Margaret Jean Fix, an Elizabethtown College alumna, is running for a seat on the Robeson Township Board of Supervisors, aiming to bring greater efficiency, communication, and collaboration to local government. Fix, who serves as director of marketing and administration at Alarm Tech, earned nominations from both the Democratic and Republican parties for one of two six year terms up for election on Nov. 4.
Fix said her decision to run came from a desire to help address problems she saw in her community. “When I saw issues in how things were being run locally, I realized that it wasn’t enough to just recognize the problems or talk about them,” she said. “I needed to be part of the solution.”
She connects that sense of initiative to her time at Elizabethtown College, where she served in student government and learned the value of collaboration. “My time in Elizabethtown College’s student government, especially serving as Class President, taught me the importance of listening, collaboration and leading with purpose and kindness,” Fix said.
The college’s motto “Educate for Service” has also stayed with her. “To me, it means using what we’ve learned to make a difference in the communities we’re part of,” she said. “ We can all complain about a problem, but that same energy can be tuned into action and service. That’s the mindset I carry every day.”
Fix said that perspective motivates her approach to leadership, emphasizing efficiency and cooperation over partisanship. She believes the township can operate more effectively with a reliable manager, clearer communication and a board of supervisors that works collaboratively rather than in opposition. In her view, strong and organized leadership is essential and improvement begins with the board itself.
Fix’s time in Elizabethtown’s Student Senate helped her understand what productive teamwork looks like. The experience, she said, established a model for cooperative leadership and showed how efficiency and advocacy could coexist in a well-organized setting. Working with fellow students on campus initiatives demonstrated the value of professionalism and clear communication, especially in situations where opinions differed.
Her academic background in Elizabethtown’s Business and Communications departments has also helped to shape her leadership style. Courses in management and organizational strategy reinforced the importance of structure and accountability, while communications studies gave her tools to express ideas clearly, listen actively and build consensus. She said those lessons continue to influence how she leads and engages with her community today.
Fix’s campaign has drawn attention for its bipartisan support. She said earning nominations from both parties reflects a shared desire among residents for more cooperation in local government.
“Earning nominations from both the Democratic and Republican parties is incredibly meaningful to me. While I do lean Republican, receiving the Democratic nomination as well shows that our community is ready to move past partisanship and focus on what really matters,” she said.
Fix said that focus on unity mirrors what she hopes to bring to the township’s leadership. She believes residents across Robeson Township share a desire for change, fresh energy and a more professional approach to local government. Her campaign emphasizes cooperation as a reflection of that shared vision among voters from both sides of the aisle.
Fix also encourages other young people to get involved in public service, even if they don’t see themselves as typical politicians. She told us she never imagined herself running for office but learned that leadership can take many forms. Staying authentic, she added, is key. “You don’t have to fit the mold of a stereotypical politician to make a difference,” she said.
She advises anyone interested in making a local impact to start small. “Get involved with your local party, whether it’s Democratic or Republican, and start learning how things work at the community level,” Fix said. She believes the most meaningful leadership happens when people look past partisanship. “Try to drown out the noise and the messy side of politics,” she said. “Focus on the people you’re serving and the positive impact you can make. That’s where the real change happens.”
As Nov. 4 draws nearer, Fix said she remains focused on translating her leadership approach into action. She hopes to bring a cooperative, organized, and service-driven mindset to the township’s board. The outcome now rests with Robeson Township voters.
