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WILKES-BARRE \u2014 Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski said he has established himself as a passionate and consensus-building voice in the General Assembly, working for the things his neighbors need, like property tax relief, jobs that pay a living wage, appropriate funding for public education, reducing the cost of higher education, access to affordable quality health care, and more.<\/p>\n
Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, announced that he is seeking reelection to the seat that he has held since 2006.<\/p>\n
In 2006, he was first elected to represent the 121st Legislative District, which currently consists of the City of Wilkes-Barre, the Borough of Laurel Run, the townships of Plains, Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek, and Buck, and the Village of Bear Creek.<\/p>\n
\u201cServing the people of the 121st district has been an honor,\u201d Pashinski said. \u201cI am truly grateful for the trust the people of our community have placed in me. Together, we\u2019ve made real progress, but there is still more work to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pashinski serves as the Democratic chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, a position he has held since 2017. He also serves as vice-chair for the Center for Rural PA and as a board member of the PA Hardwoods Development Council, and chair of both the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Legislative Sportsmen\u2019s caucuses. Pashinski has previously served on the Insurance, State Government, Human Services, Aging, Gaming, and Commerce committees.<\/p>\n
Pashinski is a graduate of Wilkes University with a Bachelor of Science degree in music education and has a master\u2019s equivalency. He said he uses his 38 years of experience as a former music teacher and choral director at the Greater Nanticoke Area School District to push back against irresponsible and drastic state education funding cuts that adversely affect local property taxpayers and threaten the quality of public education.<\/p>\n
Stating he has been a tireless fighter for health care reform, Pashinski said he led a task force of regional experts that developed recommendations to improve the healthcare system. He said he has introduced numerous bills to increase access to medical care, reduce costs to consumers, and improve outcomes.<\/p>\n
Pashinski said he has organized a package of legislation that has helped provide resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, as well as helped to pass the historic 2019 PA Farm Bill, which included his language supporting PA Preferred\u2019s Homegrown by Heroes program, promoting Pennsylvania veterans who become farmers and producers.<\/p>\n
Following the devastating floods of 2011, Pashinski said he spearheaded a legislative package to help homeowners and small businesses recover and protect local jobs. He has been named \u201cLegislator of the Year\u201d by several organizations representing the best interests of Luzerne County residents and the people of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
Prior to joining the General Assembly, Pashinski held several union positions with the Greater Nanticoke Area Education Association, serving as chief spokesperson, vice president, and eventually president. In addition to the local offices, he also served as PACE Director and Region Chairman for PSEA on the state level.<\/p>\n
A staunch supporter of community involvement, he said he has held leadership roles with the Luzerne County Coordinating Council, Luzerne County Legislative Committee, United Way of Wyoming Valley, and the Advocacy Fund for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (AF4GRG).<\/p>\n
A popular local musician, entertainment manager, and promoter, Pashinski has four children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.<\/p>\n
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