Pennsylvania State Representative District 116
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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Deborah Adoff
(Dem)
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Dane Watro
(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
Schuylkill
Occupation
Court Stenographer, Ret.
Education
Court Reporting Institute
Qualifications
40 years working in the court system, taking depositions, arbitrations and hearings, working with attorneys and judges. Volunteered as HOA chair in my community for four years.
I would support legislation to protect a woman's right to choose, voters' rights, veterans' rights, LGBTQ rights, and workers' right to unionize. I would support legislation providing a living wage, affordable housing, affordable healthcare and childcare. I would support legislation protecting the environment and raise the minimum wage to a minimum of $15 an hour. I would also support sensible gun legislation, including background checks and an assault weapons ban.
I believe Election Day should be a national holiday. I believe every eligible voter should have easy access to voting and not have to wait in excessive lines. I believe every vote should be counted and that your vote is private and should remain so. Counting of the votes should be bipartisan and completely transparent. The final votes should then be accepted and honored by all, with the loser accepting defeat. This is the root of our democracy.
I believe every child deserves a quality education regardless of their zip code or social standing. I agree with the Court's ruling and look forward to seeing more equitable distribution of school funding.
I believe every woman has a right to make their own health choices, including whether to have a child. On average it costs $250,000 to raise a child to age 18. These are hard choices no one should make for you. I would support legislation to codify a woman's right to choose in Pennsylvania.
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