Pennsylvania State Representative District 37
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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Chad Gleissl
(Dem)
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Mindy Fee
(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
Lancaster
Occupation
Police Sergeant
Education
Strayer University 2014 - 2018 Business
Qualifications
My qualifications would be my background in public safety as a police sergeant. Also as a certified crime prevention and community-oriented policing officer, I have won an international award for innovations in community-oriented policing and a departmental Medal of Valor.
Key challenges in our district include the affordability crisis, stagnant wages, and the need to support working families. I will work to make life more affordable, raise the minimum wage, and protect jobs to ensure fair pay and workplace rights. Supporting small businesses and preserving local shops and manufacturing jobs are essential for economic stability. I will advocate for policies that help small businesses grow and maintain local employment. Public safety is also a priority. As a Police Sergeant, I am committed to ensuring that fire departments, EMS, police, and mental health professionals have the resources, training, and policies needed to keep our neighborhoods safe.
We all know elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. I believe it should be a right of any citizen to vote in our election. I would be open to any security measures as long as they serve a legitimate security purpose and don’t infringe on any citizen’s right to vote.
I believe it is a part of the job to get a good, responsible budget passed. I feel that it can be done in a timely manner, but it’s up to our representatives to work together and to do their jobs. We need to ensure our budget is fiscally responsible and helps the taxpayers and the businesses that pay their taxes.
I believe protecting our water, energy, and land is something most Pennsylvanians all agree is essential. The data centers offer a new perspective on technology and economic growth for our state.
But they also raise new concerns about waste and the resources needed to operate. I believe these companies need to be responsible for the infrastructure costs of improving the power grid and systems needed, to not impose any costs on PA taxpayers, and to avoid utility bill hikes.
The state legislature needs to hold data center developers accountable for the resources they consume and the startup infrastructure costs to ensure there is no burden on PA taxpayers if they want to receive state support.
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