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Dean Heine, seeking the Republican nomination to serve on the York County Board of Commissioners representing District 5, was endorsement on April 22 by Red PAC, a group focused on protecting local property rights. Heine is running against Joe Burgess and Erick Brekke in the primary.

In a press release, RED PAC Chief Strategist Charlie Kolean endorsed Heine, citing his record "of supporting private property rights and advocating for transparent governance align perfectly with the needs and values of York County residents." Kolean said Heine "understands that economic growth and fiscal responsibility are key to ensuring the prosperity and stability of York County."

As reported by the York News-Times, at a candidate forum held by the York County Republican Party in early April, Heine affirmed that he views the U.S. Constitution as the supreme law of the land and supports property rights. He reportedly said that he is against raising property taxes, if the inheritance tax is repealed, and looks forward to helping attract new businesses to York County. 

The York News-Times revealed that Heine has been a York County resident for 79 years. In addition to teaching for 30 years, Heine also spent 59 seasons farming. Heine told the audience at the forum that he is running for office because he wants to give back to York County.

According to their website, the York County Board of Commissioners comprises five members, each representing one district. Commissioners' responsibilities include overseeing all county funds and business, managing county roads, reviewing all accounts, receipts, and expenditures, creating the planning commission, levying and collecting taxes, providing county buildings, and being involved with and conducting county real estate transactions.

RED PAC is a political action committee focused protecting private property rights, increasing local government transparency, and fostering rural economic development.