Candidate for State House of Representatives John Craig Hammond. Photo via johncraighammond.com
John Craig Hammond is the Democratic challenger for Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives in District 28, which includes part of Allegheny County. Below are his answers to our five 2016 Voter Guide questions for state candidates on the ballot in Allegheny County.
His opponent is the incumbent, current State Rep. Mike Turzai (R), who has held the office since 2001. Turzai declined to participate in this voter guide.
1. Do you support an increase in the TANF cash grant from its current level of $403/month for a family of three?
Yes.
2. Do you support an increase in the TANF Earned Income Disregard to 75% and expanding it to applicants for benefits?
Yes.
3. Do you support raising corporate taxes and eliminating corporate tax loopholes in order to fully fund human services and reduce the state’s structural deficit?
Yes.
4. Do you support drug testing applicants for Food Stamps (SNAP) and/or other public benefits?
No.
5. Do you support barring people convicted of a drug felony from receiving food stamps after they’ve served their sentence?
No.
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