Pennsylvania State Representative District 100
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.
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Dave Nissley
(Rep)
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Dale Hamby
(Ind)
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
Lancaster
Occupation
Retired
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Military Academy; Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Roosevelt University; Master in Business Administration, Harvard Business School
Qualifications
Major, US Army, Retired; Farmer and Business Owner; High School Teacher (Math & Physics); College Professor (Economics); PA State Employee; Vice Chair of Governor's Advisory Council on Library Development; Veterans Court Community Partnership Board Member
Residents struggle to pay their bills, fill their gas tank, and control development in their communities. Farm revenue could be aided by state efforts to increase agricultural markets. Reducing state taxes on fuel would make gas more affordable. A state butcher certification for the sale of meat within PA would help local meat prices. Assistance to municipalities for drafting ordinances would help positively control development. Data center development needs close scrutiny to prevent harm to the environment and higher energy and water prices. Use of eminent domain needs examination to ensure residents are not forced to make unwanted decisions because of its unwarranted use. Bottom line - residents need to be the top priority.
Our local elections officials do a very good job of running the polls. We can improve, however, by making it easier for citizens to vote. Drop boxes, where people can securely deposit their mail-in ballot, are needed throughout the county. Currently there are zero. The State should require Counties to provide safe, secure drop boxes in locations convenient to all voters. Primary elections should be open to all voters. The 18% of our district registered as independents are currently excluded from participating in what is often the most important election. Most other states have successfully implemented open primaries. Opening primaries may move candidates toward the middle. Elections should be on Saturdays or on more than one day.
The state budget process is broken. Late budgets hurt the community; budget tricks used to pass them are reprehensible. If a budget is late, the entire legislature should be locked in a closed "conclave" until they have done their job. Everyone, not just leadership, should be forced to deal with their failure to perform and permanently forfeit their pay. State funding priorities also need review. For example, mandated investigations into child deaths is underfunded while millions are given to a foreign private coffee company for a hospitality center. Unfunded mandates need to be identified and either repealed or funded. Requiring municipal actions without funding puts greater stress on already stretched municipalities.
Data center development must pause until regulations and communities can catch up. Local control is important to ensure local needs are addressed and no one is forced to live next to an unwanted complex. A state moratorium on data center development would allow a thorough study of their impact and ensure that regulations and ordinances are developed intelligently. Data centers have major impacts. Eminent domain is used inappropriately to force residents to sell their property. While being built they produce many jobs -- once completed they employ few. The state must make it possible to tax them fairly. Given their limited employment, they shouldn't receive any form of tax relief. Taxes will help mitigate their impact.
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