In the District Women in Political Life: The Basis of Democracy

I was honored to participate as a panelist on the New Leadership PA roundtable at the PA Center for Women in Politics, a non-partisan center focused on promoting women’s participation

This Memorial Day, I joined State Rep. Justin Fleming (105th District) at Fort Indiantown Gap for a moving ceremony recognizing our valiant men and women who gave their lives for our country.

This Memorial Day, I joined State Rep. Justin Fleming (105th District) at Fort Indiantown Gap for a moving ceremony recognizing our valiant men and women who gave their lives for our country.



Rep. Patty Kim is calling for action on the CROWN Act which would prohibit discrimination based on someone's hair and hairstyle.

Rep. Patty Kim is calling for action on the CROWN Act which would prohibit discrimination based on someone's hair and hairstyle.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a press conference to honor Equal Pay Day.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a press conference to honor Equal Pay Day.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a press event to discuss the Nellie Bly Scholarship Program.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a press event to discuss the Nellie Bly Scholarship Program.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks a news conference with House and Senate colleagues and prison-reform advocates to discuss legislation to help address systemic problems in Pennsylvania’s prison system.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks a news conference with House and Senate colleagues and prison-reform advocates to discuss legislation to help address systemic problems in Pennsylvania’s prison system.



At a Harrisburg rally for home-based care services for people with disabilities, Rep. Patty Kim thanks workers for their compassion and acknowledged that they deserve more adequate compensation for the important services they provide.

At a Harrisburg rally for home-based care services for people with disabilities, Rep. Patty Kim thanks workers for their compassion and acknowledged that they deserve more adequate compensation for the important services they provide.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a press conference she organized to call for passage of anti hate crime legislation.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a press conference she organized to call for passage of anti hate crime legislation.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks during the last week of House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings after listening to testimony from the Department of Education.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks during the last week of House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings after listening to testimony from the Department of Education.



Rep. Patty Kim participates in the second week of House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings by discussing testimony presented from the Departments of Environmental Protection and Community and Economic Development.

Rep. Patty Kim participates in the second week of House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings by discussing testimony presented from the Departments of Environmental Protection and Community and Economic Development.



Rep. Patty Kim participates in the first day of House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings with testimony from the Departments of Revenue and Aging, as well as the Independent Fiscal Office.

Rep. Patty Kim participates in the first day of House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings with testimony from the Departments of Revenue and Aging, as well as the Independent Fiscal Office.



Rep. Patty Kim is sworn in to begin the 2021-22 legislatives session.

Rep. Patty Kim is sworn in to begin the 2021-22 legislatives session.



Rep. Patty Kim watches as Gov. Tom Wolf signs two Law Enforcement Reform Bills after both passed unanimously in the House and Senate.

Rep. Patty Kim watches as Gov. Tom Wolf signs two Law Enforcement Reform Bills after both passed unanimously in the House and Senate.



Rep. Patty Kim attends voting session in Harrisburg during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rep. Patty Kim attends voting session in Harrisburg during the Covid-19 pandemic.



Rep. Patty Kim joins members of the PA Safe Caucus and other advocates at a roundtable discussion on Gun Violence.

Rep. Patty Kim joins members of the PA Safe Caucus and other advocates at a roundtable discussion on Gun Violence.



Rep. Patti Kim speaks at a Harrisburg press conference to raise awareness about the need to stop the ongoing violence against women and girls around the world.

Rep. Patti Kim speaks at a Harrisburg press conference to raise awareness about the need to stop the ongoing violence against women and girls around the world.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks out against racism and injustice after meeting with the “Grandview 5,” a group of African-American women who had the police called on them while golfing in York County.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks out against racism and injustice after meeting with the “Grandview 5,” a group of African-American women who had the police called on them while golfing in York County.



Rep. Patty Kim is joined by her colleagues at a Harrisburg press conference where she spoke out against sexual harassment and abuse and discussed proposed legislation to better protect victims.

