Pennsylvania State Representative District 183 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
Northampton
Occupation
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE, NORTHERN NJ FOR COOPERSBURG KENWORTH
Education
BA PUBLIC SERVICE PENN STATE, 1984; HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE, NYU, 1990
Qualifications
LIVED OVER 25 YEARSN IN DISTRICT, PCP FOR NORTHAMPTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?
Property Tax Reform. Property & School Taxes should be progressive graduated and based on homeowners income, Elderly or Disabled Homeowners on a fixed Income should be rebated 100% of these taxes. All homeowners with incomes less than $150K annual net income should be rebated up to 100% of these taxes.
What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?
100% NO FAULT ABSENTEE MAIL-IN VOTES
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?
State should fully fund 100% local public shools
What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?
we should codify ROE into state constitution
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?
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?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?
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