2020 Candidate Profile: Jay Conners, State Rep. 154th District

Jay Conners

Age (as of Election Day)

50

Position Sought

Pennsylvania State House of Representatives 154

Party Affiliation

Democrat

Primary opponents

Gretchen Wisehart, Ray Sosa, Jennifer Lugar, Napoleon Nelson, Adrienne Redd

Family

Wife Allison, daughter Eleanor 11, Piper 9 and Meaghan 7

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

High School

Occupation

Marketing/Business development

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Jenkintown Borough Council Vice President

Campaign website

jayconnersforstaterep.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

I have been an elected official for more than a decade in Jenkintown borough and believe I can bring my knowledge and expertise on infrastructure improvements, the environment and ability to obtain grants to bring back into the district to Harrisburg

The single most pressing issue facing our state/nation is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Aging infrastructure. I've succeeded in obtaining grants for infrastructure improvements in Jenkintown borough and will continue to bring money back to the district for much needed improvements.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

My campaign is focused on issues that directly impact the district such as education and infrastructure.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have obtained more than one million in grants for improvements to Jenkintown and along our bordering communities.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am an advocate for special education, labor infrastructure and the environment.