Ballotpedia: Tim Bonner

Tim earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Westminster College and his law degree from the University of Notre Dame. He serves as an elder at East Main Presbyterian Church. Additionally, he has served as board chairman of Grove City Medical Center and is a board member of Allegheny Health Network and UPMC.

Tim is a legal counsel and partner at McNickle & Bonner, LLP. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Mercer County. He has also worked as legal counsel to and a professor at Grove City College.

Tim Bonner currently serves as the State Representative in State Assembly District 17. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term. He previously served 1 term in State Assembly District 8 from 2020 to 2022. 

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Supports fiscally responsible balanced budgets that do not raise taxes on families and seniors.

Believes in enacting pro-growth policies that enable the private sector to protect and create family-sustaining jobs.

Supports pro-growth policies that enable the private sector to create jobs.

As a state representative, co-sponsored legislation to stop state elected officials’ pay raises.

As a state representative, Bonner co-sponsored legislation to stop state elected officials’ pay raises.

- Supports fiscally responsible balanced budgets that do not raise taxes on families and seniors.
- Supports pro-growth policies that enable the private sector to create jobs.
- As a state representative, Bonner co-sponsored legislation to stop state elected officials’ pay raises.

Economy

Healthcare

As of September 30, 2024, Timothy R Bonner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Supports securing funding and resources for first responders and frontline workers.

Supports increased funding and resources for first responders and frontline workers.

- Supports increased funding and resources for first responders and frontline workers.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

As a state representative, co-sponsored legislation that would allow voters to reduce the size and cost of the state legislature.

Co-sponsored legislation that would allow voters to reduce the size of the state legislature.

- Co-sponsored legislation that would allow voters to reduce the size of the state legislature.

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Timothy R Bonner

Tim Bonner currently serves as the state representative in State Assembly District 17. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term. He previously served 1 term in State Assembly District 8 from 2020 to 2022. 

As a small business owner, Bonner supports policies that benefit small businesses and reduce regulation.

Refuses pay raises and state pension and drives his own car.

Supports not raising taxes on families and seniors.

Supported pro-growth policies that "enabled the private sector to protect and create family-sustaining jobs."

Co-sponsored legislation to stop state elected officials’ pay raises.

- Supports not raising taxes on families and seniors.
- Supported pro-growth policies that "enabled the private sector to protect and create family-sustaining jobs."
- Co-sponsored legislation to stop state elected officials’ pay raises.

Believes in safely reopening Pennsylvania’s schools and economy.

Believes Tim Bonner's education and experience make him an "exceptional candidate for State Representative."

Believes in fostering student leadership and engagement through active participation in school governance.

Believes in enhancing public safety measures and policies to protect communities.

Endorsed by Tim Bonner, a former police officer and current member of the Ohio House of Representatives.

Believes in strong public safety measures, including the establishment of the Mercer County District Attorney’s Office to prosecute all criminal cases under state law.

Supports community service and values representation of local counties in Harrisburg.

- Supports increased funding and resources for first responders and frontline workers.
- Opposes gun control measures.

Believes in supporting those who serve in public office.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports the establishment of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offices in rural areas to provide assistance to farmers.

As a lawyer, led a federal lawsuit against Governor Wolf’s actions, declaring them unconstitutional.

As of October 3, 2024, Timothy R Bonner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Timothy R. Bonner is a legal counsel and partner at McNickle & Bonner, LLP, and has served as a solicitor and legal counsel for various entities including Mercer County and Grove City. He has experience as a prosecutor and Assistant District Attorney in Mercer County, where he handled over 2,000 cases. Additionally, he has served as Board Chairman of Grove City Medical Center and is a board member of Allegheny Health Network and UPMC.

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