Mark grew up in Lock Haven, PA, and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Niagara University. He lives in Mechanicsburg with his wife, Kristal, and their 4 children.

Mark Joseph Temons II is currently a policy advisor and the chief relationship officer for Bossy Girl Leadership. He previously worked as a professional carpenter and started Temons and Co. Builders.

As of October 2, 2024, Mark Joseph Temons II’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports improving the H-2A visa program to meet the needs of agricultural employers and migrant workers.

Supports the Whole Home Repairs Act, believing it will extend home lifespans and reduce costly repairs through preventative maintenance.

Supports the Whole Home Repairs Act, which addresses housing by providing funding for home repairs and weatherization to ensure that homes remain habitable and efficient.

Supports raising the minimum wage in Pennsylvania to $15.00.

Supports collective bargaining rights for nurses and all healthcare workers.

- Supports improving the H-2A visa program to meet the needs of agricultural employers and migrant workers.
- Supports the Whole Home Repairs Act, which addresses housing by providing funding for home repairs and weatherization to ensure that homes remain habitable and efficient.
- Supports raising the minimum wage in Pennsylvania to $15.00.
- Supports collective bargaining rights for nurses and all healthcare workers.

Economy

Supports parental choice in education, including public, private, and homeschooling options, but believes charter schools receiving public funds should be regulated and not funded at the expense of public schools.

Believes charter schools receiving public funds should be regulated.

Supports funding for full-day kindergarten and reliable after-school care.

- Believes charter schools receiving public funds should be regulated.
- Supports funding for full-day kindergarten and reliable after-school care.

Education

- Supports universal healthcare.
- Supports abortion access.

Healthcare

Opposes additional identification requirements for voters.

- Supports mail-in voting.
- Opposes additional identification requirements for voters.

Voting & Elections

Supports OSHA for public sector employees.

- Supports OSHA for public sector employees.

Public Safety

Supports the Solar for Schools legislation, a policy initiative aimed at increasing the adoption of solar energy in schools.

- Supports the Solar for Schools legislation, a policy initiative aimed at increasing the adoption of solar energy in schools.

Energy & the Environment

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Mark Joseph Temons II

Mark Joseph Temons II is currently a policy advisor and the Chief Relationship Officer for Bossy Girl Leadership. He previously worked as a professional carpenter and started Temons and Co. Builders.

Believes in providing grants and loans for homeowners and funding education to support home repairs, saying it is "a holistic approach to keeping homes in good repair."

Supports the Central PA Building and Construction Trades Council.

Believes in fiscal responsibility, saying, "if we don’t pay our bills, we get broken things and more bills."

Believes in creating jobs while also protecting the environment.

Believes decisions made by the General Assembly have led to reduced services for older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities, while taxpayer costs have increased.

Supports the Whole Home Repairs Act, which addresses the housing crisis by providing funding for home repairs and weatherization to ensure that homes remain habitable and efficient.

- Supports improving the H-2A visa program to meet the needs of agricultural employers and migrant workers.
- Supports the Whole Home Repairs Act, which addresses the housing crisis by providing funding for home repairs and weatherization to ensure that homes remain habitable and efficient.
- Supports raising the minimum wage in Pennsylvania to $15.00.
- Supports collective bargaining rights for nurses and all healthcare workers.

Believes in addressing the teacher shortage by hiring quality teachers and allowing them to educate students without interference from "special interest-driven culture wars." Supports providing inclusive, high-quality education for all students, including transgender youth.

Supports the Solar for Schools legislation, which would install solar panels on schools to save money and create local jobs.

Supports the Solar for Schools program, which uses federal and state funds to enhance educational facilities.

Believes Pennsylvania schools were once "the best state colleges in the nation."

Supports revitalizing Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education schools to provide jobs and education and strengthen local communities.

Believes the State's failure to fund education has increased financial burdens on homeowners and local districts.

Supports access to affordable healthcare.

Supports better wages, benefits, and collective bargaining rights for nurses and all healthcare workers.

Believes it is cheaper for people to live at home during retirement and opposes insurance companies.

Supports access to healthcare for retirees and disabled individuals.

Supports abortion access and wants to pass legislation that guarantees the right to an abortion in Pennsylvania.

Believes healthcare denials lead to unnecessary nursing home placements at taxpayer expense, wasting funds, and worsening facility space shortages.

Believes elections are "overwhelmingly free and fair" and knows no recent presidential elections have been "stolen."

Believes in engaging and training volunteers for grassroots campaigning.

Supports voting by mail, saying it is "more convenient, safe, and informed for many voters."

Believes in supporting Democratic candidates to strengthen voting rights and election integrity.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Supports voting by mail, calling it "more convenient, safe, and informed" and criticizes Pennsylvania's technicalities that disenfranchise voters, advocating for uniform ballot standards across states.

Believes leadership begins with listening.

Believes in strong community engagement through home building and door-to-door interactions.

Believes in community advocacy and accountability in government.

Believes in promoting sustainability and energy efficiency through his work in historic restoration and home building.

Believes in strong community involvement to enhance public safety, and as a 2022 candidate for the PA State House of Representatives, supported local law enforcement and safety initiatives.

Believes his experience will enhance public safety measures in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

Believes an economy less reliant on fossil fuels benefits everyone.

Believes saving farms is essential for the economy, food security, and environmental sustainability.

Supports the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania.

Believes Pennsylvania's family-owned farms are essential for food security and environmental sustainability.

Believes environmental disparities need to be addressed and remediated.

Supports the Solar for Schools legislation, which is a policy initiative aimed at increasing the adoption of solar energy in schools.

- Supports the Solar for Schools legislation, which is a policy initiative aimed at increasing the adoption of solar energy in schools.

As of October 1, 2024, Mark Joseph Temons II’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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