candidate for mayor

I am a 23 year resident of Bensalem, a wife, a mother of two children (at BHS and in college), CLC Sunday School Teacher, and a PA Attorney for 25+ years, with my own small firm in town. As Mayor, I will bring the same tireless dedication to that office as I have to our School Board. When parents need someone who will listen and advocate for an issue, they find me. I will bring energy to redevelop, not overdevelop, to pursue more social spaces, not be overrun with vape shops and trash trucks.

Bensalem needs a woman's touch, and the time is now!

If we don’t take steps now to create a vibrant small business community,  family friendly and rooted in assuring a safe, small-town feel, then we will be overrun by opportunistic development, discarded buildings, and vape shops.

We need a Mayor who has the energy and determination to not stop until we:

  • redevelop the Neshaminy Mall and other abandoned buildings;

  • partner to establish social opportunities for young adults, teens and families
    (a community indoor pool and gym complex, a dog park, etc.);

  • control speeding and other issues in our neighborhoods to make them safe for our kids to play outside; and

  • solve the multiple trash trucks problem!

Stephanie Ferrandez

  • Currently serving second term as School Board Director – “The one who always asks the tough questions and provides answers to the community!”

    • During her two terms as School Board Director was an active member of the Instructional Affairs, Charter School, Diversity and Business Committees, as well as chair of the Public Relations Committee.

    • Responsible for creating district-wide open houses to showcase district offerings.

    • Key supporter for the initiation of the BHS dance program, district Cyber School and alternative school, as well as the elementary schools’ FIRST LEGO League robotics program.

  • Family Law Attorney with small business in Bensalem since 2014. Recognized as regional SuperLawyer and Best Firms U.S. News & World Report.

  • J.D. from University of Pennsylvania and B.A. with Honors from Swarthmore College.

  • 23 year resident of Bensalem, blessed with a wonderful husband and two children at BHS and in college (previously Shafer & Struble).

  • Volunteer teacher in Christian Life Center Children’s Ministry. Previously a Ginny Lee Dance mom and BHS soccer mom for 10+ years.

  • Executive Board Member of Bensalem Association Dedicated to Gifted Education (BADGE).

  • Appointed Member of Bucks County New Americans Commission in 2020.