Vote Lisa Kennedy | PA Democratic State Committee | York County
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Pennsylvania Democratic Black Caucus • York County Chapter

Lisa M. Kennedy

Re-Elect Lisa Kennedy to the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee.
A York County daughter. A proven leader. The voice our community needs.

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Vote Lisa Kennedy

PA Democratic State Committee • York County

Who Is Lisa Kennedy

York County's Committed Voice on the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee

Lisa M. Kennedy has spent her entire career building up the York County community, one family, one school board meeting, one training room at a time. From advocating for children in special education to running the Central Pennsylvania Black College Tour for nearly three decades, Lisa has always shown up. Now she is asking York County Democrats to show up for her, and for the work that still needs to be done. Re-electing Lisa means keeping a proven organizer, a trusted community leader, and a dedicated Democrat at the table where decisions are made for Pennsylvania.

28+
Years Organizing
in York County
600+
Families Served
Through SPAC
20+
School Districts
Trained Statewide
2017
Elected School
Board Director

Her Qualifications

Built for This. Proven in York County.

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School Board Leadership
Elected School Board Director for the School District of the City of York in 2017. Currently serving as Board President (2024). Spent years prior serving Lincoln Charter School and Helen Thackston Charter School. Education has always been her fight.
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Family Peer Support & Advocacy
Since 2018, has served York County families through the Department of Human Services, working within the System of Care Grant to support youth with behavioral and mental health needs. Developed a two-day Leadership Academy to train family members to advocate for themselves in government and service systems.
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The Black College Tour
Coordinator since 1998 of the Central Pennsylvania Black College Tour, which has served high school students from York, Lancaster, Dauphin, Reading, Philadelphia, and Allentown since 1990. Takes up to 48 students annually to visit 10 to 12 HBCUs across the South.
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Statewide Education Consultant
For more than 20 years, provided professional development and technical assistance to more than 20 school districts across Pennsylvania, including York, Philadelphia, and Reading, on Title I law, parent engagement, and welcoming school environments.
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Democratic Party Builder
PA Democratic State Committee Member (appointed 2023). York County Democratic Party Vice Chair (2023). York County Democratic Party Secretary (2022-2023). York County Federation of Democratic Women, President (2023). PA Federation of Democratic Women, 3rd Vice Chair (2025).
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PA Black Caucus Chapter Organizer
Lisa is actively organizing the Pennsylvania Democratic Black Caucus chapter in York County. She understands that Black political power is built from the ground up, community by community. She is not waiting for permission. She is doing the work.

Why It Matters

Five Reasons to Re-Elect Lisa Kennedy

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    She Has Been There Before Lisa is not a newcomer learning on the job. She has already served on the PA Democratic State Committee. She knows the rules, the relationships, and the process. York County needs someone who walks in ready.
  • 02
    She Is Rooted in York County From Ferguson Elementary to the York City School Board, Lisa has spent decades embedded in the community she represents. This is not a stepping stone for her. York County is home.
  • 03
    She Builds Black Political Infrastructure Organizing the Pennsylvania Democratic Black Caucus chapter in York County is not just a title. It is a commitment to building the structures that create lasting Black political power at the county and state level.
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    She Has a Track Record with Real Families Hundreds of families in York County have received direct services, training, and advocacy because of Lisa Kennedy. Her record is in the community, not just on paper.
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    She Leads Women into Power As President of the York County Federation of Democratic Women and as a statewide officer of the PA Federation of Democratic Women, Lisa invests in the next generation of women leaders. That is how you build a party.

Democratic Service Record

A History of Showing Up

Every position. Every committee. Every year. Lisa Kennedy has put in the work.

2017 — Present
Elected School Board Director / Board President
School District of the City of York
2023 — Present
PA Democratic State Committee Member
Pennsylvania Democratic Party
2025 — Present
3rd Vice Chair
PA Federation of Democratic Women
2023
Vice Chair & President
York County Democratic Party & York County Federation of Democratic Women
2022 — 2023
Secretary
York County Democratic Party
2025 — Present
Diversity Sub-Committee Team Lead
York County Democratic Party
2021 — 2023
Vice President
York County Federation of Democratic Women
2000 — Present
Campaign Supporter & Worker
Numerous Democratic campaigns across York County and Pennsylvania

Community Investment

What Lisa Has Built for York County

Before she ever held a party title, she was already doing the work.

Parent Leadership Academy

Mentored nine individuals from school districts across Pennsylvania, helping each build a Resource Room and develop leadership skills to advocate for their communities at the district level.

SPAC Conference Chair

Led the State Parent Advisory Council conference for four years, organizing a three-day event serving 600 or more families annually from across the Commonwealth.

New Teacher Induction Training

Provided induction workshops for York City, Philadelphia, and Reading school districts for over 10 years, covering urban communication, diversity, and creating welcoming school environments.

CASSP Family Advocate

Certified Family Advocate for York and Adams Counties from 1996 to 1999, representing children and families in IEP and case management meetings across the system.

York County Governance Boards

Has served on more than a dozen county and statewide boards, including York County Community Foundation, PA Family Alliance for Children, PA Child Welfare Citizen Review Panel, and the LIU Special Education Task Force as Chair.

York County System of Care

Served on the Governance Council and Leadership Team of the York County System of Care, coordinating multi-agency services for children and families across the region.

York County. Stand with Lisa.

The Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee shapes the direction of our party. York County deserves a seat at that table occupied by someone who has been fighting for this community for decades. That person is Lisa Kennedy.

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