Representing Pike County, PA

PJ is a lifelong Democrat who grew up in Pike County. After law school, he built a career in public service, first as a law clerk handling child abuse expungement appeals, then as a Hearing Officer for Medicaid and SNAP appeals for the State of Delaware. That work showed him firsthand how many families struggle to afford basics like healthcare and food.

Locally, he’s been active with the Pike County Democratic Committee, the NEPA Young Democrats, Action Together NEPA, and Delaware Valley Action (DVA). He also served as Treasurer for the Cary Ringel for Blooming Grove Township Supervisor campaign. A seasoned canvasser, he has knocked more than 10,000 doors across Milford, Blooming Grove Township, Scranton, Pittston, Wilkes-Barre, Pittsburgh, and New York City.

PJ’s focus is to make Pike County more affordable and full of opportunity. He supports expanding affordable housing, lowering energy costs while growing renewable energy, and reducing grocery prices. He believes corporations and the ultra-wealthy should pay more so local property taxes can come down. He also wants more high-paying jobs, better access to healthcare and mental health providers, safeguards against ICE and 287(g) abuses, and strong voting rights, including access to mail-in ballots. He’s especially committed to getting more young people involved in local politics.