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Ethan Gabrick<\/p>\nEthan Gabrick believes his neighbors need a fighter to represent them in the General Assembly, someone who is willing to take on corporate interests and prepared to push back on the policies championed by his own party if he feels they are wrong.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need a leader who will fight for us,\u201d the Cumru Township Democrat said. \u201cThe establishment in both parties has been ignoring the needs of the working class for far too long. It\u2019s time we asserted ourselves and fought for a seat at the table.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gabrick said that\u2019s the reason he decided to get involved in local politics.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old has announced he\u2019s running unopposed for the Democratic nomination to represent the 99th Legislative District.<\/p>\n
The district includes Brecknock Township and Mohnton as well as parts of Spring and Cumru townships in Berks County in addition to parts of northern Lancaster County. He will face Republican incumbent Rep. David Zimmerman in the general election.<\/p>\n
Ethan Gabrick<\/p>\n
\u201cI have a genuine conviction in my values and positions that I think is missing in the current generation of politicians,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need a leader who will fight for the working class residents in this district.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gabrick said his focus, should voters send him to Harrisburg, would be addressing the affordability crisis facing most Pennsylvanians.<\/p>\n
To make raising a family more affordable, Gabrick said he would support raising the minimum wage to $15, expand the Pennsylvania child tax credit and increase state appropriations to the Child Care Works Program.<\/p>\n
Gabrick said he also cares deeply about bringing down the cost of health care and housing.<\/p>\n
To make health care more affordable, he said he would support legislation that would guarantee affordable health care insurance for all residents of Pennsylvania, raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for various services and expand Medicaid coverage to include dental, vision, hearing behavioral health and substance abuse.<\/p>\n
To make housing more affordable, Gabrick said he would back legislation to cap rent increases to the consumer price index, expand the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund and authorize the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency to prioritize the construction of affordable housing.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople might think some of these proposals are a little far-fetched, but I believe we have the possibility to pass historic legislation if Democrats can win a majority in the House and Senate,\u201d he said. \u201cI think it really is possible to usher in a new era of leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meet the candidate<\/p>\n
Candidate: Ethan Gabrick, 23, Cumru Township.<\/p>\n
Position sought: State representative for the 99th Legislative District, which includes part of northern Lancaster County and Brecknock Township and Mohnton as well as parts of Spring and Cumru townships in Berks County.<\/p>\n
Current salary for position: $113,591.<\/p>\n
Background: Gabrick is a paraprofessional who works as an aide to students with special needs. He also serves as a volunteer for Progressive Victory, an organization dedicated to teaching volunteers the skills needed to get involved in community advocacy.<\/p>\n