Ballotpedia, Mandy Steele

Mandy has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She has four children. 

She has served as the Executive Director of Fox Chapel Area Social Justice. She has also held positions as CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, and PennFuture.

Mandy Steel currently serves as State Representative for State Assembly District 33. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her 1st term. She was previously a member of the Fox Chapel Borough Council.

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Believes ideological Republican budget cuts to Port Authority funding hinder economic development and transit investment is crucial for community growth.

Believes transit investment is crucial for community growth.

- Believes transit investment is crucial for community growth.

Economy

Supports access to quality healthcare and bodily autonomy.

Healthcare

Believes in supporting public education, drawing from personal experience as a public school parent and student.

Wants to end the "school to prison pipeline" by decreasing suspensions, increasing mental health counselors, and implementing restorative justice practices.

- Supports public education.
- Wants to end the "school to prison pipeline" by decreasing suspensions, increasing mental health counselors, and implementing restorative justice practices.

Education

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

Energy & the Environment

Supports funding programs that aim to divert people from prisons to community settings.

Believes supporting local law enforcement and equipping them with necessary tools is essential for community safety.

- Supports funding programs that aim to divert people from prisons to community settings.
- Believes supporting local law enforcement and equipping them with necessary tools is essential for community safety.

Public Safety

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Mandy Steele

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

Mandy Steele is currently a member of the Pennsylvania State House, representing House District 33. She was previously a member of the Fox Chapel Borough Council and has served as the Executive Director of Fox Chapel Area Social Justice. She has also held positions as CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, and PennFuture.

Plans to make restoring the valley's economy a priority.

Believes in creating "family-sustaining, union jobs" to grow the economy and support all communities.

Believes investments in public transportation and modern infrastructure will save families money.

Believes in driving investment and job creation in Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA).

Believes in reducing regulatory "claws" on the industry to stimulate economic growth.

Believes there is a significant opportunity to create jobs and revitalize the economy by renewing manufacturing and energy production while ensuring environmental protection.

Believes in improving community health by leading bipartisan efforts to eliminate toxic substances.

Supports education policies that benefit District 33.

Supports initiatives that aid West African girls' education through programs like goat breeding.

Believes a quality public education should be accessible to every child and plans to "fight for funding for our districts, work to expand job training programs that meet the needs of our new economy, and champion affordable higher education options for our children."

Supports quality education and school policies.

Believes in instilling strong values in children through education and family upbringing.

Supports solar energy installations for municipalities to reduce costs and promote clean energy.

Supports leveraging Pennsylvania's (Pa) history in energy production and manufacturing, particularly in Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA), to lead in clean energy and manufacturing.

As a state representative, led efforts to build green infrastructure to control stormwater and prevent flooding.

Led bipartisan efforts on environmental and safety issues in southwestern Pennsylvania and supported grassroots initiatives for green infrastructure to enhance stormwater management and reduce flooding and landslide risks.

Supports eliminating air and water pollution and adopting clean energy.

Believes the fossil fuel industry has been "heavily monopolizing" local elected officials.

Supports transitioning to 100% renewable energy.

Supports electing qualified individuals to office.

Supports equality, sustainability, and equity.

Supports the creation of green spaces and conservation efforts.

As a borough council member, worked to ban toxic coal tar and remove Native American slurs from roads and trails.

Believes Harrisburg needs "tenacity, perseverance, and leadership" to improve public safety.

Endorsed by State Representative Mike Zabel.

Endorsed by State Representative Chris Rabb.

Supports voting rights and fair election processes.

Believes in fostering community and self-sufficiency through backyard farming, hunting, fishing, and neighborly care.

Believes in the importance of dedication and focus in public service.

Believes in listening to constituents and gathering information before making decisions.

Believes in the ability to produce bipartisan momentum for voting rights.

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