Pennsylvania State Representative District 168
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.
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Lisa A. Borowski
(Dem)
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Kathryn Buckley
(Rep)
What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?
What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?
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?
What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?
County
Delaware
Occupation
State Representative
Education
B.S. Drexel University - Journalism
Qualifications
Resume https://1drv.ms/w/s!Ams7o7F2a7nMjDO5ToZkqBNokOHQ?e=f1sIug 30-year communications, markets, community relations healthcare professional. Served on Radnor Township School Board (4-years) & Commissioner, Radnor Board of Commissioners (president & vice president) 5 years.
There are many pressing issues facing our commonwealth. They include:
- state funding for public schools and how the state's failure to fund appropriately and fairly has led to overwhelming disparities. All children deserve access to a quality education.
- healthcare reimbursement rates for providers, hospital closures and consolidation of services are negatively impacting patients and providers.
- first responders - particularly fire & EMS - are facing staffing and funding shortages
- Infrastructure needs - PennDOT staffing & funding shortfalls in SEPA is contributing to growing issues on our roads & bridges
- need for gun safety legislation to help protect the community and responsible gun owners
- protections for reproductive rights
I support mail in voting and the addition of more ballot drop boxes and allowing people to drop their ballots at polling places on the day of the election. I fully support the Governor's executive order to allow for people to register to vote when applying for a drivers license. I support prohibiting the misuse of AI in our elections. I also support legislation which would allow for early voting. I believe we should be making it easier for people to vote, not harder, and have co-sponsored several pieces of legislation which address that issue. As a commissioner, I supported the installation of video cameras to monitor ballot boxes because I do believe in safe & secure elections.
I am interested to see the legislation which will be driven by the BEFC report. I do believe our schools have not been fairly funded because there has been lack of will to identify a sustained funding source for our schools. It is time to create dedicated funding, make smart investments into facilities, and provide the funding necessary to ensure all children have access to the best possible education in a safe comfortable environment conducive to learning. My hope is we will soon see legislation which will put the funding in place to support our public school teachers and staff.
I would not change anything. I think it is and has been working. I would codify our current abortion laws and reproductive rights in the state constitution.
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