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Alexander was born in Arnold, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown. He is married and has children. 

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Alexander previously worked in the healthcare industry as a patient support specialist, patient care technician, and patient account representative.  

Alexander Taylor’s campaign for State Representative in State Assembly District 46 is his first run for public office.


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Supports abortion and plans to sponsor legislation to protect access to abortion in Pennsylvania.

Economy

Supports capping prices for life-saving medications.

- Supports capping prices for life-saving medications.

Healthcare

As of September 30, 2024, Alexander Taylor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Supports "common sense" gun legislation to protect citizens and responsible gun owners from stigma.

- Supports "common sense" gun legislation.

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Alexander Taylor

Jason attended Avella High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Robert Morris University and his master's degree in business administration from Stetson University. He lives in Cecil Township with his wife, Amanda, and their 2 daughters. 

Jason is the founder of Jason’s Cheesecake Company. He has also worked in the banking industry. 

Jason Ortitay is a State Representative for District 46. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his 5th term.

As a state representative, brought over $100 million in road and bridge projects to the 46th District.

As a state representative, helped secure $255,000 in state grants for Collier Township to expand sewer lines.

Supports collaborating with businesses and local governments to create jobs.

Supports collaborating with businesses and local governments to bring jobs to the district. 

Supports partnering with local governments to rebuild and expand infrastructure, including water, sewer, and internet systems.

- As a state representative, brought over $100 million in road and bridge projects to the 46th District.
- As a state representative, helped secure $255,000 in state grants for Collier Township to expand sewer lines.
- Supports collaborating with businesses and local governments to bring jobs to the district. 
- Supports partnering with local governments to rebuild and expand infrastructure, including water, sewer, and internet systems.

Supports legislation that establishes new guidelines for mental health treatment for minors, saying it "will save lives throughout the state for years to come."

Supports legislation that establishes new guidelines for mental health treatment for minors and gives parents more control over their child's treatment. 

Plans to "aggressively address the opioid epidemic."

- Supports legislation that establishes new guidelines for mental health treatment for minors and gives parents more control over their child's treatment. 
- Plans to address the opioid epidemic. 

Secured $100,000 to help the Burgettstown School District with mold cleanup.

Supports increasing education funding, saying "In the six years [he] has been in office, [he] has voted to increase education funding by over $1 billion to record levels."

As a state representative, voted to increase education funding by over $1 billion since he was elected. 

Believes in continuing efforts for school safety and addressing the mental health epidemic in youth.

Believes in continuing efforts to improve school safety and address the mental health epidemic among youth.

Supports improving early literacy rates by advancing legislation that teaches K-3rd grade students reading through the "science of reading."

Wants to improve early literacy rates by advancing legislation that teaches K-3rd grade students reading using science-based methods. 

- Secured $100,000 to help the Burgettstown School District with mold cleanup.
- As a state representative, voted to increase education funding by over $1 billion since he was elected. 
- Believes in continuing efforts to improve school safety and address the mental health epidemic among youth.
- Wants to improve early literacy rates by advancing legislation that teaches K-3rd grade students reading using science-based methods. 

As of September 30, 2024, Jason A. Ortitay’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jason A. Ortitay

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws, including introducing tax bills. 
- State representatives and their staff respond to constituent concerns and questions through emails, phone calls, and website announcements. 
- State representatives oversee the executive branch and can vote to overrule a veto by the Governor.  
- They are elected to two-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase

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Pennsylvania State Representative, District 46

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