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Pennycuick: “All legislators must focus on fighting inflation, higher gasoline and home energy costs.”

June 09, 2022

Harleysville, PA – This month, consumers in Pennsylvania are facing up to 46% increases in home energy costs as reported by multiple new outlets including the Philadelphia Inquirer on May 24^th. State Representative Tracy Pennycuick, candidate for State Senate in the 24^th District, released the following statement.

“In a recent Philadelphia Inquirer article, it was reported that this month, home energy costs would increase as much as 46%. When families and small businesses are already struggling from historic inflation, high gasoline costs and expensive grocery bills, these increases will further strain their budgets. While our area is somewhat fortunate to experience the lowest increase in costs, it is another reminder that legislators in Harrisburg should be working to reduce energy costs, not increase them.

In April, I released a statement regarding the efforts of 17 Senators who blocked an attempt to override Governor Wolf’s efforts to implement the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) in March warned that this tax would increase consumer electricity costs by $800 million dollars. These costs, which could amount to nearly 30% in higher energy costs, are in addition to the increases being reported this month. Many families and seniors are already struggling to make ends meet and this regressive tax is the last thing consumers need.

All legislators must focus on fighting inflation, high gasoline and home energy costs. I think it is important to note that the override attempt in April was blocked by one vote. That’s how important every State Senate race is in Pennsylvania this year. One vote can make a major difference.”

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Tracy Pennycuick Receives Backing of Berks County Republican Party

April 25, 2022

Harleysville, PA – The Berks County Republican Committee met Saturday to endorse candidates for office in the upcoming Primary Election. For the 24^th State Senate District, Tracy Pennycuick received their endorsement.

“Our momentum continues to build. I appreciate the Berks County Republican Committee’s support, and I’m honored to receive the endorsement of all Republican organizations in my race,” said Tracy Pennycuick, candidate for State Senate and State Representative of the 147^th District. “As State Representative, I have a record of opposing government overreach in our lives. I’ve worked to strengthen schools, help struggling families and businesses, stop tax increases, eliminate property taxes, and restore confidence in our elections. While we have a lot of work ahead of us, I am committed to delivering on these important priorities.”

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Tracy Pennycuick is seeking election as State Senator of the 24th District. She is endorsed by State Senator Bob Mensch who is retiring at the end of this term.

Tracy Pennycuick was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2020, and on day one, she hit the ground running. Tracy has been a leader in supporting our community through the pandemic, voted to fully-fund our schools, and pushed forward legislation that reforms our state lobbying practices. She is a United States Army Combat Veteran. After the military, Tracy started a small business in the aviation services industry, served as the Director of Veterans Affairs for Montgomery County for 3 years, and continues to serve on several veteran non-profit boards. Tracy Pennycuick, and her husband, Rick, who is also a combat veteran, live in Harleysville. They have four grown children, three of which currently serve in our military, and 2 grandchildren.

Learn more: www.tracypennycuick.com

Pennycuick Condemns Vote In Favor of the RGGI Tax

April 05, 2022

Harleysville, PA – Today, 17 Democrat Senator in the Pennsylvania Senate blocked an override vote that would stop the immediate implementation of Governor Wolf’s proposed Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). This regulation will cost blue-collar union workers thousands of jobs and institute a regressive $800 million electric tax on Pennsylvania residents. State Representative Tracy Pennycuick, candidate for State Senate in the 24^th District, released the following statement regarding the vote:

“Despite warnings from the Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) last week that this tax would increase consumer electricity costs by $800 million dollars and hurt low-income families and fixed income seniors the most, radical Senators blocked the override vote. If the courts do not stop the RGGI tax, it will become the most regressive tax in Pennsylvania history and could increase home energy costs by 30%. This is the last thing that families and seniors need who are already struggling to make ends meet with historic inflation, including household energy bills and skyrocketing gasoline prices.”

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Tracy Pennycuick Files For Office With Overwhelming Grassroots Support

March 29, 2022

Harleysville, PA – On Wednesday, March 23, Rep. Tracy Pennycuick, candidate for State Senate in District 24, filed nominating petitions for State Senate. After supplemental filings, Pennycuick completed the petition process with over double the required signatures.

