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In this Update:

• Our Constitutional Republic: It’s ‘Go Time’ for ‘We the People’
• Kane Mayor Brandy Schimp Earns PA Mayor of the Year Award
• Senator for A Day: A Learning Opportunity to Remember
• Honoring a Fallen Hero
• More than $9.7 Million Benefiting Senate District 25 Schools, Municipalities
• Get Your State and Federal Government Questions Answered on Wednesday, Oct. 30

Our Constitutional Republic: It’s ‘Go Time’ for ‘We the People’

As demonstrated in my “Sports Franchise Analogy” video above, our electoral process cannot effectively function without the support and full participation of the government franchise owners, “We The People!”

Tuesday, Oct. 29, is the deadline for applying to vote by mail in the upcoming Nov. 5 election.

To apply online, or to download a paper copy of the application, click here. 

You may also apply in person at your county voter registration office. If your county’s ballots are available, you could also vote at that time, assuming your mail-in ballot application is approved. Check the availability of ballots in your county here.

Once you receive your mail-in ballot, the deadline to return it to your county election office is 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Additional information about voting by mail is here.

Ready…Research…VOTE!

If you’re a qualified elector already registered to vote—it is your responsibility to carefully research the individuals and policy platforms of those seeking office.

Most importantly, take a few minutes—twice a year—to VOTE for those you find worthy. 

For extra motivation or more information, watch my video above!

Kane Mayor Brandy Schimp Earns PA Mayor of the Year Award

On Oct. 9, following a long session day in Harrisburg, I drove to McKean County to attend a special Borough of Kane council meeting where Kane Mayor Brandy Schimp was officially honored with the 2024 Pennsylvania Mayor of the Year Award.

Without question, Brandy won this award due to her strong sense of community. From her own words during her acceptance speech, “some people throw money at a problem, we throw the dedicated people of Kane at a problem.” She humbly thanked God, a supportive family and the volunteerism of the proud people of Kane for winning the award.

Earlier this year, Brandy and the Kane PTO were presented with the 2024 Inspiring Youth Award at the annual Champions of the PA Wild Awards banquet.

Brandy is a phenomenal mayor and an even better person. Congratulations Mayor Schimp and thank you for all your hard work and tremendous dedication to the people you serve!

Senator for A Day: A Learning Opportunity to Remember

On Oct. 11, I hosted my second-annual Senator for a Day seminar, held at Sacred Heart Parish in St. Marys, for nearly 50 students representing seven local school districts from across the 25^th  Senate District.

This hands-on learning experience allows our future leaders to see how their state government works.

Students were sworn in to serve as “senators” and presented with opportunities to craft and debate legislation in various committees. To close out the day, they debated the bills before the full “Senate.”

Rather than reading about the legislative process, our high school lawmakers actively engaged in helping to shape policies and laws that impact their everyday lives.

This was a memorable and informative day for all who participated, including teachers, administrators and my highly dedicated team who made this learning opportunity enjoyable and rewarding for the students and myself!

Honoring a Fallen Hero

I was honored to join members of the Stewart family, Rep. Brian Smith and Pennsylvania State Police Troop C at Emerickville Lutheran Cemetery for the headstone dedication of fallen Pennsylvania State Police Private Charles Stewart.

In the early morning hours of Friday, July 18, 1930, Private Stewart was assigned to a surveillance detail at the Grandview Cemetery near Monongahela, Washington County. After Private Stewart approached a passerby for questioning, the stranger pulled a gun and fired three shots at him. Private Stewart returned fire and killed his assailant.

Private Stewart died while undergoing surgery at Memorial Hospital, Monongahela. He was the 40^th member of the Pennsylvania State Police to be killed in the line of duty.

More than $9.7 Million Benefiting Senate District 25 Schools, Municipalities

Thanks to the collective effort of local and state leaders, our communities will soon be receiving substantial investments for needed infrastructure and school facility improvements.

