“Thank you for your support.  No matter how you voted or what party you belong to, my best wishes to you.”   — Dennis Baylor, November 3, 2010.

Unofficial Election Returns

(Pennsylvania Department of State)

125th Legislative District

Candidate	Votes	Percent
SEIP, TIM (DEM)	8,521	43.3%
TOBASH, MIKE (REP)	10,657	54.2%
BAYLOR, DENNIS (NOP)	481	2.5%

The Reading Eagle online edition published “Vote 2010 — A guide to the general election,” including the excerpt below featuring state Representative candidate Dennis Baylor.  All state candidates were asked:

“The state’s financial problems continue to grow.  Taxing the Marcellus shale has been suggested as a way to boost revenues.  Why do you think we should or shouldn’t put the need for tax revenue above the potential harm that drilling could cause to the environment?“

No party affiliation

Dennis Baylor, 60, Tilden Township

Background: Engineer who worked for several area firms before retiring.

Website: www.dennisbaylor.com

Response: “I’m afraid the Pennsylvania legislature has rendered that question moot. While they cannot agree on how much to tax gas extraction, they’re ready to give away nearly $70 million to industry-related projects. The proposed projects range from a Carnegie Mellon research center that would evaluate the impact of drilling to several wastewater treatment plants for the drillers’ fracking fluids, an enterprise center for Marcellus industries and railway upgrades to accommodate the industry. These are paid for by the taxpayers of Pennsylvania, not by taxes levied on the industry. If the Republicans win in November, there will be no tax.”

The last of seven promises that Dennis Baylor makes to the constituents of the 125th Legislative District:

As your state Representative, I’ll work to convene a limited constitutional convention, to enable the people to reform their government’s structure, while protecting the rights of the individual.

Mr. Baylor’s first campaign principle is to support Pennsylvania citizens in holding a constitutional convention.  He testified before the Senate State Government Committee to fight for a constitutional convention, and suggested reforms to state government in reaction to the illegal midnight Legislative payraise and unfair redistricting.  He believes that the public has both the right and the obligation to enact changes when they see fit, without which “they will remain unprotected from future failures of government.”  Read his March 26,2007 testimony on his website.

The sixth of seven promises that Dennis Baylor makes to the constituents of the 125th Legislative District:

As your state Representative, I’ll work to fight against wasteful Legislative spending and government corruption and stop the back-room deals.

Mr. Baylor has protested government corruption across Pennsylvania and has adopted a plan to reform state government through transparency and competition.  Read his “Road Map to Reform” on his website.

The fifth of seven promises Dennis Baylor makes to the constituents of the 125th Legislative District:

As your state Representative, I’ll work to reduce our bloated Legislature to a more efficient and cost-effective size.

Mr. Baylor’s campaign centers around reducing government size and waste, and he strongly believes that drastic cuts should be made through a constitutional convention.  Read Mr. Baylor’s 10 Suggested Changes to Pennsylvania’s Constitution on his website.

VOTE DENNIS BAYLOR ON NOVEMBER 2!

The fourth of seven promises that Dennis Baylor makes to the constituents of the 125th Legislative District:

As your state Representative, I’ll work to stop electric rate increases.

Mr. Baylor testified before the Public Utility Commission twice to argue against electric rate increases due to utility companies’ system degradation and poor business planning.  Read his statements to the PUC on his website:  June 26, 2010 testimony and “Reddy Kilowatt Gets a Nose-Job”.

Baylor Campaign Event Tonight:

Friday, October 29: Candidate Forum, 7:30 p.m.

Berks County Farm Bureau — “Measure the Candidate Program”

Berks County Agricultural Center Auditorium

1238 County Welfare Road

Leesport, PA 19533

Independents: State Rep. candidate Dennis Baylor and former Presidential candidate Ralph Nader

“The people I’m around are all suffering.  State government is at a point where it’s not sustainable.  You can see that,” state Representative candidate Dennis Baylor said in an interview with Pottsville’s Republican Herald.  Mr. Baylor said that he would reduce the state budget by about $4 billion through spending and tax reform.  Read the article by Ben Wolfgang at “Third-party candidate Baylor seeks drastic reform in Harrisburg,” (10/29/10).

The third of seven promises that Dennis Baylor makes to the constituents of the 125th Legislative district:

As your Representative, I’ll work to support sustainable energy projects to reduce ratepayer costs and protect our environment.

Mr. Baylor is an advocate for environmental protection and has testified before the Public Utility Commission to argue for diversification in electricity generation rather than electric utility deregulation.   For more details on his energy platform, visit the Environment and Energy pages of Mr. Baylor’s website.

Baylor Campaign Coming Event:

Friday, October 29: Candidate Forum, 7:30 p.m.

Berks County Farm Bureau — “Measure the Candidate Program”

Berks County Agricultural Center Auditorium

1238 County Welfare Road

Leesport, PA 19533

The second of seven promises that Dennis Baylor makes to the constituents of the 125th Legislative district:

As your state Representative, I’ll work to adjust property taxes to reflect the original purchase price, keeping seniors in their homes.

Mr. Baylor’s platform includes a property tax reform plan to bolster the check and balance system, which requires fairness in taxation in three forms: fairness to the voter with respect to the government, fairness in taxation  from voter to voter and fairness to the government in its ability to collect taxes.  Click here to read Mr. Baylor’s property tax position paper from his website.

Baylor Campaign Coming Events:

Thursday, October 28: Radio Call-In Show, 10 a.m.

WPPA 1360 AM — “Step Up to the Mic”

Pottsville Broadcasting Company

212 South Center Street

Pottsville, PA 17901

Friday, October 29: Candidate Forum, 7:30 p.m.

Berks County Farm Bureau — “Measure the Candidate Program”

Berks County Agricultural Center Auditorium

1238 County Welfare Road

Leesport, PA 19533