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'''Todd Polinchock''' is the representative of the 144th Legislative District of [[Pennsylvania]], United States. He was first elected in [[2018 United States elections|2018]], winning against [[Pennsylvania Democratic Party|Democrat]] Meredith Buck.<ref name="pnh110718">{{cite news |last1=Keeler |first1=Bob |title=ELECTION 2018: Polinchock wins 144th District seat |url=https://www.montgomerynews.com/perkasienewsherald/news/election-2018-polinchock-wins-144th-district-seat/article_93605b30-e24a-11e8-8705-0bd1a8ca9b27.html |access-date=November 8, 2020 |work=Parkasie News-Herald |agency=MediaNews Group |date=November 7, 2018}}</ref> Before entering politics, he served in the [[United States Navy]] for 20 years and became a full commander before eventually retiring and becoming a [[realtor]], becoming the president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors in 2016.<ref name="bch102920">{{cite news |last1=Ruvo |first1=Chris |title=Todd Polinchock, a Navy veteran and Realtor, has his eye on local issues |url=https://buckscountyherald.com/todd-polinchock-a-navy-veteran-and-realtor-has-his-eye-on-local-issues-p6213-201.htm |access-date=November 8, 2020 |work=Bucks County Herald |date=October 29, 2020}}</ref> He was re-elected in [[2020 United States elections|2020]].<ref name=bcct110220/> |
'''Todd Polinchock''' is the representative of the 144th Legislative District of [[Pennsylvania]], United States. He was first elected in [[2018 United States elections|2018]], winning against [[Pennsylvania Democratic Party|Democrat]] Meredith Buck.<ref name="pnh110718">{{cite news |last1=Keeler |first1=Bob |title=ELECTION 2018: Polinchock wins 144th District seat |url=https://www.montgomerynews.com/perkasienewsherald/news/election-2018-polinchock-wins-144th-district-seat/article_93605b30-e24a-11e8-8705-0bd1a8ca9b27.html |access-date=November 8, 2020 |work=Parkasie News-Herald |agency=MediaNews Group |date=November 7, 2018}}</ref> Before entering politics, he served in the [[United States Navy]] for 20 years and became a full commander before eventually retiring and becoming a [[realtor]], becoming the president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors in 2016.<ref name="bch102920">{{cite news |last1=Ruvo |first1=Chris |title=Todd Polinchock, a Navy veteran and Realtor, has his eye on local issues |url=https://buckscountyherald.com/todd-polinchock-a-navy-veteran-and-realtor-has-his-eye-on-local-issues-p6213-201.htm |access-date=November 8, 2020 |work=Bucks County Herald |date=October 29, 2020}}</ref> He was re-elected in [[2020 United States elections|2020]].<ref name=bcct110220/> |
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During his term, Polinchook supported policies to stop climate change, becoming the first Republican to support a bill by fellow representative [[Chris Rabb]] aiming to transition the state to completely using renewable energy sources by 2050.<ref name=bch102920/> In 2019, he introduced a bill allowing [[agritourism]] at small farms and orchards where local ordinances prohibited them.<ref name="pbr120619">{{cite news |last1=Randolph |first1=Kevin |title=Rep. Polinchock introduces bill to allow small farms to engage in agritainment, argitourism |url=https://pennbizreport.com/news/14888-polinchock-introduces-bill-to-allow-small-farms-to-engage-in-agritainment-argitourism/ |access-date=November 8, 2020 |work=Pennsylvania Business Report |date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> During the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania|COVID-19 pandemic]], he said that societal shutdowns were necessary, though he preferred giving control of measures to counties and thought the restrictions imposed by Governor [[Tom Wolf]] were too strict.<ref name=bch102920/><ref name="bcct110220">{{cite news |last1=Quann |first1=Peg |title=Pennsylvania's 144th District: Polinchock defeats Spillane for re-election |url=https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/news/2020/11/02/pennsylvanias-144th-district-polinchock-spillane-economy/6045747002/ |access-date=December 19, 2021 |work=Bucks County Courrier-Times |date=November 2, 2020}}</ref> |
