2012 LWV Primary Voters Guide

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PENNSYLVANIA

CITIZEN EDUCATION FUND

NONPARTISAN VOTERS GUIDE

GENERAL PRIMARY, APRIL 24, 2012

(C) Copyright 2012 LWVPA - CEF

Polls open 7 A.M. to 8 P.M.

This Voters Guide may be taken into the voting booth.

FOR ELECTION INFORMATION

Contact your county Board of Elections. The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen

Information Center also provides election information. CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-692-7281 or Smart Voter

at: www.SmartVoter.org

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The material in this Guide was compiled by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania-Citizen

Education Fund. This material may not be altered or reprinted without the permission of the League.

Each candidate's reply has been printed as submitted, except to use standard abbreviations and by

editing from the bottom when a candidate's reply exceeded the word limit. The candidates listed are

those whose names appear on the ballot as of March 15, 2012 and they are listed according to their

ballot order.

PURPOSE AND POLICY OF THE LEAGUE

The purpose of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania-Citizen Education Fund is to promote

political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League

is nonpartisan: it does not support or oppose any political parties or candidates. Nothing in this guide

should be construed as an endorsement of any candidate by the League of Women Voters of

Pennsylvania-Citizen Education Fund.

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 countyBoard of Elections by 5 P.M., Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Completed absentee BALLOTS must be received

back at the Board of Elections by 5 P..M. on Friday, April 20, 2012. If an emergency arises (unexpected

illness or business trip) after the Tuesday application deadline, call your county Board of Elections for

information on emergency absentee voting. Proof of emergency may be required. An emergency

application and ballot can be obtained and voted by 5 P.M. on Friday, April 20th. Qualified electors who

become ill or are called away from home by reason of occupation, business or duties, which fact was not

known or could not reasonably be known prior to 5:00 P.M. on the Friday preceding the primary, may

file a request for an absentee ballot with the appropriate Court of Common Pleas at any time prior to

8:00 P.M. on the day of the primary. Any disabled voter having questions regarding the accessibility of a

polling place should consult their county Board of Elections.

WRITE-IN VOTING

Information for write-in voting will be available at the polling place

ELECTION DAY PROBLEMS

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 should telephone the county Board of Elections.

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 can 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. If it is later determined that you were


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eligible to vote your ballot will be counted. You will be given instructions on how to determine if your

vote was counted.

IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VOTERS

ALL voters will be required to show a photo ID before voting at a polling place. All photo IDs must be

current and contain an expiration date, unless noted otherwise. Acceptable IDs include:

Photo IDs issued by the U.S. Federal Government or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:o Pennsylvania drivers license or non-drivers license photo ID (IDs are valid for voting

purposes 12 months past expiration date)o Valid U.S. passport (not expired)o U.S. military IDactive duty and retired military (a military or veterans ID must

designate an expiration date or designate that the expiration date is indefinite). Military

dependents ID must contain an expiration date

Employee photo ID issued by Federal, PA, County or Municipal government (not expired) Photo ID cards from an accredited public or private Pennsylvania college or university (not

expired)

Photo ID cards issued by a Pennsylvania care facility, including long-term care facilities, assistedliving residences or personal care homes (not expired)

If you do not have one of these IDs and require one for voting purposes, you may be entitled to get one

FREE OF CHARGE at PennDOT Driver License Center. To find the Driver License Center nearest you, and

learn what identification and residency documentation you will need to get a photo ID, or for more

information, visit www.VotesPA.com or call 1-877-VotesPA (1-877-868-3771). You can also learn how to

vote if you have a religious exemption to having your photograph taken.

NO ONE legally entitled to vote will be denied the right to do so. If you do not have a photo ID or are

indigent and unable to obtain one without payment of a fee, you may cast a provisional ballot, and will

have six days to provide your photo ID and/or an affirmation to your county elections office to have your

ballot count.

ON-LINE VOTERS GUIDE

The Voters Guide and other useful information for voters can be found on the League of Women Voters

of Pennsylvania Homepage: www.palwv.org. It is also posted on the League of Women Voters of BucksCounty website,www.lwvbucks.org (go to the Voters Guide Page).

