Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania House of Representatives - District 22 until December 1, 2026.
Candidate for Lehigh County Executive Head in 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election.
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Get StartedUse the county’s tourism improvement district to aggressively market the county’s assets outside of the region to increase revenue, drive tourism and grow our arts and cultural economy. Learn more
Lead the creation of a Regional Prosperity District similar to the Regional Asset District in Allegheny County to create a local funding stream to invest in our art and cultural assets and capital projects to keep the Lehigh Valley economically competitive. Learn more
Josh will invest in police, fire and emergency services, promote holistic strategies to fighting crime, and collaborate with the District Attorney to prioritize capturing the most dangerous offenders. Everyone has the right to demand safety and security; Josh will fight everyday to protect yours. Learn more
Invest in preventive strategies around violent crime that identify those most likely to offend and intervene before the trigger is pulled through the carrot of social services and the stick of swift and certain punishment. Learn more
As Executive, Josh will be focused on investing in accessible spaces and communities for our seniors, keep them safe from scam artists and criminals, and invest in social safety for our most vulnerable. Learn more
Work towards regionalizing police and fire services under a county-wide system through collaboration, ensuring faster response times, more efficient delivery of services and use of taxpayer dollars. Our public safety officials deserve good pay, strong benefits, the best training and our highest respect. Learn more
Encourage and incentivize the creation of town centers and center squares in communities which lack them, helping create vibrant mixed-use communities that generate business growth, increase revenue and improve quality of life. Learn more
Continue partnering with the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation on initiatives around site readiness and strategic marketing of core development opportunities, and collaborate with area developers to identify potential sites for development and pad readiness to quickly match prospective employers. Learn more
Create an economic development fund modeled after Cuyahoga County and PA Sites to expedite growth in the region and invest in strategic industrial and commercial development. Learn more
Continue Lehigh County’s historic investments in farmland preservation and leadership among counties in protecting the agricultural industry. Learn more
Expand access to drop boxes across Lehigh County to create more convenient locations for county residents to submit their mail-in ballot earlier with shorter commutes and more convenience. Learn more
Create satellite voting offices across the county to expand access to popular on-demand, mail-in ballot voting, allowing residents to cast their votes early in their own community. Learn more
Create a mobile ballot curing operation similar to Montgomery County, allowing residents that make errors on their ballots to quickly correct them and ensure their vote is counted. Learn more
Collaborate with municipalities to expedite the development process and cut red tape that is impeding our ability to build housing where it’s needed most. Learn more
Create more owner-occupied housing opportunities and starter homes to help first-time homebuyers. Learn more
Implement evidence-based long-term solutions to homelessness through housing first, and permanent supportive housing to ensure the unsheltered find stability and employment while reducing taxpayer costs on public safety and healthcare. Learn more
Create a housing production fund to help subsidize and create mixed-income housing that is attainable for people at all income levels. Learn more
Collaborate with regional planners and LANTA to expand access to bus rapid transit and ensure that our infrastructure is built to accommodate those travel routes. Learn more
Explore and study the creation of a metrorail system connecting the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton plus our fastest growing suburbs, connecting people to employment and entertainment and promoting more sustainable development. Learn more
Prioritize Age-Friendly Communities and work with the AARP to ensure that development in our communities ensures all ages can enjoy access to incredible amenities our county offers. Learn more
Fight to restore rail service to Philadelphia through SEPTA, connecting the Lehigh Valley to the rest of the Southeast, growing our economy and our region. Learn more
Continue the county’s commitment to maintaining and operating Cedarbrook at the highest standard and working to expand services and capacity. Lehigh County will not sell Cedarbrook or back away from our obligation to provide care to those who can’t care for themselves. Learn more
Create a labor liaison position in the Department of Community and Economic Development to coordinate with developments and developers in the Lehigh Valley and promote local contractors to promote their use on local projects. Learn more
Work with local service unions to create a labor management partnership so new county employees are onboarded and trained on benefits by organized labor, strengthening support for the right to organize and union way of life. Learn more
Create a labor enforcement division of the District Attorney’s Office to prosecute and hold accountable contractors and bad actors who undercut American workers, break labor laws and take advantage of workers. Learn more
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