Leslie is a small business owner and real estate developer.

Leslie Rossi is the State Representative for District 59. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her 1st term. 

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Supports economic development through infrastructure investment, as evidenced by her support for a $5.2 million low-interest loan for wastewater treatment plant upgrades in Somerset County.

As a state representative, supported a $5.2 million low-interest loan for wastewater treatment plant upgrades in Somerset County.

Plans to "reverse the excessive government overreach" regarding the economy.

Wants to reverse  "excessive government overreach."

Believes it is crucial to invest in stormwater management, safety, infrastructure, and construction projects.

As a state representative, secured over $950,000 for community improvements to enhance safety, transportation, infrastructure, and water quality.

As a state representative, helped secure over $950,000 for community improvements to enhance safety, transportation, infrastructure, and water quality.

- As a state representative, supported a $5.2 million low-interest loan for wastewater treatment plant upgrades in Somerset County.
- Wants to reverse  "excessive government overreach."
- Believes it is crucial to invest in stormwater management, safety, infrastructure, and construction projects.
- As a state representative, helped secure over $950,000 for community improvements to enhance safety, transportation, infrastructure, and water quality.

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Healthcare

Supports economic development and job creation through grant funding for local communities.

As a state representative, advocated for $85,000 in grant funding for the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technical Center.

- As a state representative, advocated for $85,000 in grant funding for the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technical Center.

Education

Supports the natural gas industry, saying it benefits local communities, the economy, and workers through drilling and impact fees.

- Supports the natural gas industry, saying it benefits local communities, the economy, and workers through drilling and impact fees.

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Public Safety

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

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Leslie Rossi

Leslie Rossi is the State Representative for District 59. She was first elected in 2021 and is in her first term. 

Supports economic development and job creation in the 59th District.

Supports funding projects to strengthen the local economy through job creation, business growth, and improving residents' quality of life.

Supports the Seward Borough economy with a $888 investment.

Supports economic development initiatives, including the Unity Township grant of $38,757.

Supports providing financial assistance to local governments, such as New Florence Borough, which received $1,544.

Believes legalizing marijuana will generate revenue.

Believes nurses are "dedicated and selfless," saying, "My wife being a nurse for more than 30 years, I have witnessed how dedicated and selfless nurses are."

Plans to allocate $225 million to hospitals and behavioral health centers.

Believes healthcare professionals who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic are "heroes."

The candidate's website says, "Hospital executives and administration, contracted staff, and physicians would not be eligible for payments under the bill; the funding would only be directed to nurses and other hospital employees."

Supports legislation to provide federal funding for health care staff in Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania.

Supports providing funds for nurse student loan forgiveness to help recruit and retain professional nurses.

Believes in providing support and assistance in education.

Supports using funds to renovate classrooms, enhance security, and create training space for staff at the Ligonier Valley YMCA.

Believes internet connectivity is essential for work and school.

Supports allocating funds to county facilities, including schools, libraries, and parks.

Supports awarding competitive grants to career and technical centers and school districts to enhance education.

Supports Pennsylvania's 80+ Career and Technical Centers (CTCs) for hands-on learning and industry certifications, aiding students in securing local, high-demand jobs.

Believes access to broadband is essential as clean water and electricity.

Supports "all efforts to rejuvenate our area."

Believes in upgrading water purification systems to improve efficiency.

Supports providing funding for local volunteer fire departments, including the Latrobe Good Will Hose Company No. 1, which received $4,226.

Supports collecting impact fees from drilling companies, with 60% returned to affected counties and municipalities.

Supports community safety through volunteer work, local fire and law enforcement support, and community outreach programs.

Supports funding for local volunteer fire companies, including the Ligonier Volunteer Hose Company No. 1, which received $14,618.

Believes there is a "drug addiction crisis" and opposes "subjecting our families to something so irresponsible," referring to legalizing marijuana.

Believes in honoring military service and sacrifice.

Supports funding for local volunteer fire departments, including the Darlington Volunteer Fire Department, which received $13,840.

Supports enacting "landmark election integrity reform."

Supports fair representation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Believes in providing clear directives for handling absentee and mail-in ballots to ensure election integrity.

Supports reforming election procedures and verifying identity for absentee and mail-in ballots.

Supports policies requiring voter verification before mail-in ballots are issued.

Believes in verifying all ballots to ensure no "unverified" ballots are counted, citing a need for strict adherence to laws by election officials.

As of October 1, 2024, Leslie Rossi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Leslie Rossi is a state representative for the 59th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She is also a small business owner and real estate developer.

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