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by Rob Taylor Jr.

Courier Staff Writer

Standing six feet, two inches tall, and even taller with dress shoes on, the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, walked into a room full of African American men and women at a de facto Harris/Walz campaign headquarters in East Liberty, Thursday, Oct. 10, and immediately got to work.

He wasn't necessarily there to take selfies with everyone. He wasn't there to shoot hoops. He was there to directly address Black men.

It's do or die time now.

It's put up or shutup. Less than 21 days away from the Presidential Election that could, could have the U.S. swinging in one direction, or swinging in another direction.

Which direction does President Obama want it to swing? In Kamala Harris' direction, of course. He endorsed her, the woman he's known for over 20 years.

"We know she can do the job," Obama said. "Kamala has made us proud."

But when polls across the country suggested that African American men weren't, as a whole, too enthusiastic about

voting in this election, or even desiring to vote for Harris' opponent, former president Donald Trump, Obama came to East Liberty with his Kendrick Lamar face on, in effect saying that Trump is "not like us."

"When you have a choice that is this clear..." Obama began, speaking directly to Black men, of which there were about 20 in the actual East Liberty room; however, Obama knew he was being recorded and that his commentary would make it around the country in an instant to all Black men.

"On the one hand you have somebody who grew up like you, knows you, went to college with you, understands the struggles and pain and joy that comes from those experiences, who's had to work harder and do more and overcome and achieves the second-highest office in the land, and is putting together concrete proposals to directly address the things that are vital in our neighborhoods and communities, from housing to making sure our mothers and fathers and grandparents can afford medicine... and making sure that we

by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer

In some online biographies of Roger Humphries, it states first that he is "an American jazz drummer." "Just" an "American jazz drummer?"

Ask the great sculptor Thaddeus Mosley, and he'll tell you, "that's the greatest drummer in the world."

Pittsburgh City Councilman Khari Mosley, son of Thaddeus Mosley, told the story on Sept. 27 to all in attendance where Arch Street meets East Jefferson Street, North Side, just off Federal Street. Khari Mosley's father found out that Khari's best friend was the nephew of Humphries, and when Humphries’ nephew said Humphries

was just "alright" on the drums, that's when Thaddeus Mosley had to correct "Nephew Kevin" and give Humphries his ultimate “props.”

The City of Pittsburgh gave Humphries his ultimate "props" too, as all were there to see East Jefferson Street be renamed "Roger Humphries Way," for all of his decades of contributions to the world of jazz, music in general, and the people of Pittsburgh. "Life is wonderful; I couldn't write this script, but by the grace of God, you all are writing it," were Humphries' first words when he took the microphone. "I always tell everybody, be nice to people, you never know.

by Stacy M. Brown

NNPA

Newswire Senior National Correspondent

In North Omaha, the legacy of The Omaha Star lives on, steadfast through decades of change and challenge. Since 1938, Nebraska’s only Black-owned newspaper has been a voice for the community, and now, under the leadership of Terri Sanders, it’s poised to become a national cultural landmark.

“Paper’s been going 87 years. We have never missed a publication day. So, we can’t start with me,” Sanders said in a telephone conversation with NNPA Newswire. The mother of former vice-presidential advisor and MSNBC News journalist Symone D. Sanders-Townsend, Sanders said she remains committed to preserving Omaha’s beacon of Black journalism.

Dr Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA President and CEO, Emphasized, “The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) congratulates Terri Sanders and The Omaha Star for outstanding service and leadership of the Black Press of America. Now there will be a national museum dedicated to the Black Press because of Sanders’ leadership”

Since its inception, The Omaha Star has seen only five publishers, all Black women—a testament to the resilience and continuity that Sanders proudly upholds. She took the reins almost resistantly but with a sense of duty in 2020, right as the pandemic disrupted daily life, presenting her with an immediate trial by fire. “Our ad dollars were hit hard,” Sanders recalled. She said the performing arts had been a core part of the Star’s advertising base, but theaters went dark during the pandemic. “But we kept publishing every two weeks, as we always had,” she declared.

Despite the challenges, Sanders wasted no time updating the paper’s approach. She amplified its digital presence and reinstated beloved features like Family of the Week, a fixture from founder Mildred Brown’s era. “Imagine a paper that’s 85 years old; original subscribers weren’t around anymore. Young people didn’t know what the Omaha Star was,” Sanders explained. By photographing families on their porches and sharing their stories, she re-engaged the community, making the newspaper a familiar part of daily life again.

Her journey to leading the Star began long before she held the title of publisher. Sanders previously led the Red Plains Black History Museum, where she revived its operations after a two-decade closure. “The building was almost condemned, but we used to say, ‘the building is closed, but the museum is open,’” Sanders recalls. Her determination to preserve Black history eventually brought her to the Omaha Star, where she was asked to step in as interim publisher as a board member of the Mildred D. Brown Memorial Study Center. What began as a temporary role quickly became a full-time commitment as Sanders took charge during a pivotal moment for the paper.

In 2023, determined to ensure the Star’s future, Sanders established the Omaha Star Institute and purchased the newspaper outright. She focuses on transforming the paper’s historic headquarters into a world-class journalism museum serving as a national destination for Black history. “I wrote a grant solely for the Omaha Star. They said, ‘Put your dreams on paper and dream big,’” she recalls, having secured $830,000 from the state to jumpstart renovations on the North Omaha building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sanders’ plans for the museum are ambitious. She envisions a space that honors Black journalists, features historical exhibits, and preserves the personal quarters of founder Mildred Brown, which remain remarkably intact. Next door, Sanders is creating the Mildred Brown Strolling Park, which will include a “walk of fame” to honor Black Omaha legends, including media mogul Cathy Hughes and Father John Markoe, who was instrumental in Omaha’s integration efforts. The park will also include a historical marker dedicat-

This Week In Black History A Courier Staple

• OCTOBER 16

1849—The man considered the first Black historian in America is born. His name was George Washington Williams. He was also the first African American to serve in the Ohio legislature. He died in Blackpool, England, in August 1891.

ed to the Omaha DePorres Club, a civil rights group that Father Markoe led in close partnership with the Omaha Star.

Bringing this project to life is a pair of pioneering contractors: Blair-Freeman, the only two Black women contractors in Nebraska, who specialize in historic buildings. Working with Architectural Offices, they’re preserving the building’s historic character while transforming it into a space that will educate and inspire future generations. “It’s symbolic that we’re the only Black women-led publication in Nebraska, and now we’re working with the state’s only two Black women contractors. It’s come full circle,” Sanders said with pride.

As she steers this massive $3 million project, Sanders also reflects on the strength of the Black women who led the Omaha Star before her.

“All of the publishers have been Black females. I’m the fifth,” she shared, emphasizing that this legacy of Black female leadership has always been central to the paper’s mission. She’s determined to keep that tradition alive, working with young people to pass on the art and craft of journalism through training programs at the Omaha Star Institute.

For Sanders, the Omaha Star is more than a newspaper—it’s a community anchor, a storyteller, and a testament to Black resilience. “Everybody says, ‘newspapers are dead.’ Not true, they are not. But you have to understand the value of a newspaper,” she said, pushing back against modern cynicism. With the museum expected to open in 2025, Sanders sees a bright future for the Star and a legacy that will resonate far beyond Omaha. “This will be a national treasure, not just for Omaha,” Sanders exclaimed. “We plan to use our office space to teach journalism to a younger generation. We will not be silent; we will tell our stories. That’s the power of the Omaha Star.”

1855—John Mercer Langston, probably the first Black elected to public office in America—wins the race for Clerk of the Brownhelm Township, Lorain County, Ohio. 1876—Race riot in Cainhoy, S.C., leaves five Whites and one Black dead.

1895—The nation’s leading African American medical group—National Medical Association—is founded in Atlanta, Ga.

1901—Booker T. Washington becomes the first Black leader to dine at the White House with the president when Theodore Roosevelt invites him. Some Black leaders charge Washington’s invitation was a result of his policies which they charge tended to accommodate racism. Nevertheless, the invitation and dinner served to crown Washington as the Black leader of the period.

1917—One of the most unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, Fannie Lou Hamer, is born in Montgomery County, Miss. Her famous and most oft-repeated quote: “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”

1940—Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. is named the first Black general in the regular U.S. Army. Davis died in 1970 at the age of 90.

1968—Sprinters John Carlos and Tommie Smith give the clenched-fist Black power salute when accepting their medals at the Mexico City Olympics as a protest against racism in America. Sadly, the two sprinters would become involved in a personal dispute years later. A White Australian sprinter also wore a human rights badge in support of their protest.

1973—Maynard Jackson, elected the first Black mayor of Atlanta, Ga., dies of a heart attack while on a visit to Washington, D.C., in 2003.

1984—Bishop Desmond Tutu is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end White minority rule in South Africa.

1995—Nation of Islam leader Min. Louis Farrakhan leads the Million Man March in Washington, D.C. More than a million Black men gather to “atone” and organize. No permanent organizational efforts resulted from the historic gathering.

• OCTOBER 17

1720—Jupiter Hammon, the first Black American poet, is born in slavery. He was a Calvinist and self-educated writer.

1787—Led by Black Mason Prince Hall, free Boston Blacks petition the Massachusetts legislature for equal school facilities for African-American children. In addition to spreading Freemasonry among Blacks, Hall became the most prominent Black leader of the period. For reasons which are not entirely clear, records show there were at least 21 men named “Prince Hall” living in Massachusetts at the time.

1871—President Ulysses Grant suspends the writ of habeas corpus in nine South Carolina counties in order to combat a Ku Klux Klan terror campaign against Blacks and some progressive Whites. Grant pretty much crushed the Klan during this period. It would not rise again until the 1920s.

1888—The nation’s first Black bank—Capital Savings—is chartered in Washington, D.C., by a group known as the Order of the True Reformers. The now little known, but once influential group set up chapters throughout the South and advocated Black self-help and the starting of Black-owned businesses. The founder was William Washington Browne—a Methodist Minister from Richmond, Va.

1928—Historian and Ebony magazine editor Lerone Bennett Jr. is born. His best known book is “Before the Mayflower.”

1956—Physician and astronaut Mae Jamison is born in Decatur, Ala.

1969—Dr. Clifton R. Wharton becomes the first Black in the 20th century to head a major, predominantly White university when he is named president of Michigan State University.

• OCTOBER 18

1917—“Dizzy” Gillespie, bandleader and pioneer of “B-bop Jazz,” is born John Birks Gillespie in Cheraw, S.C.

1945—Actor, singer, activist and socialist Paul Robeson receives the NAACP’s prestigious Spingarn Medal for his artistic achievements. Robeson would be hounded by the U.S. government because of his leftist leanings. He was labeled a communist, blocked from working in America and later denied a passport so he could not travel to Europe to work. 1951—Novelist Terry McMillan is born in Port Huron, Mich.

• OCTOBER 19

1859—Co-founder of West Virginia State College, Byrd Prillerman, is born. He became one of the state’s most prominent educators

1870—The first African Americans elected to the U.S. House of Representatives came from South Carolina: Joseph H. Rainey, Robert C. Delarge, and Robert B. Elliott. Rainey was actually seated first and thus became the first African American sworn in as a member of Congress. A portrait in his honor was finally placed in the U.S. Capitol Building in 2006.

1894—Henry Ossawa Tanner wins the Medal of Honor at the Paris Expositions for his paintings. He was the first African-American painter to gain international acclaim for his works. Tanner was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. In fact, he eventually moved to Paris because of opposition to a Black artist in the United States. His most famous painting is “The Banjo Player.”

• OCTOBER 20

1898—The North Carolina Mutual And Provident Insurance Co. is founded by a group led by John Merrick. The company grows into the largest Black-owned insurance firm in America. 1904—Enolia P. McMillan is born. She becomes first female president of the NAACP.

• OCTOBER 21

1865—Jamaican national hero and independence advocate, George William Gordon, is unjustly arrested and sentenced to death for his struggle to free the Caribbean island nation from White minority rule. The son of a White man and a Black slave woman, Gordon is considered one of Jamaica’s most significant national heroes.

1950—Earl Lloyd becomes first Black person to play in an NBA game.

1994—Dexter King, youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is named head of SCLC—an organization founded by his slain father. Ironically, Dexter’s sister Rev. Bernice King would later be named to head the civil rights group.

• OCTOBER 22

1906—Three thousand Blacks demonstrated and rioted in Philadelphia to protest a theatrical production of Thomas Dixon’s racist play—“The Clansman.” The play essentially praised the Ku Klux Klan while demeaning Blacks.

1936—Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale is born in Dallas, Texas.

1953—Clarence S. Green becomes the first African American certified as a neurological surgeon.

2009—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues a devastating report showing the number of new HIV/AIDS infections was declining for all population groups—except homosexual males, which the CDC refers to as MSM—men who have sex with men. Among MSMs, the highest infection rate was found among young Black males aged 13 to 24.

'Black Angels Over Tuskegee' opens

by Genea L. Webb

For New Pittsburgh Courier

New Horizon Theater Inc., has decided to bring back Layon Gray’s “Black Angels Over Tuskegee” to ring in its new season.

“Black Angels Over Tuskegee” has always been a Pittsburgh favorite, explained Gray.

“When I brought it here in 2013 at the Byham Theater and in 2014 at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, both shows did well,” he told the New Pittsburgh Courier.

“Black Angels Over Tuskegee” follows the lives of six Black men who became unlikely heroes and brothers in arms as they endured overt racism to become the first African American aviators in the United States Army Air Force. The sextet came together to be a part of the Army Air Corps program, an initiative designed to train Blacks in flying and maintaining combat aircraft while in flight. The Tuskegee Airmen made up one of the most esteemed fighter divisions in World War II, being known as the 99th Pursuit Squadron. They proved that Blacks could fly and maintain complex combat airplanes, which led to the full integration of the U.S. armed forces.

Known for having the uncanny ability to pull out a nugget of Black history and build a whole world around it, Gray has done that exceptionally well with “Black Angels Over Tuskegee.” He has won the 2019 Detroit Distinguished Playwright Award, 2018 Carbonell

Awards (Best Director, Best Ensemble, Best Production), 2016 Broadway League Fellowship Honor and many others.

After seeing “Black Angels Over Tuskegee,” audiences walked away with a “sense of pride that the characters were able to persevere despite the problems they had to endure. They left wanting to know more about each character,” Gray said.

“The script has been through changes, and this is our first regional theater production,” he added. “We are still telling the same story, and you get to still see the intimacy and brotherhood between the characters, but we learn more about each character. People always want to know more about the characters, and I thought this was a good opportunity to open them up and flesh them out and there’s also lots of choreography.”

The bond between the men and the new choreography are a few of the reasons why New Horizon Theater chose to bring “Black Angels Over Tuskegee” back to Pittsburgh.

“The first time we had it here, it ran for one day. The second time it ran for a week. This time there will be 11 performances,” said New Horizon Theater Inc., Chairperson Joyce Meggerson-Moore. “So I’m hoping people will take advantage of that.”

The performances include early matinees tailored to students so that the next generation can learn about the amazing Tuskegee Airmen.

Each show in New Horizon Theater’s season will

be held at the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Helen Wayne Rauh Rehearsal Hall, 621 Penn Avenue. This show will run from Oct. 19-27. Tickets for the production are $40 for general admission, $35 for seniors (65+) and students (18+), and $25 for students in grades K-12. After its Pittsburgh run, “Black Angels” will fly to a one-night only show in Lima, Ohio, before taking a hiatus and landing again during Black History Month in Worcester, Mass., on Feb. 27, 2025. The play has a special place in Gray’s heart as well as in the hearts of the men who embody the characters. It has been performed privately for several NFL teams in-

cluding the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gray was in the process of negotiating a deal for “Black Angels” to be viewed by all 32 NFL teams.

“The show is not just African American history, it’s American history and it’s emotional for everyone, the actors who perform in the show and the audience,” Gray told the Courier. “The players in the NFL are 6’5” and 6’6” and you look out into the audience and see these big linemen crying and wiping their eyes. That touches you emotionally.”

Gray is in the production, too. He portrays airman Quentin Dorsey.

Gray is the last remaining original cast member of the show. Other actors in “Black Angels Over Tuskegee” (2024/2025 national tour) include: Thaddeus Daniels as Man; David Roberts as Abe Dorsey; Lamar K. Cheston as Theodore Franks; Sal Rendino as Major Roberts; Reginald L. Wilson as Jeremiah Jones; Anthony Goss as Elijah Sams; and Kenneth L. Browning as Percival Nash. Gray is in the process of raising money to put the phenom on the Great White Way (Broadway), hoping for sometime in the 2025/2026 theater season. He estimates that he needs to raise $3-4 million to bring the production to Broadway. Gray said po-

tential investors will be coming to Pittsburgh to see the show to decide if they’d like to invest in its trip to Broadway.

“Black Angels is a special play and it’s one that I never get tired of doing,” said Gray, who hails from Louisiana but resides in New York. “We are currently in the midst of our fundraising campaign to bring it to Broadway. Any contribution, no matter how small is greatly appreciated.”

(For more information on how to donate to the production for it to possibly make it to Broadway in New York City, email BlackAngelsOverTuskegee@ gmail.com.)

LAYON GRAY

Icon Roger Humphries gets street named after him on the North Side

HUMPHRIES FROM A1

You don't have but one life, and it becomes better and better when you're nice to people."

The Women of Excellence Award celebrates local African American women who motivate and inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievements and participation in community service. The selected honorees will join an exclusive society of professional women who have previously received this distinction.

CRITERIA:

1. The nominee must a be a woman 40 years of age or older, who resides in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

2. The nominee must be active in her career or profession. Career or profession is defined as paid employment in her field. Nominees must agree to have their photograph and biographical information published in the New Pittsburgh Courier.

All nominees selected as a Women of Excellence will be featured in a 2024 edition of the New Pittsburgh Courier

3. Evaluations will be based on the quality of a nominee’s achievements rather than the quantity of information submitted.

4. Selections will be made by the New Pittsburgh Courier Women of Excellence Selection Committee based on the following criteria:

• Local African American executive or business owner

• Proven success in career/profession

• Positive role model

• Demonstrative community service

Born in 1944 in Pittsburgh, Humphries' family learned early on about Humphries' love of the drums. Humphries would be at the house, not even 4 years old, smacking utensils together. A little while later, the young Humphries had his own set of drums. At age 14, Humphries turned "pro," something not even LeBron James could do at that age. By age 16, Humphries led an ensemble at Carnegie Music Hall. As a young adult, he was touring with other jazz musicians, like Stanley Turrentine and Shirley Scott. People like Horace Silver and Carmell Jones. As time went on, he worked with artists like Geri Alan, Richard Groove Holmes, Kenny Blake and Frank Cunimondo. He had his own band, called the RH Factor. Humphries traveled and played around the world.

His credits include drumming for Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton, Coleman Hawkins, Joe Henderson, Jimmy Witherspoon, Lee Morgan, Grant Green, Billy Taylor, and so many others.

Humphries has received numerous awards and recognitions. He has been in more countries than most, received more standing ovations than most, and been on more boat rides than most. Does all that matter to Humphries? Sure, it's nice. But what he stressed more than anything is what he would always tell the countless number of students that he taught throughout Pittsburgh at CAPA and other venues—the love for family.

In the documentary, "Roger Humphries: Pass It On," by Billy Jackson in 2014, Humphries' daughter, Mechele Humphries-Hayes, recalled how when she was little, she didn't spend too much time with her father because he was on the road so much. That's when Humphries made the decision to return to Pittsburgh full-time.

"That was the breaking point," Humphries said in the documentary. His desire to be with his family, his desire to raise his children and be with them every step of the way, and his desire to mentor and teach other youth the art of jazz, music, confidence and leadership might be how true Pittsburghers remember him most. After all, Humphries learned from the

greats like Art Blakey, Max Roach and Joe Harris. And today's musicians, many of them in Pittsburgh and beyond, can say they learned from Roger Humphries.

"You've been a North Star to all of us, to the community, to Pittsburgh, to the jazz world, you've done it all," said acclaimed bassist Dwayne Dolphin, at the Sept. 27 street renaming event. "So this is the result of all your hard work. Congratulations."

Khari Mosley added: "You've been so gracious in passing the torch to the next generation."

Admittedly, Humphries said he isn't the greatest public "spokesman" in the world. But everyone at the event wanted to hear what he had to say. After all, it was his day, all gathered on the very street in which he grew

up, Jefferson, the street that now bears his own name.

"To my wife, thank you for putting up with me all this time, because it's not easy for people to be married to a musician," Humphries said. "But she tolerated me to travel all over the world. I got to the point of my life, I'm taking New York City back to Pittsburgh with me. New York is such a place, but Pittsburgh is the foundation. Some of the greatest musicians in the world came from Pittsburgh. There is no other place like Pittsburgh. I've been a lot of places, but the love and the music that we have, you can't buy it."

ROGER HUMPHRIES

ROGER HUMPHRIES, FAR RIGHT, WITH HIS WIFE, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND POLITICIANS. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

ROGER HUMPHRIES JR.

MAYOR ED GAINEY’S PRESS SECRETARY, OLGA GEORGE PAMELA COLLIER, SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR

MUSICIAN DWAYNE DOLPHIN (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

PITTSBURGH MAYOR ED GAINEY

CITY COUNCILMAN KHARI MOSLEY

President Obama challenges Black men: Don’t sit out; vote for Kamala

Barack Obama makes special visit to group of African American men and women in East Liberty

are dealing with prices that are too high and rents that are too high and who is committed to making sure we maintain the Affordable Care Act so everybody's got health care, and cares about things like education and entrepreneurship in our neighborhoods..."

continued:

Obama

"And on the other side you have someone who has consistently shown disregard not just for the communities but for you as a person...and you're thinking about sitting out?"

K. Chase Patterson, a well-known African American man in the Pittsburgh community who also is CEO of The Urban Academy in Larimer, quipped to Obama:

"I'm not (thinking about sitting out)," to some laughter. But Obama wasn't laughing as he responded: "But cousin Pookie might be, and you're coming up with all kinds of reasons and excuses?

I've got a problem with that, because part of it makes me think, and I'm speaking to men directly...part of it makes me think that you just aren't feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you're coming up with other alternatives and other

reasons for that."

A recent New York Times/Siena poll found that 78 percent of Black men plan to vote for Harris in the presidential election, and 15 percent plan to vote for Trump. President Joe Biden had the support of Black men in 2020 at a rate of 90 percent. That 12 percentage point dropoff is concern -

ing to the Harris campaign. So much so that she's come out with an "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men," which read that it would forgive loans of up to $20,000 for Black entrepreneurs and more investment into helping Black men land jobs among other key points. Across the Internet, some Black male pod -

casters and YouTubers have rejected Obama's words, saying that Black men should be able to vote for whomever they wish.

Still, Obama was undeterred. As the first (and so far, only) Black person to hold the U.S. presidency, Obama didn't ask for permission to speak his mind in East Liberty.

"Women in our lives have had our backs this entire time," Obama told Black men in East Liberty, Oct. 10. "They've been raising us and working and having our backs, and when we get in trouble, and the system's not working for us, they're the ones that are out there marching and protesting. And so now you're think -

ing about sitting out or even supporting somebody who has a history of denigrating you? Because you think that's a sign of strength? Because that's what being a man is? Putting women down? That's not acceptable."

OBAMA FROM A1

FOLLOWING HIS SPECIAL VISIT TO EAST LIBERTY, FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SPOKE TO THOUSANDS AT PITT’S FITZGERALD FIELD HOUSE, OCT. 10, 2024.

(PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

PA. SENATOR BOB CASEY GREETS SUPPORTERS....

LT. GOV. AUSTIN DAVIS

THOUSANDS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE FITZGERALD FIELD HOUSE...

BARACK OBAMA, IN EAST LIBERTY, OCT. 10, 2024. (PHOTOS BY KRISTINA SERAFINI/POOL PHOTOS)

Mount Carmel Baptist Church to

by Colette Funches

For New Pittsburgh Courier

Mount Carmel Baptist Church, in Crestas Terrace, North Versailles, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in November. The name of the church was given by its founders, and it means, “on a mountain.”

The church is located at 90 Port Perry Road. The Rev. Barbara Gunn is the Pastor, who has been with the church for 25 years. She has 350 members, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, Rev. Gunn said it has impacted the average number of people who attend per week.

“People who come here are invited or led by the Holy Spirit,” Rev. Gunn told the New Pittsburgh Courier.

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In 2020, the church opened a COVID clinic in the basement. They partnered with a family health center in Braddock, which sent their registered nurses. “People came from all over. The church clinic gave out vaccinations in the fellowship hall. It was the whole barrage,” Rev. Gunn said.

Others who were very instrumental in the COVID clinic were Dr. Christopher Conti and his wife, Dr. Tracy Conti. Dr. Christopher Conti is pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Rankin.

Reverend Gunn attended R.L. Vann School in the Hill District. She then attended Herron Hill and graduated from Schenley High School. She received a M.A. of Theology from Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and in 2020, she received a Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio. Reverend Gunn was called to preach in 1984, ordained in 1988 and called to First Baptist Church in Vandergrift in 1989.

On any given day, Rev. Gunn can be found

praying at 5 a.m., then studying or working on her computer preparing sermons. She also visits nursing homes and hospitals, and conducts Bible study classes on Zoom on Wednesday evenings.

At a moment’s notice, Rev. Gunn could be called to minister to those who may be going through marital issues, child counseling, or other issues.

“Members call every day. I try to help them as best I can, either by phone or by going to meet them,” Rev. Gunn said. “Teaching is my strongest gift.”

For those who may be considering becoming a minister, Rev. Gunn said: “Learn the church and let the church learn you. Go into it as if you are never going to leave.”

As Mount Carmel approaches its 100th anniversary, Rev. Gunn touted that the church has a full Sunday School and choir, in addition to its standard worship service. Sunday

School occurs each Sunday except the second Sunday of each month, when the church presents “Theological Enrichment Hour” taught by David Odum, a Trustee. Reverend Gunn said the church is currently rebuilding its teenage youth ministry.

The church also has a Vacation Bible School and a summer camp, “Jasmine’s Camp,” named after a young adult named Jasmine, who was the daughter of Deacon and Deaconess Dwight and Karen Claggett. She was a “Make A Wish” baby and had a rare cancer.

“Yet God raised her up,” Rev. Gunn said, and Jasmine graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan University. Jasmine then worked as an athletic trainer at Pittsburgh Obama Academy, but died in 2018. “So we opened a camp in her name,” Rev. Gunn told the Courier. “It is a beautiful, thriving camp.”

Part of the 100th anniversary event schedule will be Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in East Liberty/Larimer as the guest speaker for the anniversary banquet, Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Triveni Center, 275 Center Road, Monroeville. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased by calling 412-609-6760. The banquet begins at 3 p.m. Then on Sunday, Nov. 3, Rev. Nathaniel Pennybaker of Triedstone Baptist Church will be the guest speaker for the 11 a.m. worship service.

“The church will also honor and give gifts to those at the worship service who have been members for 50 years or since its inception,” Rev. Gunn, who has a daughter, Kelly, and two granddaughters, said.

Reverend Gunn is particularly proud of the fact that many of the officers and members of the church are the offspring

of the original people that started Mount Carmel Baptist Church. From the seniors at the church, to those in middle-age, they continue the awesome tradition of the church’s history, Rev. Gunn told the Courier.

The church, for a long time, also owned an old schoolhouse building across the street. Many members who have since passed used to attend school there, the first Black school in the North Versailles community. But Rev. Gunn said that the building has since been donated to the Crestas Terrace Revitalization Project, which is working to turn it back into a community center.

“We are the only African American church in this community,” Rev. Gunn said. “I absolutely love mentoring and nurturing the people of God. So we are going to honor and glorify God to the highest.”

PASTOR BARBARA GUNN

THE HOTTEST OF SEATS

Coaches, players of color placed on the hot seat much faster than their White counterparts

Recently, after starting the 2024 season with a 3-0 won-loss record, the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a two-game skid and were on the verge of suffering their third consecutive loss before they faced the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 13 in Las Vegas. After a shaky start, the Steelers ended up dominating the Raiders on both sides of the ball, thrashing Las Vegas, 32-13. Aside from completing a few downfield passes, the passing game of the Black and Gold continued to be a tad less than stellar. However, whether the Steelers won or lost the game was not my primary concern. At

a certain point in the game, cameras showed Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby shoving Raiders assistant coach Mike Caldwell. After the game, Crosby addressed the incident saying: “Mike Caldwell is my guy. One of the best people in the business. That’s a love push, stop reaching.”

As I write this column, I am viewing the video of the incident. Maxx Crosby does not have anything remotely resembling a smile

on his face. Coach Caldwell was taken aback and was not smiling. Is “don’t worry, be happy,” the point that Crosby is trying to make? If this was a “love shove,” I shudder to think what would have happened to Mike Caldwell if Maxx Crosby was shoving his coach in anger. Did Crosby learn his ‘honesty’ skills from

“Truth Social?” If Pittsburgh Steelers player George Pickens had shoved offensive coordinator Arthur Smith out of frustration for not getting the ball, the “yinzers” would have demanded that Pickens be benched or traded, posthaste. Heck, Pickens can’t even throw down his helmet in frustration or wear eye black

with a certain message before he is defined as an incorrigible individual.

When European athletes display emotion, they are generally portrayed as “passionate.”

When athletes of color display emotion, they are generally categorized as “troublemakers.” Is Maxx Crosby going

to be fined by the NFL or the Raiders for the shoving incident? No, no

I don’t think so. The position of the ultra-biased media is: It happened, it’s over, let’s move on, shall we? Again, I will reiterate over, over and over until the cows come home, or don’t come home: Maxx Crosby was frustrated because the Raiders were getting their rear ends kicked, and coach Caldwell was the closest brown non-player for Crosby take out his frustration on. Crosby probably thought better of shoving another player probably thinking: “Maybe I better not push one of these hoodrats because there are zero flags for ‘unnecessary roughness’ penalties that can be called on the sidelines, the tunnel or the locker room.”

