Central PA Delegation chairman expresses appreciation for Rep. Michael Sturla’s service and commitment to all Pennsylvanians

Sturla announced he will retire from the PA House at the end of the current session after more than three decades of service

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    August 14, 2024 | 11:34 AM

HARRISBURG, Aug. 14 – Following the announcement that state Rep. Michael Sturla, D-Lancaster, that he will leave the PA House of Representatives once the current legislative session ends, PA House Central Pennsylvania Delegation Chairman Manuel Guzman Jr. released this statement expressing his appreciation of the legacy that Sturla will leave in the General Assembly once he finishes the remainder of his term this year.

“For more than three decades, Mike Sturla has championed the most critical issues not only for the legislative district that he represents, but for the entire state. Mike leaves a footprint of lasting impact on our state.

“Our delegation proudly supported and praised his wisdom, leadership and commitment to the process that led to the passage of a bill that will bring adequacy, equity and stability to Pennsylvania’s education funding system and secured a $1.1 billion increase for K-12 education.

“He successfully served as chair of the Basic Education Funding Commission, a bipartisan group tasked with developing and recommending a new formula for distributing state funds for education to Pennsylvania school districts after the Commonwealth Court ruled that the current education funding system did not meet constitutional requirements.

“He also has stood up fiercely against housing insecurity and homelessness in his role as chair of Housing and Community Development Committee.

“His accomplishments and integrity have granted Mike the privilege to end his career at the PA House on a brilliant note and that is by itself an invaluable legacy that will continue inspiring us to thrive.”