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.
County
Chester
Occupation
Business Owner (Cafe), Real Estate Broker
Education
Western Michigan University: Public Policy, Political Science, Women + Gender Studies, Summa Cum Laude
Qualifications
Elizabeth interned in the Michigan House of Representatives, Ran for US Congress in the former PA 7th District in 2017-2018, and she is an active member in her community with land preservation and environmental protection. Elizabeth is also the author of The Civil Graces Project.
Reproductive freedom, access to health care including mental health care, protecting our environment, strengthening our infrastructure and schools. In our time, we have a duty to protect our democracy, civil rights, and women’s rights. We must stand together to defend the Constitution and values that build our communities. Legislation that takes away our voice and votes proposed at our state level goes against those values, and we must move forward, not backward. The next generation is looking to us to preserve our liberties, our environment, and the ability to access the American Dream for all. I believe in representative democracy and will be a voice for my district--protecting our rights and the issues most important to our communities.
I believe it is imperative to ensure the freedom to vote for all Americans, without discrimination, regardless of political party affiliation, or zip code. The right to vote is a trust that we hold with each other that we will show up, and it is the leadership in Pennsylvania's responsibility to promote safe, secure and fair elections. Misinformation about our elections has made the process less safe for election officials and poll workers, and we must stand together to illuminate the truth--our election process works!
Education is the bedrock on which we build our state for future generations. My children attended public schools, and I commit to protecting and strengthening our schools and supporting the administrators and teachers. Funding must be equal and fair, and an excellent public education must be accessible to all our children in the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania is experiencing teacher shortages, and we must find ways to encourage and support our teachers with better compensation for their work. I will work with my colleagues to ensure our school systems stay strong, and in areas where we must increase support, we will do so. I will not support vouchers that take public funds from our public school system.
I would codify a woman's right to abortion in the State of Pennsylvania and protect a woman's right to make their own decisions about their health and their body.
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