Ballotpedia: John George

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John was born in the Pittsburgh area and has resided in Lititz since 1998. He earned his bachelor's degree from George Washington University, his master's degree and doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh, and he completed postdoctoral studies at Temple University. John lives with his wife Susan, and he is the father of 2 daughters, 4 stepdaughters, and 2 granddaughters.

John currently works as the executive director of the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units. He previously worked as executive director for Montgomery County and Berks County Intermediate Units, acting superintendent of Reading School District, superintendent of Warwick School District, director at Lancaster Lebanon IU 13, assistant director of governmental relations at the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, and as a teacher in various school districts.

John J. George's campaign for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 37 is his first run for public office.

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Supports fewer government regulations and "commonsense" tax policies to help small businesses and farms thrive.

- Supports fewer government regulations and "commonsense" tax policies to help small businesses and farms thrive.

Economy

Healthcare

Opposes diverting public school funds to private and for-profit schools.

Supports removing state regulations from schools, increasing local decision-making, and protecting the rights of local school boards and teachers to negotiate wages and working conditions.

- Opposes diverting public school funds to private and for-profit schools.
- Supports removing state regulations from schools, increasing local decision-making, and protecting the rights of local school boards and teachers to negotiate wages and working conditions.

Education

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

Energy & the Environment

Supports "reasonable" gun control measures.

Public Safety

Advocates for increased transparency in campaign financing.

- Advocates for increased transparency in campaign financing.

Voting & Elections

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John J George

John J George has served as the Superintendent of the Warwick School District, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, Executive Director of the Berks County Intermediate Unit, Director of Special Education for the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit, an administrator for the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and Assistant Director for Governmental Relations with the National Association of State Directors of Special Education. Most recently, he was the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units.

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

Believes in creating a better Pennsylvania for future generations through collaborative efforts.

Believes in reducing property taxes by stopping local tax dollars from public schools to private enterprises.

Supports policies to eliminate barriers for women in financial and employment opportunities.

Believes maintaining citizen’s trust in the government’s fiscal management practices is crucial to effective democracy.

Supports small businesses and local entrepreneurs.

Believes in ensuring all people have access to healthcare and resources to make informed decisions about their bodies, lives, and futures.

Supports investing in preventative and treatment services to address mental health.

Opposes "taxpayer-funded vouchers, scholarships, and other vehicles for shifting public dollars to private organizations."

Believes in protecting public education tax dollars.

Supports eliminating sexism and gender bias in education.

Believes in the ability to bring positive change to communities through a proven track record of promoting excellence in education and improving lives.

Believes in using "vast experience" to implement "pragmatic solutions" for public safety that benefit all residents.

Believes there is a "crisis of inaction" in the Commonwealth, indicating a need for urgent action to address public safety issues.

Believes ideologies bias evidence examination.

Believes the "government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives."

Supports strong public safety measures, including community policing, crime prevention, and gun control.

Believes in enhancing public safety through community involvement and education.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Supports fair voting rights and elections.

Believes in working with all political parties to address shared goals and values.

Believes the state legislature has failed to fulfill its obligation regarding voting rights and elections.

Believes in equal access to voting and supports campaign finance principles that ensure fairness in political funding.

Supports the Ephrata Public Interest Committee (EPIC).

Believes in transcending partisan divides to improve citizens' lives.

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