Where I stand on the issues...
Redistricting - Should be done through a citizens' commission (not in the Legislature).
Term limits - Should be four year terms with a three term limit (12 total years).
Campaign Finance - No one should spend more money trying to get into office than ½ of what the job pays in annual salary. Anyone doing this is taking too much lobbyist money or does not understand basic math and financial sense. If I am fortunate enough to receive your vote, please rest assure that neither of the above will be issues.
Size of the State House - A citizens' commission should also be utilized to increase the constituency per district at the time of reapportionment. If the number of people per representative was increased, the number of districts and representatives could be cut. (If 100 state representatives were cut out of the House at an average pay plus benefits and expenses of $100,000, the State would save $10,000,000 annually.)
Higher Education - The State University System needs to be fully funded at a level that makes higher education financially accessible to everyone. Money should be redistributed, with the current high allocations to Penn State, Pitt, Temple and Lincoln cut back and given equally to the less funded institutions including the 109ths' own Bloomsburg University.
As your State Representative I will work hard every day to...
Develop economic opportunities that result in quality, high paying jobs throughout Columbia County.
Support schools in providing a world-class quality education.
Support tax cuts and initiatives that will eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in state government.
Commit to protecting our land and water. With the recent Marcellus Shale boom, we must make sure to protect our resources in a responsible manner.