Pennsylvania State Representative District 60
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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Dustyn A. Dorn
(Dem)
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Abby Major
(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
Westmoreland
Occupation
Information Technology
Education
Associates Degree
Qualifications
Team Leader. Problem Solver. 15 yrs at Bank of New York - IT Service Manager. Six Sigma Yellow Belt. ITIL Intermediate Certification. Common Sense. 4 years PIAA Football Referee
Housing & food costs, jobs, and a deteriorating infrastructure. Consider options to make abandoned or condemned homes available to needing families.
Creating jobs through partnerships with educators, employers, and emerging technologies. Anticipating the future needs of the commonwealth & district and aligning those to job opportunities through partnerships with education services in and around the district. Also supporting job growth by increasing access to public transportation.
I would continue ongoing partnerships with local govts for new businesses to move into vacant properties.
I would support open primaries. I also believe any PA resident should be able to circulate and sign petitions for any candidate. In districts that are lop-sided in party registration, the current process could deter residents from running for election.
I would also consider requirements for legislators to reside in the state for (5,7,1,0) of years prior to being eligible for state office.
There needs to be a consequence model. I believe the General Assembly's pay should be withheld until a budget is passed.
Yes, the state should establish clear rules for the water, energy, and environmental impacts of data centers, especially large facilities that could impact utility costs and local resources. Those state rules should be a floor, not a ceiling. Municipalities should retain authority to address local siting, traffic, noise, and neighborhood compatibility.
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