In Tom's first term, he has proven that he is an effective legislator, fighting for taxpayers. Since he got to Harrisburg, Tom has been hard at work pushing for legislation that will improve the 13th district and Pennsylvania. Tom introduced a bill to eliminate School Property Taxes (HB 1966), and he successfully worked to increase basic education funding, preventing our school boards from having to raise property taxes. He successfully fought to remove sales taxes on helicopters and parts, which will create new jobs in the district (HB 1531). Tom successfully fought for families and students to make college more affordable by doubling, from 30 to 60, the amount of credits a community college student could transfer into a state college (HB 1659). Also, Tom has consistently fought to preserve our beautiful landscape and promote smart growth that benefits the people of Southern Chester County.

Throughout his seven years as a Supervisor in London Grove Township, and in his first term as State Representative, Tom has demonstrated that he is a bi-partisan leader, working with Republicans, Democrats, and Independents to ensure the needs of his constituents are met.

2010 will be a crucial year! We must come together to support our State Representative, Tom Houghton. Tom has proven that he fights for us, that he works hard for us, and that he will continue to fight for the people of the 13th district.

Let’s send Tom Houghton back to Harrisburg!