Pilar Cavallo-Campisi
RepublicanQ1 PFAS chemicals are widely used in consumer products but have raised health concerns due to their persistence in the environment and humans, and some Pennsylvanian legislators are considering restrictions on its use, such as in House Bill 2145. Should Pennsylvania restrict PFAS in consumer products? What scientific evidence would you use to inform your decision?
Look, PFAS chemicals have been around a while, and some studies show they stick around longer than your in-laws at Thanksgiving. I’m all for protecting public health, so if the science — solid, peer-reviewed stuff — shows these chemicals cause real harm, then yes, we should restrict them. But let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
I believe in encouraging safer, organic alternatives like those promoted by the MAHA movement, rather than sweeping bans that could hurt businesses without clear benefits.
Let’s be smart and keep Pennsylvania safe without stifling innovation.
KEYWORDS: PFAS, science-based, organic alternatives
Q2 Measles vaccination rates in Pennsylvania have declined in recent years, from 95.5% in 2020 to 92.5% in 2025. At the same time, measles outbreaks have emerged across the state, with 62 confirmed cases in PA in 2026. As a policymaker, how do you approach engaging with communities that have concerns that center on infectious disease outbreaks and vaccine safety, and what policies, if any, would you support related to these issues?
People want to feel heard, not preached to — especially when it comes to their health. I’m all about honest conversations and respecting personal choice. Vaccines have their place, but so does informed consent.
I support policies that encourage education and dialogue, not heavy-handed mandates. And hey, I’m a fan of natural immunity and organic health options where they make sense — the MAHA way. Let’s build trust and keep communities safe without turning this into a political wrestling match.
I feel personality measles vaccinations are safe.
KEYWORDS: Informed consent, community trust, natural immunity
Q3 There have been avian influenza outbreaks in Pennsylvania, with potential impacts on poultry and dairy operations, both industries that provide billions of dollars of economic value to the state. What policies, if any, do you support to strengthen the state’s preparedness and outbreak response? Are there specific strategies you would prioritize to protect farm workers, agricultural communities, and the broader public?
Pennsylvania’s farms are the backbone of our economy, and we need to protect them like we protect our favorite fishing spots — carefully and with respect. I back strong biosecurity measures and quick response plans, but also believe in empowering farmers with organic and sustainable practices from the MAHA movement to naturally boost resilience.
Education and cooperation between farmers and the state are key — no one wants unnecessary red tape slowing down a farmer trying to get eggs on our tables.
KEYWORDS: biosecurity, organic farming, farmer support
Q4 Pennsylvania is the nation’s second-largest producer of natural gas and nuclear energy, as well as the third-largest producer of coal, per the Energy Information Administration. In contrast, PA currently ranks 45th in the country in terms of wind, solar, and hydropower energy production. How do you think these energy sources should be distributed across PA’s energy production portfolio, and what policies, if any, would you support to facilitate this?
Pennsylvania’s got natural gas and nuclear energy in its corner, and that’s a solid foundation. But we can’t ignore renewables like wind and solar — they’re the new kids on the block with a lot to offer. I support letting the market decide how fast renewables grow, with incentives for organic and sustainable energy solutions that fit the MAHA philosophy.
No heavy mandates, just smart policies that keep energy affordable, reliable, and clean enough to make Mother Nature smile.
KEYWORDS: Energy balance, market-driven, sustainable
Q5 Pennsylvania has proposed more reporting, utility oversight, and zoning guidance for large data centers, along with shifting some generation, capacity, and reliability costs onto data center developers rather than ordinary ratepayers. How should the costs and benefits of large data center development be divided between developers and the public, and what requirements, if any, would you support on power, water, and public reporting before a project moves forward?
Data centers are like the new factories, gobbling up power and water like there’s no tomorrow. Developers should pay their fair share so ordinary folks aren’t stuck footing the bill !! I’m all for transparency let’s know how much juice and water these places use before they break ground. And zoning rules should protect communities without turning every project into a bureaucratic nightmare.
Efficiency and sustainability, with a nod to organic stewardship, is the way to go.
KEYWORDS: fair costs, transparency, sustainable growth