James is from Levittown, Pennsylvania. He has 3 children. He earned a bachelor's degree from West Chester University and a law degree from Temple University.

James is a member of the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority. He has represented railroad workers who were injured on the job.

James Prokopiak is a member of the Pennsbury School Board. He previously served as a Falls Township supervisor from 2002 to 2009.

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Supports raising the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour or higher.

Opposes property tax increases, believing they negatively affect "struggling homeowners."

Supports preserving collective bargaining rights and using skilled labor trained through apprenticeship programs.

As a township trustee, supported a pilot program to convert all streetlights to energy-efficient LEDs, saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars and reducing costly lawsuits against the township.

- Supports raising the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour or higher.
- Opposes property tax increases, believing they negatively affect "struggling homeowners."
- Supports preserving collective bargaining rights and using skilled labor trained through apprenticeship programs.
- As a township trustee, supported a pilot program to convert all streetlights to energy-efficient LEDs, saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars and reducing costly lawsuits against the township.

Economy

Supports legalizing and taxing marijuana, with tax revenue going towards property tax relief and education funding.

Supports access to abortion and contraception.

- Supports legalizing and taxing marijuana, with tax revenue going towards property tax relief and education funding.
- Supports access to abortion and contraception.

Healthcare

Opposes voucher programs, which are initiatives that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

Supports increased funding for K-12 public education, expanded Pre-K funding, and comprehensive support for both public college education and vocational training.

- Opposes voucher programs, which are initiatives that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.
- Supports increased funding for K-12 public education, expanded Pre-K funding, and comprehensive support for both public college education and vocational training.

Education

Supports investing in clean industries and promoting alternatives such as electric vehicles.

- Supports investing in clean industries and promoting alternatives such as electric vehicles.

Energy & the Environment

Supports "striking a balance between responsible gun ownership and public safety" by mandating training for first-time gun owners, reporting stolen firearms, expanding background checks, and implementing reasonable waiting periods.

- Supports "striking a balance between responsible gun ownership and public safety" by mandating training for first-time gun owners, reporting stolen firearms, expanding background checks, and implementing reasonable waiting periods.

Public Safety

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

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James Prokopiak

James is from Levittown, Pennsylvania. He has three children. He earned a bachelor's degree from West Chester University and a law degree from Temple University.

James Prokopiak currently serves on the Pennsbury School Board and is a member of the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority. He previously served as a Falls Township Supervisor from 2002 to 2009. After graduating from Temple School of Law, he represented railroad workers who were injured on the job.

James Prokopiak currently serves on the Pennsbury School Board. He previously served as a Falls Township Supervisor from 2002 to 2009.

Believes in changing the direction of Falls Township to improve economic policies.

As a member of the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, advocated for redevelopment projects in Lower Bucks County.

Supports making healthcare a "fundamental human right" and plans to implement initiatives to ensure accessible and affordable healthcare for all state residents.

Supports education policies that promote positive change.

Supports providing the best education possible for children.

Supports teachers and advocates for taxpayers.

Supports accessible training for public safety.

Supports public safety measures to protect children.

Believes in strong public safety measures, drawing from over a decade of public service, and plans to enhance community security and support law enforcement.

Endorsed by the National Association of Police Organizations, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the International Union of Police Associations.

Received the endorsement of the Pennsylvania Realtors® Political Action Committee.

Supports expanding recreational access by fully opening Falls Community Park, renovating Pinewood Pool, and providing river access via a boat ramp.

Believes in "common sense leadership" that supports voting rights and fair elections for all citizens.

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