Pennsylvania State Representative District 77 Choose 1
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 years Salary: $106,422 Vote for ONE.
Biographical Information
County
Centre
Occupation
State Representative
Education
Clearfield County Vocational Technical School
Qualifications
Incumbent State Representative, former Centre County Commissioner, former small business owner
Campaign Website
http://linktree.com/conklinforpa
Facebook URL
http://facebook.com/ScottConklinPA
X Handle
@ScottConklinPA
Instagram URL
http://instagram.com/scottconklinpa
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?
Protecting personal freedoms, the right to vote, and ensuring all Pennsylvanians are heard. Protecting our environment so farmers can continue to produce, the outdoors can be enjoyed, and our children have a future home. Protecting workers’ rights. We need to ensure that every worker in the Commonwealth receives good wages and is treated with dignity in the workplace.
What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?
My election package would address the issues that have arisen. It would allow pre-canvassing and put in clearer guidelines for the system. We also need to step back and publicly appreciate and support the public servants who step forward year after year to ensure our elections are fair and secure. Public officials need to step forward and clearly articulate the process to regain trust where it has been lost. The procedures are in place and need to be publicized over and over again.
What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court's ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?
The governor’s budget proposal goes a long way to address the education funding issues we face. The initiatives he has put forth on reforming higher education and the bold investments he has put toward public schools are a great starting point for the discussion that will unfold. I look forward to working with him and my colleagues to address the need this ruling clearly illustrates.
What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?
Big government should not tell us what we can do with our bodies, who we can love, and who we must worship. The right to bodily autonomy should be enshrined in the Pennsylvania Constitution. Full stop.
Biographical Information
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?
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What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?
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What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court's ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?
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What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?
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