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
Lancaster
Occupation
Labor Administrator
Education
Bachelor's of English Language and Literature from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Qualifications
Over the last 3 years, with the support of hundreds of small dollar grassroots supporters, I have knocked on over 15,000 doors and have spoken with thousands of residents in the 41st. I understand the struggles they face, and they know who I am and that I am ready to fight for their needs.
Affordability across the board has become a top issue in the 41st. Housing has become increasingly unaffordable, healthcare expenses are putting families into bankruptcy, and a quality education is only available to those in wealthy communities, leaving working-class families behind. That's why I’m fighting to fund and expand housing programs, support single-payer, universal healthcare, and reduce our over-reliance on property taxes and increase state investment to give every child in Pennsylvania a real shot. Together, we can build a district, a county, and a state where everyone has a roof over their head, access to healthcare, and a quality education—no exceptions.
I support a robust expansion of our current election system including automatic voter registration, both early and mail-in voting, and creating a federal holiday on election day. Additionally publicly avaliable literature on all candidates along with aggressive caps on campaign spending and donations will ensure that the working class has a fair and informed say in who their candidates are.
We must treat our budget with the same care that our working families do. Balancing our income with expenses and keeping our essentials funded throughout the year. Spending on healthcare, education, and transportation is non-negotiable and must be maintained, even during a shutdown, because families should not be punished because politicians can’t do their jobs. Additionally we cannot treat the budget as a once a year event, we must be constantly iterating, looking ahead, understanding the impact these programs have, and finding new ways to save our constituents money year round.
Data centers not only can harm local environments and consume water supplies, but they can raise the costs of utilities for everyone around them, putting their costs not on the company but on the residents who have built their homes in the surrounding area. Instead of allowing unproven and potentially harmful technology to build in our neighborhoods, we should be regulating their impact on the areas they are constructed, and having them build the infrastructure needed to support the drain on local utilities. Municipalities need the support only their state legislature can provide to keep costs down and prevent unneeded burdens on their residents.
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