John Maher

==Background==
* John A. Maher, R, 47 (in 2006), Upper St. Clair, 412-831-2065, seeking re-eleciton for PA House, 40th, in 2006. Ran in 2006 without any opposition in the primary and general elections. 
* RepJohnMaher -at- aol -dot- com
* Duke Univ. (AB, magna cum laude), Oxford Univ. (scholarship studies), Australian Graduate School of Management (fellowship studies).
* CPA
* Legislator since 1997 known for fiscal conservatism and initiatives to improve government accountability.
==Insights==
===LWV answers===
* I have sponsored legislation to reduce the size of the legislature repeatedly across the years.
* Existing law permits voter-verified ballots. Gov. Rendell's appointees have refused to approve such equipment, however. I have sponsored legislation to mandate only verifiable elections.
===Priorities===
#. End Pennsylvania's shame as the only state in the nation with no lobbying law. 
#. Further improve accountability by expanding the public's access to government records. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. 
#. Genuine property tax reform.
==Links==
* No campaign site found in May, 2006
==Issues==
== Election Results from November, 2006, Washington County==
===Rep Gen Assembly Dist. 40=== 		
* John Maher 	REP 	6528 	98.63%
* Write-in Votes		91 	1.37%
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