“Our momentum is building, and I appreciate the amazing support our grassroots army has delivered during this process,” said Tracy Pennycuick. “I’m proud that our team gathered 1,170 signatures, and I am humbled by their support. This is just the beginning. We will be back out this weekend, meeting with voters, and delivering my message to the residents of the 24^th State Senate District.”

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Tracy Pennycuick was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2020, and on day one, she hit the ground running. Tracy has been a leader in supporting our front-line heroes, families and small businesses through the pandemic as well helping disabled veterans, workers, and victims of violence. She worked to pass a budget that fully-funded our schools and pushed forward legislation that reforms our state lobbying practices. Most importantly, Representative Pennycuick has worked tirelessly to support our community through excellent and responsive constituent services.

Tracy Pennycuick is excited at the opportunity to continue her work and carry-on the legacy of excellent service delivered by our retiring State Senator Bob Mensch. Senator Mensch has worked tirelessly for the betterment of the 24th Senate District and Pennsylvania for over 12 years, and Tracy Pennycuick is honored to earn his support and endorsement.

Tracy Pennycuick is a United States Army Combat Veteran. Initially enlisting as a medic, Tracy returned to college earning a degree in business and a commission in the US Army. She served as a Blackhawk pilot, including three combat tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Desert Storm where she was awarded the bronze star. Tracy retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 26 years of service as Platoon Leader, Operations Officer, Company Commander, Aviation Group Safety Officer, Brigade Human Resources Officer, Executive Officer, Department of Defense Efficiency Expert, and Foreign Liaison to the UK Ministry of Defence.

After the military, Tracy started a small business in the aviation services industry. Her company employed 17 people, and Tracy learned firsthand the difficulties businesses face dealing with government red-tape and regulations. That’s why she has worked to support our small businesses in the face of the pandemic as they fight to survive and continue to meet payroll each week.

Tracy served as the Director of Veterans Affairs for Montgomery County for 3 years and continues to serve on several veteran non-profit boards.

Tracy Pennycuick, and her husband, Rick, who is also a combat veteran, live in Harleysville. They have four grown children, three of which currently serve in our military, and 2 grandchildren.

Learn more: www.tracypennycuick.com

Help for Green Lane Flood Victims in the Works

March 23, 2022

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Written by Larry Roeder, Editor, Town and Country
2022-03-23

Flooding along the Macoby and Perkiomen Creeks in Green Lane has been an ongoing issue in the borough for many years. The problem has intensified in recent years with devastating storms and upstream development.

Recent flooding caused extensive damage and required first responders to evacuate residents using a boat.

At times, some aid was available. But, as the years passed, the danger and recurring expenses were becoming too much to handle for property owners.

Last September, after Hurricane Ida dealt another damaging blow to the borough, an affected resident called State Representative Tracy Pennycuick (147) for help. Rep. Pennycuick contacted Green Lane Mayor Lynn Wolfe about a program run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).

The Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs promote funding for mitigation measures that reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from future disasters. As it turns out, the borough property owners could be eligible because Hurricane Ida was declared a National Disaster.

A little more than a month after Hurricane Ida swept through the borough, a group of state, county, and borough officials met with local residents at the Green Lane firehouse on October 12, 2021.

They reviewed the prior flooding history and the impacts of the latest event. They reviewed previous mitigation efforts, previous attempts to secure funding, and the condition of the Lumber Street Bridge.

Corrective and mitigation options were reviewed, including a study to dredge the Macoby Creek, repair the bridge, and possible stormwater drainage solutions. Included in the discussion were roadway safety preparations and suggestions for dealing with future storms from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), which is responsible for the maintenance of the Lumber Street bridge.

In a letter to Lumber Street residents dated November 21, 2021, Pennycuick thanked them for their attendance and participation in the October meeting. The letter also outlined PennDOT’s response to the condition of the Lumber Street Bridge.

In part, it reported that after an inspection on September 5, 2021, the only concern that was identified was a “washout at an adjacent property located near left roadway approach to the bridge.” It also reported that, based on a July 16, 2021 inspection, the bridge is considered to be in “poor” condition. On a scale of 0-9 for deck, superstructure, and substructure the Lumber Street bridge scored 4’s in all categories.

