Ballotpedia, Matt Long

Matt earned a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Washington & Jefferson College.

Matt is a senior assistant golf professional at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He has also worked at country clubs in New York and Maryland.

Matt Long's campaign for state representative in State Assembly District 115 is his first run for public office.

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Plans to reduce high local taxes and oppose tax hikes on small businesses.

Plans to reduce local taxes and opposes tax hikes on small businesses.

Opposes "irresponsible warehousing development in the Poconos."

Supports raising the minimum wage to help struggling families and ensure full-time workers do not live in poverty.

Plans to propose "creative solutions" like stricter environmental standards, comprehensive traffic impact studies, and direct infrastructure investments to boost the economy.

Supports direct infrastructure investments to boost the economy.

- Plans to reduce local taxes and opposes tax hikes on small businesses.
- Opposes "irresponsible warehousing development in the Poconos."
- Supports raising the minimum wage.
- Supports direct infrastructure investments to boost the economy.

Economy

Believes regulating marijuana distribution will promote responsible use and ensure access to safe, quality-controlled products.

- Supports the legalization of marijuana.

Healthcare

Believes in fully funding schools and plans to address unfair school funding in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, to reduce local taxes.

Opposes current public school funding formula and will pursue modifications to it that will keep schools funded and help taxpayers

- Opposes current public school funding formula and will pursue modifications to it that will keep schools funded and help taxpayers

Education

Supports stricter environmental standards.

- Supports stricter environmental standards.

Energy & the Environment

Supports fully funding law enforcement and opposes early release of violent criminals.

Believes border security is a priority and supports sustainable and legal immigration.

- Supports fully funding law enforcement and opposes early release of violent criminals.
- Believes border security is a priority and supports sustainable and legal immigration.

Public Safety

As of September 30, 2024, Matthew Joseph Long’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Matthew Joseph Long

Ballotpedia: Matt Long

Matt is currently employed as the senior assistant golf professional at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He has also worked at country clubs in New York and Maryland.

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

Believes in collaborative efforts to create a prosperous future for the 115th District of Pennsylvania.

Believes in supporting legislation with bipartisan approval as "common-sense solutions" for community safety.

Believes "everyone deserves equal opportunities to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances."

Believes in supporting local communities through education and professional development.

Believes in collaborating with community leaders to improve schools, create good-paying jobs, and protect the community.

Believes in preserving the environment and maintaining the quality of life in the Poconos.

Said, "Matt will do anything he can to help keep drugs and crime from coming into Pennsylvania."

Supports deploying National Guard troops to assist with securing the Southern border.

Believes current public safety measures are "wholly inadequate" and plans to prioritize improving them upon taking office.

Believes in prioritizing the needs of the 115th District residents.

Believes in pursuing dreams and personal passions, as he did when he chose to follow his dream of being a professional golfer, working at country clubs in New York and Maryland.

Supports a bill proposed in Harrisburg to allow direct voting on certain decisions.

Believes in working across party lines, having supported candidates from both parties throughout his career.

Believes the "degrading state of political discourse in America today" is a key issue, and this belief motivated him to seek public office.

Believes the "degrading state of political discourse in Pennsylvania" hinders finding "common sense solutions" and plans to seek constituent input before voting.

Believes in prioritizing the needs of Pennsylvanians over party politics and plans to work with both parties to address constituents' concerns.

Supports accessible voting rights and fair election processes.

Matthew was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He attended Notre Dame East Stroudsburg, graduating in 2011. He holds a degree in political science and philosophy from Washington & Jefferson College.

Matthew Joseph Long is currently employed as the Senior Assistant Golf Professional at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, PA. He has also worked at country clubs in New York and Maryland.

As of October 1, 2024, Matthew Joseph Long’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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