"Adam is a staunch
defender of
Human Rights and
will fight for every
Pennsylvanian."

Adam Rodriguez

My name is Adam Rodriguez, your neighbor and I am running for State Representative because I know what it's like to struggle to put food on the table to feed yourself and your family. I know what it's like to worry that you might not be able to pay the rent, the mortgage, or the bills. I know what it's like to worry about keeping your job in an economy where good jobs are scarce, and people are working two or three part-time jobs just to keep a roof over their heads. I know what it's like and I’m fed up with it, just like you, and that's why I’m running for office. I also know that if I were fortunate enough to represent my fellow constituents, my victory in November would be YOUR victory. Between the hardworking talent and skill of the people of this area, the pristine beauty of the Poconos, combined with the drive to improve our community, anything is possible in the 189th. We can create more and better jobs and industries locally so that our commuters won't have the longest commute on average in the United States anymore. We can have growth and progress while respecting the clean, pristine beauty of The Poconos. It's all just a matter of leadership and having the Political will to do it. I have the will, and the drive to provide that leadership. Together with your support, I know we could have a standard of living that would be the envy of the Commonwealth. I grew up the son of first and second-generation Puerto Rican and Italian immigrant artists who worked hard to have their own business and achieve a middle-class lifestyle typical of that American Dream we've heard so much about. Sadly, that dream has been less and less attainable these days, especially for our younger generations. However, I firmly believe that better days are ahead! Growing up, I pursued my artistic interests and attended the Rhode Island School of Design after graduating from Midland Park High School in New Jersey. I worked as a Union Carpenter on Manhattan's Westside for 5 years, then as a Teamster for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. I finally settled on a career as a Graphic Artist and Designer in the Apparel and Accessories industry, working mostly in the New York Garment District for the past 25 Years. My artistic talents have served me well but have not sheltered me from the day-to-day necessities to provide for myself and my family. I moved into Middle Smithfield Township with my wife Beth and my five children in 2004. All five of our children graduated from East Stroudsburg Area High School North with Honors and have moved onto their Academic and Professional careers in the medical, aerospace, and Architectural industries. Beth and I have been happily married for 31 years and look forward to their future years together here in the Poconos, volunteering and giving service back to our community.