State Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, has announced his
re-election bid for a third term for the 67th Legislative District
seat.

Causer said if re-elected he will fight for better job
opportunities for workers and to enact property tax reform, among
other issues facing the Legislature.

The seat holds a two-year term.

“Serving the people of Cameron, Potter and McKean counties
during these last four year has been a very rewarding experience
and I would be honored to continue that service,” Causer said. “My
primary goal has always been to make life better for children and
families by supporting job creation, public education and tax
reform. I want to continue our progress in these areas.”

The lawmaker said he’s been a strong supporter of the Keystone
Manufacturing Initiative, a package of legislation designed to
revitalize the state’s manufacturing sector and ensure the creation
and retention of jobs that pay family-sustaining wages.

Causer expressed his frustration over Gov. Ed Rendell’s recent
vetoes of bills that would have cut both business and personal
income taxes and provided regulatory relief for small businesses to
give them more room to grow.

“Pennsylvania should be a leader in job growth instead of being
stuck in the middle of the pack,” Causer said. “We will continue
working to get the governor on board with the kind of changes that
need to be made to boost our statewide economy and the incomes of
our families.”

Another top priority, according to Causer, is property tax
reform. During the last six months, the House has debated a variety
of proposals to provide relief on school property tax bills, but a
single consensus on a single plan has not been reached.

“I believe we’re closer than we’ve ever been to providing
meaningful and substantial relief from the burden of school
property taxes, and I want to see it through,” Causer said.

Causer also said he supports programs to aid senior citizens and
supported the expansion of the state’s PACE and PACENET
prescription plans. Recently, Causer said he voted to allow seniors
whose Social Security check increases put them over the income
limits for the two programs to continue receiving assistance
through the end of the year.

In addition, Causer said he’s especially pleased with the recent
passage of legislation to continue the Volunteer Fire Company and
Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant program, which provides funding
to volunteer emergency response organizations throughout the
area.

“As a volunteer emergency responder myself, I know how difficult
it has become to afford the equipment and training we need to do
the best job we can,” Causer said.

The lawmaker also said he’s proud of his ongoing focus to reach
out to people in his district, operating full-time district offices
in Bradford and Coudersport and monthly satellite office hours in
six communities.

Causer serves on the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs,
Environmental Resources and Energy, Game and Fisheries and Veterans
Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees. He is also the
chairman of the House Timber Caucus.

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Causer
earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science. He was
elected Annin Township supervisor at age 19, holding the position
for nine years. He is also a McKean County Republican committeeman
and volunteer with numerous community organizations. He is a member
of St. Mary’s Church in Sartwell.

He currently lives in Turtlepoint with his wife, the former
Melissa Parry. The couple have three children, Matthew, Morgan and
Mallory.