Paul Takac

Party: Democrat

Office: PA House ( District: 82 )

Paul has more than 30 years of business experience in educational technology. He currently serves as a member of the College Township Council and as Vice-Chair of the Spring Creek Watershed Commission and of the Centre Region Council of Government’s Public Safety Committee.

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Abortion

I am the pro-choice candidate in this race, proudly endorsed by Planned Parenthood. There are many factors and decisions that may lead to getting an abortion, and ultimately, should be strictly between a person and their healthcare provider, not a person

Voting Rights and Access

I believe that we must make it as easy as possible for every eligible person to vote and participate fully in our democracy. I support maintaining and protecting the beneficial provisions of Act 77, including vote-by-mail and extended registration deadlin

Taxes/Economy

I understand how difficult it is to survive in this current economy. Global inflation and a potential recession have deeply impacted our day-to-day lives, and I hear the frustration and worry in every conversation I have with folks across the district. I

Climate Change/Environmental Policy

Climate change is one of the most urgent issues facing our world today, and as a local leader, I consider it one of my greatest responsibilities to address. As Chair of the Spring Creek Watershed Commission, I have helped to reinvigorate and spearhead an

Immigration

I will work to ensure that local law enforcement and government agencies -- including local police departments, school systems, and social service agencies in my district -- limit cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Cu

LGBTQ Rights

Every American deserves equal rights and protections under the law, and as Pennsylvania is still one of 29 states that does not provide explicit protections for those in the LGBTQ+ community, I support the PA Fairness Act and any other legislation that wo

Police/Criminal Justice Reform

I recognize that the criminal justice system unfairly targets and marginalizes Black and brown communities, and perpetuates systemic injustices that impact families for generations. I am proud to have participated in bringing the Pardon Project to Centre

Gun Policy

As the son and grandson of police officers, I learned from a young age not only how to use and store weapons responsibly, but also how crucial public safety is to the health and wellbeing of our communities. I am proud to serve as Chair of the Centre Regi

Additional Comments

A high quality system of public education is the greatest investment we can make in our future, and yet Pennsylvania currently ranks near the bottom of all states in terms of funding for both public K-12 and higher education. We must ensure full and fair

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