Judy has been married to her husband Jim for 30 years and lives in Ruscombmanor Township. She has 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren.

Judith previously worked as a Berks County horticultural agent for Penn State Cooperative Extension.

Judith S. Schwank is a state senator in State Senate District 11 in Pennsylvania. She was first elected in 2011. She serves as Minority Chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. She previously served 2 terms as a Berks County commissioner.

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As a state representative, introduced a package of renters’ protection bills to address housing affordability and safety concerns.

As a state representative, secured $7 million in economic incentive assistance, including nearly $3 million in grants, for Berks County's industrial park development at Reading Regional Airport.

Secured $7 million in economic incentive assistance, including nearly $3 million in grants, for Berks County's industrial park development at Reading Regional Airport.

Opposes large rate increases by privately owned water companies.

Advocated for a $40 million state business grant program for businesses from economically disadvantaged communities to help them grow and expand.

Advocated for a $40 million state business grant program for businesses from economically disadvantaged communities.

As a House Representative, supported the creation of the Whole Home Repairs Program, which makes "$200 million available statewide to help homeowners make critical repairs to their homes..."

Supported the creation of the Whole Home Repairs Program, an initiative aimed at addressing housing needs by providing financial assistance for home repairs, weatherization, and accessibility modifications. 

Supports using state redevelopment capital assistance grant funding to support economic and community development initiatives to grow the economy and revitalize local communities.

Supports using state redevelopment capital assistance grant funding to support economic and community development initiatives.

- As a state representative, introduced a package of renters’ protection bills to address housing affordability and safety concerns.
- Secured $7 million in economic incentive assistance, including nearly $3 million in grants, for Berks County's industrial park development at Reading Regional Airport.
- Opposes large rate increases by privately owned water companies.
- Advocated for a $40 million state business grant program for businesses from economically disadvantaged communities.
- Supported the creation of the Whole Home Repairs Program, an initiative aimed at addressing housing needs by providing financial assistance for home repairs, weatherization, and accessibility modifications. 
- Supports using state redevelopment capital assistance grant funding to support economic and community development initiatives.

Economy

Supports funding projects to enhance workforce training in critical sectors, allocating $1.75 million for the International Operator Engineers Apprentice Training Center, $5 million for Reading Area Community College's Weitz Health Pavilion, and $4 million for Albright College's STEM training capabilities.

Supports funding projects to enhance workforce training in critical sectors.

- Supports funding projects to enhance workforce training in critical sectors.

Education

Supports access to abortion and contraception.

- Supports access to abortion and contraception.

Healthcare

Supports redistricting reform in Virginia, believing it is essential for fair representation in state government.

Voting & Elections

Supports expanding quality treatment opportunities and committing state resources to combat opioids.

As a state representative, helped establish the Pardon Project in Berks County, which helps people with criminal records apply for pardons.

Supports allocating community development grants to enhance quality of life and community development, including funding safety camera upgrades and restoring local historic sites.

Supports allocating community development grants to include funding safety camera upgrades and restoring local historic sites.

Supports investing over $9 million in a public-private partnership to renovate First Energy Stadium, ensuring the Reading Fightin’ Phils remain a local baseball franchise and economic driver.

- Supports expanding quality treatment opportunities and committing state resources to combat opioids.
- As a state representative, helped establish the Pardon Project in Berks County, which helps people with criminal records apply for pardons.
- Supports allocating community development grants to include funding safety camera upgrades and restoring local historic sites.
- Supports investing over $9 million in a public-private partnership to renovate First Energy Stadium, ensuring the Reading Fightin’ Phils remain a local baseball franchise and economic driver.

Public Safety

As of September 30, 2024, Judith S Schwank’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Judith S Schwank

Judy has been married to her husband Jim for 30 years and lives in Ruscombmanor Township. She has three adult children and five grandchildren.

Judith Schwank currently serves as the State Senator in State Senate District 11 in Pennsylvania. She was first elected in 2011.


Supports funding for job training and business education.

As a House Representative, supported the creation of the Whole Home Repairs Program, an initiative aimed at addressing housing needs by providing financial assistance for home repairs, weatherization, and accessibility modifications. 

- As a state representative, introduced a package of renters’ protection bills to address housing affordability and safety concerns.
- As a state representative, secured $7 million in economic incentive assistance, including nearly $3 million in grants, for Berks County's industrial park development at Reading Regional Airport.
- Opposes large rate increases by privately owned water companies.
- Advocated for a $40 million state business grant program for businesses from economically disadvantaged communities.
- As a House Representative, supported the creation of the Whole Home Repairs Program, an initiative aimed at addressing housing needs by providing financial assistance for home repairs, weatherization, and accessibility modifications. 
- Supports using state redevelopment capital assistance grant funding to support economic and community development initiatives.

Supports the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF): Committee for Action through Politics (CAP).

Endorsed by the Pennsylvania State Education Association Political Action Committee for Education (PSEA-PACE).

Supports the Committee to Protect Health Care.

Believes in bringing "common sense" to the Pennsylvania State Senate.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Believes serving as a state senator is a rewarding experience.

Supports restorative justice programs that help individuals with non-violent criminal records remove employment barriers.

Supports investing in transformational projects to revitalize Downtown Reading, such as funding Alvernia University’s Collegetowne, rehabilitating the former Medical Arts Building into market-rate housing, and renovating the Historic Trexler Mansion.

Supports investing in projects like the Rodale Institute Science Center to enhance regional reputation in developing sustainable agriculture.

Supports the work of Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania.

Endorsed by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's Political Action Committee.

Judith lives in Ruscombmanor Township with her husband Jim.

Judith S Schwank is a member of the Pennsylvania Senate, serving as Minority Chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and Director of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. She previously worked as a Berks County horticultural agent for Penn State Cooperative Extension, director of the Berks County Cooperative Extension Program, and was elected as the first female Berks County Commissioner.

Judith S Schwank's campaign for Pennsylvania State Senator in District 11 is her first run for public office.

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