Johanny earned a bachelor's degree in French from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a master's degree in education from Long Island University. She is married to Felix Freytiz III and has 2 children.

Johanny is a small business owner who established Mi Casa Su Casa Café. She previously worked as a program director for the Beacon Center at Grand Street Settlement in New York City and served part-time as a college counselor at Marta Valle secondary school.

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz currently serves as a member of the Reading City Council. She was appointed to this position in 2019 and is serving her 1st full term.

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Supports increasing the minimum wage and investing in infrastructure to attract high-paying jobs.

Supports economic funding, mentorship, and networking for small businesses.

Supports providing funding and incentive-based opportunities to companies that adopt environmentally friendly business practices.

- Supports increasing the minimum wage and investing in infrastructure to attract high-paying jobs.
- Supports economic funding, mentorship, and networking for small businesses.
- Supports providing funding and incentive-based opportunities to companies that adopt environmentally friendly business practices.

Economy

As of September 30, 2024, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports fully funding public education and providing universal pre-kindergarten.

Supports increasing school funding for student support services, including tutoring, social-emotional learning, mental health support, and after-school programs.

Supports preparing students for good-paying jobs by expanding access to internships, apprenticeships, and other career supports.

- Supports fully funding public education and providing universal pre-kindergarten.
- Supports increasing school funding for student support services, including tutoring, social-emotional learning, mental health support, and after-school programs.
- Supports preparing students for good-paying jobs by expanding access to internships, apprenticeships, and other career supports.

Education

Plans to provide educational community forums and seminars on protecting the environment, emphasizing clean air and water.

- Plans to provide educational community forums and seminars on protecting the environment, emphasizing clean air and water.

Energy & the Environment

Supports gun reform legislation, including background checks, to prevent gun violence, especially among youth.

- Supports gun reform legislation, including background checks, to prevent gun violence, especially among youth.

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Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz is a small business owner who established Mi Casa Su Casa Café. She previously worked as a Program Director for the Beacon Center at Grand Street Settlement in New York City and served part-time as a college counselor at Marta Valle secondary school.

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz currently serves as a member of the Reading City Council. She was appointed to this position in 2019 and is serving her first full term.

Supports strong investment in infrastructure to create jobs.

Supports small businesses through "effective policy."

Plans to prioritize education and collaborate with community leaders, parents, and teachers to address local educational issues.

Believes every child deserves equal access to high standards of education, opportunities, and resources to succeed, regardless of zip code.

Supports investing in district schools to close the digital divide.

Believes in protecting and guaranteeing essential rights, including environmental rights, for all Pennsylvanians.

Plans to prioritize the "foundations of community success" to enhance public safety.

Received the Take the Lead 2017 Award by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.

Supports gun legislation to keep illegal guns off the streets and out of children's hands, and plans to propose and pass effective gun reform legislation to end gun violence.

Believes in enhancing public safety to foster community well-being, and as a business owner in downtown Reading, supports local initiatives that create safe environments for families and businesses.

Supports community engagement through local business expansion and cultural representation.

Received the COVID-19 Hero Award from United Community Services in 2020 and the Purple Ribbon Business Partner of the Year award from the Domestic Shelters Organization in 2021.

Supports protecting voting rights by educating citizens, promoting civic engagement, and ensuring accessible mail-in voting.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Johanny was born in New York City and lived in the Dominican Republic from ages 9 to 14. She has a bachelor's degree in French from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a master's degree in education from Long Island University. She is married to Felix Freytiz III and has 2 children.

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz is a small business owner who established Mi Casa Su Casa Café in Reading, PA. She previously worked as a Program Director for the Beacon Center at Grand Street Settlement in New York City and served part-time as a college counselor at Marta Valle secondary school. She was appointed to City Council representing District 6 in Reading in January 2019 and was elected as City Councilwoman in November 2019.

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz currently serves as a member of the Reading City Council. She was appointed to this position in 2019 and is serving her 2nd term.

Susan Larkin, Ballotpedia

Susan was born and raised in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, and has lived in Wyomissing for the last 28 years. She earned her bachelor's degree in education from Villanova University. She is currently finishing her master’s degree in education at Albright College.

Susan has spent over 20 years working as a teacher in both public and private school settings, most recently as a middle school teacher at St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School in West Lawn. She has also served on the Wyomissing Area School District Board of Directors.

Susan G. Larkin's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office.

As of September 30, 2024, Susan G Larkin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Susan G Larkin

Susan was born and raised in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, and has lived in Wyomissing for the last 28 years. She graduated from Holy Name High School and earned her bachelor's degree in education from Villanova University. She is currently finishing her master’s degree in education at Albright College.

Susan G. Larkin has spent over 20 years working as a teacher in both public and private school settings, most recently as a Middle School Teacher at St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School in West Lawn. She has also served on the Wyomissing Area School District Board of Directors.

Susan Larkin's campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 129 is her first run for public office.

As of October 1, 2024, Susan G Larkin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in enacting pro-growth policies to support local businesses and remove regulatory barriers.

Supports fiscal responsibility, government integrity, and "common sense" decision-making.

Promises to be a "champion for fiscal responsibility and economic growth."

Supports prioritizing initiatives that enhance educational systems, student opportunities, and teacher/student resources.

Supports advocating for policies and initiatives that aim to enhance community safety, infrastructure, and quality of life.

Encourages community involvement, saying, "It doesn’t take much, and it will make a big difference."

Plans to engage with and represent all residents and businesses of the 129th District to address local concerns in Harrisburg.

Believes in strong community ties to enhance public safety.

Believes in strong public safety measures to protect communities, including supporting law enforcement, crime prevention, and community safety initiatives.

Believes in addressing public safety concerns to benefit the entire community.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Believes in preserving and nurturing local communities to ensure they thrive for future generations.

Believes in "people over politics" and plans to represent the 129th District's interests, including businesses and schools, rather than "the interests of those in Harrisburg."

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