I'm so thankful to everyone who took the time to nominate and vote for me as the Best Elected Official in Erie Reader’s Best of Erie 2025. Your support truly means a lot.
You can find all the winners and finalists here. Huge congratulations to all of the winners and nominees — Erie’s talent, passion, and dedication were on full display this year.
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WE CAN HELP YOU GET YOUR REBATE
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Just a reminder, we will once again be helping people apply for their Property Tax & Rent Rebate this year. The program opened TODAY, and I will be working with my team to help seniors, widows, widowers and people with disabilities apply to receive their rebates!
We will once again travel through the community to help people apply. Whether you used us in the past or need us for the first time, we want to help you. Contact us, and we will let you know how the program works and how we can help!
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HONORING 25 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE
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Congratulations to Judy Schroeck on her retirement from Fairview Township after 25 years of service! Chip from my team was able to present Judy with a citation from my office. We all wish her the best, and we hope she enjoys retirement after a quarter century of service – including all her work in planning and zoning.
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The House returns for voting session in Harrisburg from Jan. 26 through Jan. 28. See how we voted on all measures, go here.
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SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL POLICE
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Earlier this month, we commemorated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Tragically, 111 officers died in the line of duty in 2025. Please remember, every day is a great day to show your appreciation for all the local officers who make our communities safer.
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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
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Applications for the Summer 2026 Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program are now being accepted. Applications for the Summer Semester are due on Monday, March 2.
The Fellowship Program is based in Pennsylvania’s magnificent Capitol Building in Harrisburg. Fellows are assigned to work in House Standing Committees or House Leadership offices, are compensated for their work (which may also include college credit), and are provided the opportunities to draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces, to name a few. The Summer Semester will run from Thursday, June 4 through Thursday August 6, 2026.
Qualified applicants include college undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or law school students:
- Enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university, or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution; and
- Pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- If you know of any college students who would benefit from the Fellowship Program, please invite them to visit the website at: www.pahousefellowship.us. Applications can be submitted via email to: pahousefellowship@pabmc.net.
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POLICY COMMITTEE HOSTS FIRST HEARING IN 2026
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As a member of the House Majority Leadership team, I serve as Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee. We travel the state, exploring issues and talking to members of the community, workers, advocates and experts on a variety of topics. We examine issues to see if there is a legislative solution for improving lives across the commonwealth.
The PA House Democratic Policy Committee hosted its first hearing of the year last night at East Pennsboro Middle School in Cumberland County.
We heard from a student who suffered from hunger in school, as well as educators and experts on the topic of hunger in schools. Hunger has no place in the classroom. Students suffering from hunger can't concentrate, often struggle with behavior in classroom settings and struggle academically. Universal school meals are not only the right thing to do, but they are the most direct and effective tool in making our schools stronger and raising academic achievements.
This hearing focused on a nonpartisan issue, as both Democratic- and Republican-led states have passed universal school meals legislation. Policy Subcommittee Chair Rep. Emily Kinkead wrote the legislation on universal school lunches and helped lead the discussion.
In the 2025-26 session we've held 46 hearings across 35 ZIP codes in 15 counties. We had 37 representatives serve as hosts of hearings and roundtables, providing perspectives from around the state.
UP NEXT: The committee travels to Scranton and northeast PA in February.
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The PA Forward, No-Essay Scholarship Sweepstakes is now open for students in high school or college, who are residents of Pennsylvania and will be enrolled in the 2026-2027 academic year. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s (PHEAA) administers the scholarship in collaboration with Entech. Simply opt in to the PA Forward email list and you will be entered to win one of 12 scholarships worth $2,500! Find out more here.
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If you need assistance with state programs, my office can help!
Last year, we:
- helped 1,200+ people apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program,
- resolved 4,500+ issues with PennDOT, and
- completed 38,000+ items of casework.
Trust the professionals! Bring your issues to my team, we can help.
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MY TEAM IS IN FAIRVIEW EVERY WEDNESDAY
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I wanted to remind folks that my team and I hold Wednesday office hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairview Township Building, 7471 McCray Road, Fairview, PA 16415.
The cornerstone of my office is service to you, our neighbors. By holding office hours at the township, we're making it easier for folks to reach us, so we can help them.
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MONTHLY VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM
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On the third Thursday of each month, my team and I are proud to host a Veterans Service Officer from the VFW to be available to members of our community.
I am happy to help provide this assistance to our area veterans, who have sacrificed so much for our nation. The next appointments will be:
- Thursday, Feb. 19
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 1101 Peninsula Drive
- Reserve a spot: 814-835-2880
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MULTIPLE WAYS WE CAN HELP
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Do you or does someone you know need help accessing state programs or services? Have a question about a state program or law and don’t know where to go? My team and I stand ready to help on a range of issues, including:
- Unemployment or the PUA system.
- FREE notary (excludes title transfers).
- Property Tax/Rent Rebates for seniors.
- Voter registration and vote by mail.
- Problems with the Department of Human Services (food stamps, medical and income assistance).
- Car registrations, special tags, handicap placards, titles and driver’s license applications.
- Information on financial assistance for higher education.
- Obtaining and completing state forms of all kinds.
- Birth and death certificates.
- Pennsylvania income tax questions or problems.
- Complaints or questions about utilities and the Public Utility Commission.
- Complaints and problems with insurance companies.
- Renewal of state-issued licenses or certifications.
- Problems or questions about the state lottery.
- PACE cards for senior citizens.
- Consumer complaints.
For help, or to speak with me or a staff member about an issue, please don't hesitate to contact my office.
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MY TEAM & I CAN HELP YOU!
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Helping people apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and all the PennDOT services they need are just two of the ways my team and I serve the community. We help thousands of people each year. We can help you fill out the forms you need and get them to Harrisburg for FREE.
If you have any state government-related questions, stop by and let us help you.
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SUBMIT REQUESTS ONLINE OR IN PERSON
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My team and I are always working for you! My Millcreek office at 1101 Peninsula Drive, Suite 213, Erie is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also call 814-835-2880 or email RepBizzarro@pahouse.net if you need help with state government concerns.
Have questions outside of office hours? We have an online form – the Community Help Center – so that you can submit your request(s) for help with state-related programs and services 24/7. This form is available by clicking below or visiting my website – www.repbizzarro.com.
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Rep. Bizzarro's Erie District Office
Monday through Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Peninsula Plaza
1101 Peninsula Dr. | Suite 213
Erie, PA 16505-4169
(814) 835-2880
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Fairview Satellite Office
Every Wednesday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fairview Township Building
7471 McCray Road
Fairview, PA 16415-2401
(814) 835-2880
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