Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Jordan A. Harris

Jordan earned his bachelor's degree from Millersville University and master's degree in education from Cabrini College.

Jordan previously worked as an educator. 

Jordan Harris is a state representative of Assembly District 186. He was elected in 2012 and is serving his 6th term. 

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Supports improving educational opportunities for underserved communities by increasing education funding and providing grants for higher education through the Pennsylvania Promise legislation.

Supports improving educational opportunities for underserved communities by increasing education funding and providing grants for higher education.

- Supports improving educational opportunities for underserved communities by increasing education funding and providing grants for higher education.

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As chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, supported initiatives to address gun violence, including securing a $60 million grant program, establishing a Gun Violence Task Force, and increasing state budget funding to combat illegal gun trafficking and enhance community safety.

As chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, supported efforts to reduce gun violence, including securing a $60 million grant program, establishing a Gun Violence Task Force, and increasing state budget funding to combat illegal gun trafficking.

- As chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, supported efforts to reduce gun violence, including securing a $60 million grant program, establishing a Gun Violence Task Force, and increasing state budget funding to combat illegal gun trafficking.

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Jordan Harris

Jordan Harris is a state representative of Assembly District 186. He was elected in 2012 and is serving his 3rd term. 

Supports policies like "Ban the Box" and Clean Slate to improve employment opportunities for those with criminal records, aiming to reduce poverty and create generational change.

Supports the Clean Slate Act, which would automate the process of expunging criminal records for individuals who have not committed another crime in a certain number of years.

Supports funding to help low-income families access affordable housing.

Supports securing state grants to boost local economies.

Supports the legalization of recreational marijuana, citing economic benefits for Pennsylvania.

Supports extending alcohol sales to 4 a.m.

Believes locals oppose the current healthcare narrative.

Believes Cheyney University is underfunded.

Supports education policies that benefit students, teachers, and parents.

Believes in promoting civility and respect in public discourse, as demonstrated by receiving the 2019 Allegheny College Prize for Civility in Public Life.

Believes in helping troubled youth overcome hopelessness rather than labeling them as "savages and monsters."

Supports funding local public schools to purchase new equipment.

Supports funding to revitalize run-down buildings into mixed-use commercial and residential space.

As a state representative, sponsored the Clean Slate Act, which automatically seals low-level criminal records after 10 years of no reoffending.

Supports funding to build the Schuylkill River Trail to connect neighborhoods and enhance city-wide safety.

Believes in community empowerment to enhance public safety, and as a state representative, helped secure nearly $5 million in state funding for the 186th District.

Supports Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate Act, which automatically expunges certain criminal records after a specified period of time for individuals who have not committed any additional crimes.

As a City Council member, funded the creation of a community garden and refurbished a neighborhood playground.

Supports funding to refurbish community senior centers.

Named one of Philadelphia Magazine’s Most Influential People in Philadelphia in 2017.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports fair representation in the legislature.

Recognized by the Philadelphia Tribune Magazine as one of the “10 People Under 40 to Watch” in 2011.

Supports progressive policies for Pennsylvania.

Jordan earned his bachelor's degree from Millersville University and his high school diploma from Bartram Motivation High School.

Jordan Harris is currently a state representative for the 186th Legislative District in Pennsylvania. He previously served as the Executive Director of Philadelphia’s Youth Commission.

Jordan Harris is a state representative in Pennsylvania. He previously served as the executive director of Philadelphia’s Youth Commission.

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