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County
Lancaster
Occupation
State Representative
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, Anthropology - Carnegie Mellon University (2012)
Qualifications
Prior elected office: State Representative HD-49 (2022, 2024), Lancaster City Council President (2019), Lancaster City Council (2017)
Affordable housing and the lack thereof is the most pressing issue facing residents of our district. My priorities have been to increase the amount of housing available to people across the commonwealth, advocating for tenants rights, and working to decriminalize homelessness.
The right to vote is fundamental to our democratic process. When we talk about voter protection, we also need to talk about voter access and making it easier for Pennsylvanians to participate in elections . This includes making it easier to vote by mail as much as it means ensuring that we advocate for the integrity of our elections from those that would deny it.
The biggest issue standing in the way of Pennsylvania passing a state budget on time is obstructionism from the State Senate and an unwillingness to engage in good faith negotiations throughout that process. It should not be the case that 27 individuals hold up the entire budget process year after year and put state workers, teachers, students, and state services in jeopardy simply as an act of political theatre.
Data centers present dangers to our air and water, they drive up power costs, and their developers consistently fail basic transparency tests. I am opposed to the new data centers. When they are already in development, we should demand: all associated labor be union labor, all costs with new power infrastructure and increased rates with their grid demand be borne by the developer or operator not by residential consumers, and that all the costs associated with restoration be borne by the developer rather than the local community. To ensure this we need a transparent community benefit agreement. I’m signed on to multiple pieces of legislation that would hold these data center developers accountable and give communities more agency.
County
Lancaster
Occupation
Insurance Agent
Education
Some college
Qualifications
P&C, L&H licensed
Residents are concerned about the cost of living, public safety, and the future of our community. Families and individuals alike are feeling stretched, and that affects how we support the next generation.
I believe strong communities are built on shared responsibility. By supporting families, strengthening schools, and maintaining safe neighborhoods, we can ensure all young people are prepared to become productive, responsible members of society.
I believe our elections must be both secure and accessible. Every eligible voter should be able to participate with confidence in the integrity of the process. I support voter ID as a common-sense safeguard, along with ensuring IDs are accessible so no eligible voter is excluded. Trust in our elections depends on balancing security with fair access.
I’m still continuing to learn the details of the state budget process, but as a single mom with no outside help, budgetin is something I take very seriously. I understand firsthand how important it is to live within your means and plan responsibly.
I believe the state should operate the same way—with transparency, accountability, and a commitment to getting the budget done on time so families and businesses can plan with confidence. If elected, I will continue learning, work with experienced colleagues, and bring a responsible, common-sense approach to the process.
Data centers are important, but I prioritize humans over machines. Development should protect our communities, water, energy, and farmlan, and local governments should lead the way in deciding how it happens. I seek to unite, not divide, and encourage collaboration to find solutions that serve both the land and the people who live on it.