Rep. Patty Kim is joined by her colleagues at a Harrisburg press conference where she spoke out against sexual harassment and abuse and discussed proposed legislation to better protect victims.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a Harrisburg press event hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving to bring attention to drunk driving statistics during the upcoming holiday season.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a Harrisburg press event hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving to bring attention to drunk driving statistics during the upcoming holiday season.



Rep. Kim speaks at a Harrisburg new conference where House Democrats called on their Republican colleagues to stop playing games and get serious about passing the 2017-18 state budget.

Rep. Kim speaks at a Harrisburg new conference where House Democrats called on their Republican colleagues to stop playing games and get serious about passing the 2017-18 state budget.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a Harrisburg rally to demand the General Assembly increase the minimum wage.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks at a Harrisburg rally to demand the General Assembly increase the minimum wage.



Rep. Patty Kim welcomes Henry Johnson, of the Brethren in Christ Church in Harrisburg, to the state Capitol to deliver the opening prayer.

Rep. Patty Kim welcomes Henry Johnson, of the Brethren in Christ Church in Harrisburg, to the state Capitol to deliver the opening prayer.



Representative Kim and her bi-partisan colleagues together to show support for Women's Lung Health Week.

Representative Kim and her bi-partisan colleagues together to show support for Women's Lung Health Week.



Pictured here-Representative Kim, Rev. Drew Stockstill of the Christ Lutheran Church of Harrisburg and Speaker of the House. Rev. Stockstill did the opening prayer for the House of Representatives today.

Pictured here-Representative Kim, Rev. Drew Stockstill of the Christ Lutheran Church of Harrisburg and Speaker of the House. Rev. Stockstill did the opening prayer for the House of Representatives today.



Rep. Patty Kim stands with fellow House Democrats to call for real charter school reform that treats all PA public schools equally.

Rep. Patty Kim stands with fellow House Democrats to call for real charter school reform that treats all PA public schools equally.



Rep. Patty Kim recognizes Zaria Carter as one of the recipients of the 2017 Boys and Girls Clubs of Pennsylvania “Youth of the Year” award.

Rep. Patty Kim recognizes Zaria Carter as one of the recipients of the 2017 Boys and Girls Clubs of Pennsylvania “Youth of the Year” award.



Rep. Patty Kim responds to testimony from members of the Judiciary during the second week of state budget hearings.

Rep. Patty Kim responds to testimony from members of the Judiciary during the second week of state budget hearings.



Rep. Patty Kim joins her colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee during the second week of the state budget hearings.

Rep. Patty Kim joins her colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee during the second week of the state budget hearings.



Rep. Patty Kim discusses the testimony delivered by the Attorney General during Day Three of the state budget hearings.

Rep. Patty Kim discusses the testimony delivered by the Attorney General during Day Three of the state budget hearings.



Rep. Patty Kim joins her colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee during Day Three of the state budget hearings.

Rep. Patty Kim joins her colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee during Day Three of the state budget hearings.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks during the second day of budget hearings.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks during the second day of budget hearings.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks during the first day of budget hearings on the 2017-18 state budget.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks during the first day of budget hearings on the 2017-18 state budget.



Rep. Patty Kim agrees with Gov. Tom Wolf’s smart and responsible 2017-18 budget proposal, which includes investments in education and fights the opioid crisis.

Rep. Patty Kim agrees with Gov. Tom Wolf’s smart and responsible 2017-18 budget proposal, which includes investments in education and fights the opioid crisis.



Rep. Patty Kim is joined by her Democratic colleagues as she unveils a new minimum wage proposal that includes scheduled increases, beginning with $12 per hour effective July 1, with additional 50 cent incremental increases yearly to $15 per hour by 2023.

Rep. Patty Kim is joined by her Democratic colleagues as she unveils a new minimum wage proposal that includes scheduled increases, beginning with $12 per hour effective July 1, with additional 50 cent incremental increases yearly to $15 per hour by 2023.