Sassafras was quoted on X as saying, ”First person he saw was Black and his instinct kicked in.”

Alrighty then, give me a nice healthy “bigly” cup of Sassafras tea, with a generous amount of honey. A bunch of folks are saying that Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce should be on the “hot seat” because of the Raiders’ abysmal performance over the past six weeks. Well if that is the case, the throne in the personal bathroom of Maxx Crosby should be bubbling and threatening to erupt with volcanic lava regarding his simple assault on one of his coaches. When it becomes time for Mister Crosby to visit the latrine, he should be forced to don a fireproof suit before he can sit on the “hottest of seats.”

Around every corner and between every nook and cranny, there is a perpetual “throne of fire” that coaches of color are subjected to and forced to deal with from entitled players whose subpar performances have been the primary reason that their teams have failed. To add insult to injury, many of these less than average manufactured stars have been covertly and overtly sanctioned and supported by ownership, regardless of the lack of production. Oftentimes, the lack of autonomy for many coaches of color makes it far more difficult for them to coach because of a

total lack of job security, no matter what they have achieved during their tenure as coaches. Also, during “entitled players week,” an article posted in “The Mirror” quoted NY Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers calling out his wide receiver Allen Lazard for supposedly running the wrong route resulting in a game-ending pick against the Buffalo Bills. This occurred on Monday Night Football, Oct. 14. Rodgers thoroughly explained to the press and the public why he wasn’t to blame for the miscue.

“We [were supposed to have] two verticals.” he said. “Allen’s [Lazard] down the seam, Mike’s [Williams] down the red line [sideline go-route]. I’m looking at Allen, he puts his hand up, three guys go with him. So, I’m throwing a no-look to the red line. When I peek my eyes back there [Williams] is running an in-breaker. It’s gotta be down the red line.” Aaron, what happened to the “yay team” concept of, “we win together and lose together”? Aaron Rodgers was the primary reason that former Head Coach Robert Saleh was fired. So, if Rodgers has that much weight, a lowly wide receiver doesn’t have a chance, does he?

Shades of the beginning of the Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown feud, wouldn’t you agree? Give me the credit for the victory. Is everyone but me destined to take the blame when a team is defeated? Rodgers continues to support former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre when Favre was charged and convicted of diverting funds intended for poverty-stricken youth in Mississippi. The players and coaches of color in professional football had better begin to stand up for themselves. And I don’t just mean kneeling when the national anthem is sung or played. They need more callouses on their hands than they do on their knees!

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by JPMorgan Chase

(Sponsored by JPMorganChase)—While the internet can be an incredible resource, it can also expose users to dangers like hacking, data breaches, and phishing scams.

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Because of the measures it takes to access the dark

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However, the anonymous nature of the dark web means some people do use it for criminal activity, from drug trafficking to selling and soliciting private data. Even if you never personally access the dark web, your information could be floating around there. The dark web can be used to buy hacking or spamming services that target the public, and if a hacker obtains your personal information in a data breach, phishing scam, or malware attack, they can sell it to others on the dark web.

If your information is available on the dark web, it can have consequences beyond a hacked Facebook account or unauthorized credit card purchases. People who obtain your private financial information, from a routing number to your mobile banking login, can use that info to falsify tax returns, apply for loans, steal your identity, and even commit crimes in your name.

How do I know if my info is on the dark web?

It’s easy to find out if you’ve been compromised— just do a free scan of the dark web to detect any of your information using a trusted source like Experian or Google One.

If you do find your personal and financial data on the dark web:

• Work with your bank to flag any accounts that are involved as compromised or put a hold on your cards.

• Change the passwords on affected accounts and set up two-factor authentication for them.

• Put a fraud alert on your credit reports through the major credit bureaus. You can also take this step proactively before identity theft happens to you.

• Report any compromised documents to the right authorities. Alert the Federal Trade Commission about a leaked social security number at SSA.gov. If your passport has been stolen, report it to the Bureau of Foreign Affairs at travel.state.gov. How can I protect my information?

Before disaster strikes, there are lots of ways you can monitor your finances for illicit dark web activity

BUSINESS

by

Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

NNPA NEWSWIRE—— Vice President Kamala

Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda designed to dismantle systemic barriers and foster new opportunities for Black men across America. The agenda, announced on October 14, spotlights wealth-building, health equity, criminal justice reform, and expanded education and job training access. Her plan follows recent controversial remarks by former President Barack Obama, who addressed concerns about voter turnout among Black men and stressed the importance of participating in the election.

Obama’s comments in Pittsburgh were roundly criticized as scapegoating Black men, though he emphasized the high stakes of the 2024 election, noting that some African American males might hesitate to vote. He suggested that part of the reluctance could stem from discomfort with the idea of a woman president. Harris’ plan aims to address the specific needs of Black men, with initiatives focused on financial empowerment, healthcare, and education.

Forgivable Loans and Wealth Creation

Harris’s economic plan centers on wealth-building and supporting Black entrepreneurship. Her administration would provide one million forgivable loans, each up to $20,000, to help Black men and others who have faced significant barriers to starting a business. By partnering

Business Startup Tax Deduction, increasing it from $5,000 to $50,000, which would allow Black entrepreneurs to offset startup costs. She also plans to boost access to venture capital, low-interest loans, and incubators specifically for Black-owned businesses. Recognizing that Black entrepreneurs are frequently denied cred-

Harris’ detailed plan appears to offer Black men a vision of leadership, opportunity, and economic empowerment, which she argues is essential for the future of Black communities. She believes investing in education, health, and wealth-building would help address systemic inequities and build a path to prosperity for Black men nationwide.

with community banks and mission-driven lenders, Harris aims to make capital accessible to Black entrepreneurs looking to launch or expand businesses in fields ranging from technology to landscaping and beyond.

Additionally, Harris has proposed a significant expansion of the Small

it, Harris’s plan includes reforms to expand affordable banking services and crack down on hidden fees that inhibit wealth accumulation in Black communities.

Pathways to High-Demand Jobs and Expanded Education Access Harris’s agenda pro-

motes education, training, and mentorship programs to equip Black men with the skills needed to succeed in high-demand fields. Her plan emphasizes registered apprenticeships and credentialing programs, which would provide hands-on training for jobs in sectors like cybersecurity, renewable energy, and healthcare. She also seeks to eliminate unnecessary college degree requirements for 500,000 federal jobs, making these roles more accessible to Black men who may not have pursued higher education.

To increase the representation of Black male teachers—a crucial role model for young Black students— Harris said she plans to invest in teacher training programs through the Department of Education. By collaborating with HBCUs and MSIs, the Democratic presidential nominee hopes to build a pipeline for Black male educators, addressing the severe underrepresentation in this profession, where only 1 percent of teachers are Black men. Research has shown that Black students benefit academically and socially when they have Black male teachers, yet structural barriers have

Hurricanes are among nature’s most devastating forces, leaving behind destruction that affects entire communities. While the immediate concerns focus on physical damage—homes destroyed, streets flooded, and power outages— many homeowners face an unseen storm: financial devastation. Alarmingly, 70 percent of homeowners report feeling blindsided by their insurance coverage after a hurricane, as they realize too late that their policies don’t cover as much as they thought. When Hurricane Helene hit, it wasn’t just the winds and floods that wreaked havoc. Many homeowners discovered they were underinsured, particularly when it came to flood damage. A significant number of homeowners were shocked to learn that their policies did not cover flood-related losses, despite paying premiums for years.

The Gaps in Insurance Coverage

One of the main reasons for this sense of betrayal is the common misunderstanding about what standard homeowners insurance covers. Most standard policies do not include flood insurance, which must be purchased separately. For many, the realization that their policy excludes flood damage comes too late—often after floodwaters have already filled their

homes. This issue became glaringly evident during Hurricane Helene, where homeowners who lived outside of federally designated flood zones thought they didn’t need flood insurance. Unfortunately, natural disasters do not always follow predictable patterns. Many areas considered safe from flooding experienced severe water damage, leaving families struggling to recover financially. Adding to this problem are recent changes in insurance policies. Higher deductibles, especially for hurricane-related claims, leave homeowners with larger out-of-pocket expenses. For instance, some policies now require homeowners to cover up to 5 percent of their property’s insured value before insurance kicks in—a crippling expense for many. The Insurance Battle After a Storm It’s not just about the coverage; it’s about the process of filing a claim. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many

homeowners are finding themselves embroiled in lengthy battles with their insurance companies over what is and isn’t covered. While it’s still in the early days for many of these claims, the typical process can be slow and frustrating. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to experience delays lasting several weeks or months before receiving compensation. For some, the initial shock comes when an insurance adjuster’s estimate for repairs is far lower than expected. This can lead to disputes that further delay payments, forcing homeowners to dip into savings or take on debt to begin immediate repairs.

The financial toll of these delays, even if they last just a few weeks, can be significant. Without access to emergency savings or other financial resources, families may struggle to cover the upfront costs of home repairs, temporary housing, and everyday expenses.

The Financial Crisis That Follows Hurricanes don’t just damage homes and properties—they also disrupt local economies. Jobs are lost, small businesses close, and incomes dwindle as communities work to rebuild. This is especially true for hourly workers and small business owners who rely on steady cash flow. Many families, already stretched thin, turn to credit cards to cover their mounting expenses. Unfortunately, high-interest debt can quickly spiral out of control, compounding the financial crisis. The longer the recovery process takes, the more debt piles up, creating a financial burden that can last for years. Without a proper financial plan in place, this cycle can become overwhelming. Too often, families find themselves withdrawing from retirement savings or facing bankruptcy just to make ends meet. How to Financially Prepare for the Next Storm In the face of increasingly strong and frequent hurricanes, it’s crucial to be financially prepared. Here are some steps homeowners can take to mitigate the financial impact of future storms:

HARRIS FROM B1

prevented many from entering the field. Harris also supports the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to attract and retain Black male teachers, ensuring they have a pathway to long-term careers in education.

Financial Protections in the Digital Economy

Harris’s plan includes protections for Black men who invest in cryptocurrency and other digital assets, acknowledging that over 20 percent of Black Americans have owned these assets. Among her goals is establishing a regulatory framework to safeguard digital investments, ensuring that Black men are protected as they participate in the burgeoning digital economy. The framework would set standards to protect investors from fraud and provide educational resources on digital asset management.

Health Equity and Addressing Medical Debt

Health equity remains a cornerstone of Harris’s agenda. She has introduced a National Health Equity Initiative focused on Black men, which would address high rates of chronic diseases like diabetes, prostate cancer,

Harris unveils extensive agenda for Black men Keep personal info

and protect your information.

Consistently monitor the security of your financial data by:

• Keeping an eye on your bank statements, email accounts, and credit reports for odd activity

• Setting up credit monitoring and bank account alerts so you can see if anything looks off or an unfamiliar purchase goes through You can also practice online safety to protect your information with these steps:

• Don’t share personal information—including your bank account and card information or PINs —with anyone you don’t know or any website you don’t trust. If it seems like a website is asking for too much information, err on the side of caution.

• Vary your passwords between sites and use strong passwords. To create a trustworthy password, use at least 10-12 characters and combine symbols, upper and lowercase letters, and num-

and sickle cell disease.

Harris proposes capping insulin costs at $35 per month and limiting outof-pocket expenses on prescription drugs to $2,000 annually. Additionally, she said she would expand funding for sickle cell research and build a national database to improve prevention and treatment.

To tackle the burden of medical debt, which disproportionately affects Black men, Harris proposes removing medical debt from credit reports and working with states to re-

lieve outstanding medical debt. The effort would help Black men access better credit, opening doors for homeownership and business financing. Criminal Justice Reform and Economic Opportunities in Legal Cannabis

The vice president also has committed to legalizing recreational marijuana at the federal level, which she argues will reduce incarceration rates for Black men and create economic opportunities in the emerging cannabis industry. By working with Congress to ensure the safe cultivation, distribution, and possession of marijuana, Harris would remove longstanding barriers that have disproportionately impacted Black men. Her plan would es-

tablish pathways for Black men to access licenses and jobs in the legal cannabis sector, providing a chance to build wealth in a market that has historically excluded them.

Affordable Housing, Homeownership, and Financial Literacy

Harris further proposes building three million affordable housing units during her first term to address the housing crisis. She would offer up to $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, aiming to triple the number of new Black homeowners annually by the end of her term. The initiative would specifically target those who have been unable to buy homes due to a lack of generational wealth, which disproportionately

affects Black families. Still, another facet of her plan would tackle racial bias in home appraisals, a pervasive issue that often results in undervalued properties in majority-Black neighborhoods. Her proposal would mandate training and accountability measures for appraisers to ensure that Black homeowners receive fair property valuations, helping to close the racial wealth gap.

Community Events and Outreach

As part of her outreach to Black men, the Harris-Walz campaign is launching several community-centered events. The “Black Men Huddle Up” initiative will feature NFL and NCAA watch parties in battleground states, where Black men can discuss the upcoming election and its implications for their communities. In addition, the campaign will host a series of Economic Freedom Talks, with notable Black entrepreneurs discussing strategies for business growth and financial independence.

Harris’s team is ramping up its Shop Talk series, Brother to Brother canvass events, and launching new testimonial ads to reach Black voters in states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Michigan.

In Stark Contrast to Trump’s Agenda

Harris’s proposals directly counter Donald Trump’s Project 2025, which she argues would dismantle progress for Black com-

munities. Trump’s plan includes:

• Reinstating stop-andfrisk practices.

• Cutting funding for urban education.

• Eliminating critical programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, which many Black families rely on.

Harris’s agenda seeks to offer Black men a comprehensive path to economic stability and success, positioning her as the candidate dedicated to addressing their unique challenges.

Harris’s detailed plan appears to offer Black men a vision of leadership, opportunity, and economic empowerment, which she argues is essential for the future of Black communities. She believes investing in education, health, and wealth-building would help address systemic inequities and build a path to prosperity for Black men nationwide.

“Donald Trump could care less about equipping hardworking Americans with the tools needed to get ahead,” campaign cochair Cedric Richmond stated. “While Vice President Harris is promising to equip Black men with the tools needed to pursue our dreams and aspirations, Donald Trump is promising Black men in America a national nightmare.”

(Stacy M. Brown is NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent)

Review Your Insur-

ance Coverage: Take a close look at your homeowners insurance policy. Ensure you understand what is covered, particularly regarding flood damage. If your policy doesn’t include flood insurance, consider purchasing a separate flood policy— even if you don’t live in a designated flood zone. Understand Your Deductible: Many policies have separate deductibles for hurricane-related damage. Know how much you will be responsible for before your insurance kicks in. If it’s a significant percentage of your home’s value, make sure you have the financial reserves to cover it. Build an Emergency Fund: One of the best ways to prepare for

bers. Change your password every 90 days on sensitive sites.

It’s also vital that you train yourself to recognize phishing scams and fake links or websites by using these easy steps: • Don’t open email, text, or internet content that’s not from trusted sources.

• Always be cautious with communications that purport to be from your bank or ask you to share personal, login, or financial information.

• Remember that scam sites, links, and messages can look very real. When you’re in doubt, you can always independently contact the supposed sender to confirm that they wanted to contact you (without clicking any links or calling any numbers in the potential spam message).

Adhering to these steps can go a long way toward ensuring you don’t become a victim of financial theft on the dark web!

(StatePoint)—The demand for financial planners is on the rise, making this an attractive professional path for anyone to consider, from students to career changers. With the goal of promoting a talented financial planning workforce whom Americans can trust, CFP Board is sharing the following career insights with those interested in the profession: What do financial planners do? Utilizing their expert knowledge, financial planners advise their clients on decisions that help them meet their short- and long-term financial goals. Financial planners may work for entities like banks, broker-dealers or investment firms, or they may work for themselves at a solo practice. What are the top benefits of being a financial planner? With only 5-10 years of experience, financial planners can expect to earn between $126,945 to $213,126 per year. But benefits go beyond the monetary. Being a financial planner also offers career flexibility and

work-life balance, personal fulfillment and intellectual stimulation. What does a typical career path look like? Career paths vary by employer and individual expertise. However, most planners start as analysts and move up through the ranks, working as associate advisors, senior advisors, lead advisors/ managing directors and sometimes stepping into the role of principal/partner. This latter position had an annual compensation range between $170,000 and $346,500 as of 2020. Financial planners in this role can expect to be managing teams and working with high-profile clients with complex needs. Is there room to specialize? Beyond providing traditional financial planning services to clients, many companies offer room to specialize. From technical support specialists who focus on analytical work to business development specialists whose primary role is to attract new clients, many planners lean into their specific skills and in-

terests to carve out an industry path that’s right for them.

What can financial planners do to advance their careers? One of the best ways to advance a financial planning career is to earn CFP®certification, the standard of excellence for financial planning for more than 50 years. While anyone can call themselves a financial advisor, CFP® professionals have met high standards for certification, and have committed to act in their clients’ best interests. This additional training doesn’t just make CFP® professionals better at their jobs, it opens the door to more opportunities, and on average, yields 12 percent higher earnings. In fact, a majority of CFP® professionals (79 percent) agree they have a competitive edge over other financial advisors. How does CFP® certification work? CFP® certification begins with a two-part education requirement: holding a bachelor’s degree or higher in any discipline, and completing coursework

through a CFP Board Registered Program. Candidates must then pass an exam and accumulate either 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the financial planning process or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets additional requirements. Finally, they must sign an ethics declaration and pass a background check. For more information about launching a successful financial planning career, visit www.cfp.net to request an e-copy of CFP Board’s “Guide to Careers in Financial Planning.” When entering the financial planning field, remember that not every career path in this profession looks the same. Thanks to a range of factors that are making this a rapidly growing, in-demand field, financial planners can be choosy about where they work and what their role will be.

Guest Editorial

Are immigrants the new Jews in Trump’s America?

During World War II Adolph Hitler and his Nazi cohorts devised a number of very clever plans to achieve their goals, one of which seriously demonized Jewish people. A great deal of their strategies utilized lies, and most of the German people turned a blind eye to what was happening. The Jews were blamed for everything bad that occurred in Germany. Hindsight has 20-20 vision, or so they say. History records the loss of Germany’s war, and a lot of native Germans have regretted their decision to support what is called the Jewish Holocaust.

During the Holocaust, the Nazis systematically murdered over 6 million Jews and countless others; included among those were 250,000 gypsies (Roma), nearly two million Soviet prisoners of war; nearly two million Poles; over 250,000 people with disabilities, over 1,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses, hundreds of men accused of homosexuality, and other victims. Basically, the Holocaust was one of the most vicious and violent assaults on humanity in modern history.

One of the chief strategies the Nazis used to influence people was to paint their enemies as sub-human. It was important to degrade them in the eyes of the rest of the German population in order to make them seem malevolent and toxic to Germany’s non-Jewish population. Deception and slander were used, which was an incredibly powerful tool that caused formerly reasonable German people to lose sight of truth. Why is that idea relevant to Americans? It is because something very similar is happening in America as it relates to the immigrant population. The Trump campaign is demonizing immigrants by telling lies on them and refusing to set the record straight with the truth. One of the wildest examples of this was the lie that LEGAL Black Haitian immigrants have been stealing and eating American dogs and cats. The idiocy of this allegation has been debunked on numerous levels but Trump and his cohorts refuse to retract their assertions.

This is scarily important; what is happening before our very eyes is that people are ignoring truth and allowing propaganda to play havoc with their minds. In light of obvious lies, Trump has been able to convince Americans that illegal immigrants, and in fact, ALL immigrants, are the cause of the economic challenges that Americans face! Because of Trump’s powers of persuasion, his followers, including some Black people, believe everything that he says!

This is a dangerous state of affairs! Basically, Trump is tapping into his follower’s xenophobic inclinations and using them as a type of psychological judo, causing them to shoot themselves in their own proverbial feet. They are ignoring the “Creeping Totalitarianism” that is becoming more evident every day in the form of the gradual loss of freedoms that the Trump camp represents. This can be seen on the ban of over a thousand books, voter suppression, the loss of women’s rights to control their own bodies, and numerous other examples of the darkening of freedoms formerly accessible to Americans. The sinister threat of Project 2025 looms large.

Americans had better wake up and attempt to think more clearly. And for those who need to better understand the issue think about the state of mind that generated the January 6 Capitol attack wherein five people lost their lives and as many as 174 were injured, including police officers. We must understand that Donald Trump does not appear to be above enduring the loss of lives in order to cement his power.

Regarding the immigrant issue; the chief result of attacking immigrants is that of demonizing Kamala Harris; it is through this strategy that he can take her votes away because they are painting her as someone who invites immigrants into the country to soak up our resources! It may seem far-fetched that Americans can lose their freedoms or that others can lose their lives based on the immigrant issue, but we must not underestimate the mind of what appears to be a narcissistic individual with a jaded sense of right and wrong. In the end, if Trump succeeds, all Americans stand to lose the freedoms that they claim to love! Caveat Emptor—may the (hoodwinked) buyers beware! Aluta Continua.

(Reprinted from the Chicago Crusader)

Rod Doss Editor & Publisher

Publisher

Truth-telling lessons

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Now I don’t know about you, but for sure I’m so ready for hearing some truth! Have you been listening to certain people who just say stuff that’s not even close to true. Truth telling isn’t even in their vocabulary.  Let’s just check out J.D. Vance, who was calling the man he’s now working for Hitler. J.D. is now supporting him with a straight face, lying for him! We could hardly believe what he said recently when he claimed our Haitian brothers and sisters were in Springfield, Ohio eating people’s cats and dogs! He went on with a straight face to tell us if that’s what he had to do to get people’s attention, that’s what he would do—or something like that!  Weeks later, he’s still doing it. He never once has said that he was just kidding! If he cared about truth and his constituents and their well-being, he wouldn’t even play like that.  He told this lie to people he was elected to serve in the high office called United States Senate!

And what do you think about Dumbo who wants to be President again?  He’s had his chance to name just one thing he did to make our lives better!  He’s calling Vice-President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden all kinds of despicable names that are more fitting of him. We are now told by his own staff when he was in the White House with the responsibili-

ty to care for the people they aren’t voting for him. He was choosing to commit crimes and enrich himself. Fortunately, there were some in his administration with integrity and are now truth tellers because they understand the danger of having this person back in the White House who is now having as his best buddy, Vladimir Putin, to whom Dumbo was secretly sending Covid test material that was needed for the people this miserable person was taking the help away from, and who has a record of causing far too many persons to be dying needlessly!

President Barack Obama, known as the world’s most admired person, just took on Dumbo while speaking in Pennsylvania at a rally supporting Vice-President Kamala Harris’ campaign for President.  I hope you didn’t miss the fact that First Lady Michelle Obama was right there next to him!  It is my prayer that President Obama will continue to tell the American people what they need to hear before they even think of voting for Dumbo—otherwise known as Donald John Trump who is not getting the

vote of many of his family members. His niece, Dr. Mary Trump, has long been trying to tell us who this person really is.  One does not have to be a Democrat to know the danger of even considering Dumbo.  The sensible ones are voting against him and voting for Vice-President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz because they’ve decided we need honest and competent people to lead our country.  Such admirable people like former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, her father Dick Cheney, the generals who worked for Dumbo and many more are voting for Vice-President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.

President Obama reminded us that Dumbo is a 78 year-old billionaire person who hasn’t stopped whining and thinking about himself and selling you the Word of God Bible—Trump Edition, gold sneakers and $100,000 watches you don’t need, while he enriches himself!  He doesn’t care about women’s lives.  He remined his audience not to boo Dumbo—just vote because Dumbo doesn’t hear your boos, but he will hear your vote!  Continue to listen to President Obama’s advice about Dumbo. You must vote November 5, 2024 and you will continue to know why in order to preserve our freedom and democracy, you won’t be voting for Dumbo!

(Dr. E. Faye Williams, President of The Dick Gregory Society.)

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—

“We acknowledge descendants of the survivors, and the victims continue to bear the trauma of this act of racial terrorism. We have no expectation that there are living perpetrators who could be criminally prosecuted by us or by the state. We honor the legacy of the Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, Emmett Till, the Act that bears his name, this country and the truth by conducting our own review and evaluation of the massacre. In the words of Ida B. Wells, one of this nation’s most staunch antilynching advocates, ‘The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.’”—Assistant U.S. Attorney for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke

For nearly 100 years, few Americans knew the story of one of the most heinous acts of racial terrorism in our history. Pages were ripped from surviving copies of the local newspaper to erase it from the archives.

It was only in the last few years that Oklahoma public schools added the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre to the official curriculum.

Now, an official investigation the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Justice Department will shine the light of the federal government on the Massacre, bringing some measure of justice for the descendants of the victims.

The review is a long-overdue opportunity to confront the legacy of racial terrorism, and of the enduring economic scars Black Americans bear to this day.

As many as 300 people were slaughtered, with 800 or more seriously injured. About 10,000 people were left homeless as houses, church, school and business were burned to the ground.

One of the nation’s most affluent Black communities was wiped out, almost overnight, along with its wealth of about $200 million

As former President Donald Trump campaigns to reclaim the White House, a pressing question may weigh on the minds of voters: Can America trust a leader who doesn’t pay his bills? During his third recent rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Trump left without paying up—again. Erie city officials are still tabulating the costs from the September rally, but Trump already owes the city over $40,000 for past visits in 2018 and 2023. Trump’s financial footprint extends well beyond Erie. According to NBC News and the Erie TimesNews, four other cities—El Paso, Texas; Spokane, Washington; Missoula County, Montana; and Mesa, Arizona—are waiting on a combined total of more than $750,000 in unpaid costs for local law enforcement and public safety services tied to Trump rallies. These outstanding bills, some dating back eight years, underscore the strain on taxpayer-funded resources.

At his recent Erie rally, Trump brushed off concerns about paying for overtime, saying, “I wouldn’t pay.” The comment epitomizes the frustration felt by local officials

today’s dollars. No one ever was prosecuted, no restitution ever was made.

Certainly, the specter of shame hangs over this troubling chapter of history, but that’s not the most likely reason it was so long suppressed.  Critical race theory suggests that America’s social and economic inequities are the result of deliberate policy choices, and that different policy choices could produce a more equitable society.    To recognize the Black wealth that was taken by force is to recognize that a massive debt is owed.  White resentment of Black Tulsa’s wealth was the most likely catalyst for the massacre, not the probably fictitious assault of a17year-old White girl by a 19-year-old Black shoeshiner.

According to the Chicago Defender, “A rumor has been extant for some time to the effect that it was the desire of White industry or of private citizens to appropriate the lands which the Race had gained possession of. Since the area had become a segregated district to them, the value had increased and White speculators saw a chance for immense profits if they could only drive the inhabitants out.”

As a child of the Jim Crow south, I’m all too familiar with the suppression of the “hard history” of slavery, White supremacy, and racial injustice, and the mythology of the Lost Cause—the fictitious claim that the Civil War was not fought over slavery, but against the encroachment of Federal power.

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who have yet to receive reimbursement.

Voters could also consider that Trump has faced other financial and legal setbacks. He’s filed for business bankruptcy at least four times, a move he defends as financially strategic. Currently, he’s contesting a $464 million civil fraud judgment awarded to New York Attorney General Letitia James. A jury twice found him guilty of sexual assault against a woman, and they ordered him to pay her nearly $100 million. Trump has also been convicted of 34 felony charges in New York and is awaiting trial on at least 50 additional criminal charges. When questioned about the rally bills, Trump’s campaign directed responsibility to the Secret Ser-

The 1619 Project, the New York Times’ acclaimed examination of slavery’s role in shaping the American present, was met with hysterical backlash that fueled an insidious frenzy of censorship legislation.

The Department of Justice review of the Tulsa Massacre is being conducted under the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, which allows the Justice Department to investigate fatal civil rights crimes that occurred on or before Dec. 31, 1979.  Since the passage of the Act the Department has opened at least 138 investigations and closed 122 of them.

Emmett Till’s murder, and his mother’s decision to allow the world to see his brutalized corpse, galvanized the Civil Rights Movement. Time magazine named it one of the 100 influential images of all time, writing, “For almost a century, African Americans were lynched with regularity and impunity. Now, thanks to a mother’s determination to expose the barbarousness of the crime, the public could no longer pretend to ignore what they couldn’t see.”

The public no longer can pretend to ignore the Tulsa Massacre. Assistant U.S. Attorney for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke said there is “no expectation that there are living perpetrators who could be criminally prosecuted by us or by the state,” but an official report on the investigation will “reflect the Justice Department’s exhaustive efforts to seek justice, at bare minimum, [and] prevent these victims and the tragic ordeals they endured from being lost to history.”

vice, which often coordinates local security support. However, a Secret Service spokesperson clarified to NBC News that the agency lacks a mechanism to reimburse local governments, emphasizing that this gap is a “critical need” under review by Congress.

Mesa City spokesperson Ana Pereira noted that the city felt obligated to ensure public safety even without a prior agreement with Trump’s campaign. Pereira expressed that taxpayers deserve compensation, which other city officials echoed.

In addition to Trump, other candidates have unpaid bills. In Spokane, the Sanders and Clinton campaigns from 2016 also owe money, but their debts are significantly smaller by comparison. With the election approaching, voters may weigh Trump’s history of unpaid debts and his approach to financial obligations.

“I hated to give overtime,” Trump declared during his Erie rally. “I’d get other people in. I wouldn’t pay.”

(Stacy M. Brown is NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent)

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Former President Barack Obama just ignited a firestorm of debate about Black men and manhood. Speaking to Black men in Pittsburgh on Thursday, Obama warned about the attitude of “sitting out” of the election “or supporting somebody who has a history of denigrating you because you think that’s a sign of strength.” “Putting women down” is “not acceptable,” he said.

His comment sparked criticism from those who felt Obama was scolding Black men again. I have a more nuanced take with two key points.

