State Representative Jessica Benham – Pittsburgh, PA

State Representative Jessica Benham: District 36

Legislative District and Mission

The district office of State Representative Jessica Benham serves the constituents of the 36th Legislative District of Pennsylvania. This district encompasses several South Pittsburgh neighborhoods, including Carrick, Overbrook, Bon Air, and parts of the South Side Slopes, as well as the boroughs of Brentwood and Mount Oliver. As an elected official in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Rep. Benham advocates for state-level policy changes while her local office focuses on connecting residents with essential state services and resources.

Constituent Services

The primary function of this office is to assist residents with navigating state government agencies. Staff can provide help with a wide array of issues, including:

• PennDOT Services: Assistance with driver's license and vehicle registration forms, disability placards, and solving delays with documentation.
• Property Tax/Rent Rebates: Helping eligible seniors and people with disabilities apply for state financial rebates.
• PACE/PACENET: Assisting seniors with applications for pharmaceutical assistance programs.
• Unemployment Compensation: Acting as a liaison between constituents and the Department of Labor and Industry to resolve claim issues.
• Notary Services: Free notarization is often available for government-related documents (call to confirm availability).

Office Access

The office is located on Brownsville Road, a major thoroughfare in the Carrick/Brentwood area. Residents are encouraged to visit during business hours for assistance. While appointments are not strictly required for all services, they are recommended for complex issues to ensure a staff member is available to dedicate time to the case. The office is wheelchair accessible.