*CERTIFICATION NOTE*

As of the publication date of this guide, the slate of candidates listed below is accurate based upon the

Pennsylvania Department of States Bureau of Elections unofficial ballot.

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

JOB DESCRIPTION

The President is the head of state of the United States of America and is the Chief Executive Officer and

Commander in Chief of all military forces. The powers of the President are described 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.

How Elected: Every four years, political parties nominate candidates to run for President of the United States in a

general election that is held on the first Tuesday in November of years divisible by the number four. Although all

parties use conventions to nominate their candidates, in most states the Democratic and Republican parties also

run state-wide primary elections. The results of the primary influence how the delegates to their respective partys

convention will cast ballots for candidates for President. The degree to which the result of the primary election

influences the votes of delegates at conventions varies from state to state.

Term: Four years, Limit of two terms.
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Base Salary: $400,000

Note: The candidate must have made a public announcement of her/his intention to run for her/his Party's

nomination for President; and, the candidate must meet the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act's minimum

contribution threshold requirements for qualifying for matching funds, based on the most recent data publicly

available on the FEC website.

(Vote for One)

RepublicanNewt Gingrich

Mitt Romney

Ron Paul

Rick Santorum

DemocraticBarack Obama

UNITED STATES SENATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Constitution prescribes that the Senate be composed of two Senators from each State (therefore, the

Senate currently has 100 Members) and that a Senator must be at least thirty years of age, have been a citizen of

the United States for nine years, and, when elected, be a resident of the State from which he or she is chosen. A

Senator's term of office is six years and approximately one-third of the total membership of the Senate is elected

every two years.

The Senate has several exclusive powers not granted to the House, including consenting to treaties, a precondition

to their ratification consenting or confirming appointments of Cabinet secretaries, other federal executive officials,

military officers, regulatory officials, ambassadors, and other federal uniformed officers, as well as trial of federal

officials impeached by the House.

Term: 6 years

Salary: $174,000

(Vote for one)

QUESTION: What would you do to improve protection and enforcement of our land, air, and water quality

laws?

REPUBLICAN

David Christian (Upper Makefield Twp., Bucks Co.) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

Marc Scaringi (Camp Hill Boro, Cumberland Co.)

Web site:http://scaringiforsenate2012.com

D.O.B: 09.04.1970

EDUCATION: 1993, Georgetown University, B.A.; 2001, Widener Law School, J.D.

OCCUPATION: Lawyer/Owner of Law Firm

QUALIFICATIONS: Lawyer/Law Firm Owner, 2001-Current; Worked in U.S. Senate, 1995-1996; Worked in PA

Attorney Generals Office, 1997-2001; Board of Directors on several organizationspublic library, civicassociations, Lions Club

ANSWER TO QUESTION: I would improve protection and enforcement of PAs land, air and water quality laws by

removing federal government mandates, laws and regulations that interfere with PA state regulatory agencies. PA

regulators are in a much better position than federal regulators to know what types and levels of regulation works

best for individuals, businesses and the environment here in PA. We need to return to the principle that the states

are laboratories for democracy and should be free from control by the federal government to experiment with

types and levels of regulations.

Steven Welch (Charlestown Twp., Chester Co.) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

Tom Smith (Plumcreek Twp. Armstrong Co.) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED
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Sam Rohrer (Elverson, Berks Co.)

Web site:http://www.rohrerforsenate.org

D.O.B: 08.11.1955

EDUCATION: 1977, Bob Jones University, B.S. in Management. Extensive hours in Management, Marketing, and

Accounting continuing education courses.

OCCUPATION: Self-employed

QUALIFICATIONS: Served 18 years in the PA General Assembly; Served 14 years on the Appropriations Committee;

Served 16 years on the Education Committee; Ranking Chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee,

House Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, and the House Finance Committee.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: As a U.S. Senator, I would carefully use my vote and influence to urge the Executive

Branch to enforce only those laws passed by Congress and not to expand on laws through unclear or excessive

regulations. As an 18-year Member of the PA Legislature, I approached the protection of our environment very

seriously understanding our duty to protect the environment. Having served as ranking chairman of the House

Game and Fisheries Committee, I developed and demonstrated a solid and balanced view of environmental

stewardship carefully balancing private property rights with public interest. I will take this view with me to

Washington, D.C.

