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County
Montgomery
Occupation
Legislator
Education
B.S. Biology, Ursinus College
My constituents consistently tell me that the biggest challenges they face are the out-of-control cost of healthcare, skyrocketing utilities, and the high prices they're seeing at the grocery store and the gas pump.
While a lot of these issues are driven by irresponsible actions being taken by the Trump Administration, I will continue to advocate for and deliver common sense solutions like more funding and resources for our public schools, first responders, parks and recreation spaces, and commercial corridors. In addition, improving infrastructure, like roadways and public transportation, is vital to supporting our local economy and making sure working families and seniors can safely and securely get to where they need to go.
I stand by efforts to reject the federalization of our elections. The Constitution is clear on this issue: states are responsible for running and overseeing elections, voter rolls, and the overall security of the process. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, our counties, and our local election boards do this extremely well. I support efforts to protect voters' privacy, keep interference away from polling locations, and make sure all ballots are counted properly. In addition, we should be doing everything we can to expand voting access for every citizen, not looking for ways to disenfranchise entire communities.
My colleagues and I in the House continue to work hard to diligently pass budgets on time; unfortunately, Senate Republican leadership continues to play partisan politics with issues that shouldn't be political. That's why we continue to see delayed budgets and seemingly unending negotiations. Now, more than ever, we need to expand our Democratic majority in the House and flip the State Senate so that we can enact long overdue solutions for our constituents.
I support the responsible regulation and oversight of data center development, especially as it pertains to their usage of natural resources, power generation, and zoning. I believe that establishing a proactive, standardized regulatory framework on how development, construction, and maintenance of these centers occurs is the best way to protect local communities and our natural resources, while creating good paying jobs. This is in coordination with our local communities, not to supersede, but rather to provide guard rails where needed. It is only through strong leadership and stewardship that development will be done responsibly.
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