Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 10 until December 1, 2024.
Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 10 in 2024 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedIn order to keep our communities safe, it is going to take a multi-efforted approach that focuses on prevention, community investment and accountability. There are a number of societal factors that contribute to crime in our communities. And, that is why we must invest in programs that provide youth services, community engagement, mental health care, housing support, job access and placement, and drug addiction treatment. By taking these preventive measures, it allows for people to have a fighting chance. Learn more
For those incarcerated and those who interact with the criminal legal system, it is our responsibility as elected officials to make sure their human rights are protected, prison and jail conditions are just, and that individuals have access to the needed resources that will set them up for success when integrating back into society. Learn more
Philadelphians have also experienced a decline in quality of life, with their safety being at risk, due to reckless ATV and dirtbike riding on roadways and sidewalks. From disrupting traffic to putting pedestrians physically at risk, there needs to be a change. Amen understands that ATV and dirtbike riding is a part of the Philadelphia culture for certain communities. However, reckless driving throughout the city and putting others, as well as the riders themselves, in harm’s way is not the answer and should be addressed. And, we can work with city officials to find vacant land to build a “ride” park for the culture to safely remain. Learn more
Amen will continue to work with federal, state and local entities to ensure that we have the resources needed to invest in forensic services, technology and tactics, and trainings. Learn more
We must implement an aggressive blight removal plan and update our trash collection system. Learn more
As the city grows, it is inevitable for development to take place. However, with development, it is important to make sure that communities are not displaced. The cost of living increases while pay is not necessarily increasing. Being able to obtain affordable, quality housing is an issue that is not just specific to those from low-income communities. We need real plans and real solutions, which include public-private partnerships. We can be using private funds to build mixed-income housing, incentivizing developers to build affordable housing. We can learn from other cities - identifying what worked and what didn’t to develop realistic solutions that center the people. Learn more
When discussing housing, we must also work to protect our seasoned citizens, as well as long term care residents. No one should be priced out of their home and community because they cannot afford rent or property taxes. We need innovative plans to protect everyday people. Learn more
We should be doing all we can to uplift and support those in times of need. And, homeowners deserve protections as well, which includes being able to receive tax benefits for working families to ensure housing security. Learn more
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