Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 159 until December 1, 2026.
Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 159 in 2026 Pennsylvania Primary Election.
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Get StartedCarol believes in restorative justice and criminal justice reform that actually reduces crime, such as investing in our communities, schools, social services, and enact data-backed policy solutions. As a mother of school-age children, Carol wants to end the school-to-prison pipeline and stop putting people of color behind bars for nonviolent minor offenses. Learn more
Instead of criminalizing drug use (which often ends up criminalizing people), she wants to invest in rehabilitation programs and social services that focus on addicts, recovery, and intervention. Carol will fight to fund community-based organizations and resources to treat drug use as a public health issue, not a criminal issue. Learn more
Legislation aimed at removing exploitative profit models from the prison system. Learn more
Databases for healthcare professionals to track treatment efficacy and recidivism rates. Learn more
Fair funding for public schools state-wide. Learn more
Re-invest in recreational services across the 159th and provide opportunities for our youth. Learn more
Teaching initiatives that encourage creative classroom environments rather than prioritizing standardized test scores. Learn more
She also wants to bring back resources to supplement vocational training and trade schools. Learn more
Carol believes in fair funding for all and wants to invest in public education. This means investing in staff support, curriculums, and expanding resources and programs available to public schools. Learn more
Legislation which increases monitoring standards for polluting facilities operating in the Commonwealth. Learn more
Carol believes it's time to fight back and cap the number of states that bring in trash to our district and progress to zero waste. We deserve access to clean air, clean water, and a clean environment. Learn more
Federal or state regulations that allow for cumulative pollution to be considered in the permitting process. Learn more
Implement further rent controls in PA municipalities. Learn more
Expansion of affordable housing across the state regardless of zip code. Learn more
Carol plans to address the homelessness crisis by expanding affordable housing and building shelters and transitional homes out of abandoned homes in the 159th. Learn more
In addition, Carol wants to provide a pathway to homeownership for young adults in the 159th. Learn more
Carol also wants to fund social programs and mental health treatment to help those who are or are at risk of being homeless. Learn more
The 159th is made up of many blue collar workers who are struggling to get by. Carol believes that the current state minimum wage is a poverty wage and wants to increase the minimum wage to 15 an hour. Cost of living has gone up, worker productivity has gone up, but our wages have remained stagnant. Carol believes all workers deserve a livable wage, including tipped workers. Learn more
Legislation expanding the minimum wage to at least 15 state-wide. Learn more
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