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 Senate consists of 50 members, representing one district each, with an equal number of constituents. Senators must be at least 25 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 Senate develops budget packages, makes taxation decisions, allocates spending, and passes laws (including redistricting in collaboration with the House of Representatives). In addition, the Senate tries officials impeached by the House and authorizes executive appointments. Senators serve on various policy committees that may propose legislation.Term: 4 years Salary: $113,591Vote for ONE.
County
Bucks
Occupation
Social Worker
Education
Masters in Social Work, Boston University School of Social Work. BA, Psychology and Elementary Education, Mount Holyoke College.
Qualifications
I have worked for county governments in Maricopa, AZ and Bucks, PA. In Bucks county I currently serve as the elected Clerk of Courts countywide, and from 2018 - 2023 served as a Warrington Township Supervisor locally.
The most pressing issue facing residents of this district is the rising cost of living. Families are feeling it everywhere—at the grocery store, at the gas pump, in their rent or mortgage, and in the cost of childcare and healthcare. For many, wages simply are not keeping pace with everyday expenses, and that creates real stress and uncertainty.
First, we need to make housing more affordable. That means increasing the supply of attainable housing by supporting first-time investing in programs that help people stay in their homes—especially seniors on fixed incomes facing rising property taxes. Second, we need to invest in childcare, because its high cost is a barrier to employment for many parents.
I have confidence that our elections in Bucks County are secure and efficient. I think we could better expand access to voting in several ways. There are early voting options that are worth exploring, and voting on demand has been increasingly popular in Bucks County. With its popularity I would want to look at expanding vote on demand programs and instituting changes for the last day you can apply for a mail in ballot, and the last day a mail in ballot could be requested in person.
The budget process and timeline as they stand should be sufficient for the legislature to come to an agreement. An expanded timeline would not fix the problem at the core of our recent budget impasse, which seemed largely driven by political motivations. Budgets are moral documents; they are not simply financial plans, but a statement of our values and who we are. Every line item in the budget has a story behind it- a struggling family, a tragic incident, a heroic deed. To ensure the budget is enacted on time, we can build public accountability by tying the budget progress to public dashboards that are visible and transparent. An automatic continuing budget, with temporary reduced or restricted levels, and lawmaker penalties.
Yes, the state legislature should play a role in addressing the impacts of data center development on water, energy, and land use. While they are significant to our modern economy, they also place significant demands on local infrastructure and natural resources. Having served as a Township Supervisor, I believe that local leaders can and should primarily be making decisions about land use. Any state action must be carefully designed so it does not override the legitimate authority of municipalities under Pennsylvania’s Municipal Planning Code.
The role of the state should be to establish clear, consistent baseline standards—including mandating data centers bring their own power and ensure there is appropriate water and sewage capacity.
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