Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 19 until December 1, 2024.
Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 19 in 2024 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedAs State Representative, I will support policies and propose legislation that reforms our criminal justice system by reducing the number of non-violent, first time offenders in our jails. These individuals should be rehabilitated through job training and educational programs and given the opportunity to turn their lives around. Learn more
Violence in our communities not only affects the victims of such senseless crimes but also directly impacts the quality of life for our residents that live in those areas. In addition to strengthening gun laws to protect our citizens, I will support and put forward legislation to improve police and community relations, promote safe streets, and puts the power to protect citizens back in the hands of our local officials instead of being subject to overarching mandates crafted by lobbyists. Learn more
I believe that we can do better and that we must give our schools the resources they need to educate our youth including funding for out of school and afterschool educational opportunities, STEAM and STEM programming, and expanded Pre-K offerings. As State Representative, I will work to create an environment in our area that promotes education and puts our students first. Learn more
No matter your zip code we all deserve to breathe clean air and drink clean water. We know the negative impacts things such as lead in water can have on cognitive skills and the high rate of children growing up with asthma due to our poor air quality. That is why I will fight back against special interests that put our future at risk by polluting our environment for financial gains. I will push to reinvest in the Department of Environmental Protection to develop innovative ways to use water, wind, and other renewable energy to promote a clean green environment. I will be a tireless champion to establish community health equity zones to eliminate the vast health disparities in our communities. Learn more
Pennsylvania has one of the largest and most expensive legislative bodies in the nation. Unfortunately, we don’t always have representatives that remember that they work for the residents of Pennsylvania. As State Representative, I will be there to make the important votes on decisions that matter to my constituents and I will also support any efforts that hold the legislative body accountable. Learn more
As State Representative, I would promote and support innovation in the State Legislature that would save taxpayers money without cutting needed services like pushing for same day voter registration. I would also support open data policies that will help our small businesses grow and our service organizations better meet the needs of the community. Learn more
As State Representative, I would partner with our community organizations to identify the needs that they see exist in the district and then I would return to Harrisburg and fight for funding. Better understanding of the critical needs of the mental health service organization and implementing desired changes would reduce stigma and improve outcomes. Learn more
We have made national headlines for the economic development in our region. However, we have residents moved from their lifetime communities because they can’t afford to live in their homes anymore. I support responsible housing and development strategies that will improve our neighborhoods without pushing our community members out due to economic conditions. As State Representative, I will support anti-displacement strategies and policies that ensure residents are able to participate in the planning process where we’re able to build both the neighborhood and people at the same time. Learn more
I believe that raising the state minimum wage will allow our neighbors and friends to position themselves to move beyond their current conditions. As State Representative, I would fight to raise the minimum wage while also investing in workforce training and career development programs so that individuals would be able to develop the skills they need to move into higher paying positions. Learn more
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