Christopher Howe
Christopher Howe is a first-generation American, Coast Guard veteran, and lifelong problem solver with decades of real-world experience in telecommunications, infrastructure, and small business leadership. From military service to running multiple companies, he has built a career on discipline, accountability, and getting things done when it matters most.
Rooted in Community, Driven by Accountability
Roots
Raised in Southwest Philadelphia, Christopher Howe grew up in a working-class environment where responsibility was not optional. That upbringing, combined with his Coast Guard service and hands-on technical career, shaped a lifelong connection to hard work, small business, and the people who keep local communities running.
Family
Family is the foundation of everything Christopher Howe does. He is a husband, father, and grandfather, with multiple children serving in the United States military across the Air Force, Marines, and Army. His family reflects a deep commitment to service, sacrifice, and staying grounded in what matters most.
Vision For Marion
Christopher Howe is running to bring accountability, transparency, and real fiscal responsibility back to local government. His focus is simple, make spending clear, reduce waste, and restore trust. He stays actively engaged with small business owners and residents because leadership should never be disconnected from the people it serves.