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As of October 3, 2024, James A Barton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

James has spent the past 33 years in the energy industry as the vice president of Jack Rich, Inc.

James A. Barton is a state representative in State Assembly District 124. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

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Secured $250,000 for the Hamburg community pool.

Supports zero-based budgeting, which requires state agencies to justify their spending, rather than getting an automatic increase year after year.

Supports funding for local infrastructure improvements, such as installing sidewalks and enhancing roadways in Maxatawny Township.

- Secured $250,000 for the Hamburg community pool.
- Opposes the governor’s budget plan.
- Supports zero-based budgeting, which requires state agencies to justify their spending, rather than getting an automatic increase year after year.
- Supports funding for local infrastructure improvements, such as installing sidewalks and enhancing roadways in Maxatawny Township.

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

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James A Barton

As of October 2, 2024, James A Barton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

James A. Barton is currently serving as a state representative in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has spent the past 33 years in the energy industry as the vice president of Jack Rich, Inc.

James Barton has served as a State Representative from State Assembly District 124 since January 2023.

Supports funding for transportation and public interest projects to boost the economy.

Supports funding for economic development projects in the 124th district.

Supports investing in local infrastructure, such as the Hamburg Community Pool, to boost the economy and quality of life.

Supports funding for nursing initiatives to improve healthcare in Berks County.

Believes health care providers should offer several health screenings.

Believes there are many services available to help seniors with healthcare, but finding the right program can be challenging.

Believes in strong presentation skills, saying his "Obama-esque" presentation was "fluid, well-rehearsed and nearly flawless!"

Believes it is necessary to "go back to the drawing board" regarding current education policies.

Supports accessible state services, including car registrations, driver's license renewal, property tax rebates, and birth certificate applications.

Supports funding for higher education institutions to address sexual assault.

Believes in providing state funding to support school districts in Berks and Schuylkill counties.

Believes "safe learning environments are successful learning environments." Supports measures to ensure safety in schools.

Believes in enhancing awareness, prevention, reporting, and response systems for sexual violence in educational institutions to better serve all students.

Supports funding for water and sewer projects.

Supports environmental conservation and sustainable energy practices.

Believes farmers need support from "Mother Nature" for adequate rainfall to ensure successful crop production.

Wants to maintain Hamburg’s community pool.

Opposes Ohio's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) or any cap and invest programs.

Opposes Pennsylvania's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), calling it a "disastrous anti-energy, anti-consumer agreement."

Believes D-Day changed the course of World War II.

Supports honoring military history and public safety through community events.

Supports honoring U.S. troops for their bravery in preserving freedom.

Secured $250,000 for the Hamburg Community Pool.

Believes in strong public safety measures.

Supports increased transparency in campaign finance.

Supports the election of state representatives.

Plans to improve transparency in campaign finance laws.

Supports accessible voting rights and elections.

Believes in supporting addiction recovery, and his website features a video discussing National Recovery Month and available help in the 124th Legislative District.

- Opposes the governor’s budget plan.
- Supports zero-based budgeting, which requires state agencies to justify their spending, rather than getting an automatic increase year after year.
- Supports funding for local infrastructure improvements, such as installing sidewalks and enhancing roadways in Maxatawny Township.

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

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