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Malcolm earned his bachelor's degree in public communications with a minor in political science from Temple University.

Malcolm previously worked as the diversity and inclusion engagement coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.

Malcolm Kenyatta is currently a state representative in Assembly District 181. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. 

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Supports raising the minimum wage and protecting workers' rights.

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15. 

- Supports raising the minimum wage to $15. 

Economy

Believes healthcare is a right and every Pennsylvanian deserves a healthcare plan that meets their needs, including treatment for preexisting conditions and health emergencies.

Believes healthcare is a right and everyone deserves insurance that meets their needs, including treatment for preexisting conditions and emergencies.

- Believes healthcare is a right and everyone deserves insurance that meets their needs, including treatment for preexisting conditions and emergencies.

Healthcare

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

Education

Believes transitioning to renewable energy is essential for environmental health and economic growth, saying it will "produce good-paying jobs for Pennsylvanians."

Supports transitioning to renewable energy in order to achieve environmental health and economic growth.

- Supports transitioning to renewable energy in order to achieve environmental health and economic growth.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to reduce imprisonment and the rates at which ex-offenders return to prison.

- Wants to reduce imprisonment and the rates at which ex-offenders return to prison.

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Malcolm Kenyatta

Malcolm Kenyatta is currently a state representative in Assembly District 181. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his 2nd term. 

Supports small businesses and local shops.

Opposes the refusal to pay a $15 minimum wage to service workers.

Supports equal pay and raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Believes in creating a fair competitive environment between local businesses and online retailers.

Believes certain tax loopholes negatively impact the most populous counties in the commonwealth.

Supports addressing systemic poverty, affordable education and childcare, and increasing government accountability.

Endorsed by the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals.

Supports access to abortion and contraception.

Believes poverty is a "public health crisis" and supports policies that address the social determinants of health, including economic stability, education, and neighborhood conditions.

Believes Pennsylvanians should not have to choose between spending money on food or prescription medication.

Believes in creating an "equitable" school system for all children.

Supports union representation for teachers.

Believes many students in the Commonwealth lack essential materials and resources and face violence and bullying.

Believes every community deserves access to clean air and water and supports holding polluters accountable.

Supports the Pennsylvania National Organization for Women (NOW) in advocating for women's rights and public safety.

Believes in combating hate and bigotry to support equal rights for LGBTQ+ communities.

Believes mass incarceration is a systemic issue that needs to be addressed.

Believes gun control is "the moral issue of our time."

Believes in enhancing public safety measures.

Believes recidivism rates in Pennsylvania can be reduced by passing the "Fighting Chance Act."

Supports community engagement and local business participation.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

As of October 1, 2024, Malcolm Kenyatta’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Malcolm Kenyatta currently serves as a State Representative for the 181st District in Pennsylvania. He has also worked as the diversity and inclusion engagement coordinator for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.

Malcolm Kenyatta currently serves as a state representative in Pennsylvania's 181st Legislative District. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. He is the vice chair of the Philadelphia Delegation and a member of the Governor’s Taskforce on Suicide Prevention.

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- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws, including introducing tax bills. 
- State representatives and their staff respond to constituent concerns and questions through emails, phone calls, and website announcements. 
- State representatives oversee the executive branch and can vote to overrule a veto by the Governor.  
- They are elected to two-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase

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