Election 2022: Republican Shelby Labs For State Representative

Candidates running in the Nov. 8 general election are providing background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate.

PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA —Shelby Labs is running as the Republican incumbent for state representative in the 143th Legislative District against Democrat Gwen Shultz in the Nov. 8 general election.

Name: Shelby Labs

Age: 35

Town of residence: Plumstead Township

Position sought: State Representative

Are you an incumbent? Yes

What Towns Does Your District Cover? Bedminster Township, Dublin Borough, Hilltown Township, New Britain Twp East and West, Perkasie Borough, Plumstead Township, Sellersville Borough, Silverdale Borough and Tinicum Township

Party affiliation: Republican

Family: I live in Plumstead with my husband and our newborn daughter

Education: Central Bucks High School West, 2005; Temple University, 2009

Occupation: State Representative

1. What are the top issues currently facing your district and how do you plan to address them?

The top issues facing our community right now are historic inflation, rising energy prices, and a spike in crime across our region.

Bucks County families are feeling the brunt of these economic challenges, and we must act to grow our economy and provide long-term stability. That’s why I have voted to lower taxes, reduce energy prices, and create necessary stability in the supply chain.

We must also work to ensure that our communities remain a safe place to live, work, and raise our families. I am proud to stand with the men and women of law enforcement as they work to keep our streets safe.

2. Identify specific goals or ideas you have to enhance life in your district.

My goal as our community’s voice in Harrisburg is to continue providing the families in my district with the necessary support in these difficult economic times.

I will continue working to reduce food and energy costs, while delivering real legislative results like passing Pennsylvania’s first ever child care tax credit.

Finally, I will maintain the quality constituent service that our friends and neighbors have come to expect from my office. I am proud of the work done every day by our district staff serving the people of our communities.

3. What in your experience or background prepares you for election to office?

This district is truly my home. My family has lived here for over 200 years, with a long history of service to the community. I was born here and raised here, in Plumstead Township. I graduated from Central Bucks West High School and Temple University.

I know what matters most to the people here, and with your support I will continue fighting for our shared values and quality of life.