John Schlegel
State representative; retired educator
The gist
- Says data center siting should be a local decision; called a proposed municipal moratorium option a nice idea.
- Co-sponsors HB 900, a constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes; says the revenue must be replaced.
- Suggests the state make permitting easier and quicker to address the shortage of affordable housing.
- Serves on the governor's Alzheimer's advisory committee; wants wider access to dementia information and services.
- Voted against House Democrats' 2025-26 budget framework (HB 1330), citing deficit spending.In office
- Co-sponsored a House-passed bill (HB 1326) to modernize school transportation reporting and funding.In office
- Chairs a House subcommittee examining how to expand access to vocational and technical education.In office
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Says data center siting should be a local decision; called a proposed municipal moratorium option a nice idea.
Data centers, property taxes, and housing highlight 101st District town hall meetingNews coverage · LebTown · Jun 1, 2026 · lebtown.com
“I think those types of things are really local decisions. … a proposal to allow municipalities if they want to have a moratorium on data centers, and I think that's kind of a nice idea”
Co-sponsors HB 900, a constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes; says the revenue must be replaced.
Data centers, property taxes, and housing highlight 101st District town hall meetingNews coverage · LebTown · Jun 1, 2026 · lebtown.com
“I'm the co-sponsor of House Bill 900, which calls for a constitutional amendment to eliminate property tax … the point is to eliminate property tax, but you have to replace it with something else”
Suggests the state make permitting easier and quicker to address the shortage of affordable housing.
Data centers, property taxes, and housing highlight 101st District town hall meetingNews coverage · LebTown · Jun 1, 2026 · lebtown.com
“something we can do at the state level to make it easier and quicker for those kinds of projects to get permits”
Policy Committee Concludes Hearing Series on Expanding Access to Homeownership in PennsylvaniaPublic statement · Office of Rep. John Schlegel · Jun 1, 2026 · repschlegel.com
“encouraging investment, reducing unnecessary barriers, and promoting practical solutions that help people achieve stability and independence”
Serves on the governor's Alzheimer's advisory committee; wants wider access to dementia information and services.
About Rep. John SchlegelGovernment record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repschlegel.com
“Governor's Advisory Committee for Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders”
Data centers, property taxes, and housing highlight 101st District town hall meetingNews coverage · LebTown · Jun 1, 2026 · lebtown.com
“How do we get that information out so that folks in our communities are able to access that kind of education”
Voted against House Democrats' 2025-26 budget framework (HB 1330), citing deficit spending.
Schlegel Comments on House Democrats Budget GamesPublic statement · Office of Rep. John Schlegel · Jul 14, 2025 · repschlegel.com
“The House Democrat plan would also operate at a significant deficit, putting Pennsylvania's fiscal future at risk.”
Co-sponsored a House-passed bill (HB 1326) to modernize school transportation reporting and funding.
Schlegel School Transportation Improvement Bill Passes HousePublic statement · Office of Rep. John Schlegel · Jun 11, 2025 · repschlegel.com
“This legislation will streamline administrative processes and gather the data necessary to effectively administer and fund school transportation.”
Chairs a House subcommittee examining how to expand access to vocational and technical education.
Schlegel to Lead Education Subcommittee on Vocational EducationPublic statement · Office of Rep. John Schlegel · Feb 27, 2025 · repschlegel.com
“Many of today's students are looking for choices, and vocational education is a game changer.”