Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 26 until December 1, 2026.
Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 26 in 2026 Pennsylvania Primary Election.
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It’s vital that we learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and put plans and resources in place so that our county health departments are ready the next time a crisis hits. We must improve our healthcare infrastructure and strengthen supply chain vulnerability so that all demands for medical supplies can be met at the local level. Learn more
Healthcare providers should continue to explore alternatives to opiate drugs, and we must put greater funding into prevention programs and treatment for those who have been affected by the epidemic. We must also provide our first responders with the tools and resources they need to address this crisis on the front lines. Learn more
I support programs that will help local farm-to-table initiatives, and those that promote agricultural research and education. Learn more
Harrisburg has too often prioritized the needs of large corporations with out-of-state headquarters over the small, locally-owned businesses that enrich our communities. We must provide greater resources to small businesses to allow them to compete and ensure that large corporations contribute adequately to the society they benefit from. Learn more
Prioritize small businesses as we rebuild the economy. Learn more
I am committed to making accessible, affordable, quality higher education a reality in Pennsylvania. We must put more investment into our state colleges and transition certain community colleges to four-year institutions so that more students have the opportunity to pursue a higher degree. Learn more
Enact more oversight and regulation of charter schools, particularly cyber charters. Learn more
Increase funding and deliver equitable school funding. Learn more
Increase accessibility and affordability of higher education. Learn more
Smart environmental policy based on science protects the health and safety of our citizens and provides a clear roadmap for economic investment. I know that our watersheds are a vital local resource, and I’ll fight to ensure they are protected and remain safe and available to all of our residents. Learn more
I strongly support a transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. We must use the forces of the market, with assistance from our government, to make renewable energy competitive and able to meet our energy demands. On the local level, I will work to decrease our reliance on single-use plastic and innovate to create sustainable lifestyle alternatives. Learn more
It’s time to place an extraction tax on the Marcellus Shale and remove state subsidies for the fossil fuel industry. We also need to transition away from fossil fuels through investments in green infrastructure, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar that create good-paying manufacturing jobs here in Pennsylvania and opportunities for our rural economies with jobs that can’t be outsourced or offshored. Learn more
Transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy by removing state subsidies for the fossil fuel industry and making renewable energy competitive. Learn more
Work to phase out single use plastics. Learn more
Create fair environmental policy & storm-water regulation. Learn more
Protect state agriculture and invest in family farms that grow food we eat vs industrial farms producing crops for federal subsidies. Learn more
Streamline and simplify government regulations to ensure that Pennsylvania companies are complying with environmental regulations using the latest technologies. Learn more
Prioritize open spaces, clean air and water for all our communities. Learn more
Investments in green infrastructure and renewable energy sources like wind and solar that create good-paying manufacturing jobs here in Pennsylvania and opportunities for our rural economies with jobs that can’t be outsourced or offshored. Learn more
Incentivize green jobs to reduce pollution and make energy more efficient in homes. Learn more
Support land leasing for solar projects. Learn more
We must put into place common-sense limitations on donations to ensure legislators represent their constituents and communities — not special interests, and we need greater transparency for political spending by dark money groups and PACS, requiring them to disclose their donors so voters know who is really behind the ads they’re seeing. Learn more
I support creating an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission like done in other states to make citizens – not career politicians or special interests – responsible for drawing our district lines. Learn more
In addition, Harrisburg must do its part to pass budgets on time, which is why I support common-sense policies like “No budget, no pay” - if legislators don’t pass state budgets on time then their legislative pay will be withheld. Learn more
Establish term limits for legislators for greater accountability and responsiveness. Learn more
Demand fair representation and an end to gerrymandering. Learn more
We must also find affordable quality long-term solutions for our seniors so that every Pennsylvanian can age with dignity. I support the creation of a public option for health insurance in Pennsylvania. Patients should have a choice in their healthcare options, and the government should get behind these options to make them affordable and high-quality. Learn more
Increase treatment for those affected by the opioid epidemic, and invest in addiction prevention. Learn more
Improve healthcare infrastructure and supply, allocating resources for future crises. Learn more
Deliver accessible, affordable healthcare and a public option for health insurance in PA. Learn more
Increase access to quality healthcare in rural communities. Learn more
Find affordable quality long-term solutions for our seniors so that every Pennsylvanian can age with dignity. Learn more
Invest in preventative care, set affordable copays, place caps on premiums, and work to lower the cost of prescription drugs. Learn more
I strongly support efforts to increase rural broadband access through greater state funding. Learn more
Make voting and voter registration more accessible. Learn more
Increase access to rural broadband. Learn more
I will fight for a more equitable tax system in which everyone pays their fair share including large corporations. I’m committed to closing tax loopholes for corporations and the wealthy, while making taxes more affordable for our working- and middle-class families. Learn more
It’s crucial that we work toward a balanced budget while investing in our communities, which will help create sustainable revenue. Year after year, our state government has recklessly slashed funding to community services and education while using our tax dollars to prop up large industries. Learn more
I support shifting funding for education away from property taxes, which hurt our seniors and result in inequitable funding of our schools. Learn more
Additionally, we must reassess the current municipal storm-water management fees and ensure that agriculture properties are not disproportionately affected. I’m deeply committed to protecting our water quality and safety, but we need to make this regulation fair. I’ll work for common-sense changes to the fee structures, including making fees relative to the amount of impervious surfaces and providing grants to farmers who engage in conservation projects to reduce erosion and runoff. Learn more
Support common-sense reforms like “No budget, no Pay” to ensure that state budgets are passed on time. Learn more
Address high local property taxes. Learn more
Balance our budget through closing tax loopholes, not with reckless cuts. Learn more
I will fight for a statewide minimum-wage increase that will keep up with the increased costs our families face. It’s essential that we protect and expand paid sick leave to keep Pennsylvanians healthy and economically secure - taking a sick day to care for yourself or a child should not affect your ability to pay your bills. Learn more
Support the creation of good-paying jobs in line with community needs. Learn more
Set a living wage across Pennsylvania and secure paid sick leave. Learn more
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