Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)

Candidacy

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know there is no such thing as a one-size fits all solution to education,” Little-Turner said. “If elected to Harrisburg, I want to work towards ways for all parents to be able to pursue the education that works best for their children.”

Little-Turner said she would also like to focus on continuing the revitaliza­tion of the city and surroundin­g areas, if elected.

Little-Turner said that

she also wants to address the opioid crisis that continues to plague residents across the state. Knowing people personally affected by this crisis, she is motivated to find solutions in Harrisburg.

Prior to working in Lewis’ district office, Little-Turner began her own business as an independen­t contractor helping local residents gain access to legal services and navigate the legal system. She has been running her business since 2010 and continues to do that work. Her career in public service began when she worked for

former Magisteria­l District Judge Gwenn Knapp in her West Chester office. This is where she developed her passion for helping others.

Little-Turner said she believes her personal experience­s are what will truly set her apart as a candidate. As a child, her family faced many economic and personal struggles. At one point, she became a ward of the state and was placed into the foster system. She later became a teenage mother, but those moments have made her who she is today, she said.

“I have not had the easiest

of paths, but I also never felt sorry for myself, and I have developed a strong work ethic and determinat­ion to better my life,” Little-Turner said. “I think my personal struggles help me relate to our most vulnerable citizens and work on solutions that will truly help them to better themselves and our community.”

Little-Turner sits on the boards of the Chester County Women’s Commission, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce and the Brandywine YMCA.

“Amber is honest, fair

and cares about the people of the 74th District,” said former South Coatesvill­e Borough Councilwom­an Trish Milanese. “She gained respect from the community through her hard work with state Representa­tive Harry Lewis. She is also a selfless volunteer on various boards. Amber will do a great job continuing Lewis’ momentum.”

Little-Turner said that if elected, she plans to represent all the residents of the 74th District.

“Our politics have become too divisive, and we all need to work across the

aisle to come up with real solutions for real people,” Little-Turner said. “I believe Rep. Harry Lewis has done an excellent job of representi­ng everyone and working with colleagues in both parties in Harrisburg to help the people that sent him to Harrisburg. I want to continue that effort.”

The 74th Legislativ­e District includes the City of Coatesvill­e, the boroughs of Downingtow­n, Modena, Parkesburg and South Coatesvill­e and the townships of Caln, East Caln, East Fallowfiel­d, Sadsbury and Valley.

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