Robert attended Mars High School. He has served on the Mars Library Board and the Butler County Federated Library Board. He has 1 daughter. 

Robert served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years. 

Robert Vigue previously served on the Valencia Town Council for 9 years. He has also served 2 terms as the Pennsylvania State Constable.

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Supports raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Believes improved transportation systems enhance connectivity by linking communities, reducing travel times, and facilitating access to services, work opportunities, and educational institutions.

Supports investing in infrastructure to boost economic growth, create jobs, and save money on maintenance costs.

Believes better infrastructure enhances quality of life by reducing traffic congestion, improving safety, and providing reliable public services.

Supports lower taxes for senior citizens.

Supports lowering taxes for senior citizens through targeted tax reductions and cost of living adjustments. 

Believes in integrating new housing developments with adequate infrastructure and community services, such as schools, healthcare facilities, and transportation.

Believes in supporting new housing developments with adequate infrastructure and community services, such as schools, healthcare facilities, and transportation.

Supports zoning reforms and land use policies that support the development of affordable housing while accommodating future growth.

Advocates for zoning reforms and land use policies that support the development of affordable housing while anticipating and accommodating for future growth.

Supports financial incentives like tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans to encourage developers to build affordable housing.

Supports expanding down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, especially working-class families.

Supports affordable mortgage options and financial literacy programs to help prospective homeowners navigate the buying process.

Advocates for affordable mortgage options and financial literacy programs to help prospective homeowners navigate the buying process.

- Supports raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 per hour.
- Believes improved transportation systems enhance connectivity by linking communities, reducing travel times, and facilitating access to services, work opportunities, and educational institutions.
- Supports investing in infrastructure to boost economic growth, create jobs, and save money on maintenance costs.
- Believes better infrastructure enhances quality of life by reducing traffic congestion, improving safety, and providing reliable public services.
- Supports lowering taxes for senior citizens through targeted tax reductions and cost of living adjustments. 
- Believes in supporting new housing developments with adequate infrastructure and community services, such as schools, healthcare facilities, and transportation.
- Advocates for zoning reforms and land use policies that support the development of affordable housing while anticipating and accommodating for future growth.
- Supports financial incentives like tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans to encourage developers to build affordable housing.
- Supports expanding down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, especially working-class families.
- Advocates for affordable mortgage options and financial literacy programs to help prospective homeowners navigate the buying process.

Economy

Believes "we all deserve healthcare that doesn't bankrupt us" and supports the Affordable Care Act for providing access to quality healthcare.

Plans to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act. 

- Supports access to abortion.
- Plans to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act. 

Healthcare

Believes in allowing parents to challenge library materials, and as a board member, helped create the Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials policy.

Believes the best way to address book bans is to implement a non-partisan and holistic method for library patrons to challenge books. 

- Believes the best way to address book bans is to implement a non-partisan and holistic method for library patrons to challenge books. 

Education

Supports policies that encourage energy efficiency in homes, businesses, and public buildings, including retrofitting, upgrading infrastructure, and adopting energy-efficient technologies.

Supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including retrofitting buildings, upgrading infrastructure, and adopting energy-efficient technologies.

Believes cleaner transportation options can significantly reduce air pollution and promote sustainable commuting.

Believes investing in cleaner transportation options can significantly reduce air pollution and promote sustainable commuting.

Supports encouraging research and development in clean energy technologies and sustainable practices.

Supports enhancing environmental protections by strengthening regulations for air and water quality, advocating for stricter emission standards, and improving enforcement of environmental laws.

- Supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including retrofitting buildings, upgrading infrastructure, and adopting energy-efficient technologies.
- Believes investing in cleaner transportation options can significantly reduce air pollution and promote sustainable commuting.
- Supports encouraging research and development in clean energy technologies and sustainable practices.
- Supports enhancing environmental protections by strengthening regulations for air and water quality, advocating for stricter emission standards, and improving enforcement of environmental laws.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 30, 2024, Robert L Vigue’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Robert L Vigue

Robert Vigue previously served on the Valencia Town Council for 9 years. He has also served as the Pennsylvania State Constable for 2 terms.

