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State Representative, 150th District
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Frank J PastellaCampaign photo — Friends of Frank Pastella

Frank J Pastella

Candidate for State Representative, 150th District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Self-employed general contractor
Campaign website
frankpastella.com

Self-employed general contractor who says he has run his own commercial and residential construction company for over 40 years. He says he has served on boards of local youth sports leagues and his church.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Friends of Frank Pastella

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Says the state budget sends too much to Philadelphia and Harrisburg, leaving less for the rest of the state.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 150

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · State budget answer · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “They send way too much of the states' budget to cities that don't have a tax base to support their infrastructure.”
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Public safety

Economy & jobs

  • Lists support for local businesses, public safety and accountable, transparent government as campaign focuses.

    Meet Frank | Frank Pastella for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Frank Pastella · frankpastella.com

    “His campaign champions local businesses, enhances public safety, and promotes a government that is accountable and transparent.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Cites thinly spread public transit and years of Route 422 construction as district problems.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 150

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Most pressing issues answer … Most pressing issues answer · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Public transportation is spread thin … We have a major highway Rt422 running through, it's been under construction for the last 15 years.”
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Environment & parks

  • Proposes data center rules incl. 800-ft setbacks, closed-loop cooling, a 30-ft height cap and a bitcoin mining tax.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 150

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Data centers answer … Data centers answer · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I came up with a list of regulations for data centers. … Charge a tax on bit coin miners. 2.5% on every bit coin.”
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  • Says each data center proposal should be judged on its merits, with transparency and a local voice.

    Data Centers: Understanding the Facts and Listening to Our Community

    Campaign website · Friends of Frank Pastella · My Position … My Position · frankpastella.com

    “I believe every proposed project should be evaluated on its own merits. … Communities deserve transparency, accurate information, and a meaningful voice in the decision-making process.”
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Government & transparency

  • Calls for voters to apply for every mail ballot, with a voter ID number linking application and ballot.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Pennsylvania State Representative District 150

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters Education Fund · Elections answer … Elections answer · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I feel that mail in ballots need to be applied for 100% of the time … I'm still confused why we use paper ballots.”
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