Elizabeth Moro

Elizabeth Moro was born in Port Huron, Michigan. She earned a high school diploma from Holy Cross High School and a bachelor's degree from Lee Honors College of Western Michigan University in 1995. Her career experience includes owning Centreville Place: Café + Market. Additionally, she holds a broker's license and engages in real estate activities in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Furthermore, she authored The Civil Graces Project and has been associated with both the National Association of Realtors and the Delaware Restaurant Association.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Elizabeth Moro is a Mom, Small Business Owner-Centreville Place Cafe + Market, Author of the Civil Graces Project, and Founder of Neighbors for Crebilly

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Every priority comes back to the kitchen table. Right now, too many families are feeling the pressures of rising costs: grocery bills, healthcare premiums, electric bills, and housing. We need leadership who is a partner and who is ready to take real-life experience to work for our families.

As a small business owner, I know what it costs to keep wages livable when everything else keeps going up. As a real estate broker, I've watched private equity buy up housing stock families need. As a mom of five, I know healthcare is a right, not a luxury—especially for our kids' mental health. My job in Harrisburg is to pull up a chair, listen to my community, and get to work—together.Defending Our Rights and Freedoms

Pennsylvania is the birthplace of our democracy. Our state history is rich with examples of individuals who sacrificed everything to ensure our liberties. Every day we feel the pressure of the attacks on our rights and freedoms. State and local governments are the frontlines to defending our right to vote, our reproductive freedom, and our civil democracy. As she shares in her book, "The Civil Graces Project," Elizabeth understands that these rights are fundamental to who we are as Americans—and she’s dedicated to protecting them.Setting Our Kids Up for Success

Elizabeth believes that every day is an opportunity to work towards a bright future for our kids. As a mom, she knows the value of public education—when it is strong for all children, we all benefit.

That’s why she’s committed to ensuring fair education funding so that every child receives access to the resources of a great education, no matter their zip code. She will also work to ensure higher education is affordable and expand job training and skilled trades programs so that the next generation has the tools they need to build a stronger Pennsylvania.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

housing, consumer protection, healthcare, education, small business

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

- Change PA

- Chester County Democratic Committee

- Committee to Protect Healthcare

- Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania Action Fund

- Delco Democrats

- EMILY's List

- Everytown for Gun Safety

- Moms Fed Up

- National Democratic Redistricting Committee

- PASNAP

- Penncrest High School Democrats

- Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

- Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates

- Protect & Elect

- PSEA-PACE

- Represent PA

- Sierra Club Pennsylvania

- States Win

- Transport Workers Union Local 234

Congresswomen Chrissy Houlahan and Mary Gay Scanlon

Speaker Joanna McClinton and Leader Matt Bradford as well as many members of the House Democratic Caucus

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Elizabeth Moro

Owner of Centreville Place: Café + Market, Elizabeth believes deeply in serving her community and bringing people together. In addition to being a business owner, she has her broker's license and practices real estate in Pennsylvania and Delaware. She is the author of The Civil Graces Project, which explores the self-evident truths that unite us. As co-founder of Neighbors for Crebilly, she worked with the residents of Westtown Township and surrounding communities to preserve this historic and environmental treasure. In 2017-2018, Elizabeth ran for U.S. Congress for District 7. Upon the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruling to redraw the districts, she withdrew from the race. Graduate summa cum laude from Western Michigan University in Political Science, Public Policy, and Women's Studies, she interned in the Michigan House of Representatives. The Moros have five children and are restoring their Chadds Ford historic farm, where they have sheep and bees. They have also preserved the land for endangered and protected species.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Defend Reproductive Rights, Preserve the US Constitution, and Defend our Civil Rights. Elizabeth supports women's right to choose and LGBTQ rights. She will stand up for our freedom and our voting rights. Our democracy and freedoms are interlinked and essential to our state and nation.Support Access to Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Well-being: Elizabeth will advocate for health care, mental health care, and accessibility to well-being services for all in our community.Strengthen our Communities and Local Economy by protecting our environment and natural resources, supporting equal access to an excellent public education, and expanding our infrastructure, including broadband access and mobile coverage, which all add new opportunities and ensure our quality of life and access to the jobs of the future.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Our state needs leaders who are not only willing to dedicate themselves to preserving our freedoms but also have a proven record of bringing people together to develop solutions to the issues we face. Improving my community is something I have dedicated my life to. I have always found great significance in serving the public, engaging people in meaningful dialogue, and analyzing ways to make positive change in our area. In my capacity in this office, I wish to open the dialogue to the conversations that bring us back to the table to find solutions to the many important issues facing our Commonwealth.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to the leaders today who are striving to keep democracies alive around the world. There is an undeniable link between responsible policies and economic growth, and we need to dispel the myth that they're mutually exclusive. It doesn't have to be an "either-or." Today, we must embrace "both-and" so that there is room for everyone.

We cannot move forward by leaving voices behind. There is something beautiful we each bring to this world. We can discover the possibilities together. There is always a way to make better things happen.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

In 2020, I authored the book, The Civil Graces Project: The Pursuit for Common Ground. It captures the self-evident truths that I believe will bring our communities back together.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

During my campaign for the U.S. Congress in 2017-2018, I witnessed the imperative value of creating interconnectedness. Based upon this experience, I authored the book The Civil Graces Project, which captures the self-evident truths that bring us together. These ideals are why we created a "Place" where people can gather around what we love, and we have had so many conversations with people from around the globe hoping we can spread this message. It is time we have more leaders who recognize our diversity as a gift, who see the areas where we can cross over to the field of common ground and create new opportunities to solve the issues we face.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Right now, people are being pushed apart like never before and told that we are polar opposites in nearly every aspect. Yet there's so much that brings us together – our belief in hospitality, courage, inspiration, and gratitude – these common ideals unite us. They are the civil graces that will help lead us back to one another so we can answer the bigger questions. These are qualities and ideals I will bring as I serve my community in elected office.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Every day, I seek ways to make my community better by giving of my time, talent and treasure. I am delighted that the open space our communities worked to save will be there for generations to cherish and enjoy.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Elizabeth worked as a bank clerk throughout high school and to support her college education.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I have many--most of them are about human potential, finding the hidden wholeness and deeper meaning to life.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Having enough time to accomplish everything that I hope to do.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature is to be one of checks and balances and of collaborators working for the betterment of all who reside in the Commonwealth.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Climate Changes and Environmental Resources especially access to clean water.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Chester County Democrats, Delaware County Democrats, Secular Democrats of PA, Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania (so far)

What committees interest you?

Women's health, Education, Environment, Agriculture, Housing

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Money is essential to the political process, but we must end the practice of dark money from influencing our elections, officeholders, and those whose judgment redefines our democracy. We have seen many examples where our democracy and the rule of law suffer because of political spending meant to influence a voter's decision, where the donor is not disclosed, and the source of the money is unknown.