Pennsylvania State Representative District 193
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Catherine Wallen
(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)?
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County
Adams
Occupation
Business Owner
Education
High School, Community College
Qualifications
8 years working as the District Director in the 193rd District
In the 193rd District one of the most pressing issues is affordable housing for young families. I support the local economic programs for first home buyers and hope to help expand these options to keep those young families thriving in our district where they are from.
To be honest, in our district, the local election offices work hard and really do give our district very secure and highly accessible options for that process.
I believe as a State Legislator, one of your biggest jobs is to pass a budget. You are elected by the people to ensure that a budget is reasonable and fair, and on time. I personally think it should completed by the end of June, without exception.
I do think there are many studies that need to be done so it's clear and understood what impacts these Data centers have on a local economy and on constituents. The impact of Data Centers is huge on an area at the municipal level and I do not agree with the state interfering on the local MPC'S.
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