Black Men Are a Success Story

First, Black men are a success story for Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party. After all the gaslighting from Republicans about Black men leaving the Democratic Party four years ago, Joe Biden won 87 percent of the vote from Black men in 2020. That makes us the second most loyal constituency of the Democratic Party. Only Black women, who voted 95 percent for Biden, are more supportive.

A Washington Post-Ipsos poll last month found Black men overwhelmingly support Harris over Trump on every issue, including abortion, crime, the economy, and immigration. The Pew Research Center found that Black men are more confident in Kamala Harris than Trump to make good decisions about issues that affect us. A CNN poll last month found very little gender divide among Black voters. And research this

summer found that Black men in Georgia supported Kamala Harris and strongly disapproved of Trump.  That means Kamala Harris will probably win 85 to 90 percent of Black men. That’s good news, and Black men should be celebrated for that.

Personally, I don’t understand how any Black man could vote for Trump after he led a lynch mob against the now exonerated Central Park Five, lied about Barack Obama’s birth certificate, blackballed Colin Kapernick out of the NFL, and bragged about bringing back racist policing tactics like stop-and-frisk. But I also know that unanimity of opinion is unattainable. No candidate or party is ever going to get 100 percent of Black people to support them, but 87 percent is pretty damn good.

That’s why I’ve said before that we can’t pathologize Black men for our voting patterns when other groups, mainly White women, are the real problem.

An Internal Conversation With Black Men That brings me to my second point. Contrary to the hot takes on social media, I don’t think Obama was scolding or pathologizing Black men. Instead, he was having an internal conversation with Black men to get us to examine some of the reasons that some of us don’t support Kamala Harris. That’s why the Black men Obama was speaking to in the room seemed to agree with him.

The question is how do you increase voter turnout for Black men, when 66 percent of Black men said they planned to vote compared to 71 percent of Black women, and that tiny gap could make a huge difference in a close election.

Obama made a point that a small but vocal contingent of men, including Black men, refuse to support any woman candidate for president. Many of them have unrealistically high expectations for Kamala Harris but don’t hold Trump to the same standards.

One Black man in Pennsylvania told reporters he plans to vote for Trump because Harris “doesn’t come from a background similar to the majority of Black Americans.” That makes no sense. Does he think a White man who spent his career refusing to rent to Black people and spreading racist lies about us understands the Black experience better than a Black woman who grew up in Oakland, attended Howard University, and joined AKA sorority? I’m sorry. I call bullshit. That man just doesn’t want to vote for a woman.

Obama wasn’t speaking to all Black men. He was speaking to that man and to the Black men who have no problem with Trump selling cheap mugshots and $400 gold sneakers as “Black outreach” but when a Black woman who spent her entire life around Black people tries to get them to vote for her it’s considered “pandering.” Just stop lying about why you’re voting for Trump because you’re making yourself sound ridiculous.

“And you’re coming up with all kinds of reasons and excuses, I’ve got a problem with that,” Obama said. “Because part of it makes me think—and I’m speaking to men directly—part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that.”

It’s the exact same message that Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul delivered on the “Win With Black Men” Zoom call with 40,000 Black men supporting Kamala Harris in July. “Sometimes as Black men we get confused as to what strength is, and sometimes we think that standing behind a Black woman as a leader does not display strength as Black men,” Raoul said.

So why are we acting all new with Obama? He wasn’t just focused on Black men. He delivered a similar message to all men at a rally in Pittsburgh the same day. “I’m sorry, gentlemen—I’ve noticed this, especially with some men who seem to think Trump’s behavior, the bullying and the putting people down, is a sign of strength,” he said. “I am here to tell you that is not what real strength is and has never been.”

Being a man is not about controlling women. Obama is asking all men, including Black men, to rethink our relationship with women in positions of power, and to reevaluate our understanding of manhood. Being a man is not about controlling women, mocking the weak, or insulting the vulnerable. That’s a caricature of manhood that Trump creates. Manhood is about honesty, fairness, responsibility, duty, and courage. A real man is secure enough in his identity to stand up in a crowd of “yes men” and tell them “No” when they do wrong. True manhood is powerful. It’s about using our strength not just to help ourselves, but to help those in need.

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During the aughts, the Westboro Baptist Church gained national attention for picketing funeral services for American soldiers killed in Iraq. Westboro picketers carried signs reading “Thank God for Dead Soldiers” and “God Hates Fags.”

At first glance, the message on the second sign appears out of place, yet it is precisely what motivated these extremists.

As the country became more accepting of same-sex marriage, Westboro Baptist Church members warned that God’s wrath would rain on America for its moral decadence. They preached that natural disasters and military casualties were God’s punishment for America accepting homosexuality.

The father of a US Marine killed in Iraq filed a lawsuit against Westboro Baptist Church for picketing his son’s funeral. The father hoped that fighting the lawsuit would cause Westboro Baptist Church to go bankrupt, leaving them unable to travel and protest military funerals.

However, the US Supreme Court voted 8-1 in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church.

The majority ruling, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, stated: “What Westboro said, in the whole context of how and where it chose to say it, is entitled to special protection under the First Amendment, and that protection cannot be overcome by a jury finding that the picketing was outrageous.”

The lone dissenter, Justice Samuel Alito, disagreed.

He stated, “Our profound national commitment to free and open debate is not a license for the vicious verbal assault that occurred in this case.”

What turned Alito against the Westboro Baptist Church was that the picketers did not deny that their actions went “beyond all possible bounds of human decency.” The picketers claimed that their first amendment rights gave them permission to engage in absurd and extreme behavior, but Alito decided they were incorrect.

Two statements sum up Alito’s perspective.

1). While free speech safeguards the right to express oneself, it does not provide a defense for the words spoken.

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—I was sitting on a bench outside the Los Angeles Union Station, waiting for a friend to pick me up.  I had taken a lovely and relaxing train ride from San Diego to Los Angeles and was basking in the afterglow of a few hours untethered to purpose, people-watching, ruminating, and enjoying the higher than usual heat.  I was all spread out on the bench, and startled when a seasoned sister asked if I minded moving my things so she could sit.  So I moved them and she plopped down and began talking, even as I tried to read at my book.  Her monologue commanded attention, though, so I put my book aside to listen. Sis talked about all the deals she got in the garment district and proceeded to show them to me.  A purse she got for eight dollars, a shawl, and a romper for her granddaughter.  Then she said, I should not be shopping, but it’s better than drinking or drugging.  Okay.  I look at her, now, fully.  She is walnut brown with snow white hair.  Just a few years older than me, I wonder if this is my future.  Junk shopping and talking a mile a minute to a stranger.

She says she paid too much for the shawl she bought, and she really doesn’t need it.  I can buy it from her at a discount, she says, half of what she paid for it.  I declined the offer, and hoped the conversation would shut down but it did not.  Sis got onto the subject of inflation and started talking about high prices.  They are

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2). Just because you have the right to do something doesn’t mean you should. This brings us to Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), who scheduled a “vigil for Gaza” at the University of Maryland on October 7, the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ sneak attack on Israel, in which Hamas terrorists murdered civilians and abducted hostages.

October 7, 2023, was the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.

Common sense would suggest that October 7 should be a somber day of remembrance for the Israelis who died, a day that reminds the world that Hamas terrorists continue to hold Israeli hostages, and not a day to have a “vigil for Gaza.” Unfortunately, sense isn’t common, and neither is courtesy.

If SJP had attempted to hold a “vigil for Gaza” on October 7 in honor of the innocent Palestinians who lost their lives in a war that Hamas started, their reasoning might have stood up to scrutiny, but their stated goal was to commemorate a year in which Israel committed genocide against the Palestinian people. The problem here is that SJP made a moral equivalence between Israeli citizens killed by Hamas and Palestinian civilians killed by Israeli defense forces. Even if one views Israel’s defense forces’ collateral damage as disproportionate and likely war crimes, it differs from Hamas because their war crimes were premeditated.

Israel’s full-scale invasion of Gaza did not start until October 27. Held on that date, SJP’s “vigil for Gaza” would have placed their accusation of genocide into a proper context. However, SJP’s choice to commemorate Israel’s “genocide” against Palestinians on October 7 presented an even more pernicious claim. SJP was insinuating that Isra-

el’s response to October 7 makes them no different from the Nazi regime that attempted to exterminate them.

The University of Maryland tried to cancel the event.

SJP sued, and a federal court found in favor of the student organization. The judge ruled that the university’s decision was a direct response to possible speech that multiple groups or individuals claimed would be extremely offensive. Consequently, the university’s decision violated the student group’s right to free speech.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore stated that he will respect the court decision allowing the “vigil for Gaza” on October 7, but he considered it inappropriate to hold such an event on that date.

Following the event, the Baltimore Banner’s headline read: Hundreds gather peacefully for controversial University of Maryland Gaza vigil. According to the reporter, “community members gathered on blankets,” and “others were nearby flying kites with rainbow tails bearing slogans such as ‘Free Palestine’ and ‘From the River to the Sea’.”

Students argue that the slogan “from the river to the sea” indicates their desire to end Israel’s military occupation of Palestine. Other activists argue that the slogan has many meanings. That is nonsense.

On the 25th anniversary of the founding of Hamas, the terror group’s former leader, Khaled Mashaal, delivered a speech in Gaza, declaring, “Palestine is ours from the river to the sea and from the south to the north. There will be no concessions on any inch of the land.” The slogan “from the river to the sea” is shorthand for Mashaal’s advocacy for Israel’s non-existence. Given the negative connotations associated with the phrase “from the river to the sea,” any responsible activist would have developed a more appropriate slogan.

Unfortunately, SJP demonstrated the same lack of decency as Westboro picketers at soldiers’ funerals, but, at least, the picketers were upfront about it.

coming down, I say.  Not enough, she says, and talks about the price of eggs, a sore point for everyone.  In October 2014, egg prices averaged $1.95 a dozen.  According to the St. Louis Fed, they peaked at $4.83 in January 2023.  This August, they were $3.20 a dozen.  I have enough sense to know that this sister does not want to hear about supply chains or economic trends, so I just listen, hoping my friends will come soon.

I was mentally drifting from the conversation, when my seatmate jolts me to attention.  That’s why I’m voting for Trump, she says.  He can handle “the inflation” better than she can.  Really? I say.  What makes you think that.  Well, isn’t she a communist, sister says.  Where did you hear that from.  The news, she says.  Don’t you watch the news?  I laugh.  I watch the news nearly 24/7 I tell her.  What do you watch? she asks.  Mostly CNN and MSNBC, I say.  See, I watch Fox.  Humph!  I almost spit out my water.  And Tucker Carlson says she is a communist.  Do you fact check any of this, I ask.  Not really.  They say it all the time, it must be true. Why would they lie? Exhale.  I write down a couple of

things for her to check out.  I tell her they are lying.  I ask if she voted for Kamala before, since she has been on a statewide ballot thrice before, both as Attorney General twice, and United States Senator.  My seatmate says, yes, I voted for her, but I did not know she was a Communist.  But she isn’t, I exclaim, perhaps a bit loudly.  Well, if you are going to get mad, I am going to go sit someplace else.  Stay, I say.  My friends will be here soon.  And I really want to understand why Fox is your primary source of news.  We chat a bit more, but she is not budging.  Fox tells her the Vice President is a Communist and she believes it.  And talking to me isn’t going to change her mind.

This reminds me of the obtuse Kellyann Conway, the former Trump aide who said “we have our own facts” when caught in a lie.  Or JD Vance who says he will make up stories about immigrants eating pets if it brings attention to the immigration crisis.  Where do you get your news from?  How does it shape your views?  How will it affect your vote?  And how many of us have the fortitude to enter into challenging conversations to debunk Fox lies.  We have just a few weeks to get the facts out there. My train station conversation reminded me of the gulf that separates so many of us.  Two Black women of a certain age, with a very different lens on truth.

(Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a DC based economist and author.)

Why MLK said why we must vote

On May 17, 1957, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was among a number of Civil Rights leaders who gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to speak to a crowd of 20,000 people who gathered for the implementation of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision by the Supreme Court some three years earlier. In his speech, which was given some eight years before the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Dr. King laid out the importance of “us Black people having the right to vote.”

He said:

“Give us the ballot, (the right to vote) and we will no longer have to worry the federal government about our basic rights;

Give us the ballot (yes), and we will no longer plead to the federal government for passage of an anti-lynching law, we will by the power of our vote write the law on the status books of the South and bring an end to the dastardly acts of the hooded perpetrators of violence.

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Give us the ballot, and we will transform the salient misdeeds of bloodthirsty mobs into calculated good deeds of orderly citizens;

Give us the ballot, and we will fill our legislative halls with men of goodwill and send to the sacred halls of Congress, men who will not sign a “Southern Manifesto” because of their devotion to the manifesto of justice.

Give us the ballot and we will place judges on the benches of the South (and the North) who will do justly and love mercy, and we will place at the head of the southern states governors, who have felt not only the tang of the human, but the glow of the divine. And,

Give us the ballot, and we will quietly and nonviolently, without rancor or bitterness, implement the Supreme Court Decision of May, 1954.” Today, we clearly have the ballot in our hands in the form of the votes we can cast on November 5, 2024 in the General Election. Everything Dr. King prophetically said we could do if we have the ballot, we now have both the ballot and the power to do. Our enemy is not those who would oppose or attempt to block our right to vote. We are our own enemy if we allow apathy and indifference to convince us that our vote does not count.

The only question before us is, Will we use our vote to protect and improve our lives or will we surrender our rights to those who would set us back to the real days of Jim Crow and slavery? It’s in our hands on November 5th with all the people and propositions on our ballots. What will you do?

(Dr. John E. Warren is Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper)

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Effective with the August 3, 2020, Sheriff Sale of real estate and all such monthly public sales thereafter shall be conducted virtually through video conferencing technology or live streaming. ALL PARTICIPANTS OR BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SALE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE (VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON) AT THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SALES OF REAL ESTATE. REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S WEBSITE: SHERIFFALLEGHENYCOUNTY.COM. The Successful bidder will pay full amount of bid in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK OR CASHIERS CHECK at time of sale, otherwise the property will be resold at the next regular Sheriffs Sale; provided, that if the sale is made on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 the bidder may pay ten percent of purchasing price but not less than 75.00 in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK THE DAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE, e.g. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 2024, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30AM AND 2:30PM IN THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE . Failure to pay the 10% deposit will have you banned from future Sheriff Sales. And the balance in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK, on or before TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, at 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. The property will be resold at the next regular Sheriff’s Sale if the balance is not paid, and in such case all money’s paid in at the original sale shall be applied to any deficiency in the price of which property is resold, and provided further that if the successful bidder is the plaintiff in the execution the bidder shall pay full amount of bid ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH, OTHERWISE WRIT WILL BE RETURNED AND MARKED “REAL ESTATE UNSOLD” and all monies advanced by plaintiff will be applied as required by COMMON PLEAS COURT RULE 3129.2 (1) (a). FORFEITED SALES WILL BE POSTED IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND LISTED ON THE SHERIFF OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY WEB SITE.

AMENDMENT OF THE CODE SECOND CLASS COUNTY NEW CHAPTER 475 THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 475, ENTITLED TAXATION IS HEREBY AMENDED THROUGH THE CREATION ARTICLE XII, ENTITLED, “SHERIFF SALES”, AND COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: SUBSECTION 475-60: RECORDING OF DEEDS AND NOTIFICATION OF SHERIFFS SALES TO TAXING BODIES.

A. FOR ANY REAL PROPERTY OFFERED AT SHERIFFS SALE DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND PURCHASED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH SUCH SALE, THE SHERIFF SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING THE DEED AND, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF FILING OF THE SHERIFFS DEED, PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CONVEYANCE TO THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS. THE WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION SHALL INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE SALE, IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD BY BOTH ADDRESS AND LOT AND BLOCK NUMBER, AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS OR OTHER ENTITY THAT PURCHASED THE PROPERTY.

B. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE THE SHERIFF SHALL COLLECT ALL REQUISITE FILING COSTS, REALTY TRANSFER TAXES AND FEES, NECESSARY TO PROPERLY RECORD THE DEED. C. WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE SHERIFF, THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS SHALL FORWARD COPIES OF SUCH NOTICE TO ALL TAXING BODIES LEVYING REAL ESTATE TAXES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MUNICIPALITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.

AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 14 OF ACT NO. 77 OF 1986, THE COST OF ALL DOCUMENTARY STAMPS FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAXES (STATE, LOCAL, AND SCHOOL) WILL BE DEDUCTED BY THE SHERIFF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE. Purchasers must pay the necessary recording fees. Pursuant to Rule 3136 P.R.C.P. NOTICE is hereby given that a schedule of distribution will be filed by the Sheriff not later than 30 days from date of sale and that distribution will be made in accordance with the schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within 10 days thereafter. No further notice of the filing of the schedule of distribution will be given.

A Land Bank formed under 68 Pa. C.S.A. 2101 et seq. may exercise its right to bid pursuant to 68 Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d) (2) through Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d) (4) on certain properties listed for sale under the municipal claims and Tax Lien Law, 53 P.S. 7101 et seq. The Sheriff of Allegheny County will honor the terms of payment which the Land Bank has entered with any municipalities having a claim against the property. If the Land Bank tenders a bid under Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d)(3) or 2117(d)(4) the property will not be offered for sale to others and the Property will be considered sold to the Land Bank for the Upset Price as defined in P.S.7279 and no other bids will be accepted.

NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT ALL SHERIFFS DEEDS TENDERED TO PURCHASERS WILL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:

NOTICE: The undersigned, as evidenced by the signature(s) to this notice and the acceptance and recording of this deed, (is/are) fully cognizant of the fact that the undersigned may not be obtaining the right of protection against subsidence, as to the property herein conveyed, resulting from coal mining operations and that the purchased property, herein conveyed, may be protected from damage due to mine subsidence by a private contract with the owners of the economic interest in the coal. This notice is inserted herein to comply with the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act of 1966. as amended 1980. Oct. 10, P.L 874, No. 156 §1.

“This document may not sell, convey, transfer, include, or insure the title to the coal and right of support underneath the surface land described or referred to herein and the owner or owners of such coal may have the complete legal right to remove all of such coal, and in that connection damage may result to the surface of the land, any house, building or other structure on or in such land.”

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 263 MARYELLEN DRIVE, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED BOOK 18225, PAGE 377. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 645-E-41.

7NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): CHRISTINE R. AGGAZIO NKA CHRISTINE RENEE AGGAIZO NKA CHRISTINE KOVACH NKA CHRISTINE AGGAZIO KOVACH ******************** CASE No.: MG-24-000335

DEBT: $49,856.73

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michelle Pierro, Esq. (PA ID No. 317454)

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 566-1212

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh 29th Ward: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 401 BIRMINGHAM AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10586, PAGE 307, PARCEL NUMBER 0032N-00249. Block/ Lot# 32-N-249

8NOV24

PLAINTIFF: MT. LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT, VS. DEFENDANT(S): MARY BETH BRUDER

******************** CASE No.: GD 24-003607

DEBT: $16,573.51

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MUNICIPALITY OF MT. LEBANON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 381 JEFFERSON DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15228, DEED BOOK VOLUME 12573, PAGE 197, BLOCK AND LOT 192-G-138

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9NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Brandon J. Austin; Brittney L. Jacob ******************** CASE No.: MG-23-000935 ******************** DEBT: $93,173.62

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Crafton: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 33 Fountain Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Document Number 2015-19033, Deed Book Volume 16031, Page 231. Block and Lot Number 0068-P-00101-0000-00.

10NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Daniel A. Parisi; Delaney Ann Parisi, as Believed Heir of the Estate of Erin Yonna Parisi; Delaney Ann Parisi, as Believed Administrator of the Estate of Erin Yonna Parisi; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Erin Yonna Parisi (if any); Unknown Administrators of the Estate of Erin Yonna Parisi (if any) CASE No.: MG-21-000167

******************** DEBT: $642,796.70

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, South Fayette Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 5108 Forest Ridge Drive, McDonald, PA 15057. Document Number 2004-24461, Deed Book Volume 12125, Page 182. Block and Lot Number 0403-D-00016-0000-00.

11NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Sheryl D. McBride

******************** CASE No.: MG-23-001066

******************** DEBT: $91,202.18

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Frazer Township:

Parcel No. 1: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 135 Miller Drive, Tarentum, PA 15084. Deed Book Volume 10763, Page 33, Block and Lot# 1674-F00119-0000-00. Parcel No. 2: Vacant land being known as Miller Drive, Tarentum, PA 15084.Deed Book Volume 10763, Page 33, Block and Lot# 1674-F00109-0000-00. 2744 Kingston Drive, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. Document Number 2011-9684, Deed Book Volume 14562, Page 171. Block and Lot Number 1845-S-000380003-00.

15NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Jay M. Eiler, Sr., AKA Jay Eiler, as believed Heir to the Estate of Joyce Eiler; Jay M. Eiler, Sr., AKA Jay Eiler, as believed Administrator to the Estate of Joyce Eiler; Joyce Eiler, as believed Heir to the Estate of

of Joyce Eiler; Unknown Administrators, to the Estate of Joyce Eiler ******************** CASE No.: GD-24-003630 DEBT: $26,683.13 NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

Public Notice

Township of Frazer

DEFENDANT(S): Daniel M. Bogan CASE No.:GD 23-011201 DEBT: $2,647.14

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place,

27NOV24

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Springdale: Having erected thereon a one and one half story frame house being known as 373 James Street, Springdale, PA 15144. Deed Book Volume 17371, Page 22. Block & Lot No. 732-J-307.

28NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Mark C. Raymond ******************** CASE No.:GD 23-001527 ******************** DEBT: $3,409.56 ******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Baldwin: Having erected thereon a two story brick house being known as 2945 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Deed Book Volume 18042, Page 290. Block & Lot No. 94-R-122.

29NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.

DEFENDANT(S): David Perry ********************

CASE No.:GD 23-003575

DEBT: $3,427.57

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ********************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Baldwin: Having erected thereon a two story masonry frame house being known as 3000 Ruthwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Deed Book Volume 12885, Page 118. Block & Lot No. 94-S-112.

30NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Ingram VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Jill A. Yanke

CASE No.:GD 23-010982

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DEBT: $2,430.21

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Ingram: Having erected thereon a two story frame house known as 97 Evans Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 18309, Page 576. Block & Lot No. 70-R-20.

31NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Yellow Goat Enterprises, LLC

CASE No.:GD 23-003807

******************** DEBT: $3,939.98

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Baldwin: Having erected thereon a one story frame house being known as 3101 Vernon Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Deed Book Volume 15183, Page 475, Block & Lot No. 137-D-99.

32NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Municipality of Bethel Park VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Mary Jane Taradena, Trustee of the Mary Jane Taradena Revocable Living Trust, dated March 26, 2008 ******************** CASE No.:GD 23-011447 ******************** DEBT: $2,745.44

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Bethel Park: Having erected thereon a two story frame townhouse known as 140 Old Village Lane, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Deed Book Volume 13579, Page 172. Block & Lot No. 773-F-244.

BOY

38NOV24

33NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Ingram VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Rosa A. Depp

CASE No.:GD 20-000976

******************** DEBT: $2,987.17

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Ingram: Having erected thereon a one story brick house known as 130 Noll Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 5857, Page 41. Block & Lot No. 70-L-236.

34NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Municipality of Bethel Park VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Ronald O. Burns

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CASE No.:GD 23-011437

DEBT: $2,407.53

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Bethel Park: Having erected thereon a one story frame house being known as 148 Slatewood Court, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Deed Book Volume 13074, Page 55. Block & Lot No. 774-F-282.

35NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Oakdale VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Ella Williams

CASE No.:GD 18-010269

******************** DEBT: $2,170.40

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Oakdale:

Having erected thereon a one story frame house known as 119 Bridge Street, Oakdale, PA 15071. Deed Book Volume 5431, Page 649. Block & Lot No. 492-M-123.

36NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Ross VS. DEFENDANT(S): Timothy B. Flaherty

******************** CASE No.:GD 19-014305

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DEBT: $5,501.80

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Ross: Having erected thereon a one story frame house being known as 281 Sewickley Oakmont Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Deed Book Volume 13221, Page 85. Block & Lot No. 516-N-88.

37NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Shaler VS. DEFENDANT(S): Lori E. Jackel

CASE No.: G.D. 23-008821

DEBT: $2,797.72

ADDRESS

43NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): North Hills School District VS. DEFENDANT(S): Harold R. King, Jr WRIT NO.: GD 23-011625

******************** DEBT: $3,842.08

******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West View: Having erected thereon a two story concrete block house being known as 224 Ridgewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Deed Book Volume 8143, Page 331, Block & Lot 280-G-26.

39NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): North Hills School District VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Brittany L. Brenner and the United States of America

WRIT NO.: GD 23-000956

DEBT: $2,001.26

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Ross: Having erected thereon a two story frame townhouse being known as 300 Wildflower Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 10373, Page 458, Block & Lot 216-P-104-D.

40NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Brian Vlahos ******************** CASE NO.: GD 22-013282

DEBT: $4,130.52

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Com1ty of Allegheny, Township of O’Hara: Having erected thereon a one story brick house being known as 212 Margery Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Deed Book Volume 13335, Page 22. Block & Lot No. 228-A102.

41NOV24

PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Unknown Heirs & Assigns of lda V. Fleming

CASE NO.: GD 24-006603

******************** DEBT: $14,454.21

******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Kennedy: Being thereon vacant land known as Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Deed Book Volume 4128, Page 225. Block & Lot No. l 10-M-290.

42NOV24

PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Mark R. Pilszak CASE NO.: GD 24-006604

DEBT: $5,521.04

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph

46NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Remedy Redevelopment, LLC ******************** CASE NO.: GD-24-005979

47NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Colleen L. Griffiths, Joyce L. Griffiths, and Bertram J. Griffiths CASE NO.: MG-23-001070 ******************** DEBT: $35,508.46 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): PADGETT LAW GROUP

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

700 Darby Road, Suite 100 Havertown, PA 19083

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-422-2520

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PIECE OF GROUND SITUATE IN THE BOROUGH OF CASTLE SHANNON, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 807 LONDONDERRY DRI VE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11719, PAGE 518, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 202324658. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 139-K222.

48NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): LAWRENCE F. PENDIZH, JR. Aka LAWRENCE PENDIZH NKA LAWRENCE PENDZICH CASE NO.: MG-24-000239 ******************** DEBT: $35,108.95 ******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE ******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC

DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, CITY OF PITTSBURGH-16TH WARD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 981 BECKS RUN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11222, PAGE 129. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0031-F-00108-0000-00.

49NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S)

PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S):

S. GORMAN

$11,786.29 NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

NUMBER:

53NOV24 PLAINTIFF(S) BALDWIN-WHITEHALL SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S): DAVID PERRY ******************** CASE NO.: GD-23-012961 ********************

DEBT: $14,848.21

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF BALDWIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 3000 RUTHWOOD AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK 12885, PAGE 118. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 94- S-112.

54NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): KIMBERLY D. ANDREWS AKA KIM ANDREWS; TIMOTHY H. ANDREWS AKA TIM ANDREWS

CASE NO.: MG-22-001017

DEBT: $108,928.73

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Monroeville: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 614 Brightberry Rd Monroeville, PA 15146. Deed Book Volume 16835, Page 418. Block and Lot 0637-G-00017-0000-00.

55NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): AMBER WEHRER AKA AMBER L. WIL-

LIAMS, INDIVIDUALLY, AND IN HER CAPACITY AS ADMINISTRATRIX AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF FRANKLIN A. WEHRER; ELIZABETH WEHRER, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF FRANKLIN A. WEHRER; SHAWN MICHAEL WEHRER, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF FRANKLIN A. WEHRER; E.W., A MINOR, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF FRANKLIN A. WEHRER; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER FRANKLIN A. WEHRER ********************

CASE NO.: GD-23-002029

DEBT: $40,193.90 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ********************

59NOV24

PLAINTIFF: RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANT(S): JANICE HARVANEK

CASE NO.: GD 22-007516

DEBT: $8,156.40

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Oakmont: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE

FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 736 6TH STREET, OAKMONT, PA 15139. DEED BOOK 7750, PAGE 489. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 362-R-21.

60NOV24

PLAINTIFF: RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANT(S): DHRUV JANI ******************** CASE NO.: GD 22-010278

DEBT: $17,567.12

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Oakmont: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 817 ½ 4TH STREET, OAKMONT, PA 15139. DEED BOOK 15573, PAGE 22. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 362-L-326.

61NOV24

PLAINTIFF: Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills vs DEFENDANT(S): Ohad Gil

CASE NO.: GD 22-013456

DEBT: $15,962.87

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 10032 FRANKSTOWN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 15962, PAGE 233. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 295-S-218.

64NOV24

PLAINTIFF: Elizabeth Forward School District vs DEFENDANT(S): CCH Homes LLC and Owner/Operator, Corey Hawkins CASE NO.:GD 24-001630

******************** DEBT: $17,822.77

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Elizabeth: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 234 5TH AVE., ELIZABETH, PA 15037. DEED BOOK 19150, PAGE 435. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1133-M-348.

65NOV24

PLAINTIFF: North Allegheny School District vs DEFENDANT(S): Haranath Parepally and Shailaja Parepally

CASE NO.:GD 24-001719

DEBT: $25,322.97

******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

n the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Franklin Park: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1703 LACOSTA COURT, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. DEED BOOK 9996, PAGE 484. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 712-E-28.

66NOV24

PLAINTIFF: Riverview School District vs DEFENDANT(S): KENNINGTON INVESTMENT HOMES LLC

CASE NO.:GD 22-007514

DEBT: $12,922.29

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Verona: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 452 PARKER STREET, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK 16904, PAGE 170. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 364-G-287.

67NOV24

70NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): KATHERINE L. BLANCK, AKA KATHERINE BLANCK, NKA KATHERINE LYNN MANGOL CASE NO.:MG-23-001121

DEED BOOK 15834, PAGE 296. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 667-C-89.

50NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S) BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S): PAUL A. CRISSON & ROSALIND CRISSON

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Munhall: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 891 Munn Street Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 11476, Page 410. Block and Lot 0179-J-00248-0000-00.

56NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): CHRISTOPHER M. GALORE ******************** CASE NO.: MG-24-000310 ******************** DEBT: $41,342.37

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West Mifflin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 4424 Outlook Drive West Mifflin, PA 15122. Deed Book Volume 14604, Page 55. Block and Lot 0238-M-00032-0000-00.

57NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): NADINE A. GOODWIN

CASE NO.: MG-23-001054

$24,867.06

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 148 SLATEWOOD COURT, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK 13074, PAGE 55. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 774-F-282.

DEBT:$104,716.24 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Plum: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 283 Fiesta Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Deed Book Volume 17820, Page 383. Block and Lot 1240-C00286-0000-00.

58NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Alexis A. Reilly ******************** CASE NO.: MG-21-000058 ******************** DEBT: $105,329.57 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Perry Russell, Esquire (334517) ******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Borough of Baldwin: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3713 CHURCHVIEW AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9625, PAGE 555. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0092-P-00193-0000-00.

62NOV24

PLAINTIFF: Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills vs DEFENDANT(S): Paul A. Newcomb

******************** CASE NO.:GD 22-013723

******************** DEBT: $18,819.02

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 117 COLONIAL VILLAGE DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 11152, PAGE 160. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 634-R-162.

63NOV24

PLAINTIFF: Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills vs DEFENDANT(S): LAY REAL ESTATE LLC

******************** CASE NO.:GD 21-012965

******************** DEBT: $11,206.51

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A THREE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1320 WOOD ST., PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 19400, PAGE 13. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 175-M-346.

DEFENDANT(S): Cassandra Bray

******************** CASE NO.:MG-11-000210

DEBT: $162,080.77

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

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SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2732 Race Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Document Number 2007-6721, Deed Book Volume 13167, Page 211. Block and Lot Number 634-S-147.

68NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Melanie Kustes Eckert, as Believed Heir to the Estate of Rosemarie R. Kustes, AKA Rosemarie Kustes ******************** CASE NO.:GD-22-001742 ******************** DEBT: $84,638.88

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West Mifflin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 333 Meadowlark Lane, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Document Number 2022-27081, Deed Book Volume 19026, Page 484. Block and Lot Number 0312-S-002180000-00.

69NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): NATHAN C. MALLORY; PHILLIP J. MANNARELLI ******************** CASE NO.:MG-24-000364 ******************** DEBT: $103,121.05

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 19TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1407 WOODBOURNE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15226. Deed Book 13730, Page 33. Block and Lot Number 0096-J-003420000-00

DEFENDANT(S):

73NOV24

DEBT: $84,790.46

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jeff Calcagno, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, FAWN TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 206 FREEDOM LANE, NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065. Deed Book Volume 5998, Page 217. Block and Lot Number 2203-A-001670000-00

74NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S) BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S): RICHARD MANFRED HOPF, Executor of the Estate of Manfred G. Hopf, Deceased ******************** CASE NO.:GD-22-015768

******************** DEBT: $19,676.83

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S):

AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF WHITE OAK Vs.

REYNOLDS PROPERTY GROUP, LLC

DEBT: $4,644.55

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

724-978-0333

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF MCK-

EESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2900 PALMGREEN AVENUE, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 18109, PAGE 203. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 381-K-266.

82NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Remedy Redevelopment, LLC

CASE NO.:GD-24-005929

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DEBT: $152,220.53

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): PADGETT LAW GROUP ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 700 Darby Road, Suite 100 Havertown, PA 19083

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-422-2520

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL

ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS FORMERLY TOWNSHIP OF PENN HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 100 SPRING GROVE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19278, PAGE 297, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 202310282. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 448-R342.

83NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): CHARLES ZOMBECK, JR.

CASE NO.:MG-19-000039 ******************** DEBT: $102,370.93 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of McDonald:

PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 402 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE, MCDONALD, PENNSYLVANIA 15057. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17146, PAGE 593. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0683-F00359- 0000-00.

PARCEL 2: BEING KNOWN AS NOBLESTOWN ROAD, MCDONALD, PENNSYLVANIA 15057. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17146, PAGE 593. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0683-F-00358-0000-00

84NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Gwendolyn L. Talkish a/k/a Gwendolyn Talkish

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CASE NO.:MG-24-000202

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DEBT: $63,300.81

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stern & Eisenberg, PC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 WARRINGTON PA 18976

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 86 Woods Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 a/k/a 86 Woods Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 11260, Page 626. Block and Lot Number 0230-P-00116.

85NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Regina M. Rogowski

CASE NO.:MG-24-000315 ******************** DEBT: $132,296.01 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stern & Eisenberg, PC ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 WARRINGTON PA 18976 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Borough of Carnegie: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 501 6th Ave, Carnegie, PA 15106. Deed Book Volume 7351, Page 506. Block and Lot Number 103-P-154.

86NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Dawn M. Roof, as real owner and in her capacity as Administratrix of the Estate of Sally M. Dorr A/K/A Sally McDonough aka Sarah Jane Dorr

******************** CASE NO.:MG-22-000704

DEBT: $89,074.64

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stern & Eisenberg, PC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 WARRINGTON PA 18976

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Borough of Braddock Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1252 Brinton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Deed Book Volume 16822, Page 91. Block and Lot Number 235-D-042.

87NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): REVIVE PITTSBURGH REAL ESTATE, LLC ******************** CASE NO.:GD-22-009987

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DEBT: $222,218.74

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Gary W. Darr, Esquire McGrath McCall, P.C.

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Four Gateway Center, Suite 1340, 444 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-281-4333

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING KNOWN AS 134 ANGE DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235, DEED BOOK VOLUME 17824, PAGE 86, BLOCK & LOT NO. 538-S-198.

88NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Red Elephant, LLC and Brian Dolan, CASE NO.:GD-24-006100

******************** DEBT: $586,270.33

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Brian M. Kile, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 7th Ward: HAVING ERECTED THEREON AN OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE KNOWN AS 728 COPELAND STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13061, PAGE 159, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 52-D-156

89NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Valerie J. McDonald ********************

CASE NO.:MG-24-000162

DEBT: $49,265..87

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robert P. Wendt, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 275 Curry Hollow Rd, Bldg. 1, Suite 280, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 914-219-5787 x 490 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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All the following described real estate situated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Twenty Sixth Ward in the City of Pittsburgh. Having erected thereon a residential single-family dwelling being known and numbered as 206 Bonvue Street, Pittsburgh, PA i5214; Deed Book 11666, Page 48; which has a Parcel Identification Number of 1 l 6-A-194

90NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Emily K. Bodnar

CASE NO.:MG-21-000239

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DEBT:$91,433.71 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Glassport: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 34 Erie Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. Document Number 2017-10899, Deed Book Volume 16766, Page 21. Block and Lot Number 0467-C00248-0000-00.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED FY 2025 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM PAYMENT STANDARDS

Pursuant to regulations 24 CFR 982.503, the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) has completed its annual review and update of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Payment Standard Charts. The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 HCV Payment Standard Charts are available for review and comment from Thursday, September 26, 2024, to Saturday, October 26, 2024 , on the HACP website: www.hacp.org.

Written comments on the FY 2025 HCV Payment Standard Charts must be addressed to “Attention: FY 2025 HCV Payment Standard Charts” at the HACP Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Department, 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, and must be received by the close of business (5:00 pm) on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Public hearings to receive public comments on the proposed FY 2025 HCV Payment Standard Charts will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Zoom meeting information can be accessed at www.hacp.org.

For questions regarding the proposed FY 2025 HCV Payment Standard Charts, please contact Lashawna Hammond at 412-456-5000 extension 3290.

Persons with disabilities requiring assistance or alternative formats or wishing to submit comments in alternative formats can contact the Disability Compliance Office at 412-456-5282, extension 4; TTY 412-456-5282.

NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Notice is hereby given to the following persons, their heirs, successors or assigns, and to all persons whatsoever, that the City of Pittsburgh, by John Miller, Assistant City Solicitor, 328 City County Building has petitioned the Court of Orders quieting title to the following tax acquired real estate, pursuant to Act No. 171, approved December 11, 1984.

–GD-24-006677 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Arlene Pack, Thomas E. Davison and the Unknown Heirs, Successors and Assigns of Arlene Pack and of Thomas E. Davison; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents.

Concerning the Following Property: 245 East Jefferson Street. Block & Lot 23-F-124. 25th Ward, Pittsburgh. Brown 8. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, EN-

CROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010090 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Estella Campbell and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Estella Campbell; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents.

Concerning the Following Property: 419 Marshall Avenue. Block & Lot 46-A-286. 26th Ward, Pittsburgh. Gold 5. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010092 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Burlin L. Eley, Anna J. Eley, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Burlin L. Eley and of Anna J. Eley; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents.

Concerning the Following Property: 268 Lombard Street. Block & Lot 11-A-228. 3rd Ward, Pittsburgh. Gold 7. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010093 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Richard C. Cook and the Unknown Heirs, Successors and Assigns of Richard C. Cook; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents.

Concerning the Following Property: 5008 Glenwood Avenue. Block & Lot 56-G-81. 15th Ward, Pittsburgh. Gold 8. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010080 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Andreas Cecunda, Antonia Cecunda, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Andreas Cecunda and of Antonia Cecunda; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 123 Overbeck Street. Block & Lot 47-J-202. 24th Ward, Pittsburgh. Green 10. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010082 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Kangni Amenounve, PWSA, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Kangni Amenounve; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 5322 Kincaid Street. Block & Lot 50-L-127. 10th Ward, Pittsburgh. Green 11. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010083 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs George Davis, Dorothy Davis, PWSA, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of George Davis and of Dorothy Davis; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 0 Oakwood Street. Block & Lot 174-S-68. 13th Ward, Pittsburgh. Green 12. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010084 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Abraham C. Humphries, Charlene Humphries, Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Abraham C. Humphries and of Charlene Humphries; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 6506 Meadow Street. Block & Lot 125-B-150. 12th Ward, Pittsburgh. Green 14. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010079 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Ira M. Kellum, Frances M. Kellum, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Ira M. Kellum and of Frances M. Kellum; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 3330 McNeil Place. Block & Lot 26-N-163. 5th Ward, Pittsburgh. Green 9. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD 24-010129 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Mark Anthony Williams, Rosalind Williams, PWSA, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Mark Anthony Williams and of Rosalind Williams; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents.

Concerning the Following Property: 5123 Kincaid Street. Block & Lot 50-K-3. 10th Ward, Pittsburgh. Lilac 1. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010125 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Ernest E. Entz, Loretta A. Entz, PWSA, Jordan Tax Service, Inc., PA Dept. of Revenue - Inheritance Tax Dept., PA Dept. of Domestic Relations, Chrysler First Consumer Discount Company, its successors and assigns, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assi; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 5023 Broad Street. Block & Lot 50-K-107. 10th Ward, Pittsburgh. Lime 10. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010127 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Mary Kelly, James Kelly, Catherine Kelly, United States of America, PA Dept. of Revenue, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors and Assigns of Mary Kelly and of James Kelly and of Catherine Kelly; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 0 Jordan Way. Block & Lot 50-K-43. 10th Ward, Pittsburgh. Lime 11. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010128 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs John Lipchak, Anna Lipchak, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of John Lipchak and of Anna Lipchak; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 1400 Tumbo Street. Block & Lot 45-E-147. 27th Ward, Pittsburgh. Lime 12. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010117 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Fred Hirt a/k/a Frederick J. Hirt and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Fred Hirt a/k/a Federick J. Hirt; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 516 Cedarhurst Street. Block & Lot 14-J-216. 18th Ward, Pittsburgh. Lime 6. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010120 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Michael Koller, PWSA, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Michael Koller; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 515 Lovelace Street. Block & Lot 19-G-283. 20th Ward, Pittsburgh. Lime 7. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010121 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Richard Anderson, PWSA, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Richard Anderson; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 5140 Dresden Way. Block & Lot 80-G-212-B. 10th Ward, Pittsburgh. Lime 8. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010076 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs Kevin Mooney, PWSA, and the Unknown Heirs, Successors, and Assigns of Kevin Mooney; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 5146 Chaplain Way. Block & Lot 56-N-64. 15th Ward, Pittsburgh. Yellow 14. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

–GD-24-010077 CITY OF PITTSBURGH Vs GLS Capital Inc.; their heirs, successors, assigns and respondents. Concerning the Following Property: 605 Lincoln Avenue. Block & Lot 125-C-11. 12th Ward, Pittsburgh. Yellow 15. SUBJECT TO ALL ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. OF RECORD.

WHEREUPON the Court granted a rule on the aforesaid persons, and all persons, whatsoever, to appear and show cause within thirty days from this notice why the title of the CITY OF PITTSBURGH to the aforesaid real estate should not be adjudicated and decreed valid and indefeasible as against all mortgages, ground-rents, rights, title, interest in or claims against the aforesaid real estate, and to further show cause why the sale of the said real estate should not be made free and clear of all the aforesaid claims whatsoever. JOHN MILLER ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR CITY OF PITTSBURGH

Estate of PATRICIA R. RAINEY, Deceased of Verona, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Estate No. 02-24-05530, Executor, Bryan R. Mock, 106 Springhill Drive, Oakdale, PA 15071 or to TODD A. FULLER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC. 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Estate of RUTH E. KING, A/K/A RUTH ELIZABETH KING, Deceased of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Estate No. 3328 of 2024 Executrix, Cynthia D. King-Smith, 53 Castle Heights Court, Woonsocket, RI 02895-1005 or to Stephen F. Capone, Esq., Capone and Associates, Attys., P.O. Box 81232, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Estate of TECKLA B. LANG, Deceased of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Estate No. 022406405 of 2024, Executrix, Lisa Carvajal, 1518 Homer, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Estate of BOWICK, GWENDOLYN L. (deceased), of Coraopolis, PA, No.03988 of 2024, Carol W. Mohamed, 449 Sulgrave Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, Co-Exec., or to Sheila M. Ford, Esq, 6419 Stanton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Estate of STANFORD DECATOR FINNEY, JR. Deceased of Pittsburgh, PA. No. 02-022021, Leon S. Dean, Administrator or to KIM A. BODNAR, 304 ROSS STREET, SUITE 701, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219

Petition to Determine Title to 6614 Brainard Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, formerly owned by HELEN E. FORD, deceased, filed September 30, 2024 by Rolynda Thomasina Ford, No. 4792 of 2020 Peter B. Lewis, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Counsel.

Estate of ZYLPHIA L. FORD, Deceased of Pittsburgh, PA 15218, Estate No. 02-2405685, Executrix, JEANNETTE PETERS, 810 North Rainbow Drive, Glenwood, IL 60424 or to William C. Price, Jr., Price & Associates, P.C. 2005 Noble Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Estate of DOLORES D. HATFIELD, Deceased of 4916 Sciota Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, Estate No. 02-24-05136, Executor, Gregory P. Hatfield, 310 Stoneledge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or to William C. Price, Jr., Price & Associates, P.C., 2005 Noble Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Estate of WILLIAM F. O’MALLEY, SR., Deceased of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Estate No. 02-24-06156, William F. O’Malley, Jr., Executor, 412 Cadet Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 or to TODD A. FULLER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Estate of GUENTER WOLLENWEBER , Deceased of Kennedy Township, PA, No. 4283 of 2024, Marcus Wollenweber, Executor, 146 Rivercrest Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108 or to: Christina E. McKaveney-Malkin, Esq., Malkin Law Offices, PO Box 353, Ingomar, PA 15127

Estate of CONNIE LEE WOLLENWEBER, Deceased of Moon Township, PA, No. 5634 of 2024, Marcus Wollenweber, Administrator, 146 Rivercrest Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108 or to: Christina E. McKaveney-Malkin, Esq., Malkin Law Offices, PO Box 353, Ingomar, PA 15127

Estate of DONALD N. TURNER, Deceased of Pittsburgh, PA, No. 2918 of 2023, Jerome Turner, Executor, 7721 Mark Drive, Verona, PA 15147 or to: Christina E. McKaveney-Malkin, Esq., Malkin Law Offices, PO Box 353, Ingomar, PA 15127

LEGAL ADVERTISING

Articles of Incorporation

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Jay Arthur Gilmer, Esq., 7246 Campania Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on July 18, 2024, with respect to a nonprofit corporation, GROTT, which has been incorporated under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988.

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Jay Arthur Gilmer, Esq., 7246 Campania Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on June 27, 2024, with respect to a nonprofit corporation, The PPL of 412, which has been incorporated under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988.

OCTOBER HACP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

The next regular HACP Board of Commissioners Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST. This will be a hybrid meeting (with limited in-person seating (on a first come, first serve basis) and a remote Zoom viewing option). The meeting agenda will be posted to the HACP website: www.hacp.org on Monday, October 21, 2024. Registration to attend the meeting in-person and registration to provide public comment will both open on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11 a.m. and posted to www.hacp.org.

The HACP conducts business in accordance with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes with the symbols at the bottom will need to be added, so I’ll let her know.

NOTICE - TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK

The Kilbuck Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting to consider the adoption of an Ordinance assigning an address to the property known as Parcel I.D. No. 274-M-350, said meeting to be held on October 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kilbuck Township Municipal Building, 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. SUMMARY

The proposed ordinance would assign the address of 310 Toms Run Road to the property presently known as Toms Run Road and having a Parcel I.D. No. of 274-M-350. A copy of the proposed ordinance may be examined in the office of the Township Secretary, without charge, during regular business hours.

TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK

Andrew Wright, Secretary

LEGAL ADVERTISING Bids/Proposals

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR MULTIPLE INSURANCE LINES

RFP #700-26-24

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby requests proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s):

Multiple Insurance Lines

The documents will be available no later than October 7, 2024, and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until 9:00 A.M. on October 29, 2024. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only be accepting physical proposals dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing time of 9:00 AM on October 29, 2024, in the lobby of One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Proposals may uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site, the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the RFP. Sealed proposals may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor Procurement, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Parties or individuals interested in responding may download a copy of the Solicitation from the Business Opportunities page of www.HACP.org. Questions or inquires should be directed to:

Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor, Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-643-2890 412-456-5007 Fax

A pre-submission meeting will be held via Zoom meeting; on October 17, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 847 2606 0553 Passcode: 824006 +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation. HACP has revised their website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/ RFPs documentation.

Caster D. Binion, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh HACP

BID ADVERTISEMENT SNOW REMOVAL

The Township of Kilbuck is seeking bids for snow removal services for November 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025, with the option to extend the Contract for snow removal services for up to two (2) additional winter seasons. Sealed bids for such services will be received by the Kilbuck Township Board of Supervisors at the Kilbuck Township Municipal Building, 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, until noon prevailing time, on October 22, 2024. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at noon prevailing time on the same date. Contracts will be awarded at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kilbuck Township Municipal Building, or a subsequent meeting as determined to be in the best interests of Kilbuck Township. The following equipment is required in order to provide snow removal services and must be wholly owned and supplied by Contractor: One (1) ton or larger truck equipped with an eight (8) foot or larger plow and bulk salt spreader with operator, rubber tire loader with operator, and suitable backup arrangements in case of equipment failure. Contractor and the required equipment, including suitable backup equipment, must be located within ten (10) miles from the Township. Contractor must be on-site within one (1) hour of being called out for snow removal services by the Township.

Copies of the Bid Documents may be examined at the Kilbuck Township Municipal Building, 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. The Bid must be submitted on the forms provided and completed in strict accordance with the instructions provided. All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the one year contract price. Contractor is to provide a performance bond, or other security acceptable to the Township, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the awarded bid made in the favor of the Township of Kilbuck.

Adherence to Instructions to Bidders is required.

No Bid or any part thereof shall be withdrawn by Bidder for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the Bid Opening.

The right is reserved by the Township to reject any and/or all Bids, totally or in part, or to waive informalities in any Bid.

Prior to signing the contract, the successful applicant will be required to submit proof of insurance. All work is to be done by the Contractor named under the insurance certificates and performance bond, and no work is to be done by subcontractors.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. Bids shall be made on the forms provided and shall be accompanied by sufficient descriptive matter and other information to assist in a clear study and comparison of Bids for the services to be delivered. ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THE SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY NOTED.

2. Bids must be typewritten, or written in ink, and must be signed by the Contractor on the enclosed form.

3. Bids shall be delivered to the Kilbuck Township Municipal Building, 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Bid for Snow Removal Services,” before noon on October 22, 2024 Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at noon on October 22, 2024 by the Township Secretary.

4. Bids must remain firm for sixty (60) days from date of the bid opening and cannot be withdrawn during this period.

5. The Township of Kilbuck reserves the right to accept or reject all or any portion of any bid submitted or to waive informalities therein, as the Township may deem to its best interests.

6. The term of the Contract shall be for a six-month period commencing November 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025, with the option to extend the Contract for up to two (2) additional, winter seasons (November 1 through April 30) , upon mutual agreement of the parties. Each said Contract extension shall allow for a three percent (3%) increase in the Contractor’s hourly rate.

7. Bids will be awarded based on the lowest bid rate per hour.

8. All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the November 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025 contract price.

9. Contractor is to provide a performance bond, or other security acceptable to the Township, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the awarded bid made in the favor of the Township of Kilbuck, within ten (10) days of receiving notification of the award of the Contract.

10. All inquiries concerning the contract specifications shall be made to Andrew Wright, the Township Secretary at 412-761-3945 or wright@kilbucktownship.org.

ANDREW WRIGHT, SECRETARY TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

The Sports & Exhibition Authority will receive proposals for North Shore Garage Real Estate Broker as identified below for the Authority. The contract for this work will be with the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Request for proposals may be obtained after the date identified below from Alicia Matos; Email: procurement@pgh-sea.com; Phone number: 412-393-7106

This Advertisement applies to the following Request for Proposal: Project: Real Estate Brokerage Services for North Shore Garage RFP Available: Friday, October 11, 2024 Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting: Thursday, October 17, 2024, via Teams at 10:00 AM EST Contact for meeting details: procurement@pgh-sea.com

Time/Date/Location for

Submitting Proposal: Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST, via email and hard copies. Three hard copies to be sent to SEA Admin office: procurement@pgh-sea.com Sports & Exhibition Authority Offices Attn: Alicia Matos 171 10th Street 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222

URBAN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is seeking positions for Special Education Teacher Co-Teacher K-5 Teacher

Please send all clearances and three references to jobs@urbanacademypgh.org

Aurora Operations, Inc. seeks Sr Eng Director in Pittsburgh, PA to plan activities in engineering of autonomous vehicles. Email resumes to jobs@aurora.tech using REF#00157.

LEGAL ADVERTISING

Bids/Proposals

ALSTOM Transport USA Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has a Lead Software Engineer - VATC position responsible for serving as the technical leader for software projects and development efforts, driving software application continuous improvement initiatives, and providing technical leadership to the software engineering team. This is a Pittsburgh-based hybrid position offering the ability to work from home on Monday and Friday each week with in-office work required on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week in the Pittsburgh, PA office. Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time within the United States and internationally. Apply at https://jobsearch.alstom.com, #468341

Hitachi STS USA, Inc.’s Pittsburgh, PA, office seeks a Principal System Engineer. This is a hybrid position where the employee would be required to work in the Pittsburgh, PA, office three day(s) per week and can work remotely up to two days per week. The Principal System Engineer will provide overall system integration in and across multiple turnkey projects to meet the requirements imposed by the contracts for the tender and backlog projects. Apply at: https://careers.hitachi.com.

LEGAL ADVERTISING

Bids/Proposals

CITY OF PITTSBURGH

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET ADVERTISEMENT

Separate and sealed Bid Proposals will be received electronically starting on Monday, October 14, 2024 for: 2024-RFP-319 NED Capacity Building Technical Assistance 2025 CD Information on solicitations is available on the City of Pittsburgh website: http://purchasing.pittsburghpa.gov

Bid proposals are requested on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh. All bids must be submitted via the above website and all required documents must be provided or the bid proposal may be considered non-responsive.

The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally Assisted construction contracts. The contractor must assure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Attention is called to Executive Order 11246, to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701U, and to the Section 3 Clause and Regulations set forth in 24 CFR, Part 135.

The Contractor will be required to comply with the following laws, rules and regulations:

All provisions of US Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended by US Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented in US Department of Labor Regulations (41 CFR, Part 60), and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the US Secretary of Labor.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued of the Clean Air Act (42 USC 1857 et. seq.), Section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1368), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR, Part 15).

Contractor shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Act the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5).

Procedures for compliance to these acts shall be as follows:

All specifications for construction contracts and subcontracts will contain the prevailing wage rates (as enclosed in this bid package) as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276-a to 276-C-5) and provision that overtime compensation will be paid in accordance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act Regulations (29 CFR, Parts 5 and 1926). The contract provisions shall require that these standards be met.

Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246):

Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Specifications” set forth in 41 CFR Public Contracts and Property Management Part 60-4.3 Equal Opportunity Clauses.

Goals for minority participation: 18%

Goals for female participation: 7%

These goals are applicable to all construction work (whether or not Federal or Federally-Assisted) performed in the “covered area.”

As used in this notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is Pittsburgh SMSA (Allegheny, Washington, Beaver and Westmoreland counties).

The contractor shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1988, as amended, Section 109 of the Community Development Act of 1974, with Executive Order 11625 (Minority Business Enterprise) and Executive Order 12138 (Women’s Business Enterprise).

The Proposers will be required to submit the package of certifications included with the contract documents relating to Equal Employment Opportunity. Vendors submitting responses on federally funded projects must register on SAM.gov and provide proof of registration.

The City of Pittsburgh reserves the right to withhold the award of contract for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of bids.

The City of Pittsburgh reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking an Internal Communications Specialist to plan and execute internal communications programs and campaigns for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Creates content for internal communication channels including newsletter stories, social media posts, email marketing campaigns, brochures and other materials. Collaborates with internal divisions to research, identify, plan and develop internal communication campaigns. Captures photos and videos to self-develop content for communications across various channels, both internal and external. Supports or leads live video and audio-based events, including employee meetings. Essential Functions:

• Create content for internal communication channels including newsletter stories, social media posts, e-mail marketing campaigns, brochures, and other materials as needed.

• Collaborate with internal divisions to research, identify, strategize, plan, and develop internal communication Campaigns.

• Shoots and edits video/picture/ audio projects to tell the stories of PRT and its employees.

• Writes or assists with scripting for interviews and projects.

• Visits PRT facilities to host tabling events focusing on driving employee participation in important internal initiatives.

Job requirements include:

• Excels at taking photos and videos in a creative and visually compelling manner.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with Finalcut Pro or Adobe Creative Suite video/photo editing software.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with long and short-form social media storytelling utilizing various forms of media.

• Flexibility to attend and cover agency-related event on nights and weekends, as needed.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field from an accredited college or university. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in journalism, communications, public relations, or related environment, including one (1) year of experience in the use of social media in a professional setting. No certifications or licenses required.

• Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.

Preferred attributes:

• Experience with HTML and sharepoint.

• Experience with Internal/Employee communications.

• Government agency experience. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward

League of Women Voters’ Guide to  General Federal Election Election Day: November 5, 2024

(Polls open from 7 AM to 8 PM)

This Voters’ Guide was prepared by the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen Education Fund.  The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization and does not support or oppose any political party or candidate.   Nothing in this guide should be construed as an endorsement of any candidate by the League of Women Voters. Its purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government.

The Voters’ Guide listings are based entirely on material submitted by the candidates.  In cases in which questionnaires were not returned, only the candidate’s name and party are listed.  Every candidate was asked to submit a photograph; those received are printed.

The guide lists all candidates in the November 5, 2024, General Election for President of the United States, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representatives in Congress, PA Attorney General, PA Auditor General, PA Treasurer, PA State Senators in Odd-Numbered Districts, and PA State Representatives in the General Assembly.

Study the guide and choose the candidates for whom you want to vote. You may take the guide into the voting booth to help you.

Voting in the 2024 General Election

To vote in the General Election you must be registered by 5PM on October 21, 2024.

Your registration is permanent as long as:

• You did not change your address

• You did not change your name

Voters who are not sure if they are registered to vote should call the Allegheny County Elections Division, 412-350-4510 or go to pavoterservices.pa.gov and select “Find Voter Registration Status.” To find out what district you live in call the Elections Division or the League of Women Voters Community Information Center, 412-261-4284, or email info@lwvpgh.org.

Re-Entering and Incarcerated Citizen’s Voting Rights

Unless you are currently being held for a felony on Election Day, you can register and vote.

Identification Requirements for New Voters

If you are a new voter or if you are voting at a polling place for the first time, you must bring your voter ID card or a photo ID such as a driver’s license, Passport or some other form of Federal or State government issued ID.  Some forms of non-photo ID are also acceptable such as a firearm permit, current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check containing your home address.  If you do not have any acceptable ID, you must be allowed to vote by provisional ballot.

Write-in Voting

For write-in voting information, check with the workers at your polling place before entering the voting booth.

Election Day Problems and Provisional Ballots

If your right to vote is challenged at the polls on Election Day and the problem cannot be resolved at the polling place, the Judge of Elections at the polling place may telephone the County Elections Division at 412-350-4500.  The problem could be resolved by phone if your name appears on the county records.  If it does not and you want to try to resolve the problem, then you will have to go in person to the county Board of Elections where a judge from the Court of Common Pleas will be on duty to resolve election problems. Alternatively, you can ask for and vote by provisional ballot. Anyone may request a provisional ballot. If it is later determined that you were eligible to vote, your ballot will be counted.  You will be given instructions on how to determine if your vote was counted.

If you experience or observe voter intimidation at your polling place, call the Elec -

tion Protection hotline.

