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.
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County
Lackawanna
Occupation
Special Education Aide
Education
BS Psychology
Qualifications
Practical Nurse, Mental Health Therapist, Nonprofit Founder
The most pressing issues in our district are affordability, data centers, healthcare, and the lack of real investment in working families. Too many people are being squeezed by rising housing costs, childcare costs, utility bills, and a healthcare system that is unaffordable and hard to navigate. I would fight for housing people can afford, free childcare, expanding mental health as a part of universal healthcare, higher wages, worker protections, and investments in public services and infrastructure that help families thrive. We also need to reject extractive development that harms our environment, future prospects, and quality of life, and instead invest in community-centered solutions that make NEPA stronger for the long term.
I would support changes that make voting easier, more accessible, and more secure at the same time. That means protecting the right to vote, improving transparency, and making sure working people are not forced to choose between a paycheck and participating in democracy. I believe we should continue expanding access while strengthening trust in the process. That’s why I support extending the voter registration period until election day. I will also fight for making Election Day a paid state holiday and support open primaries, so more voters have a real voice in choosing candidates. I also support stronger campaign-finance rules and disclosure so elections are decided by voters, not big money.
The budget process should be more transparent, more accountable, and more focused on delivering results for working people. Pennsylvania cannot afford endless budget games that leave schools, counties, human services, and local governments guessing. My priority is a budget that reflects our values: affordable housing, childcare, healthcare, education, transit, and support for the working people who keep this state running, while ensuring communities are not left waiting for basic funding. I would support allocating a portion of the budget for participatory budgeting, which gives communities more power in deciding how their tax dollars are spent.
I support strong state-level rules on data centers, especially regarding water use, energy demand, land use, air quality, and environmental impact. Pennsylvania should not let hyperscale AI data centers drain local water supplies, drive up utility costs, destroy our environment, or override community needs in the name of profit. I support a 3-year moratorium on hyperscale AI data centers, and state regulation should set strong baseline standards while still respecting local decision-making under the MPC. State rules should complement municipal authority, not erase it, while protecting residents first and requiring clear accountability from developers.
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