Election 2022: Democrat Mark Moffa 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.

PENNDEL, PA —Mark Moffa is running as a Democrat for state representative in the 142nd Legislative District against Republican Joseph F. Hogan in the Nov. 8 general election.

Name: Mark Moffa

Age: 44

Town of residence: Penndel

Position sought: State House in PA HD 142

Are you an incumbent? No

What Towns Does Your District Cover? Penndel, Middletown, Langhorne, Langhorne Manor, Lower Southampton and parts of Northampton

Party affiliation: Democratic

Family: I take care of my elderly mother

Education: BA from Franklin & Marshall

Occupation: Editor / Publisher for a small business

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

The rising cost of living is a top issue for many families right now. I support gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro's plan to address inflation that gives families direct relief by eliminating certain taxes and expanding the property tax and rent rebate program. Also, I am an advocate for universal pre-K, and for making quality, affordable childcare more accessible for our families. As I've traveled the district talking to voters, many have cited the exorbitant cost of childcare as a top concern. Families with two parents are finding that one salary goes almost entirely to childcare. Our businesses are facing unprecedented labor shortages — it's no wonder why when you realize it's sometimes more cost-effective for people to not work.

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

I am THE Pro-Choice candidate in this race, endorsed by Planned Parenthood, the Pennsylvania Chapter of the NOW, and #VoteProChoice. I would fight against the extremist efforts underway in Harrisburg to amend the state constitution to deny women reproductive rights. Pennsylvania currently has a safe and legal abortion, with significant restrictions in place — further government regulations are not needed. A vote for my opponent would be a vote for the extremist bans.

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

I am the only candidate in this race with real-world work experience. As opposed to being a life-long paid political operative, I have been a small business leader for more than 20 years. And my experience in local government is as a community volunteer and a local elected official, another distinguishing factor in this race. I know how to increase police funding, balance budgets, cut taxes and pave the roads, because I have done it.