Peter Buck

Party: Democrat

Office: PA House ( District: 171 )

As chairman of the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors, Peter championed transparency, environmental security, maintained a strong economy, and listened to all citizens. Peter is an award-winning teacher with a Ph.D. in education. At Penn State, the Kiski School and years of cooperative projects with career and technical and traditional public schools, Peter has worked to advance educational excellence for today and tomorrow. Through leadership and service in national, statewide, and community organizations, Peter has supported public health, racial and economic equality, land conservation, sustainable agriculture, outdoor recreation, education and community.
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Democratic Candidate For Pa. 171st House District, Peter Buck, On Clean Energy And COVID-19
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Pennsylvania Taxes/Economy
From buckforpa.com: Pennsylvania's $7.25/hour minimum wage is not just a pittance, it is an affront to the dignity of working men and women. Peter supports and will fight tooth and nail to raise the minimum wage to $12 immediately, and eventually to $15.
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
From buckforpa.com: We can't outweigh the health risks of the virus with the economic risks of isolation. They are both serious risks, but we need to re-evaluate our response plan for future emergencies.
Race and ethnic inequality
From buckforpa.com: From a young age, Peter’s parents instilled in him a belief that all people are created equal. Throughout his life, Peter has listened to his black neighbors speak of their experiences with societal and systemic racism: being followed-
Climate Change/Environmental Policy
From buckforpa.com: We must legislate with our eyes on the future and not on special interest profits. Let's protect the earth, not sell it to the highest bidder.
Health Care
From buckforpa.com: Peter knows that good health and well-being is a human right...Do we want a system because of its ideological purity or do we want a system that provides universal healthcare at a price that we can afford?

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