Information from the Monroe County League of Women Voters:

17th DistrictRepresentative in Congress 17th District(Townships of Coolbaugh, Tobyhanna, Tunkhannock, Chestnuthill, Polk, Eldred, Ross, Hamilton, Stroud Districts 01, 05, 06, and 07)(Vote for One)Term 2 YearsQuestion: Do you have specific suggestions for improving the administration of the office for which you are a candidate?DemocraticMatt Cartwright: Lackawanna County, no responseRepublicanMatt Connolly: Northampton County, no responseGlenn Geissinger: Northampton CountyWebsite:

www.geissinger4congress.comDOB: 1965Education: Whitehall H.S., Moravian College (BA Accounting), Lehigh University - ROTC (Distinguished Military Grad)Occupation: Owner, Alliance Media Group (advertising)Qualifications: Two times vice president of Northampton County Council, Chairman Northampton County Finance Comm., Board of Governors; Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority, member Northampton County Retirement BoardAnswer: I will improve this office by bringing true representation back to the people of this district. Focus on national security, fiscal responsibility, job growth, reduce taxes and regulation. Repeal and replace Obamacare. I will work to care for our military (veterans like myself) and all who serve our nation and community.176th District(Chestnuthill, Eldred, Jackson, Pocono, Polk, Tobyhanna, and Tunkhannock Townships, and Mount Pocono)(Vote for One)Term: 2 YearsQuestion: Do you have specific suggestions for improving the administration of the office for which you are a candidate?RepublicanJack Rader: Monroe CountyDOB: 2/10/1954Education: 1976, Susquehanna, B.S.Occupation: PA state representative 176th District, incumbent, vice president of Mountain Springs Lake ResortQualifications: Jackson Township Supervisor over 26 years; Pocono Jackson Water Authority Chairman; Hamilton/Jackson/Pocono Open Space Committee Chairman; Chestnuthill/Jackson/Eldred/Ross/Polk Regional Planning Vice Chairman; Council of Government of Monroe County Vice President; Past President of Monroe County Township Officials.Answer: The administration of the office of state representative is controlled by the Constitution, state laws and procedures which can be improved, but we must first address issues including planning for the future of the commonwealth, reducing taxes protecting the environment and providing for equitable education funding. My legislative priorities continue to include job creation and economic growth, the equalization of the commonwealth's education funding formula, and the elimination of school property taxes.189th DistrictRepresentative in the General Assembly 189th District(Barrett, Hamilton, Middle Smithfield, Ross, and Smithfield townships, Stroud Township's 7th precinct, Delaware Water Gap, and Pike County's Delaware, Lehman and Porter townships)DemocraticDamary Bonilla: Pike County, no responseRepublicanRosemary Brown: Monroe CountyWebsite:

www.BrownForRep2016.comDOB: 11/20/1970Education: 1992, University of Scranton, B.A.Occupation: State representative 189th DistrictQualifications: Current state representative, recognized for exemplary public service by several local organizations, has lived in Monroe county and Pennsylvania for almost 40 years, previous business and management experience, wife and mother of three.Answer: This year proves we should change the budget process. Policy differences are acceptable, but those differences should not adversely affect the people of Pennsylvania. If a budget is not passed by the constitutional deadline, we should revert to the previous year's budget while negotiations continue. Further, neither legislators nor executive branch leadership should be paid during this time; I believe in this so strongly that I did not cash any paychecks during the impasse.