1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Espanol) (888-8398682)

1-301-818-VOTE (National Association of the Deaf Hotline (301-818-8683)

Absentee Voting

Registered voters who are ill, disabled, or will be absent from the municipality on Election Day may vote by absentee ballot.  Completed APPLICATIONS for absentee ballots must be received by the Allegheny County Elections Division by 5 P.M., Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  Completed absentee BALLOTS must be received back at the Elections Division by 5 P.M. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  If an emergency arises (unexpected illness or business trip) after the Tuesday application deadline, call the Elections Division 412-350-4500 for information on emergency absentee voting.  Proof of emergency may be required.  An emergency application and ballot can be obtained and voted by 8pm on Tuesday, November 5.  Any disabled voter having questions regarding the accessibility of a polling place should consult the Elections Division at 412-350-4500.

Mail-in Voting

Voters have the option to vote by mail without providing any reason or excuse.  To apply online, go to vote.pa.gov OR contact the county election office to request a paper application.

Applications for a mail-in ballot must be received by the Allegheny County Elections Division by October 29, 2024 at 5pm.  Completed mail-in ballots must be received by the Elections Division by November 5, 2024 at 8pm Election Day to be counted.

Allegheny County will host ballot return sites for the upcoming General Election. Ballot return sites are staffed locations where voters who received a mail-in or absentee ballot can return ballots in person to a county employee. Ballot return sites will be open the seven days before Election Day, including the weekend of November 2 and 3, and Monday, November 4, 2024.

Allegheny County will host ballot return sites for the upcoming General Election. Ballot return sites are staffed locations where voters who received a mail-in or absentee ballot can return ballots in person to a county employee. Ballot return sites will be open the seven days before Election Day, including the weekend of November 2 and 3, and Monday, November 4, 2024.

Over the Counter Voting and Satellite Offices

Pennsylvania does not participate in ‘early voting’ like some other states, however, Allegheny county will host satellite offices throughout the county that offer a more comprehensive range of voter services. At satellite offices, residents can register to vote, request a mail-in ballot, complete, and return it, all in one place (commonly referred to “over the counter” voting). Over the counter voting has been available the last several elections at the County Office Building in the weeks before Election Day.

You may NOT return a ballot for anyone else , even someone in your household, ( unless that voter has a disability and designates an agent in writing .) For individuals requiring assis -

tance in voting or returning a ballot, contact the Allegheny County Elections Division at 412-350-4500.

Internet Voters’ Guide

This Voters’ Guide and other useful information for voters can be found on the League’s web site at http://lwvpgh.org or can be found by going to www.vote411. org and typing in your home address and zip code.

Published by League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh 436 Seventh Avenue, Suite 350 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-261-4284

In conjunction with New Pittsburgh Courier October 16-22, 2024

Prepared with funding from: League of Women Voters Education Fund, Pittsburgh Foundation, Goldin Foundation and individual donations to the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh

DONALD J. TRUMP

Federal Races

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Description of office: The President is: the head of state of the United States of America; the Chief Executive Officer; and, the Commander in Chief of all military forces. The powers of the President are prescribed in the Constitution and federal law. The President appoints the members of the Cabinet, ambassadors to other nations and the United Nations, Supreme Court Justices, and federal judges, subject to Senate approval. The President, along with the Cabinet and its agencies, is responsible for carrying out and enforcing the laws of the United States. The President may also recommend legislation to the United States Congress.

Term: Four years. Limit of two terms

Running Mate: JD Vance Party: Republican Website: donaldjtrump.com

Questions:

Q: What steps should be taken to address the high cost of living and depressed wages in America, including for families, people with disabilities, and people that are economically disadvantaged?

A: -no response-

Q: What steps will you take to ensure all Americans have access to quality and affordable health care, including reproductive care and prescription drug coverage?

A: -no response-

Salary: $400,000 per year

Note: Names of candidates for President and Vice-President that will appear on Pennsylvania ballots are listed below. The League of Women Voters of the United States invited presidential candidates to respond who met their criteria. Responses submitted past the print deadline for this Guide may be viewed online at Vote411.org.

KAMALA D. HARRIS

Running Mate: Tim Walz

Party: Democratic

Website: kamalaharris.com

Questions:

Q: What steps should be taken to address the high cost of living and depressed wages in America, including for families, people with disabilities, and people that are economically disadvantaged?

A: -no response-

Q: What steps will you take to ensure all Americans have access to quality and affordable health care, including reproductive care and prescription drug coverage?

A: -no response-

Q: What steps will you take to curb gun violence and build safe and healthy communities for communities disproportionally impacted by gun violence in the United States?

A: -no response-

Q: What are the most important steps you will take to improve U.S. immigration policies, including creating an accessible path to citizenship?

A: -no response-

Q: What actions will you take to address the threats facing the United States due to climate change?

A: -no response-

Q: What steps will you take to curb gun violence and build safe and healthy communities for communities disproportionally impacted by gun violence in the United States?

A: -no response-

Q: What are the most important steps you will take to improve U.S. immigration policies, including creating an accessible path to citizenship?

A: -no response-

Q: What actions will you take to address the threats facing the United States due to climate change?

A: -no response-

Running Mate: Mike Ter Maat Party: Libertarian Website: votechaseoliver.com

Questions:

CHASE OLIVER

Q: What steps should be taken to address the high cost of living and depressed wages in America, including for families, people with disabilities, and people that are economically disadvantaged?

A: -no response-

Q: What steps will you take to ensure all Americans have access to quality and affordable health care, including reproductive care and prescription drug coverage?

A: -no response-

Q: What steps will you take to curb gun violence and build safe and healthy communities for communities disproportionally impacted by gun violence in the United States?

A: -no response-

Q: What are the most important steps you will take to improve U.S. immigration policies, including creating an accessible path to citizenship?

A: -no response-

Q: What actions will you take to address the threats facing the United States due to climate change?

A: -no response-

“Please go out and vote this November. Too many peo-

JILL STEIN

Running Mate: Rudolph Ware

Party: Green

Website: jillstein2024.com

Facebook URL: www.facebook.com/drjillstein

X Handle: @DrJillStein

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/drjillstein/

Questions:

Q: What steps should be taken to address the high cost of living and depressed wages in America, including for families, people with disabilities, and people that are economically disadvantaged?

A: We need an economy that works for working people, not just the wealthy and powerful. To reverse surging inequality and insecurity, we need an Economic Bill of Rights establishing the rights to a living-wage job, guaranteed livable income, housing, healthcare, childcare, lifelong education, secure retirement, utilities, healthy food and clean water, so that all of us are guaranteed the basic security for a good life that can reach our highest potential. A Jill Stein administration will pass a $25 minimum wage, eliminate the sub-minimum wage loophole, pass universal rent control, cancel student and medical debt, end wage discrimination based on race, gender and other factors, and mandate paid sick and family leave as well as parental leave.

Q: What steps will you take to ensure all Americans have access to quality and affordable health care, including reproductive care and prescription drug coverage?

A: Healthcare is a human right. We need a universal healthcare system that is equitable, comprehensive, free at point of service, and accessible to every single person in the US. A Jill Stein administration will immediately implement National Improved Medicare for All as a precursor to establishing a UK-style National Healthcare Service which will replace private hospital, private medical practice, and private medical insurance with a publicly-owned, democratically controlled healthcare service that will guarantee healthcare as a human right to everyone in the United States. We will take the pharmaceutical industry into public ownership to provide medicines as a public good. We will also codify Roe v. Wade and advance reproductive rights.

Q: What steps will you take to curb gun violence and build safe and healthy communities for communities disproportionally impacted by gun violence in the United States?

A: We need to end the epidemic of gun violence with common-sense gun safety laws. A Jill Stein administration will ban the sale of assault rifles and establish a buyback program; establish mandatory waiting periods and background checks for firearm purchases; pass red flag laws for individuals who pose a danger to themselves and others; create standardized digital records of gun registrations and sales; close gun show loopholes; require firearm owners to own a high-quality gun safe to store their firearms; require firearm owners to purchase liability insurance of no less than $1,000,000; and hold adult firearm owners criminally liable for minor children accessing and using firearms in the commission of any crime, accidental injury or death.

Q: What are the most important steps you will take to improve U.S. immigration policies, including creating an accessible path to citizenship?

A: Immigrants’ rights are human rights. It’s time to completely overhaul the broken and abusive immigration system, as well as the unjust policies driving people to leave their homes. We need a comprehensive immigration policy and properly funded institutions to ensure a timely, ethical, transparent, and dignified path to citizenship for immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. Border policy should move away from detention and enforcement response toward humane and effective asylum processing. A Jill Stein administration will replace ICE with an Office of Citizenship, Refugees, and Immigration Services under the Department of Labor, grant amnesty to every undocumented person, and implement a path to citizenship with expediency.

Q: What actions will you take to address the threats facing the United States due to climate change?

A: We all have a human right to a livable planet with a stable climate, healthy food, clean air and water, and living soil. We need a real Green New Deal to transition rapidly from an economic system that is destroying our only home to a sustainable society built around human needs and protecting life on Earth. Our Green New Deal will invest in renewable energy, a publicly-owned nationwide smart energy grid, clean transportation technology, energy efficiency and conservation to generate millions of good-paying jobs, rapidly phase out fossil fuels and achieve 100% clean renewable energy and zero-to-negative carbon emissions by no later than 2035. We need to act now so that our children and future generations can not only survive, but thrive.

PENNSYLVANIA - U.S. SENATOR

( Vote for ONE. )

Description of office: The US Constitution prescribes that the Senate be composed of 100 members (two Senators from each state). One third of the total membership of the Senate is elected every two years. A Senator must be at least 30 years of age, a citizen of the United States for at least nine years and be a resident of the State from which s/he is chosen at the time of the election. Senators write and vote in favor of or against final bills and serve on various policy committees. The Senate has several exclusive powers not granted to the House including advice/consent on presidential nominations and treaties and conducting the trial of federal officials impeached by the House.

TERM: 6 years

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

County: Lackawanna

Occupation: U.S. Senator

ROBERT P. CASEY, JR.

Education: B.A. College of the Holy Cross and J.D. Catholic University of America

Qualifications: Senator Bob Casey is one of Pennsylvania’s two sitting senators and has a record of delivering for Pennsylvanians. He has helped create thousands of good-paying jobs in the Commonwealth, lowered costs for families and seniors, secured our rights, and fought for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable.

Campaign Website: bobcasey.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/BobCaseyJr

X Handle: Bob_Casey

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/bobcaseyjr/

Questions:

SALARY: $174,000

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the country, and how would you address them?

A: I’m fighting for our rights, lower costs for working families, economic freedom for workers, and our country’s children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. I see each of these fights as critical for our country. I’ve supported legislation to defend democracy, protect a woman’s right to choose, and a worker’s right to organize. I’m holding big corporations accountable for greedflation and raising prices on working people while they rake in record profits. I’ve helped pass legislation that will create tens of thousands of new jobs in Pennsylvania and saved pensions for tens of thousands of workers. I also helped pass the PACT to provide care to veterans who have suffered aftering being exposed to toxic burn pits.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support that would help Congress function more efficiently and effectively?

A: I support increasing ethical standards in Washington and reducing conflicts of interest to hold government officials to the high standards that Americans expect of them. I’m an original co-sponsor of the For The People Act, which would increase restrictions on coordination between Super PACs and candidates. I also co-sponsored and helped pass the Stock Act, which banned members of Congress from trading stocks based on non-public information and I back efforts to stop members from trading stocks entirely. I believe all of these steps aimed at increasing transparency and accountability will help make our Congress work better for Americans. I will continue to fight for greater transparency in politics.

Q: What legislation would you support to protect voting rights and safeguard access to free and fair elections?

A: I am working hard to protect the fundamental right to vote from extreme MAGA Republicans across the country who are trying to erect new barriers to voting. I co-sponsored the Freedom to Vote Act to ensure every American can access the ballot box on an equal basis, including by setting minimum standards for early and mail voting, modernizing voter registration, and ending partisan gerrymandering. I am also an original co-sponsor of the John Lewis Votings Rights Advancement Act, which would ensure that voters in states with a history of voting rights violations have equal access to voting as all other Americans. In addition, I sponsored the Accessible Voting Act of 2021 to make it easier for seniors and those living with a disability to vote.

Q: How do you view the role of the US in responding to challenges facing the international community?

A: I believe we must protect our interests abroad with diplomatic engagement, working with allies, and foreign assistance, coupled with our national security apparatus. Our Nation is currently facing immense national security challenges, including competing with China, combating climate change alongside global allies, fighting terrorism, countering Russia’s aggression, supporting our ally in Israel and providing humanitarian aid in Gaza, and combating the threat of nuclear terrorism. I have worked to address these challenges as a member of the Select Committee on Intelligence, where I have pursued a national security strategy that protects our interests, promotes human rights throughout the world, and supports those who serve our country.

JILL STEIN

ROBERT P. CASEY, JR.

DAVE MCCORMICK

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

Campaign Website: davemccormickpa.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/DaveMcCormickPA

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the country, and how would you address them?

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Q: What changes, if any, would you support that would help Congress function more efficiently and effectively?

A: -no response-

Q: What legislation would you support to protect voting rights and safeguard access to free and fair elections?

A: -no response-

Q: How do you view the role of the US in responding to challenges facing the international community?

A: -no response-

Party: Libertarian

Biographical Info:

County: Armstrong

Occupation: Educator

JOHN C. THOMAS

Education: Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Qualifications: Dedication to Liberty Campaign Website: linktr.ee/johnthomaspa

Facebook URL: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090842456490

X Handle: JohnThomasPA

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/johnthomaspa/

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the country, and how would you address them?

A: The most pressing issue is the loss of liberty due to the ever increasing size of the federal government. We lose economic liberties when the government prints money, devaluing our currency. We lose civil liberties when the government works with tech companies to police speech. We lose personal liberties when the government spies on us. This process is accelerated by America’s involvement in foreign wars. We address these problems by getting back to the Constitution. The only wars America should be involved in are those posing a direct threat, declared by Congress. The only spending should be that directly authorized by Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution. Every Amendment, especially those of the Bill of Rights, should be protected.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support that would help Congress function more efficiently and effectively?

A: The United States Senate is a cartel of political elites, focused on extracting power and wealth from regular Americans and giving it to their cronies. I do not want them to be efficient or effective. We need Senators who are willing to slow the process. I will do all that I can to block the legislation elites use to make Washington more powerful at the expense of Pennsylvanians’ liberty. As long as the Senate is controlled by elites of the two major political parties, we should work to make them as inefficient as possible.

Q: What legislation would you support to protect voting rights and safeguard access to free and fair elections?

A: Elections are a state issue. I am running for a federal office. I would block any legislation that would strip states of their rights to determine how to run elections. I would prefer that Pennsylvania pass voter ID laws, so every legal vote counts, and no votes are offset by illegal votes. However, I am not running for the PA legislature, so that is just the personal opinion of a PA citizen.

Q: How do you view the role of the US in responding to challenges facing the international community?

A: The US is too involved in internal affairs of foreign states. United States Senators should be focused on getting America to be less involved in international affairs. Pennsylvanians are going broke, as our resources are making foreign bureaucrats rich. I would work to keep resources here in PA, so that we can be peaceful and prosperous.

LEILA HAZOU

people.

Campaign Website: leilaforsenate.com

Facebook URL : facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558366941475

X Handle: @LeilaForSenate

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/leilaforsenate?igsh=MXNsa3J4YWoxeXptcA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the country, and how would you address them?

A: The economy—we need to stop funding wars across the globe and spend our money here at home. Human rights—everyone deserves basic human rights and all people must have total control over their own bodies and their health. The environment—we need to move away from fossil fuels and build clean energy infrastructure. Healthcare and housing—every American should have healthcare and housing. If we stop spending $800 billion per year in defense, we can easily guarantee this.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support that would help Congress function more efficiently and effectively?

A: Remove money from our politics. Corporate and special interest lobby money shouldn’t determine policy.

Q: What legislation would you support to protect voting rights and safeguard access to free and fair elections?

A: We need to pass the John Lewis Act to modernize and revitalize the Voting Rights Act by strengthening legal protections against discriminatory voting policies. We need to ensure that our technology and methods are secure so that voters have confidence in election outcomes.

Q: How do you view the role of the US in responding to challenges facing the international community?

A: The US needs to be a model for peace, not for endless wars and regime change.

Party: Constitution

Biographical Info:  County: Clarion

Occupation: Truck Driver Campaign Website: www.martyselkerforsenate.com/ Facebook URL: facebook.com/bernardselker X Handle: @Selkerforsenate

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the country, and how would you address them?

A: The most pressing issues facing our country are the erosion of constitutional liberties, fiscal irresponsibility, and federal overreach. As your U.S. Senator, I will fight to restore our rights to free speech, religious freedom, and the Second Amendment, while cutting wasteful federal spending and balancing the budget. I’ll work to return power to the states, allowing them to manage their own affairs without intrusive federal interference.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support that would help Congress function more efficiently and effectively?

A: To make Congress function more efficiently and effectively, I would support several key changes. First, implementing term limits for members of Congress would reduce career politicians’ influence and encourage fresh perspectives. Second, I advocate for a return to a strict adherence to the Constitution, ensuring that legislation is within the federal government’s enumerated powers. Third, reducing the size and scope of government by eliminating unnecessary agencies and programs would streamline congressional focus. Lastly, I would push for transparency and accountability, ensuring that bills are thoroughly reviewed and understood before being passed, allowing for informed decision-making and reducing wasteful legislation.

Q: What legislation would you support to protect voting rights and safeguard access to free and fair elections?

Party: Green

Biographical Info:  County: Pike

Occupation: Business Owner

Education: MBA

Qualifications: A concerned American that wants to see change for the good of the

A: To protect voting rights and ensure free and fair elections, I would support legislation that upholds the integrity of the electoral process while safeguarding individual liberties. This includes implementing voter ID laws to prevent fraud, ensuring that all eligible voters have access to identification. Additionally, I advocate for measures that enhance transparency, such as requiring paper ballots or secure, verifiable electronic systems. I also support decentralizing election oversight, empowering states to manage their own processes without undue federal interference, thereby preserving the integrity of each state’s election system.

JOHN C. THOMAS

LEILA HAZOU

MARTY SELKER

MARTY SELKER

Q: How do you view the role of the US in responding to challenges facing the international community?

A: I believe the role of the U.S. in responding to international challenges should be grounded in a policy of non-interventionism and respect for national sovereignty. Our focus should be on maintaining a strong national defense to protect our own borders while avoiding entangling alliances and unnecessary foreign conflicts. The U.S. should prioritize diplomacy and trade over military intervention, seeking peaceful solutions that respect the rights of other nations to govern themselves. By leading through example, promoting liberty, and supporting free markets, we can positively influence the world without imposing our will through force.

PENNSYLVANIA - U.S. REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS

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Description of office: The US Constitution requires that the House of Representatives be composed of Representatives from each state, elected in proportion to population. There are 435 members of the House of Representatives, with 17 Representatives allotted to Pennsylvania after the 2020 census. A US Representative must be at least 25 years old, have been a citizen of the United States for the past seven years, and be a resident of the state they seek to represent at the time of the election (though not necessarily the same district). The House of Representatives is responsible for introducing and voting on bills, resolutions and amendments, and for approving the budget. Representatives also serve on various policy committees. The House may send Articles of Impeachment of elected officials to the Senate and elects the President if there is a tie in the Electoral College.

TERM: 2 years

SALARY: $174,000

PENNSYLVANIA - U.S. REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 12

Congressional District 12 is made up of:

• Part of ALLEGHENY County consisting of the CITIES of Clairton, Duquesne, McKeesport and Pittsburgh and the TOWNSHIPS of Elizabeth, Forward, North Versailles, South Park, South Versailles, Upper St. Clair and Wilkins and the BOROUGHS of Baldwin, Bethel Park, Braddock, Brentwood, Bridgeville, Chalfant, Dravosburg, East McKeesport, East Pittsburgh, Elizabeth, Glassport, Homestead, Jefferson Hills, Liberty, Lincoln, Monroeville, Mount Oliver, Munhall, North Braddock, Pitcairn, Pleasant Hills, Plum, Port Vue, Rankin, Swissvale (PART, Districts 01, 02 (only blocks 2014, 2015, 3007, 3008, 3009 and 3010 of tract 515100), 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 and 11), Trafford (Allegheny County Portion), Turtle Creek, Versailles, Wall, West Elizabeth, West Homestead, West Mifflin, Whitaker, White Oak, Whitehall and Wilmerding and,

• Part of WESTMORELAND County consisting of the CITY of Jeannette and the TOWNSHIPS of Hempfield (PART, Districts East Adamsburg, High Park, Lincoln Heights West, Middletown (all blocks except 1000, 1001, 1004, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1026, 1027 and 1055 of tract 804701, blocks 1015, 2018 and 2019 of tract 804804 and blocks 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004 of tract 804901), Wegley, Wendel Herm and West Hempfield), North Huntingdon, Penn, Sewickley and South Huntingdon (PART, District Yukon) and the BOROUGHS of Adamsburg, Arona, Export, Irwin, Madison, Manor, Murrysville, North Irwin, Penn, Sutersville and Trafford (Westmo-

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Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the country, and how would you address them?

A: Throughout our nation’s history, we have never delivered on the promises of democracy. The legacy of slavery has carried on through gerrymandering and voter suppression, and democracy reform is the root of all issues we face today. Our region suffers from some of the poorest air quality in the nation. Environmental justice is one of our most pressing issues, which is why I’ve fought for a Green New Deal to transition to a renewable energy economy. Every child also deserves access to a firstrate, free public education despite their background. Right-wing extremists on the Supreme Court have gutted our right to abortion care. Congress must do everything in its power to restore our fundamental freedom to control our bodies and our futures.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support that would help Congress function more efficiently and effectively?

A: I believe that we should end the filibuster, a tool used by segregationist Senators to oppose civil rights legislation, that stands in the way of progress today. We need to ban members of Congress from trading stocks because they should not be profiting off access to closed-door information about the companies they should be regulating. Members of Congress who trade stocks have a clear conflict of interest — they need to work for the people they represent, not for their own portfolios. I also want to enforce real ethics requirements, end lifetime appointments, and expand the federal courts so that right-wing extremists can’t sell our freedoms to the highest bidder. As I said, we also need to get money out of politics more fundamentally.

Q: What legislation would you support to protect voting rights and safeguard access to free and fair elections?

A: I support the Freedom to Vote Act, which improves access to the ballot for Americans, advances commonsense federal election standards and campaign finance reforms, and strengthens our democracy. I’ve also cosponsored the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023 to protect voting rights against attacks by Republican state legislatures and right wing judges by revitalizing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and strengthening legal protections against discriminatory voting policies and practices. By improving access to the ballot and passing legislation against discriminatory voting practices, we can protect voting rights for citizens all across the nation and make elections fair and free.

Q: How do you view the role of the US in responding to challenges facing the international community?

A: We are a pro-peace office that believes the United States has a crucial role in the world. The United States must be a global leader in fighting climate change, promoting global economic justice, and creating a more peaceful and just world for all.

JAMES HAYES

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Occupation: Chief Financial Officer

Education: B.S.F.S., International Economics, Georgetown Univ.; M.P.A., Economics and Policy, Princeton Univ.; M.B.A., Finance and Accounting, Univ. of Chicago; D.B.A., Management, Case Western Reserve Univ.

Qualifications: Accomplished business leader with extensive international business development, risk management, marketing, financial analysis, and strategic planning experience. Progressive leadership roles at prominent organizations, focusing on driving business growth and collaboration.

County: Allegheny

Campaign Website: jameshayesforpa.com

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Occupation: American politician who is the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional district

Education I graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2009 and earned a Juris Doctor from the Howard University School of Law

Qualifications In 2022, I was the first Black woman from my region elected to represent Pennsylvania’s 12th district. I secured $1 Billion in federal investments for Western PA, which will improve our infrastructure & transit and create thousands of union jobs. I also have leadership positions in many caucuses.

County: Allegheny

Campaign Website: summerforpa.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/SummerForPA

X Handle: RepSummerLee

Instagram URL: http://www.instagram.com/summerleeforpa/

Facebook URL: facebook.com/jameshayesforpa

X Handle: jameshayesforpa

Instagram URL: instagram.com/jameshayesforpa

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the country, and how would you address them?

A: 1. Loss of control of the southern border. I believe that the U.S. House’s HR2 needs to become law so that the asylum loopholes are closed and there are meaningful and effective controls at the border. 2. Restoring energy independence/dominance. Congress should eliminate the restrictions placed on the energy industry, including restoring strategic pipeline infrastructure. We need permitting reform to remove the delay and uncertainty plaguing new projects and the industry needs to be free to grow while respecting environmental rules. 3. Education reform. It isn’t fair that a zip code determines the quality of education a child receives. We need to implement School Choice to allow the funds to follow the child.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support that would help Congress function more efficiently and effectively?

A: I think that Congress functions exactly how the Founding Fathers intended. There are legitimate policy differences between the two major parties and Congress pro-

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vides a forum for these differences to be debated, developed into a consensus position and passed into law. It isn’t meant to be easy and shouldn’t be because the outcomes impact the lives of so many.

Q: What legislation would you support to protect voting rights and safeguard access to free and fair elections?

A: I believe that it is not too much to ask for voters to be required to provide a photo ID when they go to vote. This requirement exists for many less important things that we do in our daily lives. I think a photo ID requirement would go a long way to reassure voters that only legitimate votes will be cast and counted. In general I would support any measure that creates more transparency in the process between when a vote is cast and when it is counted and recorded. Such measures can included improved cyber and physical security for the voting process.

Q: How do you view the role of the US in responding to challenges facing the international community?

A: I believe that the constitution establishes a contract between the Government and the people of the USA. That contract is for those who are public servants to advocate for the interests of our country. The role of the US in responding to challenges facing the international community should be to always work toward ensuring the safety and prosperity of our nation’s citizens.

PENNSYLVANIA - U.S. REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 17

Congressional District 17 is made up of:

• Part of ALLEGHENY County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Aleppo, Baldwin, Collier, Crescent, East Deer, Fawn, Findlay, Frazer, Hampton, Harmar, Harrison, Indiana, Kennedy, Kilbuck, Leet, Marshall, McCandless, Moon, Mount Lebanon, Neville, North Fayette, O’Hara, Ohio, Penn Hills, Pine, Reserve, Richland, Robinson, Ross, Scott, Shaler, South Fayette, Springdale, Stowe and West Deer and the BOROUGHS of Aspinwall, Avalon, Bell Acres, Bellevue, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Blawnox, Brackenridge, Braddock Hills, Bradford Woods, Carnegie, Castle Shannon, Cheswick, Churchill, Coraopolis, Crafton, Dormont, Edgewood, Edgeworth, Emsworth, Etna, Forest Hills, Fox Chapel, Franklin Park, Glen Osborne, Glenfield, Green Tree, Haysville, Heidelberg, Ingram, Leetsdale, McDonald (Allegheny County Portion), McKees Rocks, Millvale, Oakdale, Oakmont, Pennsbury Village, Rosslyn Farms, Sewickley, Sewickley Heights, Sewickley Hills, Sharpsburg, Springdale, Swissvale (PART, Districts 02 (all blocks except 2014, 2015, 3007, 3008, 3009 and 3010 of tract 515100), 03, 04 and 05), Tarentum, Thornburg, Verona, West View and Wilkinsburg and • All of BEAVER County.

CHRIS DELUZIO

Party: Democratic Biographical Info: Occupation: Attorney

Education: U.S. Naval Academy, Georgetown Law Qualifications: Iraq War veteran, Voting rights attorney, union organizer County: Allegheny Campaign Website: chrisforpa.com Facebook URL: facebook.com/ChrisforPA X Handle: @chrisforpa

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the country, and how would you address them?

A: The stakes for our democratic system could not be higher. I first swore an oath to defend our Constitution as a 17-year-old at the Naval Academy, and my commitment to this democracy of ours has never wavered. We cannot allow anti-democratic extremism and political violence to continue. The insurrection and violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, egged on by right-wing extremists and their allies, must never happen again. I’m confident that the overwhelming majority of Americans are committed to our nation’s success and will defend our democracy. Democracy requires ongoing care, which is why I support practical reforms like ending gerrymandering, strengthening voting rights, and reducing corporate influence in politics.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support that would help Congress function more efficiently and effectively?

A: Powerful corporations wield far too much power and influence over our government. Huge sums of money flow into elections through opaque dark money channels, electing politicians willing to carry water for corporations and their billionaire bosses. It’s hardly surprising that voters are losing faith in the system. This is why I support legislation to overturn Citizens United, reinstating sensible campaign finance limits and reducing the influence of Super PACs. I am also a staunch advocate for banning sitting members of Congress from stock trading and instituting increased financial transparency and disclosure requirements.

Q: What legislation would you support to protect voting rights and safeguard access to free

and fair elections?

A: When I began my career in civil rights law, I never anticipated that our democracy would be in such peril. From my time at the Brennan Center for Justice, to working to secure Pennsylvania’s elections in my position as policy director at Pitt Cyber, I am deeply committed to fighting for voting rights. Now, as a member of Congress, I am a vocal supporter of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, and other legislation that strengthens our democracy.

Q: How do you view the role of the US in responding to challenges facing the international community?

A: I’ve been through a war, and I don’t buy into the idea of forever war. I’ll never support sending Americans to war unless I’m ready to face people and admit I’m willing to send both my own children and theirs into battle. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I’ve focused on ensuring our service members receive excellent pay and benefits and are supplied with the best equipment and weapons. That also requires us to tackle price gouging and the lack of competition in the defense industrial base to protect public money. I believe in protecting democracy around the world, standing up to autocrats and dictators, fighting for our human rights, and keeping promises to our allies

ROB MERCURI

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Occupation: Pennsylvania State Representative and Small Business Owner

Education: Deer Lakes High School, Diploma; University of Massachusetts, MBA; United States Military Academy at West Point, BS

Qualifications: As a veteran, Rob knows that America is worth fighting for. He attended the U.S. Military Academy and served two tours in Iraq, earning the Bronze Star Medal.

