Ballotpedia, David Delloso 

David lives in Delco with his wife Susan and has 2 children. 

David previously served as the president and principal officer for the Teamsters Local 312. He has also worked as a truck driver. 

David Delloso is a state representative in State Assembly District 162. He was first elected in 2018 and is in his 3rd term. 

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Supports "protecting unions, the right to organize, prevailing wages, and strengthening labor laws."

Supports protecting unions and strengthening labor laws."

Believes in "closing tax loopholes and making corporations and the super-rich pay their fair share."

Advocates for closing tax loopholes and making corporations and the wealthy pay higher taxes. 

- Supports raising the minimum wage.
- Supports protecting unions and strengthening labor laws."
- Advocates for closing tax loopholes and making corporations and the wealthy pay higher taxes. 

Economy

Supports funding programs for children, seniors, people with special needs, and pregnant people.

Supports funding programs to support children, seniors, people with special needs, and pregnant people.

- Supports funding programs to support children, seniors, people with special needs, and pregnant people.

Healthcare

Supports "affordable paths to higher education."

Wants to create affordable paths to higher education.

Supports "full and fair" K-12 school funding.

Supports certified trade schools and training programs for "today's jobs."

Supports certified trade schools and training programs to prepare people for the modern job market. 

Wants to make pre-K available to everyone.

- Wants to create affordable paths to higher education.
- Supports increasing K-12 school funding.
- Supports certified trade schools and training programs to prepare people for the modern job market. 
- Wants to make pre-K available to everyone.

Education

As of September 30, 2024, David M Delloso’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports measures to address gun violence in communities, streets, and schools.

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

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David M Delloso

David previously served as the President and Principal Officer for the Teamsters Local 312. He has also worked as a truck driver. 

David Delloso currently serves as a State Representative for State Assembly District 162. He was first elected in 2018 and is in his 3rd term. 

Believes wages are stagnant, school funding is decreasing, property taxes are increasing, and local businesses face higher burdens.

Believes families in Delaware County are suffering from stagnant wages and increasing taxes, while corporations pay less due to lobbying.

Believes in supporting Delaware County families and has a vision for Pennsylvania's economic future.

Supports policies aimed at ensuring corporations and billionaires pay their fair share, including tax reforms and regulations that target wealth and corporate power.

Supports the Delaware County Labor Council.

Supports the Delaware County Democratic Committee's initiatives on education.

Supports increasing state funding for schools to ensure children receive a quality education while reducing property taxes.

Wants to make Pre-K available to everyone.

- Wants to create affordable paths to higher education.
- Supports increasing K-12 school funding.
- Supports certified trade schools and training programs to prepare people for the modern job market. 
- Wants to make Pre-K available to everyone.

Supports environmental protections and policies.

Believes in giving Delaware County a voice in Harrisburg.

Opposes the 2021 Delaware County and City of Chester 911 merger.

Believes in strong community ties and local engagement.

Supports community safety and family stability in the 162nd district.

Supports policies that promote equality and social justice.

Supports upholding constitutional and Bill of Rights freedoms and equal rights for people of color, women, and LGBT community members.

Supports upholding constitutional and Bill of Rights freedoms for people of color, women, and LGBT community members.

Supports local representation and governance.

Promises to "never stop fighting for Delco."

Believes local interests are neglected due to "partisan fighting" and "out-of-touch political leaders" misusing local tax dollars.

Believes in returning power to local citizens, saying, "Dave is running for re-election this year to return the power to the people who go to work every day right here in Delco."

Supports fair representation in the 162nd District, which includes parts of Darby Township and Ridley Township, and the Boroughs of Folcroft, Glenolden, Norwood, Prospect Park, Ridley Park, Rutledge, and Sharon Hill.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

As of October 1, 2024, David M Delloso’s website did not contain information on this issue.

David M Delloso has served as the President and Principal Officer for the Teamsters Local 312. He previously worked as a truck driver and steward.

Gabriella Mendez: Young and Eager to Serve Her Community

Gabriella earned her bachelor's degree in political science from West Chester University. 

Gabriella previously worked for the Delaware County GOP and spent 2 months as its executive director.

Gabriella M. Mendez's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office. 

Supports providing immediate and permanent property tax relief, especially for those on fixed incomes.

Opposes HB1773, which is a tax reform proposal aimed at restructuring the state's income tax system to make it more progressive.

- Supports providing immediate and permanent property tax relief, especially for those on fixed incomes.
- Opposes HB1773, which is a tax reform proposal aimed at restructuring the state's income tax system to make it more progressive.

Supports abortion access up to 23 weeks and believes in protecting women's reproductive rights by maintaining Pennsylvania's current law.

- Supports abortion access up to 23 weeks.

As of September 30, 2024, Gabriella M. Mendez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Gabriella M. Mendez

Gabriella Mendez's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office. 

 Gabriella previously worked for a Delaware County GOP and even spent two months as its executive director.

Gabriella Mendez's campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 162 in Pennsylvania is her first run for public office. 

Gabriella graduated from Interboro High School and West Chester University.

As of October 1, 2024, Gabriella M. Mendez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports advocating for fair wages, labor rights, and job opportunities for all Pennsylvanians.

Supports prioritizing investments that benefit Delaware County's economy, infrastructure, and aim to reduce financial pressures on residents.

Supports investing in local priorities to boost the economy.

Supports partnering with business groups and labor unions to boost economic growth and attract jobs with sustainable incomes for families.

Supports economic policies that benefit working families, small businesses, and local communities.

Supports the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry.

Supports access to high-quality, affordable healthcare.

Believes in the importance of family support during health crises, saying, "At 14, I lost my mother to stage 4 ovarian cancer, and my family’s embrace became my stronghold."

Supports improving the education system to enhance opportunities and ensure affordable access to higher education and trade professions.

Believes challenges faced during childhood shape one's perspective on life.

Supports education policies that benefit students, teachers, and parents.

Supports education policies that benefit young people and families in Delaware County.

Supports education policies that benefit young people, as evidenced by membership in the Chester County Young Republicans.

Supports providing police officers, firefighters, and other first responders with robust funding, enhanced training programs, and comprehensive support services.

Supports public safety measures to protect the community.

Believes in "A New Generation of Leadership" to address public safety issues.

Believes in the importance of resilience and community support.

Supports the installation of security cameras in public areas to enhance safety and deter crime.

Supports policies that enhance public safety, including criminal justice reform, gun control, and immigration reform.

Supports public safety measures, including the installation of traffic cameras and speed bumps, to ensure community security and well-being.

Believes meaningful solutions require constructive collaboration between both parties.

Believes in active participation in local governance and politics.

Believes in improving voting rights and election integrity.

Believes the lack of bipartisan cooperation in state government has stalled progress on key issues and hindered effective governance.

Believes in prioritizing "people over politics" and supports a new generation of leadership that represents the middle ground and focuses on progress rather than partisanship.

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