Published May 14. 2014 12:00AM
Due to redistricting, as of Dec. 1, 2014, the 134th District of Pennsylvania will include Lower Macungie Township; Salisbury wards 4, 5; South Whitehall districts 3 and 4; boroughs of Alburtis, Macungie; and parts of Berks County.
Incumbent State Representative Ryan Mackenzie, Republican, is running unopposed in the May 20 primary.
Q. Why should voters re-elect you to represent the 134th district?
A. When I was elected, I was entrusted with the responsibility to represent my constituents and provide effective and responsive constituent service. Over the past two years, I have been proud to establish a record of leadership on issues such as job creation, protecting taxpayers, strengthening education and reforming government. Within six months of taking office, I passed my first piece of legislation, which streamlined government (Act 169 of 2012). I also helped draft and pass a number of other bills that significantly reformed government and will save taxpayers almost $400 million a year. As the prime sponsor of the 2013 Tax Reform Code, I worked to help small businesses grow and create jobs. In addition, I am now advancing an innovative new program to present students with more real world career opportunities. Based on my record, I humbly ask for the continued support of our community on Election Day.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-134th