As a father and small business owner, Rob cares deeply about our future and will help revive the American dream for the next generation.

County: Allegheny

Campaign Website: robmercuri.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/Mercuri4PA

X Handle: Mercuri4PA

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the country, and how would you address them?

A: Our economy is one of the most pressing issues. I believe there should be a good-paying, family-sustaining job around every corner in every community, for the hard working people of Western Pennsylvania. In order to address this, we need to get our fiscal house in order. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ disastrous policies over the last three and a half years have led to exorbitant interest rates and massive debt, and we need to get our budget in order for there to be a healthy economy. To start, we need to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which will keep taxes low, both for businesses and hardworking families. In Congress, I’ll expand prosperity and opportunity.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support that would help Congress function more efficiently and effectively?

A: I believe that on every issue, even our most contentious issues, there are policies and positions that we can find common ground on and move forward on – that’s the premise of my entire campaign. Our country is at a pivotal moment and we need to unite and follow through on commitments we made to help our constituents. That’s the basic job: represent the good people of the 17th District of Pennsylvania. I’ll be a congressman who represents every single person in my district, find common ground, then move forward on that common ground.

Q: What legislation would you support to protect voting rights and safeguard access to free and fair elections?

A: Our democratic republic is the envy of the world and we must secure it for future generations. We need to make it easier to vote and harder to cheat. In the Pennsylvania State House, I co-sponsored the Voting Rights Protection Act. This important piece of legislation would modernize our election system, tighten security by expanding on the Commonwealth’s current voter identification laws and require signature verification for mail-in and absentee ballots. We want to improve our election system while keeping the most important concept intact: maintaining voter integrity. In Congress, I will make sure our elections truly let the people voice their choice at the polls.

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:  How do you view the role of the US in responding to challenges facing the international community?

A: I believe in achieving peace through strength. We have lost our leadership status around the world due to the weaknesses of the Biden / Harris foreign policy. Our ally in the Middle East, Israel, is fighting a war against a determined enemy whose stated goal is to wipe them off the face of the earth. Russia and China are determined to expand their power and regional influence. Now is not the time to abandon our position as a world leader – we must return to the time-tested doctrine of ‘peace through strength,’ provide necessary funding to combat terrorism and threats to global security, and support our allies to ensure peace at home and abroad.

CHRIS DELUZIO

ROB MERCURI

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State Races

PENNSYLVANIA ATTORNEY GENERAL

(Vote for ONE.)

Description of office: The basic duties of the Attorney General, as outlined by the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, are to: serve as the Commonwealth’s chief law enforcement officer; collect all debts, taxes, and accounts due to the Commonwealth; represent the Commonwealth and all its agencies in any action brought by or against the Commonwealth; administer the provision relating to consumer protection laws; and represent the Commonwealth and its citizens in any action brought about for violation of the antitrust laws.

TERM: 4 years

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

EUGENE DEPASQUALE

Occupation: Attorney / Adjunct Professor

Education: BA from The College of Wooster (OH), an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh and a JD from Widener University School of Law.

Qualifications: Eugene DePasquale is the former two-term Auditor General of Pennsylvania. Prior to his tenure as Auditor General, Mr. DePasquale was a three-term member of the state General Assembly representing the 95th District.

Campaign Website: depasqualeforag.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/DePasqualePA

X Handle: DePasqualePA

Questions:

Q: What are your top three priorities to address as Attorney General?

SALARY: $197,748

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

County: York

Occupation: District Attorney

Education: Finance Degree, Penn State, 2002 & Juris Doctorate, Widener Law, 2007

Qualifications: Dave Sunday is the twice elected District Attorney of York County. He started as a line prosecutor & prior to his election rose to Chief Deputy Prosecutor of Litigation where he supervised Major Crime cases and the Felony Narcotics Unit. Under his watch crime & recidivism has dropped in York County.

Campaign Website: davesundayforag.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/DaveSundayforDistrictAttorney X Handle: DaveSunday_

Questions:

A: My top priorities are protecting our democracy, defending reproductive freedom, and protecting against corporate greed. Protecting our Democracy is the greatest task and potential crisis we face - which the Attorney General will be front and center on. Reproductive freedoms are under attack across the country. From when to choose not to have a family through abortion to when to choose to have a family through IVF treatments, I believe Pennsylvanians should have the freedom to make those decisions for themselves. As Attorney General, I will be your legal advocate against corporate greed. I will crack down on businesses and CEOs taking advantage of consumers and help defend workers from wage theft, stop price gouging, and close tax loopholes.

Q: What specific challenges does the Pennsylvania criminal justice system face, and how would you address them?

A: As Attorney General, I will work with law enforcement to protect our communities by investing in prevention tactics and holding those who threaten our safety accountable. I will work to restore trust between residents and local law enforcement to ensure our police can best serve and protect the Commonwealth.

Q: What do you see as the primary challenges to achieving equality under the law?

A: There are so many places that we have challenges achieving equality under the law, including LGBTQ protections, the criminalization of addiction, and disparities in how the law treats people of different races and ethnicities. As Attorney General, I would enforce the law equally, but also advocate for changes in the law that gave Pennsylvanians greater protections from these inequalities.

“The ballot is stronger than the bullet.”

— Abraham Lincoln, Former U.S. President

Q: What are your top three priorities to address as Attorney General?

A: -Addressing the Fentanyl epidemic by coordinating with our federal partners and local prosecutors and law enforcement to target the organizations that traffic it to our communities. -Ensuring our seniors and consumers are protected from fraud by using the tools at our disposal to target those who prey on Pennsylvanians. -Protecting our youth from exploitation.

Q: What specific challenges does the Pennsylvania criminal justice system face, and how would you address them?

A: Our criminal justice system is in need of focus. For too long I believe Attorneys General in Pennsylvania have tried to expand the office and use it to wage political culture war fights which distracts from the core mission of the office. I want to refocus it on the things that it is empowered to do by targeting organized crime and the drug epidemic, protecting our seniors and youth from fraud and exploitation and protect our consumers. We must also bring our resources to bear in communities that are being hit particularly hard by crime. Using our concurrent jurisdiction and building partnerships with our local officials I believe this can be accomplished

Q: What do you see as the primary challenges to achieving equality under the law?

A: Inequal application of the law is a major challenge. Prosecutors who put their own personal agendas and beliefs ahead of the written law create a situation where what is a punishable crime in one jurisdiction is not in a neighboring one. This sends the wrong message to offenders and the community. Our criminal justice system and our entire society is built on the idea of Equal Justice Under the Law. When that principle is broken faith in our institutions is shattered and chaos and lawlessness follow.

ROBERT COWBURN

Party: Libertarian

Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

Occupation: Attorney

Education: Juris Doctor: 2016 Suffolk University Law School; B.S., Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management: 2011 Point Park University; A.A.S., Manufacturer Automotive Technology: 2008 Community College of Allegheny County

Campaign Website: cowburnforag.com

Questions:

Q: What are your top three priorities to address as Attorney General?

A: -no response-

Q: What specific challenges does the Pennsylvania criminal justice system face, and how would you address them?

A: -no response-

ROBERT COWBURN

Q: What do you see as the primary challenges to achieving equality under the law?

A: -no response-

EUGENE DEPASQUALE

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RICHARD L. WEISS

Party: Green

Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

Occupation: Lawyer

Education: B.A.(Pitt), J.D., LL.M., M.B.A.

Qualifications Admitted to PA Attorney Bar Campaign Website: www.gpofpa.org/donate

Facebook URL: facebook.com/richard.weiss.1485537

X Handle: RichardLWeiss

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/richardlweiss

Questions:

Q: What are your top three priorities to address as Attorney General?

A: 1. End slavery by requiring prison labor to be paid market wages. Prison labor benefits a few with cheap labor while the public pays for their incarceration. 2. Protect renters, the homeless and workers from unfair practices, like price-fixing, lack of affordable housing and shelter, discrimination and wage theft. 3. Pursue polluters for cleanup of over half a million uncapped wells in Pennsylvania, and drug makers for the consequences of the side effects of their products. Pursue politicians to return gifts and support a gift ban to make corruption illegal. The Green Party accepts no corporate donations. Support the Green Party of PA by donating here gpofpa.org/donate. The Green Party works for the people not the corporations.

Q: What specific challenges does the Pennsylvania criminal justice system face, and how would you address them?

A: My campaign will challenge the state to pay market rates for prison labor. The Philacor program installed ten industry shops where laborers make pennies an hour. When there isn’t a profit motive to keep prisoners incarcerated, then incarceration and the costs to the public will fall. I am also a proponent of the Disability Integration Act which will help patients with disabilities access in home and long term services prior to being institutionalized or incarcerated. Incarceration should be for dangerous actors only. Most can be directed to non-carceral programs. Restorative justice programs have shown less recidivism than incarceration. Treat drug abuse as a medical issue, not with incarceration. Decriminalize cannabis.

Q: What do you see as the primary challenges to achieving equality under the law?

A: Pennsylvania has the fifth highest rate of discrimination cases of any state and some of the most proportionately disabled cities and counties in our country. People with disabilities often require reasonable accomodations. It will take an attorney general who holds workplaces and institutions accountable for their lack of accountability for addressing systemic discrimination in hiring and reasonable accommodation practices. Ending prison slave wages will remove the profit motive for incarceration, lowering prison population and reducing costs to the public. End cash bail: the judge should determine whether the actor is a danger to the public and must be held pending trial Those jailed must be prioritized for a speedy trial.

Party: Constitution

Biographical Info:  County: Erie

Occupation: Attorney

Education: B.A. Criminal Justice - Edinboro University, M.A. Public Policy - Liberty University, J.D. - Roger Williams School of Law

Qualifications: Practicing attorney since 2017

Questions:

Q: What are your top three priorities to address as Attorney General?

A: 1. Election Security—Elections officials must be held to the law when certifying elections. Voter registration roles MUST be cleaned up. 2. Parental Rights—Schools MUST recognize parental rights and provide transparent services that give parents full access and decision-making ability concerning their child’s education, health, and wellbeing. 3. Government Accountability— Any accusation about inappropriate action by public functionaries must be looked at and appropriate action taken. Public Trust must be restored. I will work to secure the individual rights of Pennsylvanians and ensure transparency in all areas of governance. I will work to ensure all public functionaries are accountable to the people they serve.

Q: What specific challenges does the Pennsylvania criminal justice system face, and how would you address them?

A: Ingrained, wrongheaded thinking on how the criminal justice system is supposed to work has created an assembly line of criminality. The protection of juries against bad laws and bad government actors has been pushed aside in favor of plea deals and a high-speed assembly line that allows Pennsylvania residents to be abused by bad law. As Attorney General my office will, in our advisory role, work to educate Pennsylvania’s public functionaries and the general public on how we can work towards correcting the system. The excellent attorneys of the Office of Attorney General will also assist with refocusing the goals for the future in protecting Pennsylvanians.

Q: What do you see as the primary challenges to achieving equality under the law?

A: Equality under the law is achieved by securing the individual rights of every human being. When governments move from securing those rights to violating those rights, we see inequality and abuse under the law. We see those abuses regularly in Pennsylvania as one group of human beings is allowed to terminate other human being. We saw businesses being closed and prevented from operating because they were deemed “unessential.” We see homes taken away Pennsylvanians can’t afford to give government enough of their money. Until government is returned to its limited role of securing our rights, there will be continued abuses of individuals and groups. I will work hard to educate our public functionaries on securing our rights.

ERIC L. SETTLE

Party: Forward

Biographical Info:

County: Montgomery

Occupation: Attorney

Education: George Washington University, J.D. with honors; Colgate University, B.A., cum laude; Harriton High School, Diploma

Qualifications: Deputy General Counsel to Governor Ridge; Led the successful effort for the passage of Act 62, autism insurance coverage; Healthcare Transition Team, Governor Shapiro; Senior legal counsel for Aetna, United Health Group and AmeriHealth Caritas, President, Main Line Reform Temple; Trustee, Colgate U. Campaign Website: ericsettle4ag.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554941858403

X Handle: @ericsettle4AG

Instagram URL: instagram.com/@elsettleag

Questions:

Q: What are your top three priorities to address as Attorney General?

A: KEEPING PENNSYLVANIANS SAFE. The AG has direct responsibility for prosecuting drug trafficking, child predators, organized crime and public corruption. As AG, I will work to reduce the number of illegal guns on the streets, often the direct cause of the violence that citizens are experiencing. PROTECTING DEMOCRACY. As an independent AG who is not beholden to either major party, I will ensure that election challenges are handled fairly, and that the proper winner of any election will be recognized as the elected official. PROTECTING HEALTHCARE ACCESS. I am concerned about non-profit hospitals being acquired by for- profit businesses. With my unique healthcare experience, I can hold them accountable and protect healthcare access.

Q: What specific challenges does the Pennsylvania criminal justice system face, and how would you address them?

A: The criminal justice system is challenged by the need to reduce crime in Pennsylvania and to address the historical unfairness in the justice system, particularly as it relates to people of color. We see this duality play out in cities like Philadelphia where progressive prosecutors are seen by many as being soft on crime as they prioritize redressing historical grievances. In the end, a prosecutor must put the effective administration of justice as a higher priority to support the efforts of law enforcement and to seek a safer environment in the community. At the same time, we must find the resources necessary to create impactful diversion and rehabilitation programs to reduce the number of offenders who truly require incarceration.

Q: What do you see as the primary challenges to achieving equality under the law?

A: I think that implicit bias plays a very large role in the inequity in the criminal justice system. We must recognize that law enforcement, prosecutors and judges need to recognize that this bias is real and often unconscious and try to avoid treating defendants differently based on factors like race. Greater diversity in the judiciary and in law enforcement will improve this but more work is necessary to make the justice system truly equal.

RICHARD L. WEISS

JUSTIN L. MAGILL

JUSTIN L. MAGILL

ERIC L. SETTLE

PENNSYLVANIA AUDITOR GENERAL

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Description of office: The principal role of the Auditor General is to determine whether state funds are being used in accordance with the purpose and guidelines that govern each use of the Commonwealth’s dollars. The Auditor General conducts financial and performance audits of individuals, state agencies, and organizations that receive state funds, including school districts, state liquor stores, and public employee pension funds. These audits are designed to measure how effectively government programs are using public money to meet their stated goals and objectives. The office performs more than 6,000 audits each year and is responsible for auditing all Pennsylvania state programs that are allocated federal funds.

TERM: 4 years

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

County: Philadelphia

MALCOLM KENYATTA

Occupation: State Representative

Education: B.A. in Public Communications and a minor in Political Science from Temple University, M.S. in Strategic and Digital Communications from Drexel University, and completed the Harvard Kennedy School’s Executives in State and Local Government program

Qualifications: He is a memeber of State Government Committee with oversight of state agencies and elections, where he chairs the Subcommittee on Government Operations; Chair of Automation and Technology in the Commerce Committee; and as a member of the Finance and Judiciary committees

Campaign Website: malcolmkenyatta.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/malcolmforpa

X Handle: malcolmkenyatta

SALARY: $197,748

Instagram URL: instagram.com/malcolmkenyatta

Questions:

Q: What improvements, if any, would you make to the Auditor General’s office?

A: As Auditor General, I will rebuild the bureau of school audits, restart the annual compliance audits ended by the current Auditor General, and demand accountability from all our schools—including cyber charter schools. I will stand up for our workers by creating the first ever Bureau of Labor and Worker Protections and use the power of the office to take on wage theft, employee misclassification, and union busting. I will use the office to measure and support efforts to make communities healthier and safer. We need transparency on how huge hospital nonprofits and long-term care providers use state dollars.

Q: How can you make the work of the Auditor General’s office more transparent to the public?

A: I’m running for Auditor General because it’s time for the underdog to be a watchdog for Pennsylvania’s working families. To ask the tough questions, to help reimagine and streamline government, and to help build the coalitions to fix what’s wrong. It’s what I’ve done as a State Representative for nearly five years, working to protect workers’ rights, enact common-sense gun safety policies, and root out government corruption and waste. We deserve a government that works for working families. That starts with being serious about fixing what’s broken. And it means having an Auditor General who isn’t afraid to stand up for those too often forgotten by our government.

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

County: Dauphin

Occupation: Auditor General

Education: Associate degree in paralegal studies from Harrisburg Area Community College. University of Pittsburgh- Bachelor’s degree in psychology and earned a second Bachelor’s degree in sociology and history. Master’s in project management from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Qualifications: Dauphin County Controller from 2016 to 2020. Elected Pennsylvania Auditor General in 2020. Over 30 years of experience as a Special Investigator with Pennsylvania’s Office of Inspector General, as a Special Agent with Pennsylvania’s Attorney General and in the private sector and federal government.

Campaign Website: defoor4pa.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/DeFoor4PA

Questions:

Q: What improvements, if any, would you make to the Auditor General’s office?

A: Under Tim’s leadership, the Auditor General’s office has focused on transforming the office in various ways, which include: how the Department recruits and retains employees; how it audits, making the work more efficient and effective for the taxpayers; and how it is building the next generation, focusing on the need for financial literacy education to be taught across the entire Commonwealth through the ‘Be Money Smart’ initiative.

Q: How can you make the work of the Auditor General’s office more transparent to the public?

A: Tim has transformed and improved how the Auditor General’s office conducts public and charter school audits to ensure that administrators and school boards are accountable and transparent with taxpayer dollars.

REECE SMITH

Party: Libertarian

Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

Occupation: Financial Services

Education: Bachelors Degree in Economics

Qualifications: I have spent years holding local government accountable by attending meetings, asking questions, and informing my neighbors of things happening.

Campaign Website: votereece.com

Facebook URL: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560890259324

X Handle: vote_reece

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/vote_reece/

Questions:

Q: What improvements, if any, would you make to the Auditor General’s office?

A: First, I would actually audit the State Government.

In the past four years the Auditor General’s Office has conducted about 20 audits of State departments, agencies, and funds. In that same time span they conducted over 12,000 audits in total. That means only 0.17% of their audits look at the State government. As well, I want to Audit the Governor’s office and the offices of the leaders in the legislature, as personal offices are some of the most high risk places for corruption, especially for the most powerful. Additionally, I want to have regular press conferences reviewing audit results and letting people know exactly what their money was spent on. When was the last time you heard about the results of an audit?

Q: How can you make the work of the Auditor General’s office more transparent to the public?

A: I want to make the Auditor’s General office more transparent by holding regular press conferences reviewing audit results and letting people know exactly what their money was spent on.

MALCOLM KENYATTA

TIM DEFOOR

REECE SMITH

Party: American Solidarity

Biographical Info:

County: Dauphin

Occupation: None

Education: MA in Public Administration and Policy

Questions:

Q: What improvements, if any, would you make to the Auditor General’s office?

A: -no response-

Q: How can you make the work of the Auditor General’s office more transparent to the public?

A: -no response-

BOB GOODRICH

Party: Constitution

Biographical Info:

County: Tioga

Occupation: Retired U.S. Army, Christian school principal

Education: BS Civil Engineering, USMA West Point, NY; MA Organiztional Leadership, Chapman U., Orange, CA

Qualifications: Husband, father, Christian

Questions:

Q: What improvements, if any, would you make to the Auditor General’s office?

A: Focus on being honest, efficient, and helpful.

Q: How can you make the work of the Auditor General’s office more transparent to the public?

A: Welcome public inquiries and provide timely responses to questions.

database of state contracts, including searching vendors by union/non-union as well as women and minority-owned businesses. I will provide a recommended vendor list that complies with US trade policies for fulfilling state purchases such as ensuring we are not purchasing from companies that use slave labor, child labor, or conflict-mined materials. I would not invest in foreign holdings and would reinstate the pension investment standards that existed before pension de-regulation in 2003.

Q: How can you make the work of the State Treasurer’s office more transparent to the public?

A: Transparency is a word that is thrown around loosely in politics. However, it is only truly achieved if it is demonstrated at times when it is inconvenient and when we make mistakes. Elected officials identifying errors in the interest of improving performance rarely happens. That must change. The current Treasurer’s Asset report only states what is going well. It does not identify opportunities for improvement. I would let the taxpayers know where I think we could improve or mistakes we may have made, the cause of the mistake and the correction. I also hope to move toward incorporating ESG (environmental, sustainability, governance) ratings into investment standards if that rating should be established as a viable measure.

STACY GARRITY

PENNSYLVANIA STATE TREASURER

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Description of office: The duty of the Pennsylvania Treasurer is to safeguard the Commonwealth’s financial assets, which total more than $160 billion in public monies. The office manages several programs in order to better serve the financial needs of Pennsylvanians. The Treasury Department is also responsible for: reuniting unclaimed property with its rightful owner; investigating loss, theft, and fraud involving Commonwealth checks; reviewing real estate leases and contracts entered into by Commonwealth agencies; and maintaining the Pennsylvania contracts electronic library. The Treasurer has specific duties in addition to the oversight of the Department: serving as chair of the Board of Finance and Revenue, which selects banks to serve as depositories for state money; setting interest rates paid on Commonwealth deposits; and hearing and deciding state tax appeals.

TERM: 4 years

ERIN MCCLELLAND

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

Occupation: Process Improvement Consultant

Education: BS Psychology & Economics, MS Psychology

Qualifications: Founded and ran a small business, Spent a year training on process improvement and organizational problem solving under former US Treasury Secretary O’Neill, 9 years doing process improvement for government systems in Allegheny County  Campaign Website: erinmcclelland.com  Facebook URL: facebook.com/ErinforPA

Questions:

Q: What improvements, if any, would you make to the State Treasurer’s office?

A: I would expand the information you could see in the

SALARY: $197,748

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:  County: Bradford

Occupation: Pennsylvania State Treasurer

Education: Bachelor of Science in Finance/ Minor in Economics Bloomsburg University | Certificate Cornell University Business Management Institute

Qualifications: Thirty-year decorated member of the U.S. Army Reserve with three deployments to the Middle East including a Battalion command | 34 years in private sector manufacturing, retiring as one of the first female vice presidents of Global Tungsten & Powders, an international refractory metals co.

Campaign Website: garrityforpa.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/GarrityForPA

X Handle: @garrityforPA

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/stacyforpa?igsh=emNxbnkwMWpxZzJ2

Questions:

Q: What improvements, if any, would you make to the State Treasurer’s office?

A: I will build on the progress made during my time in office. Since January 2021, I’ve worked with my bipartisan team at the Treasurer’s office to set a new record for returning unclaimed property (more than $274 million in a single year, and more than $600 million altogether), to earn the first-ever Gold Rating from Morningstar for our PA 529 College & Career Program (making it one of the top two programs in the nation), and to nearly triple the assets in the PA ABLE savings program for people with disabilities (to over $115 million). I will continue cutting fees for both of Treasury’s savings programs: PA 529 (so far, I’ve saved account owners more than $11 million) and PA ABLE (so far, I’ve cut fees three times).

Q: How can you make the work of the State Treasurer’s office more transparent to the public?

A: Transparency is a core principal under my watch. Every dollar that comes to Treasury, and every dollar paid out, belongs to the taxpayers. They deserve to see exactly what’s happening with their money. Before I took office, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department received a “C” rating for transparency. That’s unacceptable, so I immediately went to work improving transparency at all levels. I added many new features to the Transparency Portal on Treasury’s website, making it easier for people to see our state’s expenditures, revenue, and budget. I added county-level data for all of Treasury’s programs, and I revamped the Fiscal Health Scorecard which allows people to easily compare Pennsylvania’s fiscal performance to other states.

BOB GOODRICH

STACY GARRITY

NICKOLAS CIESIELSKI

Party: Libertarian

Biographical Info:

County: Westmoreland

Occupation: Engineer

Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University

Qualifications: Ability to solve complex issues, leadership positions professionally and within the Libertarian Party, strong foundation in the Austrian school of economics.

Campaign Website: nickcforpa.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/nickcforpa

X Handle: nickciesielski

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/nickcforpa/

Questions:

Q: What improvements, if any, would you make to the State Treasurer’s office?

cial future for everyone.

Q: How can you make the work of the State Treasurer’s office more transparent to the public?

A: As State Treasurer, I’ll implement user-friendly tools that empower citizens to track spending and investments, ensuring accountability. My focus will be on creating an open, clear, and responsive government, making sure everyone understands how their money is used.

PA STATE SENATOR

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A: The biggest issue to me is state debt. The legislature should not be spending future generations of Pennsylvanians into debt. The federal debt is over $35 trillion, with a debt per citizen of over $104,000. The Treasury dashboard reports a debt per capita of almost another $4,000. I will refuse to issue any bonds that would further grow the state debt. Additionally, I will push to eliminate state pensions and convert all government employees to a 457 retirement plan to prevent taxpayers from running the risk of needing to bail out the pension fund, which is currently 64% funded. I will also include a significant Bitcoin allocation in state investment funds, including the pension fund.

Q: How can you make the work of the State Treasurer’s office more transparent to the public?

A: The transparency portal does not provide an easy breakdown of what the investment pools are actually invested in. The public deserves to know where their money is being invested and determine if those investments align with their values. Additionally, I will make all records public and implement a system to crowdsource auditing the state treasury, allowing average citizens to earn small rewards while helping to hold their government accountable.

TROY BOWMAN

Party: Constitution

Biographical Info:

County: Lancaster

Occupation: Information Technology/Network Administrator

Education: Associate of Science degree from Grantham University

Questions:

Q: What improvements, if any, would you make to the State Treasurer’s office?

A: - no response -

Q: How can you make the work of the State Treasurer’s office more transparent to the public?

A: - no response -

Party: Forward

Biographical Info:  County: Allegheny

Occupation: Real Estate Sales Associate

Education: Bachelor of Arts

Campaign: Website chrisfosterforpatreasurer.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/chrisfoster553

Questions:

Q: What improvements, if any, would you make to the State Treasurer’s office?

A: As an Independent State Treasurer, I will ensure the office serves all Pennsylvanians, regardless of Party interest. Aligned with the Forward Party’s sensible, independent approach, I’ll enhance transparency and accessibility, empowering citizens to understand how their tax dollars are managed. We’re building a movement from the ground up, focused on fiscal responsibility and collaboration, ensuring a secure and prosperous finan-

Description of office: The General Assembly is the legislative branch of government in Pennsylvania. It is composed of two houses: the Senate is the upper house, and the House of Representatives is the lower house. A majority vote in both houses is necessary to pass a law. The PA Senate consists of 50 members, representing one district each, with an equal number of constituents. Senators must be at least 25 years old, have been a citizen and a resident of the state four years and a resident of their respective districts one year before their election, and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service. The Senate develops budget packages, makes taxation decisions, allocates spending, and passes laws (including redistricting in collaboration with the House of Representatives). In addition, the Senate tries officials impeached by the House and authorizes executive appointments. Senators serve on various policy committees that may propose legislation.

TERM: 4 years SALARY: $106,422

PA STATE SENATE - DISTRICT 37

The 37th district contains Aleppo, Bell Acres, Ben Avon Heights, Bethel Park, Bradford Woods, Bridgeville, Collier, Coraopolis, Crescent, Edgeworth, Findlay, Franklin Park, Glen Osborne, Glenfield, Haysville, Heidelberg, Jefferson Hills, Kilbuck, Leet, Leetsdale, McDonald (Allegheny County Portion), Marshall, Moon, North Fayette, Oakdale, OhioTownship, Pennsbury Village, Pleasant Hills, Robinson Township, Rosslyn Farms, Sewickley, Sewickley Heights, Sewickley Hills, South Fayette, South Park, Thornburg and Upper St. Clair.

NICOLE RUSCITTO

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Campaign Website: nicoleforpa.com

Occupation: Public School Teacher

Education: California University Undergraduate Degree in Education; Duquesne University Master’s Degree in Secondary Education

Facebook URL: facebook.com/NicoleRuscittoforPA

Qualifications: Educator, coach, and mom. 27 year public school teacher. Served on the Jefferson Hills Borough Council.

X Handle: nicole_ruscitto County: Allegheny

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: 1. Protecting Reproductive Rights: I support policies that would ensure comprehensive access to reproductive healthcare services, including contraception and abortion. 2. Lowering Costs: I would take a number of measures to help those who are struggling to make ends meet, including addressing the rising cost of living by raising the minimum wage, strengthening prevailing wage protections, and protecting workers rights (strengthening unions, paid sick and family leave and public sector OSHA). 3. Public Education Funding: I would push for full and fair funding of public schools, raising educators and education support staff minimum wage, fight vouchers and oppose state funding of failing/unaccountable private charter schools.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Ensuring that democracy is open to all in Pennsylvania is incredibly important to me. I support open primaries, same-day registration, better funded County Elections Departments, permitting pre-canvassing and protecting mail-in-ballots.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be

NICKOLAS CIESIELSKI

CHRIS FOSTER

CHRIS FOSTER

NICOLE RUSCITTO

reformed?

A: As a career public educator from a family of public educators, I am uniquely positioned to advance policies that ensure full and fair funding for public schools. I would oppose vouchers and support policies that prohibit the expansion of cyber charter schools. I would also support policies that ensure that charter schools need to be held to the same standards as traditional, brick and mortar public schools.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: A woman’s healthcare choices should be between her and her doctor—bottom line. That’s why I support policies that would ensure comprehensive access to reproductive healthcare services, including expanding access to contraception, abortion services, and maternal health resources. In addition, I would support removing the onerous hurdles that the Abortion Control Act puts on access to abortions.

