Mako named deputy policy chairman

State Rep. Zach Mako, R-Lehigh/Northampton, recently was appointed one of 10 deputy policy chairmen for the 2019-20 legislative session.

“It is an honor to have been selected for this role in only my second term,” Mako said. “Through my work on the policy committee, I will continue to fight for property tax reform, job creation and infrastructure improvements. I believe my military experience will offer a different perspective in meetings.”

The House Majority Policy Committee conducts hearings and round table discussions about important statewide and regional issues that matter most to Pennsylvania residents; gathers testimony and information from key stakeholders; and works within the House Republican Caucus to develop policies to address those issues.

The policy committee also works in tandem with the speaker and majority leader to examine and refine critical pieces of legislation in advance of floor consideration.

The 183rd District includes South Whitehall (part), Washington and Whitehall (part) townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County.

It also consists of Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.