James Patrick Walsh's campaign for state representative in State Assembly District 117 is his first run for public office. 

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- Wants to support small business growth. 

Economy

As of September 30, 2024, James Patrick Walsh’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Education

Opposes the "rain tax," which taxes residents for stormwater management. 

- Opposes the "rain tax," which taxes residents for stormwater management. 
- Wants to improve roads and bridges.

Energy & the Environment

Public Safety

Supports term limits for state legislators.

- Supports term limits for state legislators.

Voting & Elections

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James Patrick Walsh

Supports investing in infrastructure, including roads and bridges.

Supports community fundraising efforts to help individuals manage personal legal debts.

Believes in strong sales growth and increasing responsibilities in leadership roles.

Believes capitalism is the backbone of the country and supports small businesses, school districts, and non-profits.

Supports investing in infrastructure, manufacturing, and small businesses to create jobs.

Believes the economy is "already having statewide influence in Pennsylvania."

Believes in the importance of innovation in healthcare, and after several years in home improvement, transitioned to the medical device industry to pursue new challenges.

Supports education policies that prioritize student safety and parental involvement.

Believes in balancing academics with work and extracurricular activities, highlighting the importance of time management and diverse skills for students.

Believes there is "corruption of our children" in schools and plans to expose it.

Supports enhancing Pennsylvania's school safety and infrastructure.

Plans to collaborate with like-minded colleagues to enhance education policies.

Believes in collaborating with state legislators to address school funding issues in Pennsylvania.

- Opposes the "rain tax."
- Wants to improve roads and bridges.

Opposes the implementation of the School Resource Officer program in multiple school districts.

Believes government should "help the people and not hinder us."

Believes in strong public safety measures and community support.

Believes there will be a "next big scandal" that will prompt the community to "stand up against."

Supports protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in ensuring elections are fair and free from potential meddling and supports repealing ACT 77.

Opposes expanding federal or state government.

Believes in upholding voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

As of October 1, 2024, James Patrick Walsh’s website did not contain information on this issue.

James Patrick Walsh is currently a small business owner in Luzerne County. He started his career in sales with American Remodeling and later worked in the medical device industry, where he rose to the level of Vice President, Sales.

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