The candidates were asked to respond to the following question in 100 words or less:

What issue on your agenda will you tackle first if elected/re-elected?

Democrat

Marc Basist

Pennsylvania’s small businesses are hurting. Using my decades of experience, I will make revitalizing the economy of the district my first priority. In my first 100 days, I will work with local businesses to understand their needs and develop a plan to streamline access to grants and government initiatives – giving them a hand up, not a hand out. Within my first 200 days, I will introduce legislation establishing a range of resources and incentives to help businesses thrive post-COVID. I’ll create public-private partnerships and develop a database to communicate legislative updates and act as a venue to attract and match businesses with investors and potential commercial partners.