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John holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis. He lives in Walden with his wife and their 4 children.  He serves as president of the Parent Teacher Association, coaches youth sports, and volunteers as an astronomy and astrophysics teacher. 

John works as a software engineering manager at Assurant. He previously worked as an applications manager at ES3 and a systems manager at Rite Aid. He also served in the US Navy. 

John Flood's campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 87 is his first run for public office. 

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Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and having it adjusted annually based on the Social Security Inflation Index.

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and adjusting it annually based on the Social Security Inflation Index.

Supports the right to organize and collectively bargain, believing it is essential for creating a "more just and fair economy that lifts everyone."

Supports allowing workers to organize and collectively bargain. 

Supports providing economic incentives for green technology companies to invest in Pennsylvania.

- Supports providing property tax relief.
- Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and adjusting it annually based on the Social Security Inflation Index.
- Supports allowing workers to organize and collectively bargain. 
- Supports providing economic incentives for green technology companies to invest in Pennsylvania.

Economy

Supports abortion and plans to "fight to protect the reproductive freedoms of Pennsylvanians by codifying this right into our state Constitution."

- Supports abortion access. 
- Supports access to contraception.

Healthcare

Believes in reforming school funding, supporting fair funding for schools, and holding charter schools to the same standards as public schools.

Wants to change the school funding formula and hold charter schools to the same standards as public schools.

Supports modernizing schools with grants.

Supports develop grants to help modernize schools.

Plans to increase teacher pay through grants and debt forgiveness.

- Wants to change the school funding formula and hold charter schools to the same standards as public schools.
- Supports develop grants to help modernize schools.
- Plans to increase teacher pay through grants and debt forgiveness.

Education

As of September 30, 2024, John Patrick Flood Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes addressing gun violence requires support for "evidence-based" programs" aimed at preventing gun fatalities.

- Believes addressing gun violence requires support for "evidence-based" programs" aimed at preventing gun fatalities.
- Supports LGBTQ+ rights.

Public Safety

Wants to restore voting rights to felons who served their full sentence. 

Supports pre-registering 17-year-olds to vote and same-day voter registration.

Supports allowing 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote and same-day voter registration.

Supports funding counties to update outdated election equipment.

Supports providing funding  for counties to update outdated election equipment.

Supports creating standards for post-election auditing.

Wants to create standards for post-election auditing.

Supports adding an early voting period for all elections.

- Wants to restore voting rights to felons who served their full sentence. 
- Supports allowing 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote and same-day voter registration.
- Supports providing funding  for counties to update outdated election equipment.
- Wants to create standards for post-election auditing.
- Supports adding an early voting period for all elections.

Voting & Elections

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John Patrick Flood Jr

John earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis. He serves as President of the Parent Teacher Association, coaches youth sports, and volunteers as an astronomy and astrophysics teacher. He lives in Walden with his wife and their 4 children. 

John has served in numerous leadership positions within various Fortune 500 companies. He has also served in the US Navy. 

John Flood's campaign for State Representative is his first run for public office. 

Supports policies that aim to improve the economy for all Pennsylvanians.

Believes the economy is failing to support working families, with stagnant incomes and rising costs for basic needs.

Supports creating a "stronger, fairer economy."

Supports policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and fair labor practices.

Believes the legislature's failure to fully fund mandates to schools, townships, and counties leads to increased property taxes.

Supports the right to organize and collectively bargain. 

- Supports providing property tax relief.
- Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and adjusting it annually based on the Social Security Inflation Index.
- Supports the right to organize and collectively bargain. 
- Supports providing economic incentives for green technology companies to invest in Pennsylvania.

Believes the election of supportive candidates is crucial due to "unprecedented attacks on reproductive rights, health, and safety" in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Supports abortion access and received the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania PAC for the 2024 Election.

Supports access to abortion and comprehensive healthcare services.

Believes education is crucial for shaping open-minded individuals who contribute positively to society.

Supports providing a "world-class education for all" and believes in strong K-12 education policies.

Believes education is essential to the "idea of America and to fulfilling our nation’s promise."

Supports education policies that ensure a strong future for children.

Believes we must leave the world a better place for our kids.

Believes each generation must make its own accounting to its children, emphasizing the importance of education for future generations.

Believes in reforming school funding and holding charter schools to the same standards as public schools.

Supports providing grants to modernize schools.

- Believes in reforming school funding and holding charter schools to the same standards as public schools.
- Supports providing grants to modernize schools.
- Plans to increase teacher pay through grants and debt forgiveness.

Believes environmental consciousness, social equality, and technological innovations are essential for prioritizing the well-being of current and future generations.

Believes community engagement is crucial for public safety.

Supports community involvement in local governance.

Supports engaging with voters through canvassing to discuss public safety issues.

Supports engaging with voters through canvassing to discuss public safety and other important issues.

Supports community engagement through canvassing to discuss public safety issues with voters.

Supports community engagement through canvassing to discuss local issues with voters.

Supports engaging with voters on public safety issues through community canvassing.

Supports re-electing Congressman Cartwright to keep Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district Democratic.

Believes the "fundamental underpinnings of our democracy are under attack," highlighting the importance of protecting voting rights and election integrity.

Supports community engagement in the electoral process through initiatives like Get Out the Vote canvassing.

Supports the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect voting rights.

Supports fundraising for campaigns, emphasizing small donations from the community.

Believes in the importance of voting rights and elections integrity, and supports raising funds through small donations to empower grassroots campaigns.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Wants to restore voting rights to felons who have served their time.

Supports pre-registering 17-year-olds to vote and allowing same-day voter registration.

- Wants to restore voting rights to felons who have served their time.
- Supports pre-registering 17-year-olds to vote and allowing same-day voter registration.
- Supports funding counties to update outdated election equipment.
- Wants to create standards for post-election auditing.
- Supports adding an early voting period for all elections.

John is originally from New York. He attended the University of Notre Dame for his undergraduate degree and the University of Chicago for his graduate degree. John currently lives in Chicago.

John Patrick Flood Jr. has served in numerous leadership positions within various Fortune 500 companies. He also volunteers his time teaching Astronomy and Astrophysics to various organizations.

As of October 1, 2024, John Patrick Flood Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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