DEVLIN ROBINSON

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Campaign: Website devlinforsenate.com

Occupation: State Senator

Education: Robert Morris University—Bachelor of Science, Business Administration | University of Pittsburgh—Master of Business Administration

Facebook URL: facebook.com/DevlinRobinsonPA

Qualifications: United States Marine Corps County: Allegheny

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: On a macro-level, Pennsylvania faces the challenges of many mid-Atlantic states: population stagnation, a flat economy for the vital manufacturing sector, and a general loss of confidence in government’s capacity to address these issues. We still lose too many of our youth to sunbelt states because of an insufficient number of opportunities for meaningful careers. Addressing these issues will require a concerted focus by Pennsylvania’s leaders, including a commitment to economic development that has been hit-or-miss because of special interest agendas. We must embrace our energy sector and encourage new businesses by establishing consistent policies when it comes to regulation and taxation.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Pennsylvania has detailed and workable election laws and regulations. The problem has been bureaucrats at the state level who treat clearly written laws as mere advisories. From disregarding the law governing mail-in ballots to failing to advertise Constitutional Amendments in order to get them on the ballot, Pennsylvania has been ill-served by the office of Secretary of the Commonwealth. Simply put, we have the laws in place. We have only to honor them.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: Pennsylvania already is among the highest spending states, per pupil, when it comes to educational subsidy. The inequity exists at the local level, where property taxes—mostly on homeowners—provide the difference when it comes to school funding. We must find a proper way to equalize funding without causing tremendous increases in taxes on homeowners. I remain committed to seeing that the working families of the 37th District are not taxed out of their homes because of Harrisburg’s failure to meet funding obligations.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I see no pressing need to change current laws governing abortion in Pennsylvania. Our priority should be to support women across Pennsylvania, not change settled law. Protecting women means supporting compassionate exceptions for abortions like in the cases of rape, incest, and protecting the life of the mother. Protecting women means defending the decision to use IVF as a means of family planning with no political strings attached. Elected officials must always remember the important core responsibilities of governing, protecting the people you serve, leading by example, and following the law, and in this case that means not overstepping into the relationship between a woman and her doctor.

PA STATE SENATE - DISTRICT 43

The 43rd State Senate district contains Braddock Hills, Chalfant, Churchill, Edgewood, Forest Hills, Mount Oliver, Oakmont, Penn Hills, Rankin, Swissvale, Verona,  Wilkins Township, and Wilkinsburg, along with several neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, including Allentown, Beltzhoover, Southside, Arlington, St Clair, Hays Woods, Lincoln Place, Glenwood, Hazelwood, Four Mile Run, Swisshelm Park, Swissvale, the Hill District, Schenley Heights, Greenfield, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, Shadyside, Point Breeze, Park Place, and Regent Square.

JAY COSTA, JR.

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Instagram: URL instagram.com/jaycostapa

Campaign Website: jaycosta.org

X Handle: jaycostapa

Occupation: Senator, attorney

Qualifications: Deputy Sheriff in Allegheny County, Register of Wills, previous terms

Education: Associate’s degree, CCAC; B.A., IUP; J.D., Duquesne Law School

Facebook URL: www.facebook.com/jaycostapa County: Allegheny

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: I believe that adequately and equitably funded schools are the most important issue we are looking at now in the state legislature. The courts ruled that our current system is unconstitutionally unfair and we have to fix it soon. We owe high quality schools filled with well-paid teachers to every child in this state, regardless of where they’re born. I also believe national attacks on reproductive freedom are a major concern, and we as a state need to remain a bulwark against abortion bans.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I believe that we should have same day registration so that folks can decide to participate in our elections with no hurdles. I’d like to see more funding to counties to better compensate poll workers, which will also allow us to recruit more people into that important role. I want counties to be permitted, clearly and legally, to pre canvass ballots and remedy simple errors—like a wrong date or missing signature. No one should be silenced on a technicality.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I support the recommendations of the commission, and I stand firmly against siphoning off public education dollars to private schools through voucher programs that fund unaccountable (and many unsuccessful) private schools.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I believe that the Abortion Control Act provides the right to abortion very clearly, but there are some adjustments that can make abortion more accessible—like the reduction of some administrative hurdles to care, and expanding the ability to practice abortion care beyond just physicians.

PA STATE SENATE - DISTRICT 45

The 45th State Senate district contains Baldwin, Braddock, Brentwood, Castle Shannon, Clairton, Duquesne, Dravosburg, East McKeesport, East Pittsburgh, Elizabeth, Glassport, Homestead, Liberty, Lincoln, McKeesport, Monroeville, Munhall, North Braddock, North Versailles, Pitcairn, Plum, Port Vue, South Versailles, Trafford (Allegheny County Portion), Turtle Creek, Versailles, Wall, West Elizabeth, West Homestead, West Mifflin, Whitaker, White Oak, Whitehall and Wilmerding.

NICK PISCIOTTANO

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

X Handle: pisciottanopa

Instagram URL: instagram.com/nickpisciottano

Qualifications: State Representative for HD38 since 2020; Allegheny County House Delegation Chair since 2022; Auditor at a Global Big 4 Accounting Firm 2012

- 2020

Education: Washington & Jefferson College - BA Accounting, BA History; Johns Hopkins University - MA

Data Analytics & Policy

Occupation: Current State Representative; Accountant

Campaign Website: nickforpa.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/nickforpa

DEVLIN ROBINSON

JAY COSTA JR.

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: Education is critical and my top priority. Our state is in the bottom quarter when it comes to per-student funding, and we pass the buck to local school boards who are forced to make up the difference. This has become such a big problem that Pennsylvania’s court system has ordered a systemic evaluation of our public school system and determined that we chronically underfund our schools. In addition, I will continue to advocate for policies that result in fully funded schools, safe communities, and economic investments in Allegheny County.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: There are a variety of opportunities to improve election administration and to promote greater voter participation, including continuing efforts to expand early and mail-in voting, expanding ballot dropboxes, allowing for pre-canvassing efforts, and same-day voter registration. I have been supportive of omnibus legislation in Harrisburg that would modernize PA’s election code to make elections secure while ensuring that the right to vote is highly accessible to everyone.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: The first measure that must be taken is to increase the portion of funding that comes from the state—no matter how evenly distributed, if we are funding school districts at a level that means only the wealthiest districts can meet their needs using their own tax bases, that cannot be equitable. This increased funding needs to be distributed using a fair and transparent formula that takes into account the real cost of educating students across districts, as well as the individual needs of different districts, including English language learners, children with disabilities and other needs, and students in poverty. No matter how we build that system, no district should suffer or lose needed funding while we build a future system fairer to all.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: Abortion should be a safe, legal, and accessible choice in Pennsylvania. We need to do more to protect that choice, especially following the Dobbs decision.

JEN DINTINI

Party: Republican

Biographical Info: County: Allegheny

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/jendintiniforsen/ X Handle: jen4sen

Occupation: Owner, 3G Security Solutions and Am-Gard Facebook URL: facebook.com/jenforsen

Qualifications: As a mom, a business owner and a community volunteer, Jen is used to making tough decisions and getting things done. She’ll do the same in Harrisburg

Education: Degree in Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh, 2003 Campaign Website: jenforsen.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

involved in the education of their children as this will lead to the best results.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: My position on abortion is about commonsense, not about extreme politics. I support a woman’s right to safe medical procedures and her being able to make those decisions with her doctors. I support our current laws.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE

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Description of office: The General Assembly is the legislative branch of government in Pennsylvania. It is composed of two houses: the Senate is the upper house, and the House of Representatives is the lower house. A majority vote in both houses is necessary to pass a law. The PA House of Representatives consists of 203 members representing one district each, with an equal number of constituents. Representatives must be at least 21 years old, have been a citizen and a resident of the state four years and a resident of their respective districts one year before their election, and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service. The House develops budget packages, makes taxation decisions, allocates spending, and passes laws (including redistricting in collaboration with the Senate). The House also has the exclusive authority to impeach public officials. Representatives also serve on various policy committees that may propose legislation.

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PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 19

The 19th Legislative district contains several neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh including Downtown, the Lower Hill, the Bluff, South Oakland, parts of the South Side, Beltzhoover, Knoxville, Allentown, Glenwood, Glen Hazel, the Northside, Manchester, Perry Hilltop, Woods Run, Northview Heights, Perry South and Summer Hill.

AERION ANDREW ABNEY

Party: Democratic Biographical Info: County: Allegheny Campaign Website: voteaerionabney.com Facebook URL: facebook.com/AerionAndrewAbney

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: -no response-

A: The most important issues I see for my district and Pennsylvania are job creation, public safety and the mental health crisis. I hope to address job creation by working to streamline our permitting process, improving our infrastructure and addressing the workforce crisis. My career has been focused on public safety. It starts with a focus on supporting our law enforcement and ensuring they have resources to ensure do their jobs. Job creation and public safety can also be addressed with a focus on mental health. Many people who come into contact with our criminal justice system and find themselves unable to secure employment struggle with their mental health. By eliminating barriers to treatment we can effectively address many issues.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I support giving counties the ability to pre-canvass mail in ballots before election day right up to tabulating the results. This will instill confidence in the system by ensuring that results are quickly tabulated. I also support requiring all voters to show some form of identification as we must do in many other facets of life. This would bolster confidence in our elections as well. As part of this I support ensuring all people have access to a free ID if they don’t otherwise have one.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: We have to properly fund our schools. A zip code should not determine the quality of your education. I believe that in addition to properly funding our schools we need to ensure schools are using their funding effectively and look for efficiencies to ensure this funding is making it to the classroom. Finally, we have to empower parents to be

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: -no response-

“Here’s the problem: while some folks are frustrated and tuned out and staying home on election day, trust me other folks are showing up. Democracy continues with or without you.” — Michelle Obama

JEN DINTINI

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 20

The 20th Legislative district contains Ross Township, Avalon, West View, Bellevue, and the Perry North neighborhood in the City of Pittsburgh.

EMILY KINKEAD

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/emily4pa20/

Education: Bloomsburg University of PA; Bloomsburg, PA; B.A. Political Science, B.S. Biology University of Pittsburgh School of Law; Pittsburgh, PA; Juris Doctor

X Handle: EmilyKinkeadPA

Occupation: Legislator, Attorney County: Allegheny

Facebook URL: www.facebook.com/EmilyKinkead4PA

Campaign Website: emily4pa20.com

Qualifications: Incumbent legislator, attorney

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: In my district, the most pressing issues are 1) blight and landslides, 2) living wages, 3) local investment. I have introduced and voted for legislation to address each of these. I have also been able to bring millions of dollars back to my region to help my communities. Some of the legislation has passed and been signed into law, some is still in the pipeline. There is a lot more work to be done—especially since Democrats only just won the majority—including increasing protections and access to reproductive healthcare, further protections and expansions of voting rights, and curbing the gun violence epidemic. This is the first time in 12 years that Democratic priorities have been moving in PA’s legislature and I want to continue that.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I support expanding automatic voter registration, early voting, and making election day a holiday, among other measures to increase voter turnout and engagement. I support providing additional funding to our counties to run elections as well as allowing mail-in ballot pre-canvassing.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: As the Commonwealth Court ruled, we cannot continue to fund the lion’s share of school costs on the backs of property owners in the various districts. The inequity it creates is not just unconstitutional but unconscionable. I am excited about what the Basic Education Funding Commission (BEFC) report recommends and I am enthusiastic about supporting legislation and a budget that will implement those recommendations. I know there are people who are far greater experts than I am about this issue and I believe that the BEFC report is a culmination of a year of extensive input from those experts all across the state.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I support removing any restrictions on access to reproductive healthcare and believe that a person should have the freedom and right to make those decisions for themselves. It is not the government’s business to determine if, when, or how someone gets pregnant, keeps that pregnancy, or gives birth. The government’s substantial interest when it comes to reproduction is to ensure that individuals have access to the healthcare that will ensure their health and welfare in whatever direction they choose.

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Instagram URL: instagram.com/Kruth4PA20

Education: BA Political Science—Grove City College / M.S.Ed. - Duquesne University

X Handle: Kruth4PA20

Occupation: Public School Teacher

County: Allegheny

Facebook URL: facebook.com/Kruth4PA20

Campaign Website: www.mattkruth.com

Qualifications: Husband, Father, Educator, Public Servant

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: The most pressing issues facing residents in our district are having more money in their pockets, feeling safe in their communities, and providing the best education for their children. I’m committed to lowering taxes and reducing daily costs to put money back in the pockets of Pennsylvanians. When it comes to safety, we need to support our first responders with the funds they need to do their jobs. We also need to prioritize victims over criminals and ensure we enforce strong penalties for offenders of violent crimes. To provide the best education, we should fully fund public education and set aside dollars for school choice. Parents should not be forced to choose between moving and sending their child to a school that meets their needs.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Our elections need to be secure and transparent which is why I am in favor of strengthening voter ID requirements; an issue widely supported by voters across the Commonwealth. Doing so provides an additional level of security that promotes confidence in the electoral process. Additionally, we need to support local election officials by providing them with the tools, resources, and training they need to ensure accurate and efficient administration of elections.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: As a public-school teacher for 20+ years, I understand the importance of providing the best educational opportunities for all students. Districts across the commonwealth have unique challenges when it comes to funding. One of my top priorities is ensuring public schools are fully funded. Money alone cannot always fix schools that are not meeting the needs of students. In those instances, we need to ensure we have set aside additional dollars that will follow students and allow parents to choose the best educational opportunity for their child. The 20th District is blessed with three amazingly unique school districts, including the largest in the county and one of the smallest. I will do everything I can to ensure they are funded fairly.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: Pennsylvania’s current law allows legal abortions for any reason up to 6 months of pregnancy. We should encourage a culture of life but must also be willing to support compromise legislation that can be generally accepted by a majority of Pennsylvanians and does not allow for extreme positions such as a ban on abortions, criminalizing women who have abortions, taxpayer funded abortions, or late-term abortions. Society would benefit from fewer abortions not more and the Pennsylvania State government should help make abortion a last option, not a first one. Most importantly we need to support women facing unplanned or unsupported pregnancies.

“Our political leaders will know our priorities only if we tell them, again and again, and if those priorities begin to show up in the polls.”

— Peggy Noonan, American Author

EMILY KINKEAD

MATT KRUTH

MATT KRUTH

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 21

The 21st Legislative district contains Reserve Township, Shaler Township, Etna, Millvale, and several neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, including City View, Spring Hill, Spring Garden, Troy Hill, Lawrenceville, and the Strip District.

LINDSAY POWELL

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

X Handle: LindsayPowellPA

County: Allegheny

Occupation: State Representative

Education: Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College in Sociology and a Master’s of Science in Public Policy Management from Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College

Qualifications: Prior to election, Lindsay was the Director of Workforce Strategies for InnovatePGH, and prior to that she oversaw legislation and policy for city departments in Pittsburgh

Campaign Website: lindsaypowellforpa.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/lindsaypowellforpa

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Education: Pennington School (1974); Kenyon College (1978)

Qualifications: For over 25 years, Rep. Frankel has served as the State Representative of the 23rd Legislative District. Currently, he is the Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, where he promotes science-based policies to protect and improve the public health of the Commonwealth.

County: Allegheny

Occupation: Legislator Campaign Website: electdanfrankel.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: My priorities in my next term will be equality and justice, the environment, firearm policy reform, government reform, decriminalizing adult-use cannabis use, and reproductive rights. I have been fighting for these progressive values for two decades and have worked to build coalitions of lawmakers to advocate with me. For example, I founded the Women’s Health Caucus and the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. These caucuses have become passionate groups of leaders fighting for policies often disregarded just 20 years ago. As the Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, I will prioritize increasing access to quality healthcare for every Pennsylvania and will work to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Housing - Every Pittsburgher should have access to safe and dignified housing. We must invest in building new and rehabbing existing housing to expand the city’s housing stock and create a city affordable to all. Working Families —Families across our districts are worried about keeping their heads above water and making sure that their children have a bright future ahead of them. I believe without addressing rising childcare costs, healthcare reform and addressing student debt, we are failing families in our community. Jobs & the Economy—Our local economy is fueled by small businesses, entrepreneurs and workers. Pennsylvania needs to protect its workers by raising the minimum wage and making it easier to start and grow businesses.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I would support expanding automatic voter registration, early voting opportunities, and anything that can make voting more accessible and easier to do.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I believe the work of the Basic Education Funding Commission will help us get to where we need to be in terms of equitably funding our schools and public education. However I hope to work directly with PFT and stakeholders from the Districts we represent to ensure that the proposed funding changes align with what our teachers and students want to see. The best way to fund education is through a progressive funding distribution which would allow for the state to provide sufficient per pupil funding for districts with more income restricted families. States like NJ and WI have been doing this successfully for years and also fund PreK.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A : I would support removing the current limitations on abortion in Pennsylvania so that people can have the freedom to make reproductive decisions for themselves.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 23

A: Everyone should be able to vote easily, whether they have a disability, are incarcerated, have an unstable address, or have an inflexible work schedule. Therefore, I support expanding access to ballot drop boxes, same-day registration, and guaranteeing the ability to vote early. In addition, updating Pennsylvania’s voting laws should continue beyond improving voting access; it’s time we let our county elections offices canvass mail-in and absentee ballots before election day.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: The Commonwealth should implement a needs- based funding formula that considers the unique needs of each school district. This formula should take into account factors such as student demographics, socioeconomic status, English language proficiency, and special education requirements. This ensures that districts with greater challenges receive additional resources.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: Abortions should be safe and legal- I have always supported this, and I always will. After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, we learned that we must take action to protect patients but also for abortion providers. States with abortion restrictions or bans have made threats of legal action against healthcare professionals providing abortion care to patients feeling abortion restrictions. We must make sure that our abortion providers in Pennsylvania can continue to provide these safe and legal abortions in our Commonwealth without the threat of punitive action against them for providing high-quality healthcare.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 24

The 24th Legislative district contains several neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, including Highland Park, East Liberty, Garfield, Bloomfield, Lincoln-Lemington, Larimar, Friendship, Belmar, Schenley Heights, the Upper Hill, Bedford Dwellings, West Oakland and parts of Homewood.

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh (1999-2003), Master of Science in Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon University (2004-2005), Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy Certificate, University of Pennsylvania (2019)

Instagram URL: instagram.com/latashaforpa

Occupation: Elected Official

Facebook URL: facebook.com/latashaforpa

Qualifications: Current State Representative, Founder and Former President & CEO, New Voices for Reproductive Justice, 24 Years of Public Service to the Great-

LATASHA D. MAYES

LATASHA D. MAYS

LINDSAY POWELL

The 23rd Legislative district contains several neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, including Squirrel Hill, East and North Oakland, Bellefield, Shadyside, Greenfield, Swisshelm Park, and Summerset.

DAN FRANKEL

DAN FRANKEL

er Pittsburgh Region

Campaign Website: latashaforpa.com

X Handle: latashaforpa County: Allegheny

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: In spite of the pressing issues they face, Pennsylvanians are taking care of their families, going to work and contributing to their communities. Access to healthcare is a widespread issue for Pennsylvanians of all backgrounds. Access looks like traveling to other counties for basic care, being uninsured or underinsured, dealing with crushing medical debt, the inability to go to appointments or pay for prescriptions, poor quality care if you are low/no-income and fear of discrimination that can be fatal in the case of Black maternal mortality. I serve on the Health Committee that advances important legislation, I co-founded the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus and I am working to ensure everyone in my district has health insurance coverage.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: We must increase state funding to invest in free, fair and secure elections and the proposed state budget increases the Department of State line item by $9.3 million. We now have automatic voter registration, and we must maintain its funding each year. The budget includes a $5 million increase for voter education and direct outreach as well as additional funding for counties to administer elections which can be costly. Increasing poll worker pay is imperative to have the elections workforce we need. We must pass the K. Leroy Irvis Voter Protection Act that includes early voting locations, same day voter registration, ballot curing and pre-canvassing. As an Appropriations Member, I am working to ensure we fund the expansion of voting rights.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: The Commonwealth Court ruling was unequivocal in determining that our school funding system is unconstitutional. Depending on your zip code, a student’s opportunity to learn is limited based on if they live in a low-wealth versus high-wealth school district which contributes to inequitable investments in education. Our commonwealth needs a fair funding formula that does not pit school districts against each other, increased investment in the basic education fund to address the $5.4 billion adequacy gap across our 500 school districts and work against vouchers that imperil the financial future of our public schools. We must also increase the state’s share for special education and equitably invest in career and technical education programs.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: As a Reproductive Justice national leader, community organizer and policy advocate for nearly 25 years, I have devoted my life to ensure that we all have the Human Right to control our bodies and our reproduction. My work on state-level policy for abortion rights is rooted in my 18 years as leader of New Voices for Reproductive Justice that continues to operate across Pennsylvania and Ohio. I continue this work as State Representative and we must codify the explicit right to abortion in the state constitution which I am working on with my colleagues, I am introducing a bill with another colleague to reverse TRAP laws that closed abortion clinics over the last decade, and we successfully defunded Real Alternatives crisis pregnancy centers.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 25

The 25th Legislative district contains Monroeville, North Versailles, East McKeesport, Wall, Wilmerding, Turtle Creek, Pitcairn, parts of Plum Township, and the Allegheny County section of Trafford.

BRANDON J. MARKOSEK

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

Facebook URL: facebook.com/MarkosekPA25

Campaign Website: markosek4pa.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: -no response-

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s

school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: -no response-

Party: Republican Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

JOHN RITTER

Facebook URL: facebook.com/p/Ritter-for-Rep-PA25th-100069166690733

Campaign Website: ritterforrep.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: - no response -

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: - no response -

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: - no response -

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: - no response -

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 27

The 27th Legislative district contains Ingram, Crafton, Green Tree, Heidelberg, Thornburg, Rosslyn Farms, Scott Township, and several neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, including Fairywood, Windgap, Corliss, Crafton Heights, West End, Duquesne Heights, Mt. Washington, Westwood, Ridgemont, and Oakwood.

DANIEL J. DEASY

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Facebook URL: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087607112877

County: Allegheny

Campaign Website: electdandeasy.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: -no response-

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: -no response-

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 28

The 28th Legislative district contains Bradford Woods, the Townships of Marshall, Pine, Richland and West Deer, and parts of Hampton.

BILL PETULLA

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Facebook URL: facebook.com/petullaforpa

Campaign Website: billpetulla.com

Education: Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Science in Journalism—University of Kansas

Occupation: Chief Trial Deputy, Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office

Qualifications: Criminal Prosecutor, Coach, Father, and Life-long Public Servant

X Handle: PetullaForPA County: Allegheny

Instagram URL: instagram.com/petullaforpa

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: My top priorities are to invest in our community, promote public safety, and address the mental health crisis. I will advocate for a plan to provide public transit options, rebuild and repair our roads and bridges, and invest in local businesses to create good-paying jobs. As it relates to public safety, I will be a strong advocate for proper funding for our first responders to ensure they have the training and resources necessary to do their jobs safely. I will prioritize access to mental health services in schools so that students can receive early intervention to help prevent the escalation of mental health problems, reduce the severity, and ultimately improve overall outcomes.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I believe we need to continue to protect access to vote-by-mail. Expanding access and opportunities to vote makes voting much more accessible especially in rural and elderly communities. We need to continue to invest in updates and funding to ensure that local election boards have the resources, technology, and staffing they need so that they can facilitate safe and secure elections. I would be in favor of making in-person voting more accessible on Election Day at the polls by passing legislation to make Election Day a state holiday in Pennsylvania.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I would support legislation that increases oversight and reassess charter school funding to ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars. I would support legislation that addresses funding inequities to ensure that all schools, regardless of socioeconomic status, have access to the appropriate resources. Any legislation to address the school funding system should also be done in collaboration with educators, school boards, and school administrators. A key piece of public education funding should also include early childhood education. Investing in early education can have long-lasting benefits for children. As such, I would sponsor legislation that expands access to high-quality early childhood education programs.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: We need to protect access to abortion care and women’s reproductive rights. I would not support any changes that seek to limit or further restrict access to abortion in Pennsylvania. I would support legislation that seeks to strengthen the protections on abortion access and protects the right to privacy when making healthcare decisions with your doctor.

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Facebook URL: facebook.com/shaffer4pa

Campaign Website: voteshaffer.com

Education: Carnegie Mellon - Ph.D. and Masters Degree Electrical and Computer Engineering; MBA UNC Chapel Hill; Bachelor’s Computer Engineering Tulane University

Occupation: Entrepreneur / Engineer

Qualifications: Township Commissioner; Small Business Owner and job creator; Northern Tier Library Board Member; Northland Library Foundation Board Member; Youth Basketball and Soccer coach; Father of 5; Volunteer in various outdoor and environmental groups

X Handle: jeremyshafferpa

County: Allegheny

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/jeremyshafferpa/

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: Pennsylvania’s financial situation is approaching what is commonly called a “fiscal cliff.” The governor’s current budget proposes massive spending increases in various programs, relying in large part on the state’s fiscal reserves, known as its “Rainy Day Fund.” Placing one-time revenues into budget lines that require recurring funds every year is irresponsible. The only other option would be to burden Pennsylvania citizens with increased taxes and the economic decline that comes with reduced competitiveness. Despite our amazing strengths (people, schools, cultural, outdoor, etc.) Our region continues to be one of the only metropolitan areas in the country to lose population. We need to attract and retain jobs not drive them away.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Key to functioning democracy is having all parties have trust in the election process no matter the outcome. Implementing common sense reforms such as Voter ID are ways to improve trust in the system. It is also important to support our local elections officials and workers who toil long hours with limited pay and provide them the tools they need to run efficient and safe elections. Ensuring that we have clear rules that apply uniformly across Pennsylvania is something that the legislature and Governor must work together to ensure. It is unacceptable to have different counties apply conflicting guidelines when counting ballots as has been done in the past.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I will work hard to defend our excellent school districts in the 28th District: Deer Lakes, Hampton, North Allegheny, and Pine-Richland. Our high performing schools typically spend far less per student than poorly performing districts. We should not punish districts that are doing well but empower parents and reform districts that are failing. Throwing massive amounts of new money into broken systems like Philadelphia without real reforms will not solve the problem. The clearest answer to rectifying unequal funding to is have the school funding dollars follow the student, empower parents, and have accountability on failing schools. I will fight hard to ensure that money from our school districts doesn’t get siphoned off to Philadelphia.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I would favor clearly defined regulations and broad policies to encourage a culture of life, including support for parents dealing with unwanted pregnancies. This would include an end to the lax enforcement of child support laws which have allowed too many fathers to abandon their obligation to provide for their children.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 30

The 30th Legislative district contains Kilbuck, McCandless, and Ohio Townships, the Boroughs of Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Emsworth, Franklin Park, and parts of Hampton Township.

ARVIND VENKAT

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info: Facebook URL: facebook.com/VenkatforPA

Qualifications: ER Physician, Incumbent State Representative

Campaign Website: venkatforpa.com

County: Allegheny

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/venkatforpa/

X Handle: VenkatforPA

Education: Educated at Harvard College, Yale University School of Medicine, and the University of Cincinnati Department of Emergency Medicine residency program

Occupation: Physician

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: 1) Defending our Democracy—Ensuring that every eligible voter has easy access to the ballot box and protecting our right to free and fair elections, regardless of the outcome; 2) Protecting abortion rights—Preserving reproductive health care and abortion rights for all Pennsylvanians; 3) Supporting Families and Workers—Fighting for equal pay, paid family leave, and affordable child care and health care—including medical debt relief, in-home care for the elderly, and mental health services.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I would support expanding voter registration through automatic voter registra-

BILL PETULLA

JEREMY SHAFFER

JEREMY SHAFFER

ARVIND VENKAT

tion, election-day voter registration, and early in-person voting.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: We need to move away from a funding system that allows the location where a child lives govern the quality of their education. While we are reliant on property taxes now along with state funding and federal grants for public education, the former creates an inequitable system. We will need to look at how we adjust the formula for allocating state education funding to reduce reliance on the property tax over time and ensuring equity in educational funding. The state needs to look at its formula for allocating public education funds to reduce disparities in funding based on local community socioeconomic status. We have started this with increases in funding, but clearly it has not gone far enough given continued reliance on property taxes.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: Pennsylvanians current law protects a person’s right to have an abortion. I support that. But we have seen attempts to remove such protections. I support codifying abortion rights along the structure of the previously overturned Roe v. Wade decision as a state constitutional amendment.

NATHAN WOLFE

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Facebook URL: facebook.com/NathanWolfePA

Qualifications: Business owner , 10 years law enforcement experience

Campaign Website: wolfepa.com

County: Allegheny

Education: BA Human Services from LaRoche University

Occupation: Business owner and State Constable

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: - no response -

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: - no response -

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Ensuring security with great poll workers, signature verification and paper backups remains crucial. To expand access and improve democracy, we need Fair District legislation to prevent gerrymandering. We need a true open primary where all candidates meet the same ballot access requirements and appear on the same Spring Primary ballot. Using ranked-choice voting, the top 5 candidates advance to a ranked-choice general election in November. This reduces negative campaigning and encourages diverse representation. Ending preferential treatment for old parties is key to fixing our corrupt, expensive legislature and fostering genuine competition.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: To address the Commonwealth Court’s ruling on school funding, I support enabling school districts to adopt a Land Use Tax. This tax shifts the burden from homeowners to commercial and industrial property owners, boosting revenue for impoverished districts. Homeowners can renovate without new taxes. While nonprofit owned land that is actively engaged in charity is exempt, land held by nonprofit for investment or future use would pay the same tax as other owners. Land use tax is the least regressive tax and the system is less bureaucratic, with land value determined by location and size, not by assessors.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I support medical autonomy, where adults and doctors make decisions about procedures, including abortion, with no state interference. For minors, decisions should be made by parents and doctors. Pennsylvanians should be able to create legislation and amendments by initiative, as allowed in the original constitution. I would support an amendment protecting body autonomy to ensure these decisions remain personal and private, and would also support reasonable restrictions involving viability if it be the will of the people.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 33

The 32nd Legislative district contains Penn Hills, Oakmont, Verona, and part of Plum Borough.

