Next year, we are set to see real change in Harrisburg, with the first Democratic trifecta – unified control of the House, Senate, and Governor’s Office – in decades. Now, we can continue our work to raise wages, take on big tech, fight for students in every school, and protect healthcare access – without an obstructionist Senate blocking progress in our Commonwealth.

To all our neighbors in McCandless, Franklin Park, Ohio Township, Kilbuck, Emsworth, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, and Hampton Township – it has been an honor to serve as your state representative, and I look forward to continuing this service for another term. You can find my full remarks on this occasion here.

Please note that, as we honor all those who have served our nation this Veterans Day, my office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11. We will resume regular hours on November 12.

House rules dictate how I can reach you during the 60-day period before Election Day. Now that Election Day has passed, I would like to share updates on the grant funding that I have secured for our community in that time.

I worked to secure $2 million in grant funding for a variety of projects throughout our community. You can learn more about the projects by clicking each of the relevant graphics.

If you would like to ensure that you continue receiving my communications without interruption, you can subscribe here.

It was great to attend the annual Summer Seat Community Update with other Ohio Township elected officials, local leaders, and our Fire, Police, and EMS professionals. It's always a joy to hear from members of the community and keep them informed on how I'm working to serve them.

It was a distinct pleasure to once again participate in the Leadership Seminar at Carnegie Mellon University. It's always a privilege to talk with these students about my life experience and my current work in the legislature and help guide them on their path to being the leaders of tomorrow.

The Cross-Country teams from North Allegheny took home major wins at the WPIAL Championships, with the boys finishing runner-up, and the girls placed fourth.

Congrats on this outstanding accomplishment!

If you need assistance paying your heating bills for the winter season, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open. You can find income guidelines in the above graphic, learn more here, and reach out to my office to apply.

The Boroughs of Avalon, Bellevue, Ben Avon, and Ben Avon Heights are working together on “Together We Rise”, an update to their Comprehensive Plan. This plan helps residents, businesses, local leaders, and community organizations work together to create a shared vision for how our community will grow, preserve, protect, and serve our combined communities over the next 10 years and beyond.

You can learn more about this plan here, and take the survey here.

Allegheny County students have a chance to design the county’s next “I Voted” sticker.

The Allegheny County Elections Division is accepting submissions for its second annual “I Voted” sticker contest. The winning design will be featured on stickers available to voters during the 2027 primary and general elections.

The contest is open to Allegheny County students in grades 9–12. Designs must:

• Include the phrase “I Voted”
• Fit a 2-inch circular design
• Be nonpartisan
• Avoid copyrighted images and trademarks
• Include parent or guardian consent for students under 18

Entries must be submitted electronically by December 31. The top 10 designs will be selected for public voting in January.

Students interested in participating can find the full contest rules and submission information here.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Innovations Challenge invites grades 9-12 learners to show their creativity and problem-solving skills to create solutions that improve safety in work zones – protecting workers and drivers.

Finalists will present their ideas to PennDOT leaders, with a cash prize awarded to the statewide winner.

All submissions are due by January 29. You can learn more about the competition here.

Finally, please remember that my talented staff can help you with a variety of state-related matters – from filing an application for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to obtaining a disability placard or senior bus pass, just to name a few. Contact us or stop by to see how we can help!

You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s most convenient for you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner.

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Pittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 348-8028

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