My name is Brenda Langan, and I am announcing my candidacy for the Potter County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts in the 2023 primary election. 

I have been a member of the Potter County community for most of my life.  After graduating from Port Allegany High School, my husband Todd and I raised our children a few miles from his childhood home in Ulysses.  Now we’re involving our grandchildren in the same civic and church community that has nurtured us for so many years.

Let’s be candid; the first and foremost role of our county officials is to serve the public. My priority is customer service for all of our residents and assisting them with transactions in this office.

I appreciate how important these transactions are as both a resident and a previous small business owner.  While it is certainly true that meticulous and secure filing and record-keeping are essential for the court staff, it is also true that the Prothonotary’s role isn’t solely for the benefit of the court.  Your business, whether related to a request for court records, managing a lien, or even applying for a passport, deserves to be done as quickly, reliably and painlessly as possible.  I can relate because I’ve had experience on both sides of the County Government counter.  

Professionally, I was in the workforce for several years before deciding to pursue a college degree. I graduated with high honors from Gannon University in Business Administration.  After a brief career in real estate, I joined Adelphia Cable, where I rose to the position of Corporate Inventory Manager in charge of over 200 inventory locations across the country.  After that, I spent several years in Supply Chain Management at Arvos Ljungstrom LLC, where in addition to my regular responsibilities, I implemented new financial software.  Subsequently, the opportunity for public service drew me to county government work in my current position.

Currently, I am the Director of Finance in McKean County. This position has provided me with keen insight into the inner workings of government offices.  In this role, I am responsible for developing the County budget with input from Department Heads, ensuring proper cash flow and appropriate expenditures, and confirming that the maximum reimbursements have been received on grants.  This requires collaborating and working with others while still accepting full responsibility to ensure the integrity of the budget expenses and revenues.

In my 30 years of professional experience, I have gained the perspective and experience that Potter County residents deserve in their Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts.  In addition to the professionalism and integrity expected from any public official, I’ll remember what it’s like to be on the other side of the counter – to conduct your transactions quickly and courteously so as to get you back to your families or businesses.  I appreciate your consideration when casting your vote on May 16^th and look forward to the opportunity to serve my Potter County friends and neighbors as their next Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts.