With a focus on gun violence prevention for August we featured Rep. Donna Bullock and Rep. Darisha Parker.
Watch Rep. Donna Bullock’s video about what’s at the forefront of gun violence prevention in Harrisburg:
- Representative for HD-195 (Philadelphia County) since 2015
- Chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, the Children and Youth Committee and the Ethics Committee
- Member of the PA SAFE Caucus, which focuses specifically on passing gun violence prevention legislation in Pennsylvania
- Former community and economic development coordinator for the City of Philadelphia
- Former lawyer with Philadelphia Community Legal Services, where she formed and advised nonprofit organizations, small businesses and community groups
- Leader in introducing gun violence prevention bills in the General Assembly year after year, who this January helped secure a historic amount of grant funding for Pennsylvania community-based violence reduction efforts
- A tireless public servant who is committed to supporting working families by funding public education, creating jobs and building healthy, sustainable communities
August’s second featured legislator is Rep. Darisha Parker, who is the prime sponsor of a new bill aimed at enhancing the requirements of safe storage of firearms. Read more about her here:
Watch Rep. Darisha Parker’s video about what’s at the forefront of gun violence prevention in Harrisburg: Rep. Darisha Parker talks about what’s at the forefront of gun violence prevention in Harrisburg, PA
- Representative for HD-198 (Philadelphia County) since 2020
- Member of the PA SAFE Caucus, which focuses specifically on passing gun violence prevention legislation in Pennsylvania
- Prime sponsor of House Bill 731, which would enhance requirements for the safe storage of firearms in Pennsylvania
- An active member of her local Town Watch who has spearheaded grassroots initiatives to prevent and respond to community violence, including a lifesaving effort that led to the secure return of an abducted woman from Germantown
- A respected public relations expert and entrepreneur, as well as the former Legislative Assistant to her district’s predecessor, Rosita C. Youngblood
- In addition to gun violence prevention, a passionate advocate for criminal justice reform, giving a voice to seniors, preserving parks and recreation centers and securing affordable healthcare access for all Pennsylvanians
- A NW Philly native who understands the issues that matter to her constituents and is determined to address them in Harrisburg
