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 yearsSalary: $113,591Vote for ONE.Note: On Democratic and Republican primary ballots, voters will also choose members of the State and County Committees. We do not list these candidates on Vote411. For information on these candidates, we suggest you contact your local Democratic or Republican Party committee.
County
Chester
Occupation
Museum Guide
Education
M. Ed - Widener University, Chester, PA, B. S. Management and Business - Penn State University, State College, PA
Qualifications
Buyer at Macy's Herald Square and QVC, Teacher, Home Health Aide
Affordability is District 13’s top concern. Families struggle as wages trail the rising cost of living. We must build stability by raising the minimum wage, reforming property-tax-reliant school funding, expanding access to healthcare, and investing in affordable housing options.
We also need to champion opportunity. We must eliminate barriers by expanding broadband, investing in public education, and backing the small businesses driving our economy.
Finally, we must protect our natural resources. Safeguarding the Octoraro Reservoir, Big Elk Creek, and our working farms shields our environment from overdevelopment.
By focusing on affordability, opportunity, and sustainability, we will build a future where every resident thrives.
Accessible and seamless voting for every eligible Pennsylvanian is a top priority. I strongly support secure mail-in voting, drop boxes, and early voting to remove barriers like work schedules and transportation. Security and access must go hand-in-hand. I am committed to maintaining election integrity and transparency without making it harder to vote. We must strengthen polling places with yearly poll worker training, multi-language signage, and constables to ensure safety. Voter education is also essential. By providing clear instructions in multiple formats and languages—including video interpreters at polling places—we increase participation. My approach balances access and security so every eligible voter's voice is heard.
The Pennsylvania budget must serve residents' needs and pass on time. Late budgets create uncertainty for schools, delay critical services, and stress families and local businesses. We need a people-centered budget prioritizing fair school funding, affordable healthcare, strong infrastructure, and economic opportunity.
To ensure timely passage, I support a cooperative, bipartisan process. Lawmakers must start negotiations early and find common ground to avoid last-minute gridlock.
Transparency is also essential; residents deserve to understand how their tax dollars are spent. My goal is a timely, transparent, results-driven budget process that keeps the needs of everyday Pennsylvanians at the center of every decision.
Data centers consume massive amounts of energy and water, making state oversight essential. The legislature must enact standards to manage this consumption and protect resources like the Octoraro Reservoir, Big Elk Creek, and our farmland. To protect our local grid, the state should require these facilities to generate their own power.
However, state regulations must not strip municipalities of their authority under the Municipalities Planning Code. While the state regulates environmental impacts, local governments must retain full zoning control over where these facilities are built. This balanced approach ensures robust environmental protection without overriding local decision-making.
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