Pennsylvania State Representative District 139
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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Dominique Azzollini
(Dem)
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Jeff Olsommer
(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
Pike
Occupation
Office Administrator & Realtor
Education
Some College from Wilkes University's Honors College
Qualifications
Realtor & Admin with 10 years in customer service, I’m a listener, problem solver, and advocate. I navigate bureaucracy, manage expectations, and allocate resources. Skilled in conflict resolution and crisis management, I have the tenacity to hold government accountable and deliver results for you.
Affordability, housing and access to healthcare are the largest issues facing my district. I plan to expand support for first-time homebuyers needs and increase funding for affordable housing. The minimum wage needs to be raised to $15/hr in order to keep up with the cost of living. Medical liability insurance reform is needed to ensure doctors can afford to practice in PA, and learning opportunities for doctors need to increase throughout the state. Rural healthcare investments and increased transportation for medical services needs to be prioritized.
I plan to support Pennsylvanians’ access to Mail-in voting, as well as the current process PA uses to maintain proper voter registration lists through ERIC (Electronic Registration Information Center).
If Pennsylvania adopted a 2-year budget planning process, the budget process would stabilize and become more reliable over time. Biennial budgets reduce the long administrative periods allotted to prepare the annual budget, as well as the amount of budget disagreements and the length of said disputes. This will help ensure that the budget is timely and the long-term aid programs that Pennsylvanians rely on will face less disruption. Being able to plan with a longer timeframe in mind can provide more predictability and it would allow for a more thorough review of implementation, and performance measurement.
The state legislature should enact laws to regulate data centers because of the strain they can place on the environment and local infrastructure. The MPC gives municipalities the right to determine zoning within their boundaries and where certain zoning can be applied, so as long as that power is retained, the state should be able to regulate data centers. An option the state could pursue is the creation of a new zoning classification for data centers and a requirement of municipalities to update their zoning ordinances to include this new classification where they see fit. Legislation like this gives the local government the decision of how to zone certain properties/areas, while ensuring the opportunity for data center regulation.
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