This includes more than $9.7 million in Local Share Account (LSA gaming revenue) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout Senate District 25.

These grants are important investments in the safety and quality of life for residents of all ages. Securing this highly competitive funding is a huge win for even more homeowners, employers, local governments, emergency responders, police and farmers who will not have to bear the economic burden for millions of dollars of critical infrastructure and school facility upgrades.

Cameron County

• Shippen Township – $35,727 for purchase of an emergency generator for the township building, which would also serve as an evacuation center if needed.

Centre County

• Howard Fire Company No. 1 – $147,042 to purchase a quick response vehicle for service in Howard Borough, and Howard, Marion and Curtain townships.
• Miles Township – $140,815 for the purchase of a municipal work truck.
• Penn Township – $118,117 for the purchase of a truck with a snowplow and cinder spreader.
• Potter Township – $150,000 for replacement of Lake Road Bridge, which crosses Sinking Creek.
• Snow Shoe Fire Company – $110,000 to replace Snow Shoe Borough Fire Hall HVAC system.
• Spring Township – $700,000 for the first phase of improvements to its community park.

Clinton County

• City of Lock Haven – $500,000 for construction of new police station.

Elk County

• Benezette Township – $172,500 for construction of a public restroom facility.
• Jay Township – $32,500 for the purchase of two septic grinder pumps.
• Johnsonburg Area School District –$795,000 for Johnsonburg Elementary School roof replacement and Johnsonburg Area High School HVAC replacement.
• Johnsonburg Municipal Authority – $104,275 for waterline replacement project.
• Ridgway Area School District – $500,000 for a safety upgrade to the middle school/high school entrance.
• Marys Area Economic Development Corporation – $700,000 for development of 129 N. Michael St. property.
• City of St. Marys – $438,000 for improvements to seating and park amenities.

Jefferson County

• Brockway Borough – $60,000 to purchase a new ladder truck.
• Eldred Township – $300,000 to resurface Greeley Road.
• Knox Township – $143,732 to purchase a new truck for maintenance crews.
• Reynoldsville Borough – $350,000 to expand the multipurpose municipal building.
• Summerville Borough – $92,783 to purchase a new quick response service vehicle.

McKean and Potter Counties

• Bradford City Water Authority – $660,000 for replacement of a water line along Route 219 from Minard Run Road to East Warren Road.
• Bradford Township – $375,000 for construction of a new public safety center.
• Eldred Township – $111,674 for purchase of an excavator to assist with road and bridge maintenance in Eldred Township, as well as surrounding townships.
• Foster Township – $50,939 for purchase of a police vehicle to replace aging vehicles requiring frequent, costly repairs.
• Genesee Township – $287,700 for purchase of an asphalt zipper to better repair and maintain township roads.
• Kane Borough – $41,908 for purchase of a hot mix transporter to aid in patching of potholes in the borough.
• Lafayette Township – $97,500 for purchase of a mini excavator to aid with road, bridge and infrastructure maintenance, as well as upkeep at the community park.
• Norwich Township – $66,823 for purchase of a new dump truck to better maintain local roads.
• Oswayo Valley School District –$1 million for elementary school HVAC project.
• Otto-Eldred School District – $505,000 to replace and restore the roof at Otto-Eldred Junior-Senior High School.
• Otto Township – $600,000 to aid in replacement of the Clark Street Bridge, which is currently weight limited.
• Roulette Township – $364,628 to repair and repave 2.5 miles of roadway on Railroad Avenue between Seymour Drive and the intersection with Reed Run.

Get Your State and Federal Government Questions Answered on Wednesday, Oct. 30

Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson and I are pleased to announce our upcoming Cameron County area satellite office hours.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, team members from both offices will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Driftwood Senior Center, 7806 Bridge Street, Driftwood, PA 15832.

This is your opportunity to get your important state and federal government questions answered at one location.

No appointments are necessary. For further information, contact my Smethport district office at 814-734-2785.

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