Rep. Patty Kim is joined by her Democratic colleagues as she unveils a new minimum wage proposal that includes scheduled increases, beginning with $12 per hour effective July 1, with additional 50 cent incremental increases yearly to $15 per hour by 2023.

Rep. Patty Kim is joined by her Democratic colleagues as she unveils a new minimum wage proposal that includes scheduled increases, beginning with $12 per hour effective July 1, with additional 50 cent incremental increases yearly to $15 per hour by 2023.



Rep. Kim joins Islamic leaders to denounce a hate letter sent to the local mosque

Rep. Kim joins Islamic leaders to denounce a hate letter sent to the local mosque



Rep. Patty Kim welcomes students from Cougar Academy to the State Capitol.

Rep. Patty Kim welcomes students from Cougar Academy to the State Capitol.



Today, I  helped open the Hunger Garden, a gardening area  on the Capitol grounds helping people in need around the Capitol area.

Today, I helped open the Hunger Garden, a gardening area on the Capitol grounds helping people in need around the Capitol area.



Representative Kim spoke a a press conference for Sickle Cell awareness today.

Representative Kim spoke a a press conference for Sickle Cell awareness today.



Representative Kim spoke at the NEW Leadership Program meeting. NEW Leadership Program teaches college women the value of civic engagement and encourages them to see themselves as empowered leaders who can participate effectively in politics and public policy. A critical segment of the program is direct contact with elected and appointed officials in an effort to expose the students to the important roles at every level in government.

Representative Kim spoke at the NEW Leadership Program meeting. NEW Leadership Program teaches college women the value of civic engagement and encourages them to see themselves as empowered leaders who can participate effectively in politics and public policy. A critical segment of the program is direct contact with elected and appointed officials in an effort to expose the students to the important roles at every level in government.



Representative Kim, House Speaker and Pastor Ouemonde Brangman. The pastor was the guest pastor on the House floor today. He is from Bethel A.M.E. Church in Harrisburg.

Representative Kim, House Speaker and Pastor Ouemonde Brangman. The pastor was the guest pastor on the House floor today. He is from Bethel A.M.E. Church in Harrisburg.



Representative Kim with fellow House Democrats, Republicans and the Governor at a news conference to highlight details of a joint effort to combat the opioid and heroin crisis in our state.

Representative Kim with fellow House Democrats, Republicans and the Governor at a news conference to highlight details of a joint effort to combat the opioid and heroin crisis in our state.



Rep. Kim was happy to host her 4th annual senior fair focused on the health and welfare of local senior citizens.

Rep. Kim was happy to host her 4th annual senior fair focused on the health and welfare of local senior citizens.



Rep. Patty Kim participates in a press conference to urge passage of her legislation, HB 250, which would increase the state’s minimum wage to $10.10 per hour.

Rep. Patty Kim participates in a press conference to urge passage of her legislation, HB 250, which would increase the state’s minimum wage to $10.10 per hour.



Rep. Kim spoke at a press conference urging the passage of a state budget that closes the structural deficit and adequately funds education.

Rep. Kim spoke at a press conference urging the passage of a state budget that closes the structural deficit and adequately funds education.



Rep. Kim participated in a meeting with members of the Legislative Black Caucus and activists to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease.

Rep. Kim participated in a meeting with members of the Legislative Black Caucus and activists to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease.



Rep. Patty Kim sponsored a resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the closure of Camp Curtin in Harrisburg.

Rep. Patty Kim sponsored a resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the closure of Camp Curtin in Harrisburg.



Rep. Kim welcomed Pastor Phillip T. Deal from Beulah Baptist Church in Steelton to the House of Representatives on May 6, 2015.

Rep. Kim welcomed Pastor Phillip T. Deal from Beulah Baptist Church in Steelton to the House of Representatives on May 6, 2015.



Rep. Patty Kim and Sen. Mike Stack hosted Ambassador Paul Wen-Liang Chang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office at the State Capitol on June 2, 2014.

