Larry Padora, who owns the Italian Bakery in Tamaqua with his family, says he plans to run for state Representative in the 124th legislative district.

Padora, 38, promises to be "a citizen-legislator who will fight to reform Harrisburg and lead the charge for smaller and more efficient government."

He is president of the New Ringgold Borough Council and is chairman of the Schuylkill County Tax Collection Committee.

Padora says he is going to lead by example by refusing to take the state pension and limiting himself to four terms in office.

'I believe that elected officials  should be public servants who put the people's best interests first, instead of career politicians who put their own personal gain first,” Padora said.?

“The taxpayers deserve a representative who is there to do more than just increase his wealth. From day one, I intend to be the prime sponsor of legislation to help our area, instead of sitting back and just waiting for someone else to fix the problems, Padora added.