While many parts of the country struggled to rebound from the Great Recession and a global pandemic, Lehigh County is leading the way in Pennsylvania. Geoff Brace is a key leader in those efforts.
- Sponsored legislation to pump millions of dollars into Lehigh County’s economy through locally owned neighborhood small businesses
- Led efforts to keep the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in Lehigh County
- Created a sustainable energy initiative to help businesses make critical sustainable energy improvements to save money and clean up our environment,
- Focused investments into Lehigh County’s Park system,
- Sponsored important job training centers,
- Built momentum for critical infrastructure projects.
Lehigh County’s economic strength depends on jobs that pay a living wage. It also requires us to have a strong safety net that provides for:
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- affordable housing strategies and development
- seniors at Cedarbrook, human services for children and youth,
- mental health care, rehabilitation and intellectual disabilities
- a critical Suicide Prevention Hotline
- supporting efforts to hold drug manufacturers accountable for the opioid epidemic and driving resources from those lawsuits for care in our community for families
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Since taking office in 2012, Lehigh County’s commitment to these critical needs has increased to historic levels, further cementing Lehigh County’s reputation of leadership.