Rep. Patty Kim and Sen. Mike Stack hosted Ambassador Paul Wen-Liang Chang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office at the State Capitol on June 2, 2014.



Rep. Kim and the other members of the Legislative Black Caucus met with director M. Night Shyamalan to discuss his education proposals.

Rep. Kim and the other members of the Legislative Black Caucus met with director M. Night Shyamalan to discuss his education proposals.



State Rep. Patty Kim and her children, Brielle and Ryan, visit with Robert Vaerewyck and his rabbit at the 98th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show.

State Rep. Patty Kim and her children, Brielle and Ryan, visit with Robert Vaerewyck and his rabbit at the 98th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show.



Rep. Patty Kim and Dauphin County Commissioners George Hartwick and Mike Pries appear with Friends of the Bethel Trail as they commemorate African American Patriots of the Civil War on June 30, 2013.

Rep. Patty Kim and Dauphin County Commissioners George Hartwick and Mike Pries appear with Friends of the Bethel Trail as they commemorate African American Patriots of the Civil War on June 30, 2013.



Rep. Patty Kim's staff assists a constituent during a mobile office at the Highspire Municipal Building.

Rep. Patty Kim's staff assists a constituent during a mobile office at the Highspire Municipal Building.



Rep. Patty Kim speaks against the state's Voter ID law at a rally in the state Capitol on July 11, 2013.

Rep. Patty Kim speaks against the state's Voter ID law at a rally in the state Capitol on July 11, 2013.



Rep. Patty Kim hosted members of the World Affairs Council oh Harrisburg to the State Capitol on June 26, 2013.

Rep. Patty Kim hosted members of the World Affairs Council oh Harrisburg to the State Capitol on June 26, 2013.



Rep. Patty Kim hosted firefighters from the Highspire Fire Department to the State Capitol in honor of the unanimous passage of her resolution celebrating International Firefighters Day on May 14, 2013.

Rep. Patty Kim hosted firefighters from the Highspire Fire Department to the State Capitol in honor of the unanimous passage of her resolution celebrating International Firefighters Day on May 14, 2013.



Rep. Patty Kim hosted children from the Danzante Summer Camp at the State Capitol on June 5, 2013.

Rep. Patty Kim hosted children from the Danzante Summer Camp at the State Capitol on June 5, 2013.



Re. Patty Kim attends a Democratic Policy Committee hearing to hear testimony from experts about the public health crisis created by youth violence.

Re. Patty Kim attends a Democratic Policy Committee hearing to hear testimony from experts about the public health crisis created by youth violence.



Re. Patty Kim attends a Democratic Policy Committee hearing to hear testimony from experts about the public health crisis created by youth violence.

Re. Patty Kim attends a Democratic Policy Committee hearing to hear testimony from experts about the public health crisis created by youth violence.



On April 29, 2013, students from Harrisburg High School took a tour of the Capitol Building.

On April 29, 2013, students from Harrisburg High School took a tour of the Capitol Building.



Rep. Kim attends a Capitol meeting on the criminal justice system as part of the Ex-offender Advisory Committee.

Rep. Kim attends a Capitol meeting on the criminal justice system as part of the Ex-offender Advisory Committee.



Rep. Kim attends a Capitol meeting on the criminal justice system as part of the Ex-offender Advisory Committee.

Rep. Kim attends a Capitol meeting on the criminal justice system as part of the Ex-offender Advisory Committee.



Rep. Kim celebrates the 100th birthday of constituent, Ellen Pleasant on March 15, 2013.

Rep. Kim celebrates the 100th birthday of constituent, Ellen Pleasant on March 15, 2013.



The work of local artist Doris Valdes, left, is on display in Rep. Kim's Capitol office. Kim hosted the popular 'Third in the Burg' art tour on March 15, 2013.

The work of local artist Doris Valdes, left, is on display in Rep. Kim's Capitol office. Kim hosted the popular "Third in the Burg" art tour on March 15, 2013.



