John on Policy

Common Sense. Real Accountability. A Pennsylvania That Works for Everyone.

“I’m not a career politician. I’ve run a small business, worked in our corrections system, and bought a home right here in Central PA with my wife, Vivian. Harrisburg too often protects special interests instead of working families. I’m running to bring a grounded, practical approach to the Capitol – guided by three simple principles.”

Affordability

Pennsylvania families are getting squeezed by taxes, housing, groceries, and utilities. My top priority is ensuring that working people can get ahead, not just get by.

Accountability

Harrisburg must treat taxpayer dollars with respect. That means cutting wasteful spending, ending corporate handouts, and reforming systems that fail the public.

Accessibility

Government should serve you, not be a barrier you have to fight through. I’m fighting for transparency, simpler processes, and policies that make life easier for regular citizens.

LOWERING THE COST OF LIVING & FAIR TAXES

A Fairer Tax Structure: End corporate tax loopholes and shift away from flat-rate taxes so large corporations pay their fair share and working families get tax relief.
Protect Homeowners: No senior or family should lose their home to skyrocketing property taxes. We need compassionate programs to keep homeowners in their homes rather than forcing foreclosures.
Healthcare & Prescription Relief: Put strict caps on high-cost treatments and prescription drugs, mandate transparent itemized billing, and stop predatory medical debt.

HOUSING & EVERYDAY OVERHEAD

Expand Housing Supply: Cut rigid local restrictions to allow duplexes, townhomes, and affordable multi-family options. Expand down-payment assistance and low-interest financing for first-time buyers.

Lower Energy & Utility Bills: Transition Pennsylvania toward renewable energy – including home solar – to stabilize power rates, create local clean-energy jobs, and protect families from unpredictable global fuel spikes.

Accountability

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY & GOVERNMENT REFORM

End Corporate Welfare: Redirect wasteful spending – like the $250 million in annual horse racing subsidies – toward public schools, local infrastructure, and lower taxes for small businesses.
Clean Up Harrisburg: Ban politicians from using lobbyist-funded cash for personal perks, restrict dark money in elections, and institute smart term limits for legislative leadership to stop insider control.

SMART PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

A Justice System That Works: Drawing from my time as a corrections officer, we must reserve jail for dangerous offenders, expand treatment for non-violent offenses, and ensure real oversight so facilities are safe, humane, and cost-effective.
Modern First Response: Equip police officers with specialized support – like mental health co-responders – so law enforcement isn’t forced to handle non-violent crisis calls alone.

Accessibility

SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES & WORKING FAMILIES

Unlock Main Street: Cut the bureaucratic red tape, delayed licensing, and complex permit steps that hold back homegrown businesses.
Connect Every Community: Treat high-speed broadband like a utility, ensuring rural families and students have affordable, high-quality internet.
Strengthen Healthcare & Veterans Access: Expand rural clinics, mental health options, and telemedicine so care isn’t dictated by your ZIP code. Eliminate bureaucratic runarounds for veterans accessing care.

RIGHTS, REPRESENTATION, AND COMMON SENSE

Protect Fundamental Rights: Defend reproductive healthcare decisions made between patients and their doctors, safeguard voting rights, and stand up for worker union protections.
Common-Sense Gun Safety: Protect lawful firearm ownership while closing background check loopholes on private sales and introducing a reasonable 3-day waiting period to prevent spontaneous acts of violence.
Regulate Adult-Use Cannabis: Legalize, test, and tax recreational marijuana. Divert revenue directly into substance abuse treatment, mental health, and K-12 education.