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Pennsylvania State Representative District 146

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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    Joe Ciresi
    (Dem)

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    Jeffrey T. Fartro
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

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 Montgomery
Occupation State Representative 146 District
Education Univ of Miami
Qualifications Univ of Miami class of 1992, Advertising sales Director, Kimmel Center of Performing Arts, Board President of Steel River Playhouse, Spring-Ford School Board 2002-2017, State Representative 146th District 2019 - P, House Chair of Communications and Technology
Campaign Website http://ciresiforpa.com
Data centers is a hot topic in my district. I stand with my community and we need to have better oversight on everything that happiness in our community especially when it comes to the data center issues
Are elections are safe and secure we need to make sure we continue to make them more accessible to those who vote, either by mail, or in person.
Hold peoples feet to the fire and should be worked on right after the governors address. More bi-partisan support would help move the process along smoother and faster
Yes, I have already sponsored and supported bill to address all of this,
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