

  • Co-Founder and Board Member of Grow Westmoreland

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