Pennsylvania State Representative District 197
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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Danilo Burgos
(Dem)
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No candidate filed
(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
Philadelphia
Occupation
State Representative
The most pressing issues are affordability, access to healthcare, and housing stability. Rising costs for rent, utilities, and everyday essentials are putting real pressure on working families.
To address this, I support strengthening consumer protections and improving oversight of utility costs to prevent unfair rate increases. I will continue working to expand access to affordable healthcare by supporting workforce development and policies that increase provider availability. I also support investing in affordable housing, including programs that repair existing homes and incentivize the construction of new units, to help families stay in their communities.
I support expanding access to voting through measures like early voting, mail-in voting, and ensuring adequate polling locations. Language access and translation services are also critical so all eligible voters can fully participate. At the same time, we must maintain strong security standards and public confidence in our elections through transparency, accountability, and proper funding of election infrastructure.
The budget process should be more transparent, collaborative, and timely. Too often, decisions are made late in the process without sufficient public input. I support earlier negotiations, clearer timelines, and greater transparency so stakeholders and residents understand how decisions are made. Ensuring sustainable revenue and responsible planning can also help avoid delays and last-minute negotiations.
Data centers can bring economic development and good-paying jobs, including opportunities for union labor, but they also place significant demands on energy, water, and infrastructure. The state should establish clear, reasonable standards to ensure these projects are developed responsibly and do not shift costs onto consumers. A balanced approach ensures we support job creation while protecting ratepayers and local communities.
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