DEMOCRAT

Joseph Vodvarka (Robinson Twp., Allegheny Co.) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

Bob Casey, Jr. (Scranton, Lackawanna Co.) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

ATTORNEY GENERAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 account due to the Commonwealth;

represent the Commonwealth and all agencies in any action brought by or against the Commonwealth; administer

the provision relating to consumer protection laws; represent the Commonwealth and its citizens in any action

brought about for violation of the antitrust laws.

Term: 4 Years

Salary: $152,443

(Vote for one)

QUESTION:If elected, what do you believe to be your most important priority in this office and how will you

pursue it?

REPUBLICAN

David Freed (Camp Hill Borough, Cumberland Co.)

Web site:www.DavidFreedforAG.com

D.O.B: 7.30.1970

EDUCATION: B.A. Washington and Lee University, 1992; J.D., Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of

Law, 1995

OCCUPATION: Cumberland County District Attorney

QUALIFICATIONS: Cumberland County District Attorney, 2005-Present; Cumberland County First District Attorney,2001-2005; Cumberland County Assistant District Attorney, 1998-200; York County Deputy Prosecutor, 1997-1998;

Executive Committee Member of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: The safety of our citizens. I am the only candidate running for Attorney General with the

proven ability and extensive experience necessary to protect Pennsylvania families, seniors, children, and small

business owners from crime and corruption. I have handled thousands of cases during my time as a prosecutor,

private practice attorney and District Attorney. I am confident that Ill bring the principled leadership and integrity

expected of Pennsylvanias chief law enforcement officer to the office.

DEMOCRAT

Kathleen Kane (Waverly Twp., Lackawanna Co.) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED
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Patrick Murphy (Bristol Twp., Bucks Co.)

Web site:http://www.murphyforpa.com

D.O.B: 10.19.1973

EDUCATION:1996, Kings College (Wilkes-Barre) B.A.; 1996, University of Scranton, Army ROTC; 1999, Widener

Law School, (Harrisburg) J.D.

OCCUPATION: Fox Rothschild-Partner (2011-Present) one of the most prestigious law firms in PA, practicing in

litigation and international law.

QUALIFICATIONS: Captain in the U.S. Army, Judge Advocate-82nd

Airborne Division; Special Assistant U.S. States

Attorney; Constitutional law professor-U.S. Military Academy at West Point; Awarded Bronze Star for Service; U.S.

Congressman, 8th

District of PA-2007-2011; Bar Admissions-Pennsylvania. Court Admissions: Supreme Court of theU.S.; Supreme Court of PA; U.S. Court of Appeals, Armed Services; U.S. District Court of Eastern District of PA

ANSWER TO QUESTION: I believe the most important priority is to turn this office into a dynamic leadership

position. Pennsylvania needs a leader to counter balance Governor Corbetts conservative right-wing agenda. As

the next Attorney General, I will proactively defend a womans right to choose, prosecute those who pollute our

environment, and protect the elderly and all consumers from criminals who try to scam Pennsylvanians out of their

hard-earned money.

AUDITOR GENERAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 conductsfinancial and performance audits of individuals, state agencies, and organization that receive state funds, including

school districts, state liquor stores, and public employee pensions. 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 federal funds that are allocated to

Pennsylvania state programs

Term: 4 years

Salary: $152,443

(Vote for one)

QUESTION: If elected, what do you believe to be your most important priority in this office and how will you

pursue it?

REPUBLICANFrank Pinto (Middle Paxton, Dauphin Co.)

Web site:http://electFrankPinto.com

D.O.B: 09.14.1944

EDUCATION: 1966, LaSalle College, B.A., cum laude; 1968, Villanova University, M.A., summa cum laude; 1968-69,

19771, Bryn Mawr College, Doctoral Studies Scholar in Residence

OCCUPATION: Businessman, Peter Allen House, Recently Retired, President/CEO, Pennsylvania Association of

Community Bankers (1980-2011)

QUALIFICATIONS: Decades of State and Federal Administrative and Legislative Experience; Common Sense, Budget

Balancing Small Businessman, Tireless Advocate for Main Street Core Values.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: Make sure every taxpayer dollar sent to Harrisburg is accounted for and well spent.

Eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in State government by challenging every misdeed or

wrongdoing. Through performance audits, recommend efficiencies and better way s to save taxpayers money.Perform a SWOT analysis during the transition to ensure internal skill sets meet mandated objectives. Install

private enterprise measurable standards to make government run more like a business.

John Maher (Upper St. Clair, Allegheny Co.)

Web site:

D.O.B: 11.04.1958

EDUCATION: Duke University, A.B., magna cum laude; Oxford University, scholarship studies; Australian Graduate

School of Management, fellowship studies

OCCUPATION: CPA/Legislator
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QUALIFICATIONS: Three decades of real world experience as a CPA and business builder. Legislator known for

fiscal conservatism, fighting waste and improving government accountability including open records and lobbying

reforms.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: Pennsylvanians deserve to have an auditor general who actually knows how to audit. I am

a CPA expert in government accounting and auditing. I have co-authored a textbook about government accounting

and taught government auditing to audiences drawn from Pennsylvania and across the world. As the accountant

for accountability, Ive passed laws to increase sunlightopening government records to the public and forcing

lobbyist disclosures. As auditor general, I will find and fight waste.

DEMOCRATEugene DePasquale (West Manchester, York Co.)

Web site:

D.O.B: 08.03.1971

EDUCATION: 1993, College of Wooster, B.A. 1997, Masters in Public Administration, University of Pittsburgh; 2002,

J.D. from Widener University School of Law

OCCUPATION: Pennsylvania State Representative, 95th

District (York)

QUALIFICATIONS: State Representative, 2007-present; Deputy Secretary PA Department of Environmental

Protection (2003-2006); Director of Economic Development, City of York (2002-2003)

ANSWER TO QUESTION: I will order a performance audit of water protection programs to ensure our drinking

water is safe. I will also work for middle-class Pennsylvanians, protecting education, job-creation programs, and

public safety. I will order audits that identify any wasteful and inefficient spending to save taxpayer money and

enable reinvestment in critical programs.

STATE TREASURER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The duty of the Pennsylvania Treasurer is to safeguard the Commonwealth's financial assets, which total more

than $120 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; maintaining the Pennsylvania contracts electronic library.

The Treasurer has specific duties in addition to the oversight of the department: serves as Chair of the Board of

Finance and Revenue, which selects banks to serve as depositories for state money; sets interest rates paid on

commonwealth deposits; hears and decides state tax appeals.

Term: 4 YearsSalary: $152,443

(Vote for one)

QUESTION: If elected, what do you believe to be your most important priority in this office and how will you

pursue it?

REPUBLICAN

Diana Irey Vaughan (Nottingham Twp., Washington Co.)

Web site: www.friendswithdiana.com

D.O.B: August-1962

EDUCATION: 1981, West Virginia Business College; business, accounting and legal studies coursework at Fairmount

State College and California University of PennsylvaniaOCCUPATION: Washington County Commissioner, fifth term, managing 52 departments and nearly 1,000

employees and overseeing county-owned nursing home, airport, parks and bridges.

QUALIFICATIONS: County Commissioner, 16 years, led long-range planning resulting in job growth; Member of

Washington County Pension Board, managing pension funds of employees and retirees; Member of Washington

County Prison Board.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: As Commissioner, I fought for fiscal responsibility and good government, balancing seven

consecutive budgets with no tax increase, keeping taxes low, and putting inmates to work in our community. I

provided stewardship for pension funds and formed a strict investment policy statement, with a conservative

approach, that met or exceeded industry benchmarks over the past 16 years.

DEMOCRAT


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Robert McCord (Lower Merion, Montgomery Co.)

Web site: www.robmccord.com

D.O.B: March-1959

EDUCATION: Harvard, 1982, History & Economics. Wharton School of Business, 1989, M.B.A.