Supports investments in local businesses and services that benefit both new and existing residents.

- Supports raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 per hour.
- Believes improved transportation systems enhance connectivity by linking communities, reducing travel times, and facilitating access to services, work opportunities, and educational institutions.
- Believes better infrastructure enhances quality of life by reducing traffic congestion, improving safety, and providing reliable public services.
- Supports investments in local businesses and services that benefit both new and existing residents.
- Supports investing in infrastructure to boost economic growth, create jobs, and save money on maintenance costs.
- Supports lowering taxes for senior citizens through targeted tax reductions and cost of living adjustments. 
- Believes in supporting new housing developments with adequate infrastructure and community services, such as schools, healthcare facilities, and transportation.
- Advocates for zoning reforms and land use policies that support the development of affordable housing while anticipating and accommodating for future growth.
- Supports financial incentives like tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans to encourage developers to build affordable housing.
- Supports expanding down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, especially working-class families.
- Advocates for affordable mortgage options and financial literacy programs to help prospective homeowners navigate the buying process.

Believes the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, has left the nation in a challenging position regarding abortion rights.

Supports abortion, believing "the right of individuals to make decisions about their own bodies is a fundamental aspect of human rights."

Supports the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) Article 12, which recognizes "the right of everyone to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, which includes access to health services and information necessary to make informed decisions about one's body."

Believes in creating a balanced approach to education that respects community concerns and intellectual freedom.

Supports public education and teachers' unions.

Believes in prioritizing quality education and intellectual freedom over political agendas, and supports policies that ensure the success of local schools.

Believes Pennsylvania's high number of book bans, especially in schools, reflects national trends driven by political debates over race, gender, and LGBTQ+ content.

Supports the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and its General Recommendation No. 35, which addresses gender-based violence.

Supports pursuing a Clean Energy Initiative.

Believes in prioritizing clean energy initiatives to lead in environmental stewardship and innovation.

Supports developing and expanding renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydropower.

- Supports developing and expanding renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydropower.
- Believes investing in cleaner transportation options can significantly reduce air pollution and promote sustainable commuting.
- Supports encouraging research and development in clean energy technologies and sustainable practices.
- Supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including retrofitting buildings, upgrading infrastructure, and adopting energy-efficient technologies.
- Supports enhancing environmental protections by strengthening regulations for air and water quality, advocating for stricter emission standards, and improving enforcement of environmental laws.

Believes in strong family values and support for the elderly.

Believes public safety is crucial, saying, "Today is a special and at the same time sad day for me," reflecting on the complexities of ensuring safety while acknowledging personal sacrifices.

Promises to work hard to advance initiatives for a "cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for everyone in our district."

Believes in creating a sustainable future through strong public safety measures.

Supports public safety measures to ensure community security.

Believes in ramping up efforts in October to improve public safety before the election.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Plans to advance voting rights and election integrity through specific initiatives outlined on their website.

Believes in the importance of campaign donations to support political efforts in Butler County.

Believes in engaging with constituents on voting rights and election issues.

Supports the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals.

Believes in strong community involvement and dedication through public service.

Believes poll workers must remain neutral and provide accurate, factual assistance.

Robert was born in Waterville, Maine, and attended Mars High School.

Robert L. Vigue served over twenty years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1995. He has also served nine years on the Valencia Town Council as president and is involved with the Mars Library Board and the Butler County Federated Library Board. Additionally, he has been twice elected as Pennsylvania State Constable and serves as 2nd Vice President of the Butler County Boroughs Association.

As of October 1, 2024, Robert L Vigue’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in tying housing development to broader economic strategies to create job opportunities, supporting residents' ability to afford and sustain homeownership.

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