Pennsylvania State Representative District 75
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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Kim Kohlhepp
(Dem)
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Mike Armanini
(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
Clearfield
Occupation
Real Estate Development and Property Management
Education
Master of Science in Real Estate and Infrastructure from Johns Hopkins University; Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Ohio University
Qualifications
DuBois Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors; Habitat for Humanity of Clearfield County - Treasurer; Downtown DuBois, Inc. - Economic Vitality Committee Member; Treasure Lake - Infrastructure Committee; Co-Author of the textbook "Real Estate Development Matrix"; USGBC LEED Accredited Professional
Our most pressing issue is the need to keep life-sustaining services affordable and accessible for Central Pennsylvanians. By "life-sustaining services" I mean housing, utilities, and healthcare, these are things we all need just to survive. I will work with Gov. Shapiro's Housing Action Plan, local municipalities, and developers to spur greater housing development so that more of us can continue to call this place home. There are existing programs and departments that need reformed, such as the Public Utility Commission, to hold energy, gas, and water companies accountable and defend consumers from unreasonable rate increases. Rural areas are losing healthcare facilities, state support and health insurance reform must be implemented.
Our elections are secure. To increase voter turnout and participation, I would propose automatic voter registration upon your 18th birthday, and open primaries to engage voters who may feel disillusioned by the two-party system.
The budget is due the same time every year and is a firm deadline. Representatives are stewards of constituents' tax dollars and must act accordingly. Budget discussions must be approached as a compromise, not as a fight to "win". Additionally, budgeting efforts and funding conversations must happen all year-round, not just during the formal budget season. Financial reporting and analytics must be continually reviewed to understand benchmarks, performance, and true cost comparison to make better informed adjustments to the next year's budget proposals.
Several state departments such as the Department of Environmental Protection are included in permitting processes, and adjusting some of those permit requirements could be utilized to better measure, regulate, and mitigate the impact of development. As for local municipal authority, the majority of my district does not have existing zoning or ordinances in place. I would propose state support and funding to aid municipalities in researching and creating master plans and ordinances for their communities.
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