Pennsylvania State Representative District 109
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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Justin C. Hummel
(Dem)
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Robert Leadbeter
(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
Columbia
Occupation
Self Employed. Property management
Education
BA Business Management
Qualifications
5 years on the Bloomsburg Area School Board (2 as president), 6 years on Bloomsburg Town Council (4 as Mayor), Involved member of various community groups.
The 109th district encompasses all of Columbia County. Due to our proximity to the nuclear power plant, Data Centers are a real concern citizens have. We also suffer from some significant PFAS contamination from decades ago.
I would work with local municipalities to find solutions that fit the needs of residents being impacted by both these issues.
We also need to be making better investments into public schools and public transportation in rural areas like the 109th.
Our elections are secure. I have concerns about changes to the postal system impacting mail in voting, but I support increased access to all eligible voters.
I know that not all representatives can afford to not be paid, but I think that if the state budget doesn't get passed by a particular time then no one on the state payroll should be getting compensated. Crafting a budget that others rely upon is what we send people to Harrisburg to do.
Yes.
This is a complex subject and it raises issues we need to be discussing in a non-partisan manner. I think local municipalities should have the most control over what operates in their communities.
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