Pennsylvania State Representative District 14 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
Beaver
Occupation
Professor
Education
Ph.D from Duquesne University
Qualifications
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Geneva College & Ph.D from Duquesne University
Campaign Website
http://kenyajohns.com
Facebook URL
http://facebook.com/Kenya4Mayor
Instagram URL
http://instagram.com/kenyajohns4pa
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?
Fully and equitably funding the educational system
Expand access to mental health care
Support developing funding to address the growing infrastructure needs of the commonwealth
Safe and affordable housing
Life Sustaining Jobs
Autonomy of life
What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?
I believe that we have a constitutional and ethical responsibility to make sure that every person that can legally vote, has the opportunity to do so without bias, intimidation or fear. Citizens have a right to be heard and make sure that their voice is counted when decisions are made. Voting access and accessibility is the way that this happens and I am committed to creating legislature that supports and affirms these principles.
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 support these claims and aim to develop legislation that supports the growing needs of young people, educators and community members in a way that does not continue to cause more financial strains in communities that just want to setup their young people to succeed but do not have the finances to do so equitably.
What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?
I believe that we have an ethical responsibility to support our freedoms as Americans, and I plan on upholding these values for all Americans.
Biographical Information
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?
Candidate has not yet responded.
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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