Ethics

• The citizens of Pennsylvania deserve government that is transparent and accountable.
  The method in which the "middle-of-the-night" pay raise was enacted was unconscionable as well as unconstitutional.
• Our representative, without an excuse blank, did not show up for work the first Tuesday of the year as required by our constitution. (READ MORE)

Government Reform

• The reforms stated in the Jefferson Reform Initiative and "Operation Clean Sweep" address some basic needed changes.
• I support a Pennsylvania State Constitutional Convention to address these needed changes.
• Term limits has been enacted by many other states with effective results: a more open and dynamic government.

Improved District Services

• Greater visibility in the community and better communication through the media.
• Improved information technologies to give all townships access to vital state, district and local information.

Energy Independence and Sustainable Living

• Educate and promote local renewable, clean energy alternatives that reduce our dependance on volatile unpredictable foreign sources.
• Work with local economies and businesses that support energy independence and sustainable communities.
• Work to improve the economic and social prosperity of Pennsylvania food and agriculture. (READ MORE)

Responsibility to the Environment

• Reduce mercury in our lakes and streams
• Preserve open space, building our municipalities instead of paving our fields
• Promote “green” government through a comprehensive analysis of Pennsylvania government’s energy usage, and implement alternate energy strategies where feasible

Property Tax Reform

• The taxation system must be fair to government itself by allowing it to efficiently raise, necessary funds. Second, the system must be “fair” taxpayer to taxpayer, by treating all with some degree of uniformity, while acknowledging that differing circumstances influence each individual's ability to pay. And finally, the system must treat the individual taxpayer fairly with respect to the government. (READ MORE)