CATHY

SPAHR

DEMOCRAT FOR
PA HOUSE DISTRICT 160

 
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ABOUT CATHY

Cathy is your neighbor. Cathy is a working mom of twins, Julien and Charlie. Just like many of us, she has weathered the difficult terrain of working while ensuring her boys have the best start in life. From finding affordable daycare, navigating Medicaid and CHIP, to working through learning differences, Cathy knows the struggle working families have while still ensuring the best opportunities for their family’s future.

As a southeastern PA native, Cathy has strong Delaware County roots both as a resident and an employee for both local and County government. Both her professional experience as a Transportation Planner, and government experience provides Cathy with a unique understanding of how the intersection of federal, state, and local government impacts individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania. She knows that Delaware and Chester Counties need a State Representative that’s dedicated to ensuring investment in our communities.

Cathy leads with integrity. With over 27 years of sobriety, Cathy has adopted a world view that demands rigorous honesty and integrity, an unwavering moral compass, and steadfast commitment and dedication.

CATHY WILL FIGHT FOR:

  • Cathy advocates for investing in our families The last two years have been a real struggle for families. Just like you, I experienced juggling work with the transition to online learning. I watched as my children struggled with listening to their teachers through a screen and the frustration of linking to classes. The only way to bounce back is to fully invest in our families; our families are the bedrock of a strong community.

  • Cathy stands up to the opioid crisis. Cathy is staunchly committed to developing more resources for overdose patients, rehabilitation and preventative programs surrounding the opioid crisis. Pennsylvania programs urgently need funding for better treatment and prevention. Right now, those struggling with substance use disorder find it easier to get drugs than to get into rehab.

  • Cathy will fight for our resiliency. The last two years revealed that we need to strengthen our communities by ensuring that we are self-reliant. Working in government, I was on the receiving end of phone calls from residents and businesses struggling with everything from shutdowns and unfair waiver processes to unprecedented storm damages. Many people lost their livelihoods during the pandemic. Good jobs, strong unions and empowered workers are how we provide for and protect our community. When our families do well, our communities do well.

  • Cathy believes the importance of public safety. As a mom of two boys, I know how important your family’s safety is and for all families in our community to feel safe and supported. Our Police work hard to protect us and that’s why investing in our police ensures they have the tools necessary to do their job well and keep our families safe. It is important to mitigate the danger they face in the field by pursuing common sense gun violence prevention measures.

 

EVENTS

Cathy meets people where they are and knows we rise by lifting others up. She is an authentic voice and a leader for real change in Pennsylvania!
— Jenny