Party: Democratic / Republican*

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: - no response -

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: - no response -

Party: Libertarian

Biographical Info:

WILLIAM JOHNSON BAIERL

Facebook URL: facebook.com/ElectBaierl

Qualifications: Director, General Manager 31 years; past Presbyterian Elder; past President NAEC; past Allegheny Land Trust Board Member; Post Gazette endorsed against Jane Orie in 1996.

Campaign Website: Elect.BillBaierl.org

County: Allegheny

X Handle: @BaierlElect

Education: North Allegheny; University of Pennsylvania, Biological Basis of Behaviour, Environmental Studies Minor, Stephens Minister

Occupation: Consultant

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

Biographical Info: Campaign Website: votejoemcandrew.com

County: Allegheny

Education: Fox Chapel High School, University of Dayton

Occupation: State Representative X Handle: VoteJoeMcAndrew

Qualifications: Currently serving in the role Facebook URL: facebook.com/VoteJoeMcAndrew

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: How are we building the middle class? What economic, housing, and infrastructure policies are we creating to help support the growth of wealth for working Pennsylvanians. While corporations exploit us, we must push to raise the minimum wage, add protections for workers, and end wage theft, among other vital policies.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Allowing for a permanent mail-in ballot list would go a long way in solving issues seniors have when applying to mail-in-vote.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: Peace and prosperity are hindered by the corruption, grift and inefficiency of Harrisburg oligarchy. A few legislators control: caucus accounts; which bills get votes and lobbyist influence. While widely supported important bills like Fair Districts, Gift Ban and Community Solar are killed; elections do nothing as oligarchy persists. With largest full-time legislature in U.S., 6 figure salaries, less than 60 session days, undue benefits, no limits on gifts and opaque spending of hundreds of millions by the few, it’s clear that reform is needed. Will work with Independent Fiscal Office to increase transparency and accountability of how party leaders stifle legislation Pennsylvanians demand, breaking the oligarchy to help Pennsylvania thrive.

A: I look forward to reviewing the proposals put forth in the near future to resolve this issue. I believe the house democrats and the governor are working on a strong plan to solve this issue. We must come up with a solution to this issue, without increasing funding to charter schools or voucher programs.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I would bolster protections for women seeking reproductive healthcare.

*Representative McAndrew won the Republican Primary as a write-in candidate.

JOE MCANDREW

JOE MCANDREW

NATHAN WOLFE

WILLIAM JOHNSON BAIERL

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 33

The 33rd Legislative district contains East Deer, Fawn, Frazer, Harmar, Harrison, Indiana, O’Hara and Springdale, Aspinwall, Blawnox, Brackenridge, Cheswick, Fox Chapel, Sharpsburg, and Tarentum.

MANDY STEELE

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Campaign Website: steeleforpa.com

Instagram URL: instagram.com/steeleforpa.com

Education: Bachelors Degree from University of Pittsburgh

Facebook URL: facebook.com/SteeleforPA

County: Allegheny

Occupation: State Representative

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: The global energy production landscape is changing as we move the world forward as quickly and efficiently as possible to a net-neutral economy. We must pass legislation that will best position Pennsylvania to remain a leader in the energy space. The opportunity before us to revitalize local economies with clean energy manufacturing here is immense, leading to more jobs, more school funding, stronger communities - a cleaner, safer, more stable future for the people of our great commonwealth. A collaborative approach is our most expeditious path forward and I will continue to push legislation in this compelling and promising space.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Pennsylvania has made great strides in expanding voter enfranchisement, starting with automatic voter registration. Our newly-elected County Executive, Sara Innamorato, has added ballot drop boxes around Allegheny County this year. I will continue to support any efforts that improve access to voting and increase voter education efforts.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I support the basic education funding formula that plans to invest $1.1 Billion in education this year alone. I’d also support legislation for proposed Cyber Charger reform that would send hundreds of millions of dollars back to public school systems.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: Abortion needs to remain legal and accessible in Pennsylvania.

GARY LOTZ

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Education: Masters of Business Administration, Tulane University BA, Government and Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia County: Allegheny

Occupation: Vice President, Dick Building Company

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: Population loss is a critical issue for Pennsylvania, hindering economic growth and community vitality. To combat this, we must focus on revitalizing our communities and spurring growth. This involves creating a business-friendly environment through targeted tax incentives and regulatory reforms to encourage job creation and business expansion. Additionally, we need to invest in workforce development and skills training to ensure Pennsylvanians are equipped to compete in today’s economy, fostering innovation and prosperity statewide.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: When it comes to Pennsylvania’s voting laws, I would begin by advocating for the implementation of voter ID. This measures would be essential to instill across the board confidence ensuring the integrity of every vote cast. Furthermore, I would sup-

port initiatives to provide better resources and increased support to local election officials, ensuring they have the tools and training necessary to administer elections effectively and efficiently. By investing in technology upgrades and training programs, we can improve the accuracy and reliability of our elections while easing the burden on local election administrators.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: To remedy this legislation must be put forth to ensure that education dollars follow the student, allowing parents to be empowered to make the best educational decisions for their children. This approach fosters competition among schools, encouraging them to enhance their offerings and outcomes to attract students. Furthermore, school choice promotes innovation and diversity in education, providing families with a variety of schooling options tailored to their children’s needs and learning styles. This approach not only tackles the issue of unequal funding but also empowers families, improves educational outcomes, and elevates the overall quality of education in Pennsylvania.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I don’t see an urgent necessity to alter the existing abortion laws in Pennsylvania. Like most Pennsylvanians, I believe the decision to have an abortion is a deeply personal matter, and I am not running for office to put myself between a woman and her doctor.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 34

The 34th Legislative district contains Wilkins Township, Braddock, Braddock Hills, Chalfant, Churchill, East Pittsburgh, Edgewood, Forest Hills, North Braddock, Rankin, Swissvale, Wilkinsburg and a few neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, including Park Place, and parts of Homewood, and Point Breeze.

ABIGAIL SALISBURY

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info: X Handle: SalisburyforPA

Campaign Website: salisburyforpa.com

Education: B.A. Case Western Reserve University, J.D. Pitt Law, MPPM Pitt GSPIA

County: Allegheny

Qualifications: Incumbent of 1 year, nonprofit attorney, small business owner for 9 years, taught classes on First Amendment Law, international human rights law experience, 5 years on Swissvale Borough Council, former nonprofit executive director.

Facebook URL: facebook.com/SalisburyforPA

Occupation: State Representative, Nonprofit Attorney

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: (1) Unconstitutional system of funding public education. On the Appropriations committee, I focus on shifting from a system based on local property taxes, which exacerbates structural inequities. We must instead pool resources at the state level and invest heavily in basic education funding. (2) infastructure. Massive state investment in roads, water, and sewage systems is necessary. (3) The burden on 2,560 municipalities to provide public services. I hold intermunicipal meetings for my 13 communities’ elected officials, I am working on providing free grant-writing services to low-income municipalities to give them access to state grants. I work on intermunicipal cooperation efforts to help leverage small boroughs’ resources.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: This year, the primary falls on the Jewish holiday of Passover. As a Jew, I worked hard to try to change the date of the primary so that it would not disenfranchise anyone based on their religion, but ultimately I failed. We must work harder to ensure that scheduling issues known far in advance do not harm voting rights. We must also make it as easy as possible to vote, so that small mistakes on mail-in ballots do not disqualify votes and so that people can leave work to vote in person if they choose.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: We attempted to work on this last year and failed, so right now the legislation I am focused on will be the budget bill. We just finished up education budget hearings yesterday on Appropriations and I am encouraged to see the increased state investment in school districts with lower incomes and property values, but it is not enough.

ABIGAIL SALISBURY

MANDY STEELE

GARY LOTZ

we get through the budget period for this year, it is time to tackle the larger structural issue anew on a caucus level, and new legislation will be developed to do so. I look forward to working with our Education Chair and our leadership to accomplish that goal.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I support maintaining the right to choose, but that right is meaningless if people do not have the ability to pay for their reproductive healthcare choices. Abortion is healthcare. We must therefore ensure that people have affordable or free access to healthcare in PA.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 35

The 35th Legislative district contains Clairton, Duquesne, McKeesport, South Versailles, Homestead, Liberty, Lincoln, Munhall, Port Vue, Versailles, West Homestead, Whitaker and White Oak, and part of West Mifflin.

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Qualifications: Career in local Government and Management

County: Allegheny

Facebook URL: facebook.com/RepGergely/

Occupation: State Representative

Education: Indiana University of PA - Graduate

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: There are several, advocate and vote to help correct those issues.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: All, if properly supported

they need. And I will always defend abortion rights. I have brought back millions of dollars to my district to invest in public safety, including for violence prevention, victims’ services, and public safety facilities. For more info on my work on each issue, I encourage people to visit my website.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I support day voter registration, automatic voter registration, and more opportunities for early voting. I also support reforms requested by our counties, like the ability to pre-canvass mail-in ballots to ensure a timely count.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I support the plan proposed by the House Democrats to fully fund local districts within a 7-year timeline. While I wish we had the capacity to scale up funding more quickly, we also have fiscal constraints, so it is my hope that cyber charter reform and other similar reforms will help local districts as well. We need to ensure that every child has access to quality public education in Pennsylvania.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I would vote for a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights into the PA Constitution. I support HB2374, which would remove excessive mandates placed on abortion providers, as well as HB2304, which would eliminate the 24 hour waiting period and Medicaid restrictions on abortions.

ROSS SYLVESTER

Party: Libertarian

Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: -no response-

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: All

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: Allowing choice for women

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 36

The 36th Legislative district contains Brentwood, Mt. Oliver, and several neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, including Beechview, Brookline, West Liberty, Overbrook, Carrick, South Side Slopes, Arlington, Arlington Heights, and St. Clair.

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info: County: Allegheny

Education: MA, Bioethics, University of Pittsburgh. PhD, Communication, University of Pittsburgh.

Occupation: State Representative

X Handle: jessicalbenham

Instagram URL: instagram.com/jessicalbenham Facebook URL: facebook.com/BenhamforPA Campaign Website: benhamforpa.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: Economic instability, healthcare access, including abortion, and public safety are the issues I hear most about from my constituents. I will continue to fight for budgets that cut cost of living, and invest tax dollars into public health, supports for families, workforce development, and local businesses. I prioritize access to affordable healthcare, including ensuring that older adults and individuals with disabilities have the services

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: -no response-

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 38

The 38th Legislative district contains Baldwin, Whitehall, Dravosburg, Glassport, part of West Mifflin, and a few neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, including Hays, Hays Woods, and New Homestead.

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Education: I have a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Duquesne University and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Westminster College.

X Handle: nforInglis

Facebook URL: facebook.com/InForInglis

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/inforinglis/

Occupation: Educator

Campaign Website: inforinglis.com County: Allegheny

Qualifications: Public Educator (2009 - Current), West Mifflin Borough Councilman (2018 - Current), South Hill Area Council of Government Member (2018 - 2022), West Mifflin Community Foundation Board Member (2014-2018) & Council Liaison (2018 - Current)

Questions:

Q

: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: Education, providing jobs, and keeping our community safe. Education is the root of all opportunity. Right now, our public schools are being unlawfully underfunded

MATTHEW R. GERGELY

MATTHEW R. GREGELY

JESSICA BENHAM

JESSICA BENHAM

JOHN INGLIS

JOHN INGLIS

schools, we must make sure that our community has good paying jobs. The best way we can do that is to expand the union way of life. Organized labor built Allegheny County, and we have to support it. Finally, to keep our community safe we need to better support our first responders. Our local volunteer fire departments are seeing some especially challenging circumstances right now. They need state help and investments.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I think we have made a lot of progress in recent years, but there is still work to do. First, I would enact same day voter registration. Arbitrary deadlines should not stop our citizens from participating in elections. A person should be able to register and vote all on the same day. Second, I would make sure the state is providing adequate resources to county election departments. Local budget shortfalls should never be allowed to harm the security of our elections. Finally, I would look into legislation to crack down on threats made against election officials. No one should be able to intimidate the hardworking men and women who make our Democracy work.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I am in support of the proposed Pennsylvania constitutional amendment to change our state income tax to a progressive format, making it more fair and equitable. This will benefit public education and help fill the funding gap. We also should be willing to tap into the rainy day fund. The fund currently sits at a massive 6.1 billion dollars. We can’t use all of that to address the education shortfall, but it is the public’s money and the education of our children should be one of the state’s top priorities.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

STONE SOBIERALSKI

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Education: Associates Degree in business, finance, and accounting from Allegheny County Community College X Handle: stoneforpa

Facebook URL: www.facebook.com/stoneforpa/ Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/stoneforpa/ Occupation: Stonemason

Campaign Website: www.stoneforpa.com

County: Allegheny

Qualifications: Whitehall Borough Councilman since 2021

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: The most pressing issue for Pennsylvanians is the decline of opportunities. Pennsylvania is within the top eight for outbound migration since other states are providing better opportunities. The solution is to make Pennsylvania more business friendly by reducing burdensome and restrictive regulations to attract businesses and high paying jobs. Pennsylvania is also among the top five highest tax burdens per resident in the United States, with very little to show for it. By reducing the cost of living and creating more opportunities for Pennsylvania residents, we can stem this mass migration out of the state.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I would support any changes that would make elections more fair, transparent, and accountable to all eligible Pennsylvania voters. For example, I support expanding voter ID laws and prohibiting mail-in drop boxes which present opportunities for fraud. However, I believe it’s worth noting that local election officials have already been doing a fine job of ensuring security and transparency.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I support an overhaul of the current funding system by supporting legislation to enact school choice. By allowing taxpayers to choose where to send their children and money, we can ensure children are not trapped in failing schools by their zip code and can access high quality education. I fully intend to hold Governor Shapiro accountable to his promise to enact school choice, which he campaigned on but later abandoned.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: None

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 39

The 39th Legislative district contains Elizabeth, West Elizabeth, Forward, Jefferson Hills, Pleasant Hills, South Park, and parts of Westmoreland County including Monongahela, Carroll, New Eagle, Finleyville, and Union.

ANGELA GIROL

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Occupation: Teacher - School Board Member

County: Allegheny

Qualifications: Angela Girol has been a leader in the classroom since coming to Elizabeth Forward 17 years ago and recently received national recognition for her work. She has also worked in her community for the last five years, serving as a school board member in South Park.

Facebook URL: www.facebook.com/angela4pa

Campaign Website: angela4pa.com

Education: Bachelor of English degree from St. Vincent College; Master of Arts in Teaching from Chatham College

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: As a teacher and two-term school board member, I understands the problems facing everyday hardworking folks in the 39th District who often feel forgotten and abandoned by the political and economic elites. Issues of Focus: Good Government, Reproductive Freedom, Education, Public Safety, Environment, Worker’s rights

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I support laws to codify automatic voter registration, rank-choice voting, and open primaries.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I fully support funding PA public schools at the state level by closing tax loopholes and breaks for the wealthy that cost PA $4.9 billion annually. Further, I would champion legislation to lower property taxes for the working class and seniors on fixed incomes.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I would introduce a constitutional amendment to protect access to abortion I will always support FDA-approved contraceptive methods, and the implementation of evidence-based sexual health education programs.

Party: Republican

Biographical Info: County: Allegheny

Facebook URL: facebook.com/vote4kuzma

Campaign Website: vote4kuzma.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: -no response-

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: -no response-

STONE SOBIERALSKI

ANGELA GIROL

ANDREW KUZMA

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 40

The 40th Legislative district contains Bethel Park, part of Upper Saint Clair, and Peters Township (in Washington County).

PETER KOHNKE

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

County: Allegheny

Occupation: Retired

Education: PhD in Civil Engineering

Qualifications Volunteered with the non-profit Montour Trail Council in many capacities, including President Facebook URL: facebook.com/peter.kohnke.5

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: Harrisburg should put forth policies that would encourage entrepreneurship and increase the start-up and success of small businesses. The PA legislature should also initiate/support programs that would provide lowcost incentives for renovating existing housing, to increase equity for homeowners and/or expand housing supply. For seniors, rebates for those facing increasing rents and property taxes should be tied to inflation, to avoid eviction and foreclosure, It is also time to review PA liquor laws to see if the state and its citizens would be better served by the privatization of the liquor industry

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Any registered Pennsylvanian can request a mail ballot, with a current valid form of identification. They should continue to be able to do so, as voters want more convenience, especially for those who have difficulty getting to the polls. The Mail-in Voting Law was upheld by the State’s Supreme Court in August 2022. Mail ballot fraud is exceptionally rare, and there is no evidence of widespread issues that would change the outcome of any PA election

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: Many of these concerns are addressed in HB 2370, a sweeping education-funding bill passed by the House in June, 2024, with bipartisan support. Democratic sponsors of the bill hope it will meet a judicial ruling fo offer all students in PA a fair and equitable education. The bill will provide $5.4 billion to public education over the next seven years, if it is funded each year. It also requires low-tax districts to contribute more and offers ‘tax equity” supplements to high tax districts The bill now awaits Republican-controlled Senate approval before it can be signed into law by Gov. Shapiro. Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: A woman’s freedom to choose is a fundamental right, which must be protected. In the wake of Roe’s reversal, such rights are threatened. Anti-abortion efforts also negatively affect other aspects of reproductive health, such as contraception, miscarriage management, treatment for ectopic pregnancies and reproductive technologies such as IVF. The PA Legislature should work to keep abortion and reproductive healthcare legal, and not try to reverse it by passing legislation such as Senate Bill 106. The Legislature should also support the Governor’s Executive Order 2022-01, to remove medically-unnecessary and punitive restriction those providing reproductive healthcare services, in order to keep such care, safe, legal, and accessible.

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Facebook URL: facebook.com/natmihalek

Campaign Website: nataliemihalek.com

County: Washington

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: -no response-

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: -no response-

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 42

Castle Shannon.

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Campaign Website: votedanmiller.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/VoteDanMiller

Education: JD, BS Secondary Education, BA History

Qualifications: Focus on public service, 11 years as a State Representative, currently serving as Majority House Whip, 14 years as a volunteer firefighter, previous township commissioner, Team Leader in AmeriCorps County: Allegheny

X Handle: VoteDanMiller

Occupation: Legislator

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: Education and jobs are always the most pressing concerns. We need to make sure that our public education system works for every child, and we need to make sure that Pennsylvanians can see and build their futures here with family sustaining jobs. I will continue to push for state funding that balances out inequities typically found in student disability and mental health supports and food insecurity and technology gaps. And pushing for targeted state investment and partnerships that look to bring high quality jobs to PA, hopefully union and hopefully working with as much American-made products as possible.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I would like to see more technology support to allow people with disabilities to vote

“Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you.”

PETER KOHNKE

NATALIE MIHALEK

The 42nd Legislative district contains Baldwin, Mt. Lebanon, part of Upper St. Clair, Dormont, and

DAN MILLER

DAN MILLER

in every polling center. I think expanding automatic registration would be positive and I think the state should offer greater financial support to counties to make sure that election workers are fairly compensated.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I believe that this year’s upcoming state budget must take a big step forward in rectifying the inequality in our school funding that many of us have said has existed for years. It may take a couple of budget cycles to fully correct the system, but it is not acceptable for the state budget to ignore this.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I have always supported Roe v. Wade and I do not believe that a woman or doctor should be at risk of prosecution for exercising their choice and profession. Codifying these long established rights would be something I would support.

JOSEPH LECKENBY

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Campaign: Website josephleckenby.com

Education: B.A. Duquesne University; J.D. Candidate Duquesne University

Qualifications: Member of Mt. Lebanon Republican Committee (2024–) Poll Worker (2017–); Nonprofit Leadership (2022–)

County: Allegheny

X Handle: Leckenbyfor42

Occupation: Law Student

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: The most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians are job creation, crime, and infrastructure. First, we need to bring back manufacturing jobs to Pennsylvania. I will strive to cut unnecessary regulations and lower taxes to make it easier for businesses to thrive and create good-paying jobs. Second, we must address the rise in crime by supporting our law enforcement. We will increase funding for police, ensure they have the resources they need, and enforce the law strictly to keep our communities safe. Lastly, our infrastructure is crumbling. We will invest in rebuilding roads, bridges, and public services, ensuring that Pennsylvania has the best infrastructure in the country, making it a better place to live and work.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Election integrity is crucial. We need to ensure that every legal vote counts and that there’s no fraud. I support implementing sensible election security laws aligned with our Commonwealth and Federal constitutions. We also need to secure our mail-in voting system to prevent any misuse. This includes signature verification and stricter rules on ballot collection and drop boxes. To support local election officials, we’ll provide better training and more resources to ensure they can manage elections efficiently and securely. Transparency is key—we must allow for proper observation of the vote-counting process by all parties.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: Our children deserve the best education. We need to ensure that funding is fair and that every child, no matter where they live, has access to quality education. I would support legislation that reallocates funds to ensure that schools in underprivileged areas receive more support. This includes more funding for school infrastructure, better pay for teachers, and resources for students. We must also promote school choice, allowing parents to decide where their children go to school. Whether it’s public, charter, or private schools, competition will drive up quality. Our goal is to ensure that every child in Pennsylvania has the opportunity to succeed. Along with fellow Republicans, I will champion outside-of-the-box solutions for education

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I am pro-life, and I believe we need to protect the unborn. I would support legislation that restricts late-term abortions and ensures that any procedure is done under the safest conditions for the mother. We also need to provide better support for women who choose to carry their pregnancies to term, including access to healthcare, childcare, and adoption services. Life is precious, and we must do everything we can to protect it while also supporting women and families in difficult situations.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 44

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Campaign Website: hadleyforpa.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/people/Hadley-Haas-for-PA

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/hadleyforpa?igsh=ZmllNXppNmhrdw==

X Handle: https://x.com/Hbeckhaas?s=20 County: Allegheny

Occupation: Unemployed

Education: B.A.—Economics & Communications

Qualifications: Leadership—Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Founding Member—QV Strong, Former Chair—Friends of the Hearing Center at Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: 1. Gun Violence—Investing in community violence intervention programs and common sense legislation are proven to curb firearm deaths and casualties, including suicide and school shootings. 2. Equity in Public Education—I support implementing the adequacy formula as recommended by the Basic Education Funding Commission and investing appropriately at the state level. I believe in the need to update the funding model for charter/ cyber schools and to invest in facilities and teachers. 3. Retaining and attracting a younger population—In order to thrive, Pennsylvania must retain and attract young people. Safe, healthy communities, quality schools, and job opportunities will make Pennsylvania desirable in the years to come.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I believe we need to make voting as accessible and inclusive as possible and that it is crucial to engage young people in the Democratic process. Some initiatives I would support include: 1. Open primaries in Pennsylvania. 2. Allowing eligible citizens to both register or change their registration status and cast a ballot on the day of a primary or election. 3. Allowing 16 and 17 year olds to pre-register to vote. 4. Allowing 17-year-olds, who will be 18 years old on or before the date of a General Election, to register and vote for candidates in the corresponding Primary. 5. Simplified procedures for mail-in/absentee ballots.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I support implementing the adequacy formula as recommended by the Basic Education Funding Commission and investing appropriately at the state level. I believe in the need to update the funding model for charter and cyber schools and to invest in modern facilities and incentives for teachers.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I am concerned about the Dobbs decision and the impact it is having on women’s health around our country. As a result, I would support a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion.

VALERIE GAYDOS

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

Campaign: Website www.votevaleriegaydos.com

Facebook URL: facebook.com/VoteValerieGaydos

Instagram URL: instagram.com/GaydosforPA

X Handle: GaydosforPA

County: Allegheny

Occupation: Legislator, Business Owner, Investor, Entrepreneur

Education: Dickinson College, BA Russian Language, Economics

Qualifications: A strong history of delivering results for our communities. Returned ~$90M of your taxes back for community projects.

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: The most pressing issues includes high property taxes, overall high cost of living and the rising cost of doing business in the state. Too many young people continue to leave PA for greater opportunity elsewhere. Seniors are being taxed out of their homes & small businesses getting crushed by government overreach. We must reverse these trends with good family sustaining jobs, additional support for education in the trades, more economic opportunity for youth, Valerie has legislation to provide

JOSEPH LECKENBY

VALERIE GAYDOS

HADLEY HAAS

HADLEY HAAS

The 44th Legislative district contains Aleppo, Crescent, Findlay Township, Moon Township, North Fayette, Bell Acres, Edgeworth, Glen Osborne, Glenfield, Haysville, Leet Township, Leetsdale, Sewickley, Sewickley Heights and Sewickley Hills.

JAMES JULIUS

more affordable health care for all (HB555) and, recently Governor Shapiro signed her legislation to help reduce cost of prescriptions https://www.pa.gov/ en/governor/newsroom/2024-press-release Stronger economies result in safer communities.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Pennsylvania has a clear set of laws governing elections that allow for voter access and the ability for citizens to take part in voting. Each year additional security measures have been put in place to increase the safety and security of elections and continued measures must ensure that voting laws are followed as written to restore voter confidence and engagement.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: Pennsylvania has amongst the highest per student spending in the nation. Unfortunately, as funding has gone up, test scores have gone down. Pennsylvania is one of the few states that relies on property taxes for school funding with a disproportionate burdon placed on the local level. And, that must change. The Council of State Taxation Study on property tax administration rates Pennsylvania as an “F” (https://www.ipti.org/press-release-ipti-cost-scorecard) which identifies a number of low cost and no cost solutions to improve Pennsylvania’s rating. These should be pursued to equalize funding without significant impact on local property taxpayers and homeowners.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: Pennsylvania already has settled law. And, as such, there is no need to change current Pennsylvania laws governing abortion. Abortions should be rare, safe and legal and support should be equally provided to all aspects of life - prenatal care, adoption and foster care. Exceptions for cases of rape, incest and the broad health and welfare of the mother including mental health should remain essential components of the law. With a sister as a family physician, Valerie believes that medical decisions should be made between a doctor and patient including for masks and vaccines. It is essential to address this topic with respect for finding common ground in all dialogue in this deeply personal and complex debate.

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 45

The 45th Legislative district contains Collier Township, Kennedy Township, Robinson Township, Stowe, Bridgeville, Carnegie, Coraopolis, Neville Island, Kirwan Heights, McKees Rocks and Pennsbury Village.

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info:

Education: B.A. Duquesne University 1985, J. D. Duquesne University 1989

Qualifications: Lawyer, Former Township Commissioner (13 years), State Representative (8 years)

Occupation: State Representative for the 45th District County: Allegheny Facebook URL: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058188155790 Campaign Website: anitaastorinokulik.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: Infrastructure repair. We need to allocate sufficient resources. Fair and equitable education systems. We need to properly fund districts that do not have an adequate tax base. Protecting the innocent victims of domestic violence.

Party: Republican

Biographical Info: County: Allegheny

Facebook URL: facebook.com/James4PA

Campaign Website: juliusforstaterep.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: Early voting should be implemented. We need to stop the attacks on proper mail-in voting.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I have long advocated for proper funding. We need to work in a bipartisan manner to properly fund education to provide every student, in every district, appropriate educational opportunities.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: - no response -

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: -no response-

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: -no response-

PA STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 46

The 46th Legislative District contains South Fayette Township and Oakdale in Allegheny County; McDonald, which is split between Allegheny and Washington Counties; and Canonsburg, Cecil Township, Chartiers Township, Houston, Mount Pleasant, and parts of North Strabane Township in Washington County.

Party: Democratic

Biographical Info: Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/alextaylorforstaterep X Handle: AlexTaylor4PA46

County: Washington

Occupation: Patient Care Technician

Qualifications: 5 years experience in Health Care, Degree in Political Science, Worked on several campaigns for candidates who believed in building up our communities.

Education: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown B.A. in Political Science Facebook URL: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091747118030

Campaign Website: www.alextaylorforstaterep.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: Education and the Environment are two major issues I believe that Pennsylvanians face. Better-funded schools lead to a better-educated population, which leads to better opportunities for young people and could lower crime rates, I’d support legislation to better our current education system and would propose legislation to encourage higher learning. The Environmental issues we face can be dealt with by holding businesses, that operate, in the Commonwealth accountable for damage caused to our water and air by their operations, I will support and propose legislation to keep them accountable.

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: I would support automatic voter registration for any Pennsylvania resident as soon as they turn 18, I’ll support legislation that would open our Primaries so that more of our citizens can take part in choosing the person who will be on the ballot in November. I’ll support legislation that creates a more secure voting booth, and I’ll support legislation that would provide local elections officials and their processes with the necessary man-power, and funds if needed to ensure election security and accessibility.

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: I’d support legislation that fully and equitably funds schools across the Commonwealth and supports better pay for our educators who are often overworked and underpaid.

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: I’d support an amendment to the state constitution to secure a woman’s right to choose in the Commonwealth. Short of that I’d support any laws that strengthen the rights of women when it comes to medical decisions involving their own bodies.

ANITA ASTORINO KULIK

ANITA ASTORINO KULIK

ALEX TAYLOR

ALEX TAYLOR

JASON ORTITAY

Party: Republican

Biographical Info:

County: Washington

Occupation: State Representative

Qualifications: Small business owner, state representative for 10 years

Education: MBA, Bachelors Business Administration

Facebook URL: facebook.com/citizensforjasonortitay

Campaign Website: citizensforjasonortitay.com

Questions:

Q: What do you see as the most pressing issues facing Pennsylvanians, and how would you address them?

A: - no response -

Q: What changes would you support making to Pennsylvania’s voting laws to expand access, ensure security, and support local election officials and processes?

A: - no response -

Q: What legislation would you support to comply with the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional and must be reformed?

A: - no response -

Q: What changes, if any, would you support making to Pennsylvania’s abortion laws?

A: - no response -

“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt, Former U.S. President

“I don’t care what responsibilities you have today, there’s no greater responsibility than being in control of your future and your future starts now! We don’t have time, no procrastinating, don’t let the discouragement take you off course, that’s not how my people or my generation will go down… this is the loudest way to make your voice heard!”

— Rihanna, Singer

JASON ORTITAY