Dear Democratic Voter,

Primary Election Day is quickly approaching and I need your Write-In vote under the ballot section for
Representative in the General Assembly on May 20
th
, 2014 so that I can appear on the November ballot.
Your vote is necessary in order for me to be able to challenge the Republican incumbent in the General
Election on November 4
th
.

Bio:

2005 Graduate of Cumberland Valley High School
2011 Graduate of Millersville University of Pennsylvania (BA degree in Government & Political Affairs,
Minor in History)
Former Senior Fellow at the Walker Center for Civic Responsibility & Leadership- Millersville University
Employed as a Consultant and Small Business Coordinator with KC Wireless/Verizon Wireless
Why should you support my campaign with your Write-In vote on May 20
th
?

- I will hold my Republican opponent accountable for his record of supporting the disastrous Corbett
Agenda.
- I will fight for legislation that will create jobs in the 100
th
District and throughout Pennsylvania.
- I will restore the $1 billion in public education funding so that our children will have the tools they
need to succeed upon graduation
- I support humane laws so that our reputation in our county as the Puppy Mill Capital of the World
comes to an end and so that our animals will be treated with compassion.
- I support marriage equality and anti-discrimination laws for our LGBT community. The largest
statewide LGBT advocacy organization, Equality Pennsylvania, has endorsed my candidacy. I am also a
candidate who is proud to say that I am running as an openly gay candidate.
- I sit on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association of State Colleges and Universities and
will promote legislation that strengthens the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
- I am committed to being one of the most open and accessible lawmakers in Pennsylvania. You, the
voters, are my bosses and I will answer to you as long as I serve as your public servant in Harrisburg.

I welcome all questions and concerns from residents of the district. Please visit my website for more
information at www.electjrizzomertz.com and find me on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/electjrizzomertz. I hope that I can count on your support on May 20
th
. Together, we
can accomplish great things.

Respectfully Yours,

J. Rizzo Mertz
Democratic Candidate for State Representative
100
th
Legislative District
Mertz For PA Campaign Committee
P.O. Box 553
Quarryville, PA 17566
C 215-495-2155

www.electjrizzomertz.com
electjrizzomertz@gmail.com