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Dear Neighbors,

I hope this email finds you well.

I want to share with you some valuable information on state programs and services and exciting updates from around the district. My staff and I are available to assist you with your concerns and access to state-related programs and services at my Whitehall office, located at 1080 Schadt Ave., so please stop by or call 610-266-1273.

You can also send me an email by clicking here.

And thank you for allowing me into your inbox to keep you informed of what’s happening in Harrisburg and our legislative district.

Beginning Nov. 1, in response to the many individuals and families losing their SNAP benefits, Clubhouse of Lehigh County is stepping up to make sure no member goes hungry.

They will be offering three meals a day to their members which include breakfast, lunch, and to-go dinners. These meals will be available daily at no cost to members, ensuring continued access to healthy, filling food during this difficult time.

This expansion of their meal program has been made possible thanks to a generous donation. This support allows them to continue to help build the community, promote wellness, and help provide stability for those living with mental illness.

This is another reminder about my upcoming FREE paper shredding event. This will be a joint event with my colleague from the State Senate, Sen. Nick Miller. It’s a great opportunity to safely dispose of your old personal papers and documents without worrying about the risk of sensitive material falling into the wrong hands.

The shredding event will take place on November 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Whitehall Township Municipal Campus, located at 3219 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office.

I hope to see you there.

Election Day is this Tuesday, November 4. Make sure your voice is heard by having a plan to vote.

If you are voting in person on Election Day, polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place: vote.pa.gov/Polls

Mail ballot voters should make sure to:

• Seal your ballot inside both provided envelopes;
• Sign and write the current date on the outer return envelope;
• Return your ballot to the County Office Building BEFORE 8 p.m. on Election Day.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you haven’t put your ballot in the mail yet, it’s probably too late; the safest approach is to drop it off in person (at your county election office or at an official drop-box) before the Tuesday at 8?p.m. deadline, or take it with you when you vote in person so it can be spoiled.

Please note that my office will be closed on Election Day. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 5.

Remember to "fall back" this weekend for Daylight Saving Time and set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed on Saturday, November 1.

The Office of the State Fire Commissioner adds that the clock change is a reminder for Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Working alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by up to 50%.

Need a smoke alarm? You can request a free one from the American Red Cross here.

While SNAP food benefits have been put on hold due to the federal shutdown, scammers are trying to take advantage. PA’s Department of Human Services reports that SNAP clients are receiving calls from the numbers listed below, claiming that their benefits are on hold until they verify their eligibility and asking them to provide their PIN

1-888-239-7710

1-888-272-8720

1-888-737-6551

It’s a SCAM. DHS will never ask for personal information in an unsolicited text message, email, or phone call. Please report any texts or calls about DHS benefits that seem suspicious by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477).

Congratulations to Elise M. Jones, the new principal of Fountain Hill Elementary School.

Ms. Jones has over 15 years of experience in public education, including leadership roles as a principal and assistant principal at both the elementary and middle school levels.

I had the honor of presenting a House of Representatives citation to Brittany Arnold, who is a 2025 Pennsylvania Advocates and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PAR) award winner.

Brittany has shown compassion, persistence, and collaboration in uncovering the deeper roots of behavioral challenges and has helped many individuals through her important work.

It is imperative that we pass Victoria’s Law to put an end to the atrocious conditions of puppy mills and disreputable breeders. PA consumers deserve healthy, well-adjusted pets, not ones produced through cruelty and neglect. Let’s make this change now.

District Office

1080 Schadt Avenue
Whitehall, PA 18052

(610) 266-1273

Pennsylvania State Capitol
38A East Wing Main Capitol

PO Box 202133

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 772-9902