FOLEY, LAMAR
Meet the Candidate

Running For:
REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLYDistrict:
130Political Affiliation:
DemocraticPhone:
(484) 509-6973Survey
Response Legend
- YYes
- NNo
- −Declined to Respond/Undecided, Position Unknown/Unclear
- *Comment
- †Declined to respond, Position based on citation
Question | Response | Comments/Notes |
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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. |