1) I oppose the death penalty.
2) I oppose the state property tax and support a graduated income tax.
3) I support civil rights for ALL Pennsylvanians.
4) I support Pennsylvania's local educators and the right to educate students as local governments see fit, not to teach to federal standardized tests.
4) I support universal health care for Pennsylvania.
5) I support a Pennsylvania living wage.
ABOUT MARAKAY:
-- Raised in Waynesboro (Franklin County), PA
-- Graduate, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA: B.A. magna cum laude, honors in history
-- Graduate, Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA: J.D., 1984
-- Resident of York, PA (York City), since 1985
ENDORSEMENTS:
See my Campaign Information Page
What I've Done / What I Do (Professional):
-- Executive Director, York City Human Relations Commission
Responsible for enforcing local civil rights laws
-- Director of Paralegal Education, Academy of Medical Arts and Business (Harrisburg, PA)
-- Private Legal Practice, York, PA
-- Candidate for District Justice, District 19-1-01, York, 2003
-- Candidate for Attorney General of Pennsylvania, 2004
What I've Done / What I Do (Volunteer):
·Former state board delegate, Pennsylvania NOW
·Former board officer, Pride Festival of Central Pennsylvania
·Former Member, Board of Directors, Wilson College Alumnae Association
·Member, National Lawyers Guild, Pennsylvania Bar Association, York County Bar Association
·National Lawyers Guild legal observer, 2002-2003, various anti-war protests
·Member, Quota International service organization (Community Volunteer of the Year, 2003)
·Member/board member, East Side Neighborhood Association, York, PA
·Co-Chair, Green Party of York County
. Past State Chair, now state delegate, Green Party of Pennsylvania
. Member, Diversity Committee and Accreditation Committee, Green Party of the United States
. Member, Lavender Caucus, National Women's Caucus, Green Party of the United States
