Liberty Uprising in Pittsburgh!

Throughout these early days of the campaign, due to the manner in which Pennsylvania requires candidates to petition members of their own party to get on the ballot, much of my interactions have been with like-minded people. Admittedly, priority has been to get on the ballot, not win votes from across the political spectrum yet. …

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Learning the Value of Liberty in a Land of Oppression

Today, generations of Americans have been born in “freedom.” We didn’t have to fight for it. We didn’t have to put our necks on the line for it. It’s just been there. It’s been the accepted norm of life in the United States. And, for that reason, I believe it’s been taken for granted. I’m …

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Get to Know Tom!

Servant Leader, Community Catalyst, Pastor, Iraq War Veteran Seeks your support for State Representative in PA District 20. Tom is not a career politician. Tom is a servant leader of the Pittsburgh metro area who is gravely concerned about the future of our region. Born and raised in Bellevue, PA, Tom is a third generation …

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District 20? Where’s That?

After much back and forth throughout the past few years, District 20 has finally been established. If you live in the following communities you are within the 20th Legislative District: Pittsburgh neighborhoods: Lawrenceville, Strip District, Polish Hill, Brighton Heights, Perry North, Summer Hill, Spring Hill or Troy Hill Bellevue Avalon West View western/southern portions of Ross …

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Repeal PA’s Full-Time Legislature

Feb 15, 2014 1 Comment ›› tomfodi

Pennsylvania has the single most expensive state legislature in the nation. While 46 of the 50 states operate with a part-time legislature made up of community servants, Pennsylvania has maintained a full-time, professional legislature since the 1970′s which has proven far less effective and far more corrupt than any other state in the country. At …

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Campaign Kickoff a Huge Success!

Feb 9, 2014 No Comments ›› tomfodi

With only days to go before the petition process begins, it was vital to launch the campaign to elect Tom Fodi the next State Representative of the 20th District with as big a bang as possible! It’s safe to say we did just that with our Campaign Kickoff Party last week!! We packed 565 Live …

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Citizens with Tom Fodi Campaign Kickoff!!

Jan 21, 2014 1 Comment ›› tomfodi

Join “Citizens with Tom Fodi” as we officially kickoff the 2014 campaign to elect Tom Fodi the next State Representative of District 20 (West View, Ross Twp, Bellevue, Avalon, and Pittsburgh’s North Side, Lawrenceville, Strip District, Polish Hill neighborhoods). Where: 565 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202 When: Monday, February 3, 6:00-9:00pm The event will include …

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Eliminate School Property Taxes!

Jan 16, 2014 No Comments ›› tomfodi

Pennsylvania desperately needs a new method for funding our struggling public school system. As many of our communities struggle to balance desperately needed increases in school revenue and the ever burdensome property tax increases, hundreds of districts are operating out of fear of bankruptcy rather than focusing entirely on educating our youth. Currently, our schools …

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If Not You, Then Who?

Nov 21, 2013 2 Comments ›› tomfodi

If not you, then who? If not now, then when? This popular question has been quoted and credited to a variety of people throughout history. I’m not sure its original source can be identified with absolute certainty, but perhaps it doesn’t matter. The power of its challenge is applicable to every generation, in every community, …

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