State Rep. Doyle Heffley announced that he will seek reelection in the 122nd Legislative District.

“It is truly an honor to serve the 60,000 plus residents of the 122nd District, and I am excited that it once again includes all of Carbon County,” Heffley said. “As a lifelong resident of Carbon County, I’m passionate about the communities I represent and will continue to listen to the voices of the residents in the 122nd District.”

During the 2021-22 legislative session, Heffley serves on the following standing House committees: Appropriations, Commerce, Tourism and Recreational Development and Transportation. He was also reappointed to serve on the Northeastern Pennsylvania Metropolitan Planning Commission.

Heffley has been a leading voice in the state Legislature on combating opioid and prescription drug abuse. He continues to work with local employers and elected officials to ensure Carbon County residents have access to family-sustaining jobs, quality health care, and a robust transportation system.

Heffley has authored legislation that became law to assist families struggling with addiction, fund highway projects without raising taxes, help communities combat blight, and protect small businesses. During his House tenure, Heffley has worked to reform the state pension system and pass on-time budgets that increased funding for Pennsylvania’s public schools to the highest level in history without placing a heavier burden on taxpayers.

After graduating from Lehighton Area High School, Heffley studied at Lincoln Technical Institute, where he received his associate degree in Architectural Drafting and Design. He has nearly 20 years of private sector work experience, including 10 years in the trucking industry, both as a driver and as a terminal manager.

An active member of his community, Heffley attends Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Trachsville and is a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post No. 314, F&AM Lodge 621, Beaver Run Rod and Gun Club, Orioles Nest, and the Indian Mountain Rod and Gun Club.

Heffley and wife Kellie are lifelong residents of Carbon County and reside in Lower Towamensing Township. They are the proud parents of two daughters, Elizabeth (wife of Joey Blose) and Angela.