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Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Montero's Congressional Bid Now Official

FROM MONTERO's Campaign, ALLENTOWN, PA (July 31, 2023) Republican Maria Montero formally announced her candidacy for the U.S. of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. A mother, attorney, and former Executive Director of both the Pennsylvania Commission for Women and the Pennsylvania Latino Commission, Montero will bring a wide range of experience to Congress.

The daughter of an immigrant and grand-daughter of Carbon County Irish coal miners, Montero was born in Pennsylvania’s coal region. A resident of Easton, Maria was a co-founder of the Lehigh Valley’s Power of Women Networking Initiative and has lived or worked in every county in the 7th Congressional District. An avid outdoorswoman, Montero is on the board of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. Passionate about the transformative impact of a quality education, Maria also serves on the board of directors of her alma mater, Marian Catholic High School.

“Never in my lifetime have I been more concerned about the direction of our country,” said Montero. “We need to right the ship and take action now to restore the American Dream not just for ourselves, but for future generations.”

In announcing her candidacy, Maria said her campaign would be built on four key cornerstones: Safety, Accountability, Family Finances, and Education (SAFE).

“We need to work to improve safety in our communities by cracking down on the brazen crime and flow of dangerous drugs like fentanyl across our porous borders,” said Montero. “Our elected officials need to be held accountable for amassing $33 trillion in national debt, a fiscal and budgetary nightmare that we are leaving for our children and grandchildren.”

“We need to provide relief to families and seniors who are struggling to make ends meet due to rising inflation and a tax burden saddled on them by their own elected officials who refuse to tighten their own belts,” said Montero. “And I am committed to improving our educational system so that our young people are best prepared to pursue their chosen paths after high school, whether it be entering the workforce, learning a trade, or attending college.”

Maria said her own journey and background will provide her with a unique perspective in advocating for local residents. Rising through poverty, Maria came to learn that a strong educational foundation is the great equalizer. After attending Our Lady of the Valley and Marian Catholic, Maria went on to graduate from Saint Joseph’s University and Widener School of Law. She also learned from personal experience the importance of tenacity and hard work. Maria had her only child, a son, while in college and through her own determination – and with the support of her family – she was able to earn her degree and eventually attend law school.

For more information on Maria Montero and her campaign for Congress, please visit her website at www.mariamontero.org.

(Blogger's Note: Two other Republicans - Kevin Dellicker and Ryan MacKenzie - have announced. Incumbent Susan Wild, a Democrat, has filed a Statement of Candidacy, but no official announcement.)

8 comments:

  1. She’s a great candidate - so much better than the Wee Baby Mackenzie.

    If she makes it through the primary, Susan Wild is in TROUBLE.

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  2. She strikes me as someone who will get things done!

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  3. She is my choice in PA7
    Dumbass

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  4. Dellicker for Congress.

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  5. I think she would hold a gun stronger than Mackenzie would.

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    1. Dumbass agrees...shes got my vote

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  6. Maria has my vote.

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  7. Bernie,

    Thank you for this biographical accounting. Not knowing anythng before about her professional career, your blog has been very enlightening.

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