DEIRDRE  KAMBER  TODD

I am running because it is time our community, our district, and our people become the agenda of our State Representative. This only happens if rational, reasonable Democrats and Republicans stop wasting time with fighting and start working together.

I am a fiscal moderate, and I object to governmental overreach into our personal lives: our homes, our bedrooms, our families and our personal choices.

We have to stop fighting over partisan labels. Republican versus Democrat fighting does not solve our problems. My motto is "Working for the People, Not the Parties." Let's put aside differences to focus on practical solutions for District 183. I will work with rational, reasonable legislators from both parties; if we can come together on one issue for 183, that is a win.

My personal perspectives on anyone is not part of the job. My job is to reflect on and fight for the needs of our community. Acting out any other agenda motivated by personal issues or created by other politicians means that my agenda is not focused on my district. Furthermore, as a State Representative, my job is limited to state and local concerns; I am not part of the federal system. My job is only to represent our local interests.

• Require AI data centers to locate in isolated warehouse districts, away from neighborhoods and green spaces.
• Make food and basic necessities affordable for everyone.
• Increase access to affordable housing, including taxes and utilities.
• Strengthen Main Streets to raise property values, showcase local assets, and support small businesses.
• Reduce healthcare costs and improve access to care.
• Support first responders—including volunteers—with equipment, safety, and recruitment.
• Improve roads and infrastructure.
• Reduce property taxes, especially for residents on fixed incomes.
• Use public grants more effectively to reduce reliance on local taxes.
• Reinvest in public education.
• Limit government overreach in our personal lives.
• Protect responsible and safe gun ownership.
• Keep our community and homes the top priority.

Professionally, I am a retired Pennsylvania attorney with decades of legal experience, a forensic document examiner, adjunct professor, keynote speaker, and small business owner. I have years of experience with regulations, government agencies, and negotiating resolutions.

Personally, I grew up in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, a small coal-mining and farming town. I moved to Lehigh Valley as a teen. My husband is from Slatington, with generations before him. I understand the needs of our community. My full background is in the About Me section and my resume is available for download here.

My yard signs are party-neutral. They are red, white and blue and say nothing about party affiliation. Despite this, if someone were to take or ruin your sign, then we'll replace it; just let us know, and we'll bring another by (or three) in its place. To request a yard sign, use the form in Get Involved.

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