OCCUPATION: Pennsylvania State Treasurer

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Pennsylvania State Treasurer, 2008 - Present

CEO/Chairman and Co-Founder of the Eastern Technology Council

Co-Founder and Managing Director of PA Early Stage Partners

Senior Executive at Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: I will continue to use my business experience to protect taxpayers and invest wisely ontheir behalf. I wont allow the office to be distracted by political games or special interest agendas. I will build on

our record of success over the last three years and stay focused on creating good jobs and strong public income

from investments while making government more accountable and transparent and working collaboratively to find

innovative solutions to economic challenges.

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JOB DESCRIPTION

Membership in the U.S. House of Representatives is apportioned according to a states population. U.S.

Representatives must be at least 25 years old, U.S. citizens for at least seven years, and residents of the state from

which they are elected.

Term: 2 YearsSalary: 174,000

(Vote for one)

QUESTION: What would you do to improve protection and enforcement of our land, air and water quality

laws?

8th Congressional District

Republican

Mike Fitzpatrick (Bucks County, Levittown, PA) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

DemocraticKathy Boockvar (Bucks County, Doylestown, PA)Web site: www.boockvar.com

D.O.B: Oct-1968

EDUCATION: American University, Washington College Of Law, J.D., 1993. University Of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1990.

OCCUPATION: Attorney

QUALIFICATIONS: Small Business Owner, 11 years. Trained Mediator, 16 years. Constitutional Rights Attorney, 19

years.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: Improving Protection and Enforcement: "The environment that we live and work in is

crucial to our families, health, and economy. As a member of Congress, I will always fight for tougher and smarter

environmental principals to guarantee that our air, land, and water are protected. Additionally, I will work to

ensure that companies that do pollute face stiff fines and pay to remediate any damage done, rather than forcing

hardworking taxpayers to foot the bill for their irresponsibility.

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe General Assembly, the legislative branch of state government, is composed of two houses, the Senate and the

House of Representatives. A majority vote of both houses is necessary to pass a law. Every law concerning

taxation must originate in the House of Representatives.

Term: 2 Years

Salary: 82,026

(Vote for one)


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QUESTION: Given limited resources, what 3 priority areas of the proposed budget would you like to modify

and what is your rationale for so doing?

18th Assembly House District

Republican

Gene D. DiGirolamo (Bensalem Township, Bensalem, PA)Web site: N/A

D.O.B: March-1950

EDUCATION: 1968, Bishop Egan Catholic High School. Attended Delaware Valley College and Holy Family

University

OCCUPATION: State Representative, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

QUALIFICATIONS: State Representative 1995-present. Chairman, House Human Services Committee; Member,

House Consumer Affairs Committee; Chairman, House PIAA Committee. Former small business owner. Former

Bensalem Township Auditor and community volunteer.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: 1. My top priority would be to restore totally the 20% cut to the County Human Service

Program, as these reductions would be devastating to our most vulnerable citizens. 2. I would eliminate the

proposed Department of Public Welfare block grant program for Human Services to the Counties. Again, it would

be terrible for those who need the help the most. 3. I would restore cuts made to higher education and increase

funding for basic education.

Democratic(No candidate)


Republican

Gloria E. Carlineo*(ruled off the ballot but appealing decision) (Solebury Township, Doylestown, PA)Web site: www.carlineo2012.com

D.O.B: Sept-1969

EDUCATION: University of Cincinnati, B.A., 1994, University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D. 1997

OCCUPATION: Stay-at-Home Mom

QUALIFICATIONS: I am NOT a Politician. I am a concerned citizen who will do the right thing

and not make a career out of political office.ANSWER TO QUESTION: We must end taxpayer guaranteed pensions. We must move public employees and

elected officials to a 401k like plan as most of us have. Education needs substantial changes. We must end

unfunded state mandates and provide the tools needed by school boards to control costs. We must reduce the

cost of the legislature. I will not accept a Taxpayer Paid Pension and I will contribute to my health insurance just as

the average Pennsylvanian does.

Bernie O'Neill (Warminster Township, Warminster, PA) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

Democratic

Brian Munroe (Warminster Township, Warminster, PA)Web site: www.votemunroe.com

D.O.B: Jan-1974EDUCATION: West Chester University 1992-1994, Various colleges in Phoenix in 1998.

