Campaign Priorities

Holding On To Our Treasured Past, Building A Modern Future

Dedicated to openness and transparency.

Ever get the feeling your congressman has bigger priorities than YOU? You’re not alone! Sometimes, the only solution is to elect a new congressman. I will be an accessible, fully accountable representative and I WILL hold Town Hall Meetings.

Is Your Congressman Keeping Your Social Security Safe?

Did you know that in less than ten years, Social Security will face a solvency crisis? The Republican answer is to cut your benefits or privatize it (hand it over to our "friends" on Wall Street). I've got a different idea: why not adjust upward or even eliminate the income ceiling for Social Security contributions? Some people aren't aware of this, but you can look it up yourself: high income earners only pay Social Security contributions on the first $168,600 of their income. Read here about a proposal to increase that ceiling and make Social Security more secure.

Strengthening
Workers' Rights

  • I stand firmly in support of unions and believe in the fundamental right of workers to organize and negotiate for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.

  • I will advocate for policies that protect workers from exploitation, including raising the minimum wage to ensure a living wage for all Americans.

  • We need to invest in workforce training and education programs to empower workers with the skills needed for the jobs of the future.

  • I will work hard to energize the economy by supporting small businesses, fostering entrepreneurship, and attracting new industries to the state.

  • I will give high priority to infrastructure investments, modernization of our transportation systems, and new job opportunities in sectors which pay and treat workers well.

  • I will ensure equitable economic development that uplifts underserved communities — “the rising tide needs to float all boats,” not just the yachts.

Promoting Economic Prosperity

  • I will work hard to energize the economy by supporting small businesses, fostering entrepreneurship, and attracting new industries to the state.

  • Prioritizing infrastructure investments to modernize our transportation systems, expand broadband access, and create job opportunities in construction and related fields.

  • Ensuring equitable economic development that uplifts underserved communities and promotes sustainable growth across urban and rural areas alike.

Advancing Healthcare Access and Affordability

  • Healthcare is a fundamental human right, and I will fight to expand access to top-notch, affordable healthcare for all of us.

  • Supporting initiatives to bring price transparency to healthcare consumers, lower prescription drug prices, increase funding for community health centers, and expand Medicaid to cover more low-income individuals and families.

  • I stand firmly against the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and I believe that reproductive rights should be enshrined in the law. I also want every Pennsylvanian to have access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services.

Addressing Climate Change
and Environmental Justice

  • Climate change poses a grave threat to our planet and our communities. And the environmental disasters it produces are getting more expensive every year.

  • I will prioritize efforts to transition to clean energy sources and invest in sustainable infrastructure.

  • I will address the disproportionate impacts of pollution and climate change on marginalized communities, particularly communities of color and low-income neighborhoods.

  • I will support initiatives to conserve Pennsylvania's natural resources, protect our parks and wilderness areas, and promote responsible stewardship of our environment for future generations.

Advancing Social Justice
and Equity

  • One very important thing you should know about me: thirty years ago, I was shot in the chest at point-blank range in San Francisco. It was a botched carjacking, and the attackers got away. They murdered someone a few weeks later, and were arrested for that crime.

  • You will never meet anyone more intolerant of violent crime than me, and I know that smaller crimes occur first -- and lead to violent crimes. We must address the root causes of such atrocities, yes absolutely; but Public Safety comes first and foremost.

  • I support criminal justice reform initiatives to address disparities in policing, sentencing, and incarceration, and I support doing so in a way which leaves us safer as citizens.

  • I also have no tolerance for hate crimes, and will do everything possible to protect LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant rights, disability rights, and the rights of other marginalized communities to ensure equal protection under the law and full participation in society.