Candidate for House of Delegates: Joseline Peña-Melnyk
Age: 51
Family status: Married with three children
Occupation: Delegate,
Education: Bachelor of science, criminal justice,
Office being sought:
Party affiliation: Democrat
First-time candidate? No
Contact for voters: 301-213-3604
Campaign website:www.joselinepenamelnyk.com
What is the biggest issue facing your constituents?
The rising cost of health care and health insurance is threatening the budgets of many
How would you address/fix that issue?
On the
We also are exploring a way that Marylanders can buy into Medicaid, creating a basic health insurance plan, and whether to require individuals to have health insurance (if a person doesn't have health insurance and is subject to a penalty they could use the penalty money as a down payment for a health care policy). Lastly, I introduced a bill that would authorize
Why are you the best candidate?
I have a record of getting things done - not just talk. I've demonstrated that over many years with great constituent service and legislative accomplishments. My bills (over 60 adopted into law) have in some cases been the first in the nation and have made
If elected, what legislation would be your priority? What would it do?
Health care would continue to be my priority. We need to find a permanent way to stabilize the individual health insurance market and make premiums affordable.
If you have any previous political experience, what was it and how will it help your campaign?
I have been a delegate since 2007 and have worked the Health and
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