Joseph earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Cornell University. He is married to his wife, Beth, with whom he has 5 children.

Joseph J Rooney worked as a captain for Delta Air Lines. He also served in the US Marine Corps from 1980 to 2003, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Joseph J. Rooney’s campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 153 is his first run for public office.


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Believes the Pennsylvania (PA) state government should revise state tax policies and spending priorities.

- Supports reducing taxes and regulations.
- Believes the Pennsylvania (PA) state government should revise state tax policies and spending priorities.

Economy

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

Healthcare

Supports improving civics education for children.

Supports school choice and parental rights in their children's education.

- Supports improving civics education for children.
- Supports school choice and parental rights in their children's education.

Education

Believes in developing and supporting Pennsylvania's (PA) vast energy reserves.

- Believes in developing and supporting Pennsylvania's (PA) vast energy reserves.

Energy & the Environment

Public Safety

Supports voter ID, paper ballots, monitoring of election drop boxes, and counting all votes in their correct wards and precincts at the end of election day.

Supports voter ID, paper ballots, and monitoring of election drop boxes.

- Supports voter ID, paper ballots, and monitoring of election drop boxes.

Voting & Elections

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Joseph J Rooney

Joseph J Rooney had a long career with Delta Air Lines from 1990 to 2020, retiring as a Captain on the B737-800/900. He also served in the US Marine Corps from 1980 to 2003, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Joseph Rooney’s campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 153 in Pennsylvania is his first run for public office.


Believes in strong economic growth and job creation, and supports policies that enhance the aviation industry and promote business opportunities.

Believes there is a "leadership problem" rather than a "spending problem."

Believes the economy is facing significant challenges, citing Philadelphia as an example.

Supports addressing homelessness, mental health, and addiction.

Believes in "compassionate, commonsense approaches" to improve economic conditions.

Supports the Philadelphia Mayor's efforts to address drug-related issues in the city.

Believes in prioritizing education over "indoctrination."

Believes in enhancing the educational system.

Supports responsible management of natural resources.

Supports the development and preservation of natural resources.

Believes Pennsylvania is "blessed with incredible natural resources."

Supports community engagement through sports and school activities to enhance public safety.

Believes in the importance of outdoor activities.

Plans to walk through neighborhoods before the election to demonstrate her work ethic and engage with the community.

Supports police involvement in addressing the fentanyl/opioid crisis.

Plans to walk District 153 - Rockledge, Abington, and Upper Dublin for 9 months in 3-mile segments to meet residents.

Believes in preserving and protecting natural resources, including National and State Forests, State Parks, State Game Lands, and thousands of miles of rivers and lakeshore.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes "many of our problems here are directly attributable to state government failure."

Believes impeaching Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is the first step in addressing crime.

As of October 3, 2024, Joseph J Rooney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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