Committee of 70, Lisa Vanwhy

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Lisa is a lifelong resident of Monroe County. She lives with her husband, Scott, and  their 2 children.

Lisa works as the owner of Diamond Kuts Salon. She previously worked as a hair stylist.  

Lisa Van Why previously served as as a member of the East Stroudsburg School Board for 2 terms.

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Aims to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and job creators to grow the economy and provide good-paying jobs.

Plans to be a "strong fiscal watchdog" in Harrisburg to prevent government over-spending, which she believes contributes to inflation.

Plans to be a "strong fiscal watchdog" in Harrisburg to reduce government spending.

- Opposes state tax increases.
- Aims to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and job creators to grow the economy and provide good-paying jobs.
- Plans to be a "strong fiscal watchdog" in Harrisburg to reduce government spending.

Economy

Plans to increase competition and technology in healthcare to reduce costs and make insurance more affordable.

Supports increased competition and technology in healthcare.

- Supports increased competition and technology in healthcare.

Healthcare

Believes a quality education is essential for children's future and Pennsylvania's success, and plans to advocate for investment, accountability, and parental involvement in education.

Supports investment, accountability, and parental involvement in education.

- Supports investment, accountability, and parental involvement in education.

Education

Supports grant funding for environmental initiatives.

- Supports grant funding for environmental initiatives.

Energy & the Environment

Supports grant funding for infrastructure improvements and police, fire, and EMT services.

Supports grant funding for police, fire, and EMT services.

Believes in being "tough on drug dealers" while also advocating for addiction treatment funding.

- Supports grant funding for police, fire, and EMT services.
- Believes in being "tough on drug dealers" while also advocating for addiction treatment funding.

Public Safety

As of September 30, 2024, Lisa M Vanwhy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Committee of 70: Lisa Vanwhy

Lisa Van Why previously served 2 terms as a member of the East Stroudsburg School Board.

Opposes the proposed 300% small business tax increase in Harrisburg.

Promises to work on "getting results on the issues we care about most."

Supports fiscal restraint, balancing the budget, and opposing tax increases.

Believes in "bringing more competition to the insurance market to reduce healthcare costs and working to increase access to medical care."

Aims to "make life a little easier for everyone."

Believes in addressing the rising cost of healthcare.

Plans to advocate for "increased accountability, investment, and parental involvement" in education.

Believes parents want to prepare their children for success, ensure their safety, and create a world where they can thrive.

Believes in achieving "commonsense compromise and real results" in education by bringing people together, as demonstrated during her tenure as a local School Board member.

Believes in asking "what will help people the most?" on every issue.

Plans to focus on math, science, reading, writing, and technology in schools.

Supports police, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians.

Supports law enforcement and plans to "get tough on real criminals - especially drug dealers and criminals who use a gun..."

Supports providing resources to help deliver a positive message and bring local voices to Harrisburg.

Believes Harrisburg needs someone who "isn’t a politician, won’t play political games, and is dedicated to uniting people behind our common goals and getting results."

Believes her approach to issues is reflective of the people she wants to represent.

Promises to work towards "sanity and common sense" in government.

Plans to focus on issues that matter most, including voting rights and elections.

Believes political games and partisanship hinder real solutions for voting rights and elections.

Believes in the importance of hearing the majority's voice to improve government.

Lisa is a lifelong resident of Monroe County who graduated from local public schools. She and her husband, Scott, raised their 2 children in Monroe County.

Lisa M Vanwhy is a successful small business owner with over 20 years of experience. She is also a local School Board member.

As of October 1, 2024, Lisa M Vanwhy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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