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.
County
Bucks
Occupation
Teacher
Education
78 Post-Graduate Level Credits at Various Colleges and Universities; Masters in Secondary Education and English, Holy Family 2009; Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Holy Family University, 2004; Associates Degree at Bucks County Community College, 2001
Qualifications
Kristin Egan is a lifelong Bucks County resident with a deep commitment to the community. She is a teacher of over 20 years who has held several leadership positions, school board director in the Neshaminy School District, wife of a small union business owner, and mother of 3 children.
The most pressing issues facing our residents is rising taxes, growing cost of living, and the need for safe communities. I strongly support public education and we must find a more sustainable and equitable funding model that reduces the burden on local taxpayers while still ensuring our schools have the resources they need to succeed. Affordability is another critical issue for all generations. Residents are struggling with everyday expenses. I will work to support policies that promote economic growth, strengthen small businesses, and provide tax relief where possible. Public safety, infrastructure, and environmental protections are also top priorities, ensuring future generations can enjoy the same quality of life we value today.
I believe in the right to free and fair elections and that the opportunity to cast a ballot should be accessible, secure, and trusted. I believe in upholding our constitution which outlines that it is the state's authority to administer elections that are fair and integral. We can provide better access with early voting, mail in ballots, and more accessible ballot drop off boxes. Election security is essential and therefore we must ensure that the process is funded, that staff are trained and trusted, and that post election audits are conducted. Trust in elections is so important, so our state must do all that it can to be transparent to our voters.
The budget process is one of the most important functions of legislators and it needs to be timely. Last year's late budget was unacceptable. As a teacher and school board director, I know first hand how holding up funding adversely affects our communities. School districts were forced to take out loans, cut programs and staff, and one local school district almost closed mid-year. The budget process must be done in good faith working across party lines to develop a process, enhance collaboration, and have strict deadlines. As a former elected Chief Negotiator for my union, I initiated an early bird negotiation process so that the agreement would be settled timely and it was. Legislators need to begin the budget negotiations earlier.
State regulations can play an important role in the development of data centers; however, legislators must acknowledge that they cannot override the authority of municipalities. Community input should be addressed in local forums and the financial burden must not fall on our local taxpayers in terms of higher utility bills. State legislators can set the standards that support the decisions of local municipalities so that our economy is strong and quality of life is protected. Acting thoughtfully and balanced ensures that progress benefits everyone, not just a few, and that communities remain healthy and safe, while strengthening our economy.
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