PA House Rep. Patty House, Rep. Patty Kim's Biography

Patricia earned a bachelor's degree in mass communication/media studies from Boston College. She is married to her husband, John, and they have a daughter. 

Patty previously covered news at a local television station in Dauphin County.

Patty Kim currently serves as a State House of Representatives Member. She was first elected in 2012 and is serving her 5th term. She previously served as a Harrisburg City Council Member for 2 terms. 

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Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 and expanding worker protections.

Supports fully implementing the "fair-funding formula" for schools.

Believes local residents are being "priced out" of their homes due to profit-driven landlords and corporations.

As a state representative, posted all office expenses online and returned the legislature’s annual pay raise to the state each year.

Plans to "fight for proven solutions to decrease the cost of living" and ensure affordable housing in Dauphin County.

- Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 and expanding worker protections.
- Supports fully implementing the "fair-funding formula" for schools.
- Believes local residents are being "priced out" of their homes due to profit-driven landlords and corporations.
- As a state representative, posted all office expenses online and returned the legislature’s annual pay raise to the state each year.
- Plans to "fight for proven solutions to decrease the cost of living" and ensure affordable housing in Dauphin County.

Economy

Believes schools in struggling communities are underfunded and that education quality shouldn't depend on ZIP code.

Believes students in Pennsylvania deserve "the best available education and nothing less," and said, "right now, we’re failing to deliver."

- Believes schools in struggling communities are underfunded and that education quality shouldn't depend on ZIP code.
- Believes students in Pennsylvania deserve "the best available education and nothing less," and said, "right now, we’re failing to deliver."

Education

Believes in increasing investment to produce life-saving medications and make healthcare more affordable.

Supports abortion and plans to collaborate with advocacy groups like Represent PA and Planned Parenthood to prevent any bills restricting abortion access in Pennsylvania.

- Believes in increasing investment to produce life-saving medications and make healthcare more affordable.
- Supports abortion access. 

Healthcare

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

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Energy & the Environment

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Patty Kim

Patty Kim currently serves as a State House of Representatives Member. She was elected in 2012 and is serving her 5th term. She previously served as a Harrisburg City Council Member for 2 terms. 

Believes in the importance of local news coverage for education.

Believes in improving Harrisburg to create a better environment for raising children.

Supports equitable access to quality education for all children in Pennsylvania, regardless of zip code.

Believes "people shouldn’t go broke to get the medicine they need."

Believes "people shouldn’t go broke to get the medicine they need," supports affordable healthcare and prescription drugs.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Endorsed by Patty Kim for Pennsylvania State Senate.

Supports voting rights and encourages participation in elections.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in maintaining transparency in elections.

Believes the 15th district deserves a Senator who will work hard to bring real change for the greater Harrisburg community and the commonwealth.

Supports public safety measures to ensure the well-being of Dauphin County residents.

Encourages community involvement in local governance and public safety initiatives.

Supports the Fairness Act, which would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected classes under the federal hate crimes law.

Supports protecting the LGBTQ+ community in Pennsylvania from discrimination.

Supports raising families in safe communities.

Believes in strong public safety measures, saying, "For more than 10 years, Patty has been fighting for us in the State House."

Believes in strong public service commitment, starting with her 2005 run for Harrisburg City Council.

Believes in strong community ties through decades of local involvement in worship and community projects.

Believes in a strong commitment to public service, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and volunteer work.

Believes love, equality, and understanding are essential for community building.

Believes there is still much work to be done to foster a culture of freedom and inclusion in Dauphin County and all of Pennsylvania.

Patty Kim currently serves as a State House of Representatives Member. She was first elected in 2012 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as a Harrisburg City Council Member. 

Patricia is from Los Angeles, California. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, San Diego, and a law degree from the University of Southern California School of Law.

Patricia H Kim has worked as a representative in the Pennsylvania State House since 2012 and previously covered news at a local television station in Dauphin County.

Patricia H Kim currently serves as a member of the Seattle City Council. She was elected in 2023 and is serving her first term.

Patricia H Kim

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