Prior to 2021, the bridge was inspected in July and December of 2019. For both inspections, the bridge scored 4’s in all categories.

According to the letter, PennDOT deemed the bridge safe for travel.

But perhaps the most important information to come from the October meeting was the discussion of Hazard Mitigation Grants, a program that could be available to residential properties in Green Lane.

Knowing that the water will continue to flow downstream and future heavy rainfalls and storms will only worsen the situation on Lumber Street and Gravel Pike, the Property Acquisitions for Open Space could eventually emerge as the better alternative.

That is when Borough Secretary/Treasurer Mary T. Garber went to work as the point person for the project. The paperwork involved grew, and the responsibilities increased as the project progressed.

Information needed to be shared and applications needed to be completed by property owners.

By the time a second meeting was held on December 9, 2021, nine property owners, owning 11 properties on Lumber Street and Gravel Pike, applied to be a part of the program.

Damage estimates were based on market values provided by property owners. Property appraisals will be performed after the borough’s application is approved.

The goal is to mitigate future damage by demolishing the homes and returning the properties to open space and providing those owners with fair-market value for those properties.

Next up were two separate training sessions in January for Garber on the application process and properly completing the necessary forms. With the process in motion and forms submitted, the method to mitigate the dangerous conditions could be had in the near future.

Mayor Wolfe indicated that final approval isn’t here yet, but the amount the borough could receive could be in excess of $2 million.

PEMA is in the process of reviewing the grant and associated forms now. Wolf said she is expecting “an update from PEMA in April.” Once PEMA has approved the application, it will go on to FEMA for review and approval.

The mayor is hoping that the process will be completed in July or August of this year.

Representative Tracy Pennycuick Announces Candidacy for State Senate in the 24th District

January 26, 2022

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Harleysville, PA – “I’m excited by the opportunity to expand my service to our communities in the State Senate. As State Representative, I’ve focused on providing our front-line heroes, families, seniors, workers and small businesses with the support they need through the pandemic while also pushing forward important legislation that protects some of our most vulnerable populations and vital government reform. Additionally, we’ve made sure our schools have the resources they need to provide excellent education, so our students succeed despite the adversity presented by the pandemic. The outpour of support thus far has been humbling, and I look forward to campaigning for every vote this year,” said Tracy Pennycuick.

State Representative Tracy Pennycuick is honored to have earned the endorsement of the 24th District’s retiring, State Senator Bob Mensch.

“I’ve worked with Tracy in Harrisburg and her district over the past couple years, and when I decided to retire, I could think of no one who would work harder for the residents of the 24th State Senate District. Clearly, Tracy is a fighter. Her years of service in the U.S. Army and work in the private sector have prepared her for this job which is why she has been so successful in the State House. I’m happy to lend my support to her for State Senate,” stated Senator Bob Mensch.

Tracy served as the Director of Veterans Affairs for Montgomery County for 3 years and continues to serve on several veteran non-profit boards.

Tracy Pennycuick, and her husband, Rick, who is also a combat veteran, live in Harleysville. They have four grown children, three of which currently serve in our military, and 2 grandchildren.

Tracy Pennycuick Receives Overwhelming Endorsement for State Senate by Montgomery Co. GOP

February 21, 2022

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Harleysville, PA – The Montgomery County Republican Committee convened to interview and endorse candidates for state office and overwhelmingly endorsed Tracy Pennycuick for State Senate in the 24th District.

“Tracy Pennycuick has a groundswell of support in Montgomery County and Berks County. It’s no surprise that she earned the votes of nearly every Montgomery County Republican Committee Member in the district,” said Liz Havey, Chair of the Montgomery County Republican Committee. “There is no candidate better suited for this office. Tracy’s record and background as a combat veteran, small business owner, and state legislator is unmatched and unparalleled. We are thrilled to join Senator Bob Mensch in supporting her for State Senate.”

Montgomery County accounts for roughly 80% of the 24th State Senate District, and the Montgomery County GOP endorsement is the most important indicator for Primary Election success.

“I thank the Montgomery County Republican Committee for their continued support,” stated Tracy Pennycuick. “They take a thoughtful and meaningful approach to endorsements, and it’s been a pleasure to discuss my candidacy and electability with their members over the past few weeks. I am honored to have earned their endorsement.”