Peter Schweyer on the Issues
In the end, it’s about working families and making sure our children have the tools to succeed. For years, I has been my mission to fight for economic, racial, social and environmental justice for all.
The Issues
Education
Education is the foundation for our children’s success. I have brought millions of dollars back from Harrisburg to the Allentown School District, but we must do better and continue working toward education funding equity.
Minimum Wage
We must raise the minimum wage to $15/hr. The benefits of a $15 minimum wage would be far-reaching, lifting pay for so many Pennsylvania workers and helping reverse decades of growing pay inequality. I promise that I'll continue fighting to increase the minimum wage.
Economic Development
We have seen tremendous growth in our local communities and neighborhoods throughout Lehigh County because of strategic investments. I will continue supporting responsible economic development projects that help all of our communities.
Public Safety
It is always a goal to make sure our law enforcement and first responders have the tools they need to keep our families and children safe. We helped them through the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ll continue to ensure they have what they need for our neighborhoods.
