Pennsylvania State Representative District 132 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
Lehigh
Occupation
State Representative
Education
MA, Lehigh University, Political Science (2006), BA, Muhlenberg College, Political Science & Psychology (2005)
Qualifications
State Representative, 2013- Present, Allentown City Council, 2009-2012
Campaign Website
http://voteschlossberg.com
Facebook URL
http://facebook.com/voteschlossberg
Instagram URL
http://instagram.com/mikeschlossberg
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?
Education inequity and the burden placed by property taxes as a result of that inequity. Pennsylvania has one of the most unequal funding systems in the entire country. This hurts poorer school districts (like Allentown) and fast growing ones (like Parkland).
I believe we need to enact the Basic Education Funding Commission report as soon as possible. This will close much of the equity gap and ensure that all students have the educational opportunities they need to succeed.
What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?
I would enact a variety of changes, including enabling early voting, pre-canvassing of ballots, allowing family members to drop off ballots at drop boxes, same-day registration, and pre-registration for young adults.
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?
I would seek to fully enact the Basic Education Funding Commission report. I would also go further and enact charter school reform laws that ensure charter schools are held to the same accountability, financing and transparency standards as our public schools.
What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?
I would codify the right to an abortion for women in Pennsylvania. I believe abortion should be safe and legal, and I believe that government does not have a right in telling a woman what she can do with her body and her medical decisions.