Currently holds the office of Allentown City Council until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 22 in 2026 Pennsylvania Primary Election.
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Get StartedStand against any constitutional amendments. Learn more
Continue to introduce legislation to combat or mitigate statewide actions. Learn more
Continue to stand with organizations on the front lines of the fight for reproductive justice. Learn more
Pass a state law that bans discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Learn more
Address the root causes of violence. Invest in healthcare, housing, education, and supportive services. When people’s basic needs are met, our communities are safer. Learn more
We need police to respond to violent crime. Police cannot be the answer to every kind of societal issue. They are not mental health experts, or addiction specialists, or housing coordinators. Police officers are asked to do too much in terms of social services where other professionals could fill in the gaps such as social workers or mental healthcare professionals. Learn more
Police respond to crime after its already happened. We can prevent crime by investing in people and programs that work. It's time to focus on prevention instead of punishment. Certified Credible Messengers interrupt violence and de-escalate tension before it becomes violent. Learn more
Address the root causes of violence. Invest in healthcare, housing, education, and supportive services. When people’s basic needs are met, our communities are safer. Learn more
We need police to respond to violent crime. Police cannot be the answer to every kind of societal issue. They are not mental health experts, or addiction specialists, or housing coordinators. Learn more
It's time to focus on prevention instead of punishment. Certified Credible Messengers interrupt violence and de-escalate tension before it becomes violent. Learn more
Passing the "Minority Contractor" legislation ensures that small businesses of color have an opportunity to get contracts with the City. Learn more
We can help companies by hosting Allentown Only Job Fairs and waiving the encroachment permit fee so that businesses can set up tables outside for on-the-spot interviews. Learn more
From selling limbers (Puerto Rican Icee) on the porch, to designing t-shirts and producing music-there's a strong entrepreneurial spirit in our neighborhoods. The City needs to provide a pathway for people turn side their side hustles and passions into small businesses. Learn more
Adopting a "First Source Hiring" Policy will ensure that Allentown residents get the first opportunity to apply for employment in the City. Learn more
Allow for more flexibility in policies for food trucks, street vending and entertainment. Learn more
Credible Messenger Program matches youth with a mentor. These mentors are people who have been involved with the criminal justice system. They help provide guidance and opportunity for young people. Learn more
Connect our schools, families, and the surrounding community. Education should extend beyond the classroom and focus on youth development, family support, health and social services, and community development, enrichment opportunities, mental health services, family support and engagement, early childhood and adult education. Learn more
Charter School Reform Fix the funding formula to better reflect what is actually being spent to educate students and set reasonable limits to the amount of money these schools can keep on reserve. Learn more
There are federal and state funds available to municipalities to invest in infrastructure which includes digital access. The Allentown School District was the last in the region to provide remote learning opportunities to its students. Learn more
Gives tenants the right to purchase a rental unit, or to purchase an entire rental building collectively, before the owner puts it on the market or accepts an offer from another potential buyer. Learn more
Provide incentives for property owners to rent to families and individuals experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. Learn more
Extradite out-of-state property owners back to Pennsylvania to be charged with violations. Learn more
Support organizations that provide pre-purchase counseling, credit repair down payment assistance and foreclosure prevention assistance. Learn more
Less than 1% of tenants in Lehigh County win their cases. Landlords evict tenants because they have power, not because the law supports them. Most landlords have attorneys in the court with them, but even when they don't, landlords still have more power. Tenants are worthy to be represented, to know their rights and to advocate that they be respected and that our city will help create a more equal playing field. Learn more
Land banks take vacant, abandoned, and tax delinquent properties and put them into productive use which can include affordable housing and homeownership opportunities. Learn more
Limits how much a landlord can increase rent in a given period and set conditions for when and how much they can raise rents. More than 180 jurisdictions throughout the nation have adopted rent stabilization policies of some kind. Allentown must pressure state lawmakers to adopt a statewide rent stabilization. Learn more
As luxury and above market housing is built, developers must include a percentage of workforce units for low- and moderate-income households. Developers receive incentives that offset their costs and expediate the process. More than 900 jurisdictions across 25 states have inclusionary housing programs. Learn more
Implement Point System with a focus on problem landlords with multiple properties. Institute progressive fines and consequences for repeat offenders. Learn more
The City should promote and supplement the Whole Home Repair statewide legislation. Homeowners may be eligible for grants of up to 50,000 to repair, update, and adapt their homes. Renters can have their homes repaired and adapted, too. Small landlords can apply for up to 50,000 for each rental unit. Learn more
We need an emergency shelter where people will have access to a bed, services and a support system to help them transition into permanent housing. Learn more
Stable housing is essential for people to address challenges such as employment, substance challenges and mental health. Learn more
Funds provided to landlords for repair and facade improvements should include affordable housing incentives. Learn more
Gives tenants the right to purchase a rental unit, or to purchase an entire rental building collectively, before the owner puts it on the market or accepts an offer from another potential buyer. Learn more
Limits how much a landlord can increase rent in a given period and set conditions for when and how much they can raise rents. Learn more
Support organizations that provide pre-purchase counseling, credit repair down payment assistance and foreclosure prevention assistance. Learn more
Provide incentives for property owners to rent to families and individuals experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. Learn more
Connect landlords with renters who are pre-screened and working with a social service provider. Landlords are guaranteed on-time rental payments and a contingency fund is set up to help cover repairs. Learn more
Increase the number of affordable housing units. Learn more
We need an emergency shelter where people will have access to a bed, services and a support system to help them transition into permanent housing. Learn more
Fair funding formula reduces the burden on homeowners, improves the quality of education and levels the playing field across all schools. Learn more
Reduce Taxpayer Burden Fair funding formula reduces the burden on homeowners, improves the quality of education and levels the playing field across all schools. Learn more
Ce-Ce will always stand with workers fighting to unionize. She supports setting a 15 per hour minimum wage for all part-time, contracted and full-time City employees. Learn more
We can help companies by hosting Allentown Only Job Fairs and waiving the encroachment permit fee so that businesses can set up tables outside for on-the-spot interviews. Learn more
Adopting a "First Source Hiring" Policy will ensure that Allentown residents get the first opportunity to apply for employment in the City. Learn more
She supports setting a 15 per hour minimum wage for all part-time, contracted and full-time City employees. Learn more
Providing maker spaces for people to create, invent and collaborate. Learn more
Ce-Ce supports pro-worker ordinances, including: fair work week wage theft paid sick days domestic worker bill of rights. Learn more
Establish vendor markets in high traffic areas. Learn more
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