OCCUPATION: Stay at home dad to my 4 and 1 year old daughters. Retired Police officer/police supervisor in

January 2012.

QUALIFICATIONS: Life time of community service. Firefighter/EMT at 17, U.S. Navy veteran, police officer for 4

years and police supervisor for 6 years.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: 1. Cut wasteful government spending starting with Harrisburg. Our state government is

the most bloated government in the country with generous pay, benefits, stipend, and vehicle for all

representatives. 2. Divert money from wasteful spending to Education. Our schools are a vital resource that

Harrisburg has gutted. This action has raised local school taxes and increased our class sizes. 3. Stop the assault

on womens rights. There has been too much rhetoric by certain politicians in Harrisburg and Washington that

directly legislate and limit the rights of women.


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31st Assembly House District

Republican

Anne M. Chapman (Lower Makefield Township, Yardley, PA)Web site: www.anne2012.com

D.O.B: 1945

EDUCATION: 1979, Ursinus College, BBA Bachelors of Business Administration

OCCUPATION: Executive in healthcare marketing research

QUALIFICATIONS: Over 30 years business experience most recently as Vice President in Healthcare Marketing

Research. Served four years as Committee Woman, and three on Lower Makefield Twp. Republican leadership

team as PR committee Chair, and 2 years as Bucks County executive.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: I would change how the $6.48 billion in basic education funding is distributed. Each

district would receive equal funding based only on enrollment. Property taxes at both Council Rock and Pennsbury

would lower as state aid would double. Sell the state liquor store system to reduce the budget and gain needed

revenue by selling licenses. Require all state employees to contribute 25% of the cost of the health insurance

premiums to reduce spending.

Helen R. Bosley (Lower Makefield Township, Yardley, PA)Web site: www.helenbosley.com

D.O.B: Jan-1948

EDUCATION: Arcadia University, B.A.; 1974 Wharton School, MBA.OCCUPATION: President, Corporate Financial Management, Inc. Consultants to businesses, government entities

and non-profits.

QUALIFICATIONS: Private sector financial executive over 30 years; public company director and Board volunteer:

audit, finance, pension and compensation committees. PA Honor Roll of Business Women 1995. PA Delegate

White House Conference on Small Business.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: In the past decade, spending increased from $21 to 29 billion or 45%. Mandatory

spending also increased. The current budget projects $27.1 billion in spending and works to bring spending in line

with economic growth. PA needs a fiscally responsible budget which supports basic education and higher

education and creates and sustains a business friendly environment. Insuring higher education funding goes

directly to in-state student tuition support is a priority.

DemocraticSteven J. Santarsiero (Lower Makefield Township, Yardley, PA) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED


Republican

Eric David (Falls Township, Fairless Hills, PA) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

Democratic

John T. Galloway (Falls Township, Levittown, PA) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

141st Assembly House District

Republican

Anthony Sposato (Middletown Township, Levittown, PA) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

Democratic

Tina Davis (Bristol Township, Croydon, PA)Web site: www.votetinadavis.com

D.O.B: April-1960

EDUCATION: 1983, LaSalle University, B.S.

OCCUPATION: State Representative

QUALIFICATIONS: State Representative, 2 years; Bristol Township Council, 5 years


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ANSWER TO QUESTION: I would modify the Governors plan to turn state funding for social services into a block

grant and cutting funding by twenty percent. This will force counties to eliminate crucial programs for poor

children, seniors, and victims of domestic violence and rape. The second priority area is education. The

Governors current plan will dramatically raise school property taxes while adding to the inequity gap between

school districts. Thirdly, we must tax the gas companies.

142nd Assembly House District

Republican

Frank A. Farry (Langhorne Borough, Langhorne, PA) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

Democratic

(No Candidate)

143rd Assembly House District

Republican

Marguerite Quinn (Doylestown Township, Furlong, PA)Web site: www.RepQuinn.net

D.O.B: not given

EDUCATION: 1981, Saint Joseph's University BAOCCUPATION: Legislator, serving third (2-year) term

QUALIFICATIONS: -----

ANSWER TO QUESTION: Pennsylvania's budget must face fiscal realities by focusing on priorities. This means

investing in programs that bolster economic and job growth to positively impact families as well as county

governments that provide human services. We must support PreK, basic and higher education as well as our

special needs adults and children. Funding for environmental programs, especially as they relate to the

development of the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania, must be among our top priorities.

