Takac sworn in to second term representing state’s 82nd Legislative District
Rep. Paul Takac January 7, 2025 | 2:54 PM
HARRISBURG, Jan. 7 – State Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, proudly took the oath of office today, officially beginning his second term representing the 82nd Legislative District. The ceremony took place at the state Capitol, where Takac was joined by family, friends and colleagues.
“I am deeply honored to continue serving the people of the 82nd District,” said Takac. “Our community has once again placed their trust in me, and I am committed to continue working tirelessly on their behalf. Together, we will address the many challenges we face and seize the opportunities ahead to continue delivering real results for the people and communities of Centre County and the commonwealth.”
During his first term, Takac focused on key issues such as education, health care, economic development and sustainability. He successfully advocated for historic funding increases for our local public schools, expanded access to affordable health care and supported initiatives that create jobs and economic opportunity while continuing to guarantee Pennsylvanians’ constitutional right to clean air and water.
Looking ahead, Takac intends to build on these accomplishments and tackle new priorities, including renewable energy and natural resources, innovative economic and infrastructure investments and ensuring liberty and justice for every Pennsylvanian.
“We have made significant progress, but there is still much work to be done,” Takac said. “I am eager to continue working with local elected officials, community partners, and colleagues from across Pennsylvania – and across the political spectrum – to create a brighter future for all.”
Takac also emphasized that advocating for rural Pennsylvania remains central to his service. He highlighted several achievements from his first term, including increased state support for rural schools, reducing property taxes for seniors and those with disabilities and establishing satellite offices in Snow Shoe, Howard and Milesburg, while also helping to deliver millions in state grant funding to the Mountaintop and Bald Eagle Valley areas.
Finally, Takac underscored his commitment – including his recent appointment to the PA Rural Population Revitalization Commission – to ensuring that rural Pennsylvanians have a strong voice in discussions with state elected leaders.
“Representing a rural district and championing the needs of our rural communities is something I am fully committed to building upon in this new term,” Takac said. “I am eager to hit the ground running, working with colleagues from both sides of the aisle – and from both urban and rural areas – to explore ways our commonwealth can better serve our rural areas and neighbors.”
Takac encourages residents with state-related questions or issues to contact his district office at 814-308-0569 to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit RepTakac.com.
The 82nd Legislative District represents a wide and diverse swath of Centre County, including the townships of Benner, Boggs, Burnside, College, Curtin, Harris, Howard, Liberty, Marion, Snow Shoe and Union, and the boroughs of Howard, Milesburg, Snow Shoe and State College.
Today’s swearing-in ceremony marked the beginning of the 2025-26 legislative session of the Pennsylvania House. Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd administered the oath of office.