Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate - District 19 in 2024 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedThe rule of law should be respected as a core value of this county. I will support both law enforcement and emergency services to uphold the rule of law and public safety. Learn more
Maximizing free market private sector progress and minimizing government growth helps foster a thriving economy characterized by flourishing life and career opportunities. Learn more
As economic development leaders, legislators can play a critical role in the geographic competition to attract and retain employers. Astutely applied, policy tools to generate return on investment for our county include workforce development initiatives, business-friendly regulations, and tax incentives. Learn more
Small businesses are the mainstay of the main streets of our communities. Our local business owners are community leaders and provide vibrancy in our communities. As contributors to our county’s prosperity, they add much to our quality of life. I will help small business owners by cutting red tape and advocating for their priorities. Learn more
Keep our business climate strong and sustain our employment opportunities in Chester County by creating a pro-business climate. Learn more
The state must maximize free market private sector growth and minimize job-crushing regulations to foster a thriving economy to support flourishing life and career opportunities in our county. Learn more
The availability of excellent education choices, private and public, boosts real estate values for all as well as helps convince choice employers to locate to an area. While respecting private school leadership and school boards as the primary governing agents in education, this sector is important for Chester County given the state’s significant role in education funding and regulations. These functions and the related funding should be designed to support safe and healthy families and communities, which in turn help underpin productive learning environments and schools. Learn more
The significant growth in Chester County’s population, and the desire to preserve some open space, means that the state’s Municipaltiies Planning Code (MPC) must be strengthened and utiltized in this regard. Learn more
Smart development principles coupled with conservation initiatives, to include striking a balance between open space preservation and hunting and recreational usage, should be the path forward. Learn more
In general, governments are already well-funded, and their continuous expectation of collecting evermore money is unacceptable. Learn more
Spending in general must be prudent, and particularly must confront the fiscal challenge that nearly one-half of the state budget connects to education functions. Learn more
Responsible fiscal stewardship revolves around no tax increases, not incurring operating debt, and financial management to achieve strong fiscal ratings, especially for economic and business development purposes. Learn more
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