Rep. Mike Carroll (D-118, Luzerne/Monroe) was first elected to the Pa. House of Representatives in 2006. He formerly worked as the chief of staff for state Rep. John Yudichak, was a liaison for transportation issues under Gov. Bob Casey, and served as district office director for Congressman Paul Kanjorski.

His major goals as a representative are reducing property taxes, creating jobs and expanding the PACE program to help give more Pennsylvania seniors access to affordable prescription drugs. Other legislative priorities are meaningful legislative reform, lobbyist disclosure, crime prevention, enhanced emergency services and affordable health care.

Carroll is a 1980 graduate of Pittston Area HS. He attended the University of Scranton and is continuing his studies for a degree in business administration.

A lifelong resident of Avoca, he coaches the Avoca/Dupont Little League. He is a member of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick in Pittston and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Avoca Division. He is a member of Saint Mary’s Church in Avoca and has served as a lector for the past 30 years. Carroll is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Board of Directors for the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce.

Carroll and his wife, Kelly, have three children: Matt, Mackenzie and Ali. He is the son of Michael and Jean Marie Carroll, also of Avoca.