This last week in Harrisburg has been a productive one. We elected Speaker Joanna McClinton, adopted House rules, and I received my committee assignments. Read more
While this decision may not be what community members may have wanted in full, we applaud the Commonwealth Court for holding PECO and the PUC accountable for the potential environmental impacts that the reliability station will have on Marple and its residents. Read more
HARRISBURG, March 8 – State Reps. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, and Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, introduced legislation recently that would bring more accountability to the process of hospital closures, ensuring that Pennsylvanians can receive uninterrupted care and that hospital systems honor their duty to their patients, staff, and the communities they serve. The legislation is a companion to state Sen. Carolyn Comitta’s S.B. 184, introduced in January. “When hospitals and health care facilities close or drastically reduce services with little or no notice, their patients, doctors, nurses, and staff suffer,” Pashinski said. “We witnessed this in Luzerne County last year with the sudden announcement and subsequent closure of First Hospital without any apparent plans in place to provide for continuity of care or help their staff transition. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would be a significant step toward ensuring health care facilities planning to close provide local communities and government agencies the time, information, and opportunity they need to adequately address these significant impacts and plan for related challenges.” “When a community hospital closes down, hundreds of thousands of people suddenly need to figure out how to access emergency health care. This especially applies to maternity wards, because if one of only two local labor and delivery units moves 30 minutes away, it creates a health Read more
You may have seen news articles recently about U.S. Sen. John Fetterman’s decision to check himself into a hospital to be treated for clinical depression. Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 10 — State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara today announced that six emergency service companies in her Delaware County district received a total of $103,089 in grant awards. The funding comes from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. This program is open to volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads. O’Mara works with departments in her district every year to help bring this funding home. Awards were distributed as follows: Marple Township Ambulance Corps: $10,000 Media Fire Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 – Fire: $15,000 Media Fire Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 – EMS: $10,000 Morton Rutledge Fire Co.: $13,089 Rose Tree Fire Co. No. 1: $15,000 Springfield Fire Co.: $15,000 Swarthmore Fire & Protective Association – Fire: $15,000 Swarthmore Fire & Protective Association – EMS: $10,000 “Since taking office five years ago, one of my top priorities has been ensuring that our community’s first responders can safely and effectively do their jobs,” O’Mara said. “First responders risk their own safety and well-being every day in order to help people in crisis, so they deserve all the support we’re able to give them.” O’Mara said grant funds may be used toward facility Read more
Listen to what our friends & neighbors had to say about the issues that matter here in Delco! Read more
February 1 – 7 was recognized as National Gun Violence Survivors Week. Read more
In honor of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, I urge everyone to open their minds and their hearts to how we can stop this epidemic and save lives. Read more
As a result of the advocacy of countless residents and requests from state and local elected officials, PECO has agreed to hold an in-person town hall. Read more
Last week, on Jan. 2, I took the oath of office for the third time. I am immensely honored to kick off my fifth year working for you. Read more
HARRISBURG, Jan. 3 – State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara took the oath of office at the state Capitol today, beginning her third term representing Pennsylvania’s 165th Legislative District in Delaware County and second term as chairwoman of the House Democratic Caucus’ Southeast Delegation. “I’ve served the people of Delaware County for the last four years and I’m proud and humbled to once again bring their voice into our state legislature,” O’Mara said. “Even though today marks the first day of a new session, I’m already hard at work drafting legislation.” This afternoon’s swearing-in ceremony marked the beginning of the 2023-24 session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. O’Mara said that she will continue to focus on advocating for paid family leave and gun violence prevention, increasing access to mental health services, preserving the commonwealth’s environment, addressing the student debt crisis, and supporting veterans and first responders. She expects to receive her committee assignments later this month. After last year’s reapportionment process, the 165th Legislative District consists of parts of Marple Township, Springfield and Upper Providence townships, as well as Media, Morton and Swarthmore boroughs. Each member represents approximately 64,000 Pennsylvanians. Photos from the swearing-in ceremony will be available on Read more
I wanted to take a brief moment to thank everyone who was able to donate to our annual Toys for Tots, Diapers, and Winter Wear drives. Read more
Last week, I proudly represented Pennsylvania at the White House for a roundtable discussion. The theme was public policy that we can pass in state legislatures that directly supports American working families. Read more
The holiday season is once again officially upon us! While this can be a wonderful time of year for many, for others it can be just as challenging as it is beautiful. Read more
HARRISBURG, Nov. 18 -- Members of the House Democratic Caucus’ Southeast Delegation unanimously re-elected Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, as chairwoman for the 2023-24 legislative session. As chairwoman, O’Mara will lead the 43-member delegation on legislative initiatives and negotiations within the chamber. The Southeast Delegation is the new majority caucus’ largest and fastest-growing delegation, consisting of members from Berks, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery and York counties. “I’m so grateful to once again serve as chairwoman of the Southeast Delegation. As leader of the caucus’ largest delegation, I’m able to lift up the voices of the people we represent and the issues that matter most to the people of Delco and the surrounding region,” O’Mara said. “I’m humbled to lead this group of lawmakers for the next two years and I look forward to what we can accomplish working together.” O’Mara will begin her third term in office and second term as delegation chair after she is sworn in in January 2023. She said that in her new term, she will continue to focus on supporting veterans and first responders, increasing access to mental health services, preserving the commonwealth’s environment and addressing the student debt crisis. A photo of O’Mara in the House chamber may be downloaded here: Read more
I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to everyone who participated in last week’s election. Poll workers and election officials, security and law enforcement personnel, candidates, campaign staff, volunteers, and of course, everyone who cast their ballot. Read more
MORTON, Nov. 4 – State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara’s measure designating a Delaware County roadway as the “Captain Daniel Clement Memorial Highway” was signed into law. O’Mara dedicated a portion of State Route 2025 in Morton and Rutledge boroughs to the late Clement, who died on Sept. 3, 2021. Clement was a U.S. Airforce veteran, Swarthmore EMT, police officer at Temple University, and volunteer firefighter and captain for the Morton-Rutledge Fire Company. “Dan was my good friend and I know that he meant so much to many people. I know that his friends, family, fellow firefighters, his beloved community and I miss and love him every day,” O’Mara said. “While the Captain Daniel Clement Memorial Highway will never fill the void his absence has created, it can serve as a physical reminder of him. I will continue doing everything I can to honor Dan’s legacy through my work supporting veterans and first responders day in and day out.” Gov. Tom Wolf signed the omnibus House Bill 2637 on Nov. 3, which contained multiple bridge/road dedications including O’Mara’s original H.B. 2808 . For more information, call O’Mara’s office at (610) 544-9878. Read more
Election Day is just a few days away, and I want to ensure that you are fully prepared to carry out your civic duty on Tuesday. Read more
MARPLE, Nov. 3 – State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara announced that the Marple Police Department has been selected for a $268,150 state grant. Funding will go toward purchasing equipment. The funding may be used to buy body cameras, mobile video camera systems, accessories, cloud storage and stationary license plate readers with installation and maintenance. All of these investments would support the department for five years. “I’m always happy to work with my district’s first responders to ensure they have the necessary tools and funding to do their jobs safely and effectively,” O’Mara said. “Upgrading the Marple Police Department’s equipment will help them protect the people they serve and their property, while fairly and swiftly holding those who break the law accountable. Transparency is necessary in law enforcement, and I know that this investment will only strengthen the positive relationship that the Marple police force maintains with the community.” O’Mara was instrumental in bringing this funding home and wrote a letter of support for the Marple Police Department. For more information, call O’Mara’s office at (610) 544-9878. Read more
I have some positive news regarding our community hospital. Read more
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