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Joseph was born and raised in Somerton. He earned his bachelor's degree in government from Georgetown University. He currently resides in Tacony.

Joseph Samuel Picozzi previously worked as a senior advisor of strategic planning for the Manhattan Institute.

As of October 2, 2024, Joseph Samuel Picozzi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports "new tax credits for small businesses."

Supports tax credits for small businesses.

Supports reducing Philadelphia’s 3% payroll tax.

Supports reforming business licensing to simplify the process of starting a business.

- Supports tax credits for small businesses.
- Supports reducing Philadelphia’s 3% payroll tax.
- Supports reforming business licensing.

Economy

Supports reforming Pennsylvania’s certification rules to hire more teachers.

Supports creating a public/private partnership civic education program.

Prioritizes creating a public/private partnership civic education program.

Supports adding more after-school programs, summer programs, and vocational training.

Supports Lifeline Scholarships and school choice initiatives.

- Supports reforming Pennsylvania’s certification rules to hire more teachers.
- Prioritizes creating a public/private partnership civic education program.
- Supports adding more after-school programs, summer programs, and vocational training.
- Supports school choice initiatives.

Education

As of September 30, 2024, Joseph Samuel Picozzi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports posting public explanations for every major vote taken.

Wants to post public explanations for every major vote taken.

- Wants to post public explanations for every major vote taken.

Voting & Elections

Supports providing more funding to law enforcement for new equipment, higher pay, and enhanced recruitment.

Supports "increasing mandatory minimums for criminals convicted of violent offenses."

Supports increasing mandatory minimums for criminals convicted of violent offenses.

- Supports providing more funding to law enforcement for new equipment, higher pay, and enhanced recruitment.
- Supports increasing mandatory minimums for criminals convicted of violent offenses.

Public Safety

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Joseph Samuel Picozzi

Joseph was born and raised in Somerton.  He earned his bachelor's degree in government from Georgetown University.  He currently resides in Tacony.

Joseph previously worked as a senior advisor of strategic planning for the Manhattan Institute.

Promises to be "a vigorous fighter for Northeast Philadelphia."

Believes Northeast Philly needs economic change.

Encourages constituents to share their desired changes for the Northeast through the Policy Submission Portal on his website.

Supports increased school safety measures.

Supports fully funding education and ensuring schools and students have the necessary resources for excellence.

Supports developing community tutoring programs to improve literacy rates.

- Supports reforming Pennsylvania’s certification rules to hire more teachers.
- Supports creating a public/private partnership civic education program.
- Supports adding more after-school programs, summer programs, and vocational training.
- Supports school choice initiatives.

Believes in providing accessible voting options for individuals with physical illnesses or disabilities, and supports traditional absentee ballots for those who do not meet the criteria for the new mail-in ballot system.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Promises to be "the most accessible and accountable Senator Philadelphia has seen."

Plans to host monthly in-person roundtable and town hall sessions in the Northeast.

- Supports posting public explanations for every major vote taken.

Supports "fighting for our first responders."

Endorsed by The Philadelphia Firefighters and Paramedics Union - Local 22.

Supports community engagement and public safety by participating in events with local firefighters, as seen in his candidate website, which mentions free food, soft drinks, and dessert at reunions like the 50th Reunion of the Philadelphia Firefighters 1974 class.

Joseph was born and raised in Somerton and resides in Tacony.

Joseph Samuel Picozzi worked for the US House of Representatives and in public policy.

As of October 1, 2024, Joseph Samuel Picozzi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Pennsylvania State Senate. The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Pennsylvania General Assembly. 
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- The State Senator and their staff members respond to constituent concerns and questions through emails, phone calls, and website announcements. 
- The State Senator oversees the executive branch and can vote to overrule a veto by the Governor.   
- There are 50 Pennsylvania state senators, each representing a single district.
- Senators must be at least 25 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of Pennsylvania for four years. They must also have lived in their district for one year before the election and must remain there throughout their term.
- State senators are elected to four-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase.  