Waxman sworn in for first term

Rep. Ben Waxman    January 4, 2023 | 4:18 PM

HARRISBURG, Jan. 4 – State Rep. Ben Waxman took the oath of office in the state Capitol Tuesday to begin his first term representing the 182nd Legislative District in Philadelphia.

The noon swearing-in ceremony marked the beginning of the 2023-24 session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Waxman also has been appointed chair of the Philadelphia Delegation’s Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee.

As the head of this subcommittee, Waxman said he plans to use his expertise in government communications to facilitate partnerships with city hall, city government organizations and nongovernmental organizations throughout Philadelphia. The subcommittee also will work with state departments and other state-related organizations to develop and analyze legislation for the benefit of the city of Philadelphia, as well as the Commonwealth.

“I’m honored and looking forward to taking on the duties of being a new member of the Pennsylvania House,” Waxman said. “I know that I still have much to learn, but I plan to make sure every one of my neighbors feels represented and heard. It’s time to get to work.”

Waxman’s office can help with a variety of state-related services, including home heating assistance, children’s health insurance, and prescription drug and Property Tax/Rent Rebate assistance. Residents can find out more by going to RepBenWaxman.com. Waxman’s Harrisburg office is located at 5A East Wing in the state Capitol complex.

Dauphin County Judge John McNally administered the oath of office.

In his first term, Waxman joins 26 other first-term Democratic members, the largest and most diverse class of freshmen legislators in over a decade.

The Democratic caucus continues to become more reflective of the state’s people with 35 women and 34 people of color in its ranks.

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