- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Advocate
- co-owner of Silent Z Farm Inc, a family run business since 1989
- Founder and Executive Director of SPEAK Unlimited Inc, a nonprofit organization that provides support to First Responders and people with disabilities
- Co-created and gifted the Premise Alert System to the state
- Nationally recognized advocate for people with special needs
- Developed innovative programs in education, public safety, criminal justice and disability awareness
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- End Pay to Play, sweetheart deals and no bid contracts in PA
- Reform campaign finance laws
- Reduce government waste and bring transparency to Harrisburg
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- Eliminate No Bid Contracts and Sweetheart Deals
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Money may make the world go around but it shouldn't be what makes state policy. Pennsylvania law allows government to award no-bid contracts or to make no-bid purchases under a number of circumstances. From 2003 + 2008 more than 1 BILLION in no-bid contracts were awarded in Pennsylvania. Eliminating no-bid contracts will save millions of dollars, build needed transparency, and create a more ethical government.
- Enact an Adult Protective Services Law
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Pennsylvania is one of only 5 states without a law to protect vulnerable and disabled individuals from being abused or neglected. We have Child Protective Laws and Senior Protective Laws but nothing is in place to allow for the investigation and protection of adults aged 18 + 59 years of age. People are literally dying
- The Safe Development of Marcellus Shale
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I recognize the need to extract the natural gas from the Marcellus Shale located in Pennsylvania, and that its development and production will significantly affect the economy of Pennsylvania for years to come. I also believe that this resource must be developed safely.
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