On March 14, 2013 we took our office on the road, by visiting the Central Allison Hill Community Center to speak with residents about their concerns and assist them with state related issues. See more photos from the event <a href= 'http://www.pahouse.com/Kim/?pg=grpGallery&pgID=932'> by clicking here.</a>

On March 14, 2013 we took our office on the road, by visiting the Central Allison Hill Community Center to speak with residents about their concerns and assist them with state related issues. See more photos from the event by clicking here.



Rep. Kim tours Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which is located in the heart of downtown Harrisburg and offers students various undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Rep. Kim tours Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which is located in the heart of downtown Harrisburg and offers students various undergraduate and graduate degree programs.



Rep. Kim tours Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which is located in the heart of downtown Harrisburg and offers students various undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Rep. Kim tours Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which is located in the heart of downtown Harrisburg and offers students various undergraduate and graduate degree programs.



Rep. Kim listens to testifiers at a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing about expanding Medicaid for Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens.

Rep. Kim listens to testifiers at a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing about expanding Medicaid for Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens.



Rep. Kim welcomes to the state Capitol Korean Americans who fought alongside the U.S. Military in the Vietnam War.

Rep. Kim welcomes to the state Capitol Korean Americans who fought alongside the U.S. Military in the Vietnam War.



Aleah Watson, daughter of Rep. Kim's Legislative Assistant, Caryn Watson, entertains at the Black History Month celebration held in the Capitol Rotunda. The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus hosted the event, themed 'Political Pioneers.'

Aleah Watson, daughter of Rep. Kim's Legislative Assistant, Caryn Watson, entertains at the Black History Month celebration held in the Capitol Rotunda. The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus hosted the event, themed "Political Pioneers."



Aleah Watson, daughter of Rep. Kim's Legislative Assistant, Caryn Watson, entertains at the Black History Month celebration held in the Capitol Rotunda. The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus hosted the event, themed 'Political Pioneers.'

Aleah Watson, daughter of Rep. Kim's Legislative Assistant, Caryn Watson, entertains at the Black History Month celebration held in the Capitol Rotunda. The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus hosted the event, themed "Political Pioneers."



Rep. Kim stands with fellow members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus during their annual Black History Month celebration held in the Capitol Rotunda. The 2013 theme was ''Political Pioneers.''

Rep. Kim stands with fellow members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus during their annual Black History Month celebration held in the Capitol Rotunda. The 2013 theme was ""Political Pioneers.""



Rep. Kim stands with fellow members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus during their annual Black History Month celebration held in the Capitol Rotunda. The 2013 theme was ''Political Pioneers.''

Rep. Kim stands with fellow members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus during their annual Black History Month celebration held in the Capitol Rotunda. The 2013 theme was ""Political Pioneers.""



Kim stands as a member of the Pennsylvania legislature's LGBT Equality Caucus in support of equal civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens.

Kim stands as a member of the Pennsylvania legislature's LGBT Equality Caucus in support of equal civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens.



Rep. Kim listens to Gov. Corbett's budget address on the House floor.

Rep. Kim listens to Gov. Corbett's budget address on the House floor.



Rep. Kim reacts after hearing Gov. Corbett's budget address for the 2013-14 fiscal year.

Rep. Kim reacts after hearing Gov. Corbett's budget address for the 2013-14 fiscal year.



Rep. Kim joins restaurant owners, Desemer Robinson (back row, far right) and Rachel Robinson (third row, far right), at the grand opening of Rays Burgers and Dogs in Steelton.

Rep. Kim joins restaurant owners, Desemer Robinson (back row, far right) and Rachel Robinson (third row, far right), at the grand opening of Rays Burgers and Dogs in Steelton.



State Rep. Patty Kim takes the oath of office Jan. 1, 2013, for her first term representing the 103rd District.

State Rep. Patty Kim takes the oath of office Jan. 1, 2013, for her first term representing the 103rd District.