Steve Santarsiero

Santarsiero earned his B.A. from Tufts University, his M.Ed. from Holy Family University and his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. His professional experience includes working as an attorney and as a social studies teacher for Bensalem High School. Santarsiero has served as a board member/chair on the Lower Makefield Board of Supervisors.

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The following issues were listed on Santarsiero's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Economic Security for the Middle Class: Steve has seen middle class families bear the burden of the volatile economy in recent years. While the economy is on the rebound, many families still feel a lack of security and ask – Are there jobs to allow us compete in a 21st century economy? Is our retirement secure? Will our children have a chance at a better future? In Congress, Steve will fight to ensure that we continue to grow our economy and create good, stable jobs that support our families and sustain our communities.

Enhancing Public Education: Steve understands that economic security and investing in education go hand in hand. With his background in teaching, education will always be a focus of his work. Investing in a strong and accessible education system that opens the door to opportunity for all students is the best way to move our country forward.

A Real Reform Agenda: Steve is an avid supporter of commonsense reforms that will make our country more representative and turn down the volume on hyper-partisanship. He has been outspoken against gerrymandering and the Citizens United decision, both of which make our political system more divisive and less focused on serving the people and the community.

Fighting For the Rights of All Pennsylvanians: In Congress, Pennsylvanians need someone who is going to fight to ensure that everyone has equal rights and equal opportunities. Steve is committed to protecting the rights of all Pennsylvanians and Americans, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

A Committed Environmentalist: Environmental protection has long been a passion of Steve’s. He understands the balance between affordable energy and economic growth while protecting the incredible natural resources the 8th District and Pennsylvania have to offer. Steve knows that dealing with climate change goes hand in hand with securing our environment and our local economy. Steve will push for renewable energy sources, not just alternative energy sources, and understands the importance of investing in green jobs.

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—Steve Santarsiero's campaign website, http://santarsieroforcongress.com/issues/

Santarsiero's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[18]

Marcellus Shale Gas Extraction

Excerpt: "Steve supports, among many changes to the law (Act 13-HB 1950), the continuation of the moratorium on drilling in the Delaware River watershed and a comprehensive study on the short- and long-term effects of fracking."

Creating Jobs at Home and throughout Pennsylvania

Excerpt: "Finally, as the economy begins to improve and revenues to the state pick up, we need to continue previous efforts to lower the corporate net income tax rate to help make Pennsylvania more competitive with other states. At the same time, we should phase out the corporate stock and franchise tax for the same reason."

Protecting Public Education

Excerpt: "Steve has fought to protect funding for public education. In his first term, he voted for two budgets that increased funding for basic and higher education while at the same reduced overall spending. As a result, education funding increased without the need for an increase in either the state income or sales taxes."

Fighting For the Rights of All Pennsylvanians

Excerpt: "Toward that end, he has co-sponsored HB 300, which would protect Pennsylvanians from discrimination based on their sexual orientation. He also has stood up for the reproductive rights of women, voting against attempts to shut down women’s health organizations and fighting against the Corbett Administration’s proposed invasive ultrasound bill."

A Real Reform Agenda

Excerpt: "We also need to make structural reforms in the legislature. Steve supports term limits for the House and Senate (something between 12 and 16 years would make sense). Steve also supports cutting the size of the legislature and has voted for the Speaker's bill which would do just that. Doing so will reduce costs and make the legislature more efficient."