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- ↑ Kopp, John (January 3, 2012). "Linder sworn in as new Chester mayor". Delaware County Daily Times . Retrieved July 14, 2012.
- ↑ Kopp, John (January 4, 2012). "Democrats are back in charge in Chester as mayor is sworn in". Delaware County Daily Times . Retrieved July 14, 2012.
- ↑ "Kirkland Defeats Linder; Will Face Butler in November". Chester Spirit. May 20, 2015.
- ↑ Lynch, Danielle; Kopp, John (August 31, 2012). "Former Chester Mayor Wendell Butler picked for Chester Water Authority board by Delaware County Council". Delaware County Daily Times .