State Rep. Barry Jozwiak will be running for another term in the House.
Jozwiak said he has been honored to represent the 5th Legislative District. The Bern Township Republican stressed that as a former Pennsylvania State Police trooper, former Berks County sheriff and veteran of the Navy, his commitment to public service has been a constant part of his life.
“The need for strong conservative leadership in Harrisburg was never more apparent than over the past two years and that is why I am running for reelection,” he said in a press release announcing his decision to run for a fourth term.
Jozwiak cited his work to help push through a constitutional amendment that voters approved last spring to end a governor’s emergency disaster declaration after 21 days and to give lawmakers the sole authority to extend it or end it at any time with a simple majority vote. He also touted his participation in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Act 77, the bipartisan law that allowed widespread voting by mail.
“I’m proud of my work on behalf of the voters of the 5th District and Pennsylvania, and I will continue to stand up for workers, small businesses and families to protect our conservative values and ensure a bright future for our youth,” he said.”
Jozwiak was first elected in 2015 to represent the district, which had been relocated from Erie in the redistricting that followed the 2010 Census. The district stretches across western Berks County. Its geographic footprint in Berks is the largest of any state House district, encompassing 20 municipalities in their entirety and part of Spring Township.
Jozwiak said that during his time in office he has been a vocal supporter in the movement to eliminate school property taxes and adopt solutions to fairly fund public schools. If voters choose to give him another term, he said, he will continue to fight for those issues.
“With me, there are no surprises,” the 76-year-old said. “I’m pro-life, pro-gun, pro-family and pro-business.”
Jozwiak is the first Republican candidate to formally announce a run in the district in the May 17 primary. State representatives serve a two-year term and receive an annual salary of $95,432.
Meet the candidate
Candidate: Barry Jozwiak, 76, Bern Township.
Position sought: State representative for the 5th District, which stretches across western Berks County encompassing 20 municipalities in their entirety and part of Spring Township.
Current salary for position: $95,432.
Background: Jozwiak has represented the district since 2015. He is a former state trooper, former Berks County sheriff and veteran of the Navy.
Website: facebook.com/barryjozwiakfor5
