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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · 1d

I had a great time knocking doors with Mark Schmidt & @lissaforallegheny.bsky.social - canvassing has taught me that talking to strangers about local government isn’t as scary as I thought it would be! After all, a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet ♥️🦌
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Mark Schmidt for West Deer Supervisor (At Large), Lissa Geiger-Shulman for Allegheny County Council (District 3), and Nicole Zelen for West Deer Supervisor (District 1)

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · 4d

Great meet & greet sponsored by the West Deer Democratic Committee on Monday night! It was inspiring listening to these candidates’ visions for the future & chatting with voters about what matters to them. I also got to meet @judgerudzki.bsky.social and learn more about the Court of Common Pleas 😊

West Deer Township Supervisor candidates Nicole Zelen, Bill Payne, Josh Wiegand, and Mark Schmidt; Judge Matt Rudzki for the PA Court of Common Pleas; Lissa Geiger-Shulman for Allegheny County Council; and Deer Lakes School Board candidates Jonathan Majernik, Jeremy Love, Kristi Minnick, and Darlene Lutty

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · 8d

I’m proud to be on a #bipartisan slate with #Union-printed signs! I’ve realized that party affiliation is the least interesting thing about a candidate. How they show up & collaborate, support community organizations, & plan for the future has a much greater impact. 1 month until #ElectionDay!

Red, white, and blue yard sign reading "Schmidt, Zelen, Payne, Wiegand - West Deer Supervisors For The Future". There is a Union bug printed in the corner of the sign.

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · 13d

Looking forward to chatting with some local candidates and neighbors in a week - hope to see you there! ☕😊

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · 19d

I had a great weekend celebrating #DeerLakes #homecoming and chatting with school board members, teachers, parents, and neighbors! 💚💛

Nicole Zelen, Supervisor candidate; Jonathan Majernik, School Board Director; Larry Neidig, School Board President; and Lissa Geiger-Shulman, County Council candidate - at the Deer Lakes Homecoming Parade

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out my latest YouTube video! With just 2 months until #ElectionDay, I wanted to share a bit about my background & motivations to run for Supervisor 🦌❤️

Meet the Candidate - Nicole Zelen

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Sep 3

Check out this awesome WSJ article about Frazer Township suing Namdar Realty, owner of Pittsburgh Mills. I'm so impressed by the diligence of building inspector & West Deer District 2 Supervisor candidate, Bill Payne! His 436 citations helped Frazer win $12M 🤯 Read here: www.wsj.com/real-estate/...

Frazer Township's building inspector and West Deer Township Supervisor Candidate, Bill Payne, stands in front of the 436 citations he posted in the Pittsburgh Mills Mall

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looking forward to knocking doors with @lissaforallegheny.bsky.social this coming weekend - sign up now to join us! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

West Deer Township Canvass · Mobilize

Knock Doors with Nicole & Lissa

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thanks for the write up, @andrewfphotography.bsky.social for Jejune Magazine! 😊 Check out the full article here: www.jejunemagazine.com/home/nicole-...

Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2025 - Nicole Zelen, West Deer Township, Pennsylvania Supervisor, District 1 — Jejune Magazine

It is now three months away from the 2025 elections and more candidates are running for November races! Today we are profiling Nicole Zelen (she/her), a millennial who is passionate about transparent...

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Aug 3

Had a blast at West Deer Township Community Days this weekend - I got to ride in the parade on the West Deer Democratic Committee truck & chat with some of our youngest residents while painting faces at the booth! ❤️🦌

Nicole Zelen paints a child's face at the West Deer Democratic Committee booth at Community Days

Nicole Zelen tossing out candy to the kids and riding in the back of the West Deer Democratic Committee truck in the Community Days parade

Mark Schmidt and Nicole Zelen waving and riding in the back of the West Deer Democratic Committee truck in the Community Days parade

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Jul 29

I hope everyone's been staying cool this summer! 😎 Fun fact about West Deer Township - we have 105 miles of roads and 0 traffic lights

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · May 22

We made it through the primary! It's never easy unseating an incumbent, but the results from the polls have me feeling hopeful 🤞 Looking forward to working with Concerned Residents of West Deer, @runforsomething.net and @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social in the months ahead!

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · May 22

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · May 20

I voted NZ n'at! 😆 See yinz at the polls!

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · May 15

Thank you for the endorsement, @runforsomething.net! I'm proud to be included in a list of 51 unapologetic, unconventional, and unstoppable candidates who are redefining what leadership looks like — starting from the ground up. 💪

directory.runforsomething.net/candidate/fc...

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · May 9

Thank you for the endorsement, CROWD! It's so cool to see a bipartisan list of candidates sharing the same values! ❤️

CROWD Primary Endorsement for West Deer Township Supervisor reads: We proudly endorse the following candidates, who exemplify CROWD’S values of transparency, fiscal responsibility, sensible protective zoning ordinances, and collaboration with residents in West Deer municipal governance - District 1: Caroline Hollibaugh (Republican), Nicole Zelen (Democrat) - District 2: Bill Payne (Republican) - District 4: Josh Wiegand (Democrat) - At Large: Mark Schmidt (Democrat)

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · May 3

#Sustainability, #upcycling, & #shoppinglocal are important to me! For my campaign signs, I chose Masonite over plastic & worked with a family-owned Pittsburgh printing business. My dad helped with assembly using recycled building materials. My husband helped with the mallet-swinging. ☺️ #grassroots

My dad assembling campaign signs that read "Vote Nicole Zelen District 1 Supervisor" with the American Flag

My husband giving a thumbs up after installing my first yard sign!

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · May 2

YouTube channel is Live! Check out my first campaign video: youtu.be/Ti2l4lWpO9Q?...

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Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Apr 25

I edited our current voting map to make it easy for West Deer residents to see at a glance which supervisor candidates will be on their primary ballots.

Providing up to date voting information that is easy to find & interpret is one simple way to increase transparency in local government! 😊

A map of West Deer Township's 4 new voting districts, color coded with candidates and polling locations listed per district

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Apr 19

1 week from today! This bipartisan event required candidates to complete a questionnaire, so responses can be printed and provided to attendees. Even candidates unable to attend can reach their constituents, & voters will have info to take home so they can make informed decisions at the polls.

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Apr 18

Thank you for the endorsement @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social ❤️ I’m excited to collaborate with this grassroots organization of young people working to elect leaders who stand up for the health & wellbeing of our communities!

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Apr 17

Last night, our Board of Supervisors agreed to implement live streaming for West Deer Township meetings! Thanks to everyone who joined me in advocating for live streaming since February - it's been humbling to see what we can do when we all come together! 😄

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Apr 16

(2 of 2) This list shows a breakdown of what each community provides. I feel this data makes it clear that streaming & recording is a popular and simple way to increase accessibility and involvement in local government. I look forward to further discussing this at tonight's Supervisor meeting!

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Apr 16

I've been actively advocating for the live streaming & recording of West Deer township meetings. After much research, I've compiled some data to show what other municipalities in Allegheny County offer. The green indicates communities with live streamed and/or recorded meetings available... (1 of 2)

Nicole Zelen @nz4wdsupervisor.bsky.social · Apr 13

Please join me at the West Deer township building tomorrow night - Monday, April 14 at 7pm - for the first of 2 bipartisan Meet the Candidate forums held before the primary election. Looking forward to meeting my fellow Supervisor candidates and discussing our platforms!