Pennsylvania State Representative District 106
Description of office: The General Assembly is the legislative branch of government in Pennsylvania. It is composed of two houses: the Senate is the upper house, and the House of Representatives is the lower house. A majority vote in both houses is necessary to pass a law. The PA House of Representatives consists of 203 members representing one district each, with an equal number of constituents. Representatives must be at least 21 years old, have been a citizen and a resident of the state four years and a resident of their respective districts one year before their election, and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service. The House develops budget packages, makes taxation decisions, allocates spending, and passes laws (including redistricting in collaboration with the Senate). The House also has the exclusive authority to impeach public officials. Representatives also serve on various policy committees that may propose legislation. Term: 2 years Salary: $106,422 Vote for ONE.
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Anju Singh
(Dem)
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Tom Mehaffie
(Rep)
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?
What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?
What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court's ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?
What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?
County
Dauphin
Occupation
BUSINESS OWNER, ADJUNCT FACULTY, TUTOR
Education
M.B.B.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.H.A.
Qualifications
I have 10 years experience running a small business, 8 years experience teaching at a college and 4 years experience as a tutor. My educational and professional background cover a wide range of experiences, which uniquely qualify me to advocate for the hardworking people of PA.pursuing education, to
Currently even with 2 working adults the average family of 4 struggles to make ends meet due to greedflation. Balancing earning living wages with the cost of living is essential. "Health is wealth". No amount of money can replace life & health lost. Access to affordable healthcare for all Pennsylvanians is the foundation of a healthy economy. Access to reproductive rights is healthcare. Education is a kind of wealth that does not ebb & flow with the market. All Pennsylvanians, children, & adults should have access to affordable education, K-12 and higher education. Gun violence adversely affects the entire community & must be reduced by gun safety laws & de-escalation training. The Climate Crisis is another critical issue I will advocate.
Every citizen should have the ability and access to exercise their right to vote, irrespective of their physical, financial, or ethnic status. Access to mail-in ballots and absentee ballots is a citizens' right. Fair and safe elections are critical for our democracy. I support Governor Shapiro's Election Security Taskforce. There needs to be accountability and consequences for anyone misrepresenting, misinforming, or defrauding the election process or results.
I will support our public schools and the Fair Funding Formula. All children deserve access to quality education in a safe environment and it should not be based on individual wealth or religion.
As a medical professional, I know access to safe and legal abortion is a healthcare issue and not a political or religious issue.
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