Question 1: What talent, experience, and expertise would you bring to the office of Lieutenant Governor?

I currently am the only candidate for the position of Lieutenant Governor with executive branch experience. I have been appointed by 3 US governors to positions that perfectly match what the Lieutenant Governor actually does. I am an expert in prison reform, emergency management and interagency coordination. I am not looking to get elected and use this position as a trampoline to higher office. My qualifications exceed the position responsibilities.

Question 2:  What is your plan to win this election with regards to fundraising, field, and votes?

Continue targeting the traditionally ignored communities and organizations. Continue recruiting volunteers and get votes by making people aware that true qualifications trump cronyism and special interest any day of the week.

Question 3: What endorsements are you seeking or do you have to date, if any?

I have pledges for endorsements from 5 large community-based organizations. They will announce as soon as there is a decision on the primary election date. I am currently seeking more.

Question 4: Of the four statutory and two constitutional duties of the Lieutenant Governor, which do you believe is the most important, and why?

I do consider that all of them are crucial to the well being of all Pennsylvanians. For example, as president for the PA Senate the Lieutenant Governor is a peacekeeper and builder of bridges in between parties. As the chair for the pardons and parole board it is the officer responsible for awarding second chances and as the chair for the emergency management commission for the state the Lieutenant Governor is responsible for coordinating the distribution of state resources and logistics to every county that needs it. This includes pandemic coordination and infrastructure improvement.

Question 5: What would be your three highest priorities as Lieutenant Governor?

Building communication channels and bridges in between parties. Revamping our commutation program in our prison system to bring down our 70% recidivism. Finally, improve our failing emergency management system that should (at a minimum) keep our first responders safe. We are currently failing by making our first responders reuse protective equipment and not fixing our failing infrastructure so that we can be ready to withstand the devastating effects of climate change.

Question 6: Should privately-owned prisons be permitted in Pennsylvania?

Absolutely not. Our prison population should not be treated as a business line item. We should have a focus on rehabilitation and family rebuilding.

Question 7: What steps would you take in your role with the Board of Pardons to reduce our prison population?

We must focus on meritory commutations of sentences that include a plan to reinstate the released person into society. You cannot release someone into society without comprehensive assistance.

Question 8: When, if ever, should the State legislature expressly preempt and prohibit local regulation by a chartered municipality?

Any regulation that goes against our state or national constitution.

Question 9: What do you believe can and should be done to reduce income and wealth disparity in the Commonwealth?

I do believe that our present incumbents that are running for this position have failed in addressing income inequality. We must start by supporting our small business community. There is no support structure that provides a resource center to give the information that our small businesses need. As a seasoned businessman, I will open a one stop resource center to aid the backbone of our state economy based out of the Lieutenant Governor’s office. Currently, Pennsylvania is 50 years behind in promoting business development. Our current incumbents don’t have the experience needed to make a difference. Over 45% of our small businesses fail in the first 5 years. Incompetence in this area dramatically increases income inequality in our state.