FOLEY, LAMAR

Meet the Candidate

Running For:

REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

District:

130

Political Affiliation:

Democratic

Phone:

(484) 509-6973

Survey

Response Legend

YYes
NNo
−Declined to Respond/Undecided, Position Unknown/Unclear
*Comment
†Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question	Response	Comments/Notes
1. Should the state prohibit abortion when it is sought because of a prenatal diagnosis of possible Down syndrome?	-*	My personal beliefs aside, the state serves us well by staying out of medical consultation rooms. Families deserve privacy. Aborting a pregnancy is sad enough.
2. Should marijuana be legalized for recreational use?	-*	I support legalizing marijuana use. The Cannabis plant has medicinal value for some. I don't encourage recreational use, which is not without risk. Lamarfoleyforpa.com
3. Should Pennsylvania raise the minimum wage?	Y
4. Should parents be eligible for direct grants for their children to attend the school of their choice, including non-public schools?	U*	Under select and limited circumstances, yes, grants for home schooling may be worthwhile and productive.
5. Should wedding service providers be required to participate in a same-sex wedding that they object to on religious grounds?	N
6. Should organizations, such as Planned Parenthood, that provide abortions be prohibited from receiving state funds?	N
7. Should schools and other public institutions collect direct payroll deductions for union dues?	Y
8. Should Pennsylvania public schools and other public facilities be required to open up restrooms and locker rooms regardless of biological sex?	-*	Rest rooms, yes, or devise appropriate accommodation; locker rooms, no.
9. Should the state stop paying for sex-change surgeries for children?	Y*	Except under the very most unusual circumstances.
10. Should Pennsylvania withhold state funding to “Sanctuary Cities” that do not comply with federal immigration laws?	N
11. Should school property taxes be eliminated?	-*	Public school financial support must be secure. I advocate minimizing residential real estate tax and eliminating it in cases producing household insecurity.