Senator Mike Brubaker

Senator Mike Brubaker is currently serving his second four-year term representing Lancaster and Chester County residents in the Pennsylvania Senate. Constituent service is Senator Brubaker's highest priority as a legislator. He holds monthly town hall meetings throughout the district to stay connected with local residents, and he enjoys taking part in a number of community events throughout the region.

Senator Brubaker serves as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, which is tasked with reviewing legislation affecting Pennsylvania's tax codes, including any future tax increases or cuts and local, municipal and school tax issues. The Committee also provides oversight over the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania Lottery and public pension programs. Senator Brubaker also serves as Vice Chairman of the Senate State Government Committee and a member of the Senate Committees on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Appropriations, Game and Fisheries and Local Government.

Senator Brubaker served as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee from 2007 through 2010. He was elected to serve as Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Commission in 2011, and he was elected Chairman of Pennsylvania's Delegation to the Commission in 2010 and 2011. Senator Brubaker created and serves as Chairman of the legislative Hunger Caucus and the International Commerce Caucus. He also has authored new laws to protect local consumers from mortgage fraud and help municipalities reduce energy costs to consumers. 

Prior to his election to office, Senator Brubaker served as President and CEO of three private companies that offer expertise in agriculture development and engineering. Senator Brubaker is a graduate of Manheim Township High School and a recipient of the Manheim Township High School Distinguished Alumnus award, and he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from West Virginia University. He also completed the Program for Emerging Political Leaders at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and the PA Rural Leadership Program. He lives in Lancaster County with his wife, Cindy. They have been married for 28 years and have three adult children.