Quentin Gee

Quentin Gee served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1996 to 2001. He graduated from Dallastown Area High School.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a combat veteran with 11 years of service combined between the USMC and Army. I am a blue collar union worker and supporter that has extensive life experience. Having traveled the world stepping foot on 6 Continents covering 52 countries around the world, I have seen both the best and worst that humanity has to offer. These experiences have helped develop both the compassion and empathy I have for those in bad situations. It also has made me hold not only a high standard for myself but also for those elected to office to represent us, the people. Those current representatives are not doing a very good job of holding a high standard, it is time for "We the People" to take back what is rightfully ours, It is time to take back the power that belongs to the people.

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?

Rural healthcare needs addressed in PA and the people need to know that the non profit healthcare systems in our area must provide back to the community in the form of Charity Care. This is NOT welfare it is their responsibility for being a non profit and receiving tax breaks. Mental health resources are few and far between in rural PA, but we can close that gap by forming NAMI affiliates by partnering between Counties in northern PA. I have the solutions to these problems and am using my candidacy as a platform to draw attention to these issues and the solutions.Hyperscale data centers moving into rural PA and trying to take advantage of our natural resources while destroying God's Country and the PA Wilds. The "landman" pushes that it will bring jobs and billions in tax revenue, but this is far from the truth. The real truth is it will bring out of the area short term jobs and when they apply for LERTA they will receive an additional 5 years local tax breaks in Tioga County while also receiving the current PA tax incentives. Let me be clear on this issue so there is zero confusion and no chance for a strawman debate, no one has an issue with class 1-4 types of data centers which have been around for decades running our phones and internet. Type 5 aka hyperscale is the issueBringing real jobs to rural PA that pay union wages and provide 200-300 long term jobs. Thanks to President Trump pushing to bring manufacturing back to the US. We can partner with those manufacturers like Harley Davidson to retro fit old empty warehouses at the fraction of the cost to build brand new factories and get hard working blue collar rural Pennsylvanians on those factory lines making a living wage and good benefits. Now is the time to ensure the next generation has stability and our way of live in rural PA survives for another 100 years

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare and Mental health are my top 2 priorities followed by 2nd amendment rights, especially for sportsman and hunters. I believe the state should not be making policy for School Districts, what works for one may not work for another. This is also why we elect local school boards to govern the school district.

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

Integrity and transparency

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To serve those in the district including those that did not vote for them

What legacy would you like to leave?

One that the next generation says thank you for setting us up for success.

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

Waiting tables at 15 yrs old. I had the job for 2 years before leaving for Parris Island

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

A working relationship with open dialogue and full transparency

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

Fallout from hyperscale data centers when they become obsolete in the next 10 years.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes it is very important to be able to sit down reach across the table and WORK to find solutions through compromise

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

The challenger explosion as we were sitting in class as a child.