Democratic

Joseph Frederick (Doylestown Borough, Doylestown, PA)Web site: N/A

D.O.B: September-1950

EDUCATION: Delaware Valley College 1 yr. Bucks County Community College Associates Degree

OCCUPATION: PA Licensed Explosive Engineer, Member of the Society of Explosive Engineers, BPI certified, BPI

certified auditor

QUALIFICATIONS: 33 yrs in Business with ATF, Homeland Security, Federal and State DOT, PA Department of

Environmental Protection, Doylestown Boro EAC, Constable of Elections.

ANSWER TO QUESTION: Our Challenges in Harrisburg extend far beyond the current budget and its numerous

misguided priorities and ill-chosen cuts. We need to elect legislators who support average citizens rather than the

special interests who currently drive legislation. Marguerite Quinn, supported sweetheart deals that gave away

our natural resources without returning sufficient revenue to our treasury and to draconian cuts in education,

infrastructure, and higher local property and school taxes.


Republican

Katharine M. Watson (Warrington Township, Warrington, PA) NO RESPONSE RECEIVED

Democratic

(No Candidate)


Republican

Paul I. Clymer (West Rockhill Township, Sellersville, PA)


11/11

Web site: N/A

D.O.B: July-1937

EDUCATION: Graduate of Muhlenberg College, BA Economics, Class of 1959

OCCUPATION: Member of PA House of Representatives

QUALIFICATIONS: 32 Years of experience as a State Legislator

ANSWER TO QUESTION: Education: Restoring funding to our two university systems is important. (Total 17

universities) Parents and students already carrying a heavy financial burden. Failure to restore these cuts will

make this situation worse. Public Welfare: Welfare exceeds education in state funding. Reform is necessary.

While many citizens need these services, the cheaters have to be eliminated. Saving taxpayers money. Public

Libraries: A popular center of learning and a gathering point for all ages. Increasing the state subsidy will enhancetheir benefits to the public.

Democratic

Mary A. Whitesell (Springfield Township, Coopersburg, PA)Web site: www.mary4pahouse.com

D.O.B: Aug.-1955

EDUCATION: Northampton Community College, Scott-White Real-Estate Institute, Professional/Personal

Development Programs

OCCUPATION: Realtor; Paralegal

QUALIFICATIONS: Over 40 years experience in legal, business and government sectors, which involved

management of multi-million dollar budgets/financials. Energetic Leader and Supporter of the

Environment/Arts/Education/Healthcare/Communities as Board Member, Volunteer, Administrative Intern.Raised 2 generations of family while pursuing full-time career/education

ANSWER TO QUESTION: Education: Restore Education Funding to 2010-11 levels while pursuing more equitable

ways legislatively to fund education at all levels; Environmental/Regulation: One-year kick-start funding for

aggressive enforcement; increased regulation enforcement could allow the program to better self-fund and result

in fewer violations; Job Creation: Better financial incentives for PA employers to hire from PA unemployed would

reduce State unemployment costs and provide people with the income and dignity of real work; retain new-hires

instead of hire-and-fire when incentives expire.


Republican

Scott A. Petri (Upper Makefield Township, New Hope, PA)Web site: N/AD.O.B: April-1960

EDUCATION: Washington and Jefferson College BA- English & Political Science,

Villanova University Juris Doctorate-1985

OCCUPATION: State Representative 178th

district and Attorney-at-law

QUALIFICATIONS: Vice chairman of Appropriations; State Govt, Liquor, and Health

ANSWER TO QUESTION: Restoration of higher and basic education cuts to fullest extent possible. Restoration of

research funds from Tobacco settlement dollars for job creation. Reform of State Tax Equalization Board to ensure

proper funding for our schools.

Democratic

(No Candidate)

Documents

2012 LWV Primary Voters Guide