Ryan Aument for State Representative

A Real Record of Protecting Taxpayers.
A Proven Record of Service.

Throughout his professional and personal life, Ryan Aument has shown a commitment to service – be it to our country, to our citizens or to his local community – that shows we can trust him to work for each of us as State Representative. Just as importantly, as an elected official at the local and county level, he has proven his ability to stand up for taxpayers and make government do more with less. Now more than ever, it is commitment and skills like these that we need working for us in Harrisburg.

A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Ryan grew up on a dairy farm, graduated from Solanco High School and then earned a B.S. in Education from the prestigious Military College of South Carolina – The Citadel. Upon graduation, Ryan chose to serve his country and was commissioned into the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant.

In March of 2003, Aument deployed to the front lines in Iraq, serving as second-in-command of an infantry company of 150 soldiers, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was later elevated to command of his unit and earned a Bronze Star for his meritorious service and actions against enemy forces.

Upon leaving the military, Aument returned home to begin working as a Production Supervisor in the private sector. In that role, he led a team of 30 people and was responsible for maintaining a strict budget, increasing efficiency in operations and continuing process improvement program. Aument’s skills in the business world – especially in increasing efficiency and holding the line on spending – will benefit every taxpayer in Pennsylvania as he fights to bring fiscal discipline to state government.

At the same time, Aument decided to stand on the front lines once again: this time as a candidate for local Borough Council, committed to making his community a better place. Aument quickly proved his strength as a leader by fighting against property tax increases while still providing the vital services residents needed.

In 2005, with his continuing desire to serve the public and driven by the legislative pay raise scandal, Aument volunteered as Campaign Manager for Bryan Cutler’s campaign for State Representative in the 100^th House District. Together, Cutler and Aument won a primary victory over an incumbent Representative and went on to win the General Election.

For the following year, Aument served as State Representative Bryan Cutler’s Chief of Staff. It was in this role – fighting side-by-side with Representative Cutler to reform Harrisburg and protect taxpayers – where Aument saw how badly Harrisburg needs to change the way it does business.

Encouraged by his friends, families, neighbors and citizens throughout Lancaster County, Aument once again stepped forward to serve his community, this time by running for – and winning – the office of Clerk of Courts of Lancaster County. And, once again, he proved his ability to make government work better for taxpayers. As Clerk of Courts, Aument has increased efficiency so that his office now provides revenue to the County, rather than costing taxpayers money. He also worked to make government more open and transparent by posting his own office’s budget on-line, along with other government documents.

Deeply committed to making his community better, Aument’s service reaches well beyond being a public official. He gives his time and effort to groups and organizations as varied as the Lancaster County Criminal Justice Advisory Board, the Military Officer’s Association, the Conestoga River District Friends of Scouting Fundraising Committee, The Mix at Arbor Place Fundraising Committee, and more.

Aument has even answered the call of public service across the globe. In the summer of 2009, he volunteered to travel to the Central African Republic with International Center for the Development of Ethical Leadership — a Central African non-profit committed to training government officials, business leaders, and community leaders in ethical leadership. While there, he met with the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, the Rector of the University of Bangui, and conducted training with government officials and community leaders on such topics as ethics in government and labor.

Married since June of 2008 to the former Kate Smith, a teacher at the Milton Hershey School, Aument is also active as a Young Adult Ministry Team Leader at Grace Church at Willow Valley.

As a lifelong resident of our community, proven public servant, community volunteer, husband and taxpayer, Aument truly understands the concerns of our families and seniors – concerns over a government that has grown too big and costly, over making ends meet at home, and over providing a bright future for our children. It is this concern, mixed with the practical skills and proven abilities gained through his time in the military, private and public sectors, that make him the best choice to serve our families as State Representative.