Pennsylvania State Representative District 18
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.
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Bryan Allen
(Dem)
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Kathleen K.C. Tomlinson
(Rep)
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing residents of your district, and how would you address them?
What changes, if any, would you support to enable better access, ensure security, and support the processes of our elections?
What are your thoughts on the state budget process? What changes, if any, would you support so that the budget is enacted in a timely manner?
Should the state legislature enact laws concerning the impacts on water, energy, or land use from the development and operation of data centers? Would state regulation of data center development and operation interfere with the authority of municipalities to establish ordinances under the MPC (Municipal Planning Code)?
County
Bucks
Occupation
Former District Office Director
Education
B.A., Political Science - Bloomsburg University
Qualifications
24 years with the PA House Democratic Caucus as Legislative Aide and District Office Director. Former two term Bensalem Township Council Member
Our school district is facing unprecedented financial challenges caused by years of chronic under-funding and costly state mandates from Republican legislators in Harrisburg. A recent Commonwealth Court ruling said that Pennsylvania leaders were not performing their Constitutional duty to fully and fairly fund our schools. Thanks to Governor Shapiro and our slim Democratic majority in the PA House. we have began to slowly see an uptick in funding but it is not enough for school districts to overcome exploding costs and Harrisburg mandates. I support legalizing recreational marijuana, using the tax revenue strictly for education funding, and reform special ed funding to charter schools so that payments match the actual services provided .
We must make it easier for every eligible US Citizen in Pennsylvania to exercise their constitutional right to vote, not erect ridiculous and frivolous barriers to it. I am in favor of establishing early voting in PA, something numerous other states have successfully and securely offered for years. This would require adequate funding for counties to establish early voting centers and fully staff them. We must preserve and protect mail-in balloting in Pennsylvania and protect and expand access to secure drop boxes. I would support a law to prohibit the PA Dept of State and County Boards of Election from turning over sensitive voter information to Federal agencies.
I've seen the pain and burden that lengthy budget impasses have on human service agencies, non-profits, school districts, and the community at large. I would support a measure that would allow the PA Treasury to release funds for schools, human services, and mass transit at previous fiscal year levels until a new budget agreement is reached.
Yes, and I support HB1834, which recently passed the House without one Republican co-sponsor. This bill mandates new data centers provide their own water and power, preferably from renewable sources, as to not put a further strain on local energy grids and water supplies. Data centers are a relatively new and rapidly developing industry that local municipal zoning laws are not currently equipped to handle. That is why I support HB 2151, which creates a state-wide model ordinance for municipalities to adopt into their own code, giving local officials the tools the need to promote growth while adequately protecting their communities, and giving residents a greater voice.
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