Three candidates are in the running to fill the seat left by state Rep. Chris Rabb in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, a position Rabb is not seeking to retain as he runs for the U.S. Congress.
The candidates are Chris Johnson, Qasim Rashad and Deshawnda Williams, running against each other in the Democratic primary of one of the bluest districts in the country.
The 200th legislative district represents Mt. Airy, parts of Chestnut Hill, West Oak Lane and Blue Bell Hill.
A week out from the primary election, the Local sent a questionnaire to the candidates, highlighting a …
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Three candidates are in the running to fill the seat left by state Rep. Chris Rabb in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, a position Rabb is not seeking to retain as he runs for the U.S. Congress.
The candidates are Chris Johnson, Qasim Rashad and Deshawnda Williams, running against each other in the Democratic primary of one of the bluest districts in the country.
The 200th legislative district represents Mt. Airy, parts of Chestnut Hill, West Oak Lane and Blue Bell Hill.
A week out from the primary election, the Local sent a questionnaire to the candidates, highlighting a handful of topics relevant to Northwest Philadelphia.
There are five questions, with the candidates given a 200-word limit for each response.
Here are the questions:
1. What can be done in the state legislature about the housing shortage/affordability?
2. Currently, SEPTA is using capital funds for operations. What are the next steps in funding for transit?
3. Are you satisfied with the state’s school funding formula? If not, how would you change it?
4. How best can the state spend money for crime prevention and abatement?
5. What other issues would you target during your first term in the state legislature?
