Justin Yaich's Biography
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Full Name:
Justin V. Yaich
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
04/01/1980
Birth Place:
Lehighton, PA
Home City:
Jim Thorpe, PA
Religion:
Christian/Lutheran
MA, Legal Studies, Drexel University, 2020-2022
Masters, Management & Leadership, University of Penn, 2018
Public Administration, Kutztown University, 2015
B.C.O., Building Code Official, Uniform Construction Codes Academy, 2007
BS, Management, University of Phoenix, 2006
Marketing, Bloomsburg University, 2004
Management, Lehigh Carbon Community College, 2001-2003
Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Sales, GPA:3.0, Lehigh Valley Real Estate Institute, 2000
Member, Jim Thorpe Borough Council, 2006-2011
President, Jim Thorpe Borough Council, 2010-2011
Candidate, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 122, 2010
Member, Carbon County Industrial Development Authority, 2010-2012
Member, Carbon County Communications Commission, 2010-2011
Member, Carbon County Democratic Executive Board, 2009-2011
Township Manager, West Bradford Township, 2016-present
Township Manager, Maxatawny Township, 2011-2016
Director of Planning, Washington Township, 2007-2011
Zoning Officer, Washington Township, 2007-2011
Member, Blue Lodge #440 of the Free and Accepted Masons, 2009-present
Membership Committee, Jim Thorpe Lions Club, 2001-present
Member, National Notary Association
Member, National Rifle Association
Judge, Lehigh County Properties of Merit, 2008
Priority Issues:
Constituent Services - I will keep current local staffing in place to ensure the best constituent services continue.
Meaningful Property Tax Reform - I believe we need to shift away from taking real estate and move to a more evenly distributed means (ex: sales tax and/or income tax.
Education/PSERS - We need to protect our public education system and the value it adds as the cornerstone to our commonwealth. I pledge to stand behind public education and make sure that our youth are afforded a great start in life.
Marcellus Shale - Strongly support property regulation of Marcellus Shale and natural gas extraction. I have a deep concern our contamination to our water supply and damage to our environment. As an avid sportsman, I want the next generation to enjoy the same environment that I was able to enjoy.
- Strong supporter of our Second Amendement and the right to bear arms. Also a member of the NRA.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I made the decision to seek public office, simply because I feel I have something I can offer to the 122nd District of Pennsylvania. I'm not a partisan politician and I believe I carry the ability to work effectively across the aisle for the best interest of my district.