JOBS AND ECONOMY

A gradual increase in the minimum wage, support of a strong union base and reinvestment in our communities  will lift many at the lower end of the income scale out of poverty, increasing the state's tax base and reducing the burden on state-supported public assistance programs.

Education

A properly educated and well-trained workforce leads to better and higher-paying jobs.  Pennsylvania ranks near the bottom in the country in the percentage of funding the state provides to local school districts – a primary contributor to escalating local property taxes.

environment and energy

As an avid outdoors-man, Tay is committed to protecting the land, air and water resources of Pennsylvania. 

Taxes

Tay believes there can be vast improvements made to the overall tax environment at the state and local levels.  Property tax relief is the top priority.

Health care

Health care in the country and the state is the best in the world.  Health care insurance to cover the costs associated with these excellent services is lacking in many areas and must be improved. This is an ever-changing landscape, but there are actions that can be employed to protect the integrity, availability and affordability of health care delivery.

social issues

Tay served over four decades of his professional career in human services leadership positions in Westmoreland County.  He understands the benefit of providing appropriate and effective human services to help the deserving in need. 

gun ownership rights

As an outdoors-man, hunter and gun owner, Tay supports the rights of responsible gun ownership.  However, there are rules and regulations that constitute the definition of “responsible gun owner” and the rules currently in place must be enforced.

veterans

Tay will support programs that directly provide services to veterans (housing, employment, counseling).