During his term, Polinchook supported policies to stop climate change, becoming the first Republican to support a bill by fellow representative [[Chris Rabb]] aiming to transition the state to completely using renewable energy sources by 2050.<ref name=bch102920/> In 2019, he introduced a bill allowing [[agritourism]] at small farms and orchards where local ordinances prohibited them.<ref name="pbr120619">{{cite news |last1=Randolph |first1=Kevin |title=Rep. Polinchock introduces bill to allow small farms to engage in agritainment, argitourism |url=https://pennbizreport.com/news/14888-polinchock-introduces-bill-to-allow-small-farms-to-engage-in-agritainment-argitourism/ |access-date=November 8, 2020 |work=Pennsylvania Business Report |date=December 6, 2019}}</ref> During the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania|COVID-19 pandemic]], he said that societal shutdowns were necessary, though he preferred giving control of measures to counties and thought the restrictions imposed by Governor [[Tom Wolf]] were too strict.<ref name=bch102920/><ref name="bcct110220">{{cite news |last1=Quann |first1=Peg |title=Pennsylvania's 144th District: Polinchock defeats Spillane for re-election |url=https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/news/2020/11/02/pennsylvanias-144th-district-polinchock-spillane-economy/6045747002/ |access-date=December 19, 2021 |work=Bucks County Courrier-Times |date=November 2, 2020}}</ref> Polinchock says he supports bipartisanship over partisan politics.<ref name="bcct102120">{{cite news |last1=Polinchock |first1=Todd |title=Committed to excellence |url=https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/opinion/columns/your-voice/2020/10/21/polinchock-committed-excellence-pennsylvanias-144th-district/5991900002/ |access-date=November 8, 2020 |work=Bucks County Courier Times |date=October 21, 2020}}</ref> |
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Polinchock has 2 children and is a [[Catholicism|Catholic]].<ref name=bch102920/><ref name="pacath010719">{{cite web |title=PA Rep. Todd Polinchock Ready for a New Kind of Service |url=https://www.pacatholic.org/pa-rep-todd-polinchock-ready-for-a-new-kind-of-service/ |website=Pennsylvania Catholic Conference |access-date=November 8, 2020 |date=January 7, 2019}}</ref> |
Polinchock has 2 children and is a [[Catholicism|Catholic]].<ref name=bch102920/><ref name="pacath010719">{{cite web |title=PA Rep. Todd Polinchock Ready for a New Kind of Service |url=https://www.pacatholic.org/pa-rep-todd-polinchock-ready-for-a-new-kind-of-service/ |website=Pennsylvania Catholic Conference |access-date=November 8, 2020 |date=January 7, 2019}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:56, 10 April 2022
Todd Polinchock | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 144th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Watson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Website | https://reppolinchock.com |
Todd Polinchock is the representative of the 144th Legislative District of Pennsylvania, United States. He was first elected in 2018, winning against Democrat Meredith Buck.[1] Before entering politics, he served in the United States Navy for 20 years and became a full commander before eventually retiring and becoming a realtor, becoming the president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors in 2016.[2] He was re-elected in 2020.[3]
During his term, Polinchook supported policies to stop climate change, becoming the first Republican to support a bill by fellow representative Chris Rabb aiming to transition the state to completely using renewable energy sources by 2050.[2] In 2019, he introduced a bill allowing agritourism at small farms and orchards where local ordinances prohibited them.[4] During the COVID-19 pandemic, he said that societal shutdowns were necessary, though he preferred giving control of measures to counties and thought the restrictions imposed by Governor Tom Wolf were too strict.[2][3] Polinchock says he supports bipartisanship over partisan politics.[5]
Polinchock has 2 children and is a Catholic.[2][6]
Polinchock currently sits on the Gaming Oversight, Human Services, Professional Licensure, and Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committees.[7]
References
- ^ Keeler, Bob (November 7, 2018). "ELECTION 2018: Polinchock wins 144th District seat". Parkasie News-Herald. MediaNews Group. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Ruvo, Chris (October 29, 2020). "Todd Polinchock, a Navy veteran and Realtor, has his eye on local issues". Bucks County Herald. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Quann, Peg (November 2, 2020). "Pennsylvania's 144th District: Polinchock defeats Spillane for re-election". Bucks County Courrier-Times. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ Randolph, Kevin (December 6, 2019). "Rep. Polinchock introduces bill to allow small farms to engage in agritainment, argitourism". Pennsylvania Business Report. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ Polinchock, Todd (October 21, 2020). "Committed to excellence". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ "PA Rep. Todd Polinchock Ready for a New Kind of Service". Pennsylvania Catholic Conference. January 7, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ "Representative F. Todd Polinchock". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
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