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County
Centre
Occupation
State Representative
Education
Clearfield County Vocational Technical School
Qualifications
Incumbent State Representative; Centre County Commissioner; Carpentry business owner.
Protecting personal freedoms, the right to vote, and ensuring all Pennsylvanians are heard. Protecting our environment so farmers can continue to produce, the outdoors can be enjoyed and our children have a future home. Protecting workers’ rights. We need to ensure that every worker in the Commonwealth receives good wages and is treated with dignity in the workplace.
My election package would address the issues that have arisen. It would allow pre-canvassing and put in clearer guidelines for the system. We also need to step back and publicly appreciate and support the public servants who step forward year after year to ensure our elections are fair and secure. Public officials need to step forward and clearly articulate the process to regain trust where it has been lost. The procedures are in place and need to be publicized over and over again.
I have always maintained that legislators should not be paid until we pass a budget each year, and have authored and supported legislation to enact this.
We’ve taken the first step in the House with proactive, regulatory legislation. This includes: protecting ratepayers by explicitly prohibiting large data centers from shifting costs to households and small businesses, requiring data centers to pay their fair share for costs, requiring data centers to use cleaner energy, improve energy reliability, and reduce emissions.
County
Centre
Occupation
Elected Chair for the Centre County Republican Committee (Volunteer)
Education
BA Applied Mathematics (UCSD)
Qualifications
With a background in applied mathematics, experience in education, and a proven record of leading and growing community organizations, I bring the discipline and problem-solving needed to serve District 77.
When I talk to people across District 77, I keep hearing the same things. Costs are up, energy bills are high, and people are worried about their future. They want good-paying jobs and they want to protect the quality of life in their communities.
I’m focused on strengthening our local economy, supporting job opportunities, and helping keep costs under control. At the same time, we need to make sure our communities, both rural and more developed, have what they need to stay strong.
I want people here to feel like if they work hard, they can support their families and build a secure future. That’s what I’m focused on.
People should be able to trust our elections. It should be easy for every eligible voter to vote, and just as important, people need to know the process is secure and done the right way.
I support making sure the system is clear, consistent, and easy to understand so voters feel confident participating. Transparency matters. People should know how elections are run and feel confident in the results.
My focus is simple. Make voting accessible, make the process secure, and make sure it is handled fairly for everyone.
People expect the state to live within its means and get the budget done on time. When it’s late, it creates uncertainty for schools, local communities, and families.
I believe the process should be more straightforward and focused on priorities from the start, not rushed at the last minute. People deserve to know how their tax dollars are being spent.
My focus is simple. Be responsible with spending, be transparent about decisions, and get the job done on time.
As we see more development like data centers, we need to be thoughtful about how it impacts our water, energy, and land. These projects can bring opportunity, but they also affect the communities where they are built.
I believe local communities should have a strong voice in those decisions, because they are the ones living with the impact every day. At the same time, there may be a role for the state to provide clear guidelines so things are done responsibly.
My focus is on balance. Support growth and opportunity, protect our resources, and make sure the people in the community have a say in what happens around them.
