Debra Heffernan has represented the 6th District in the Delaware House of Representatives since 2010. A mother of three and longtime resident of Brandywine Hundred, she previously served as president of the Brandywine School Board. She has worked for 25 years as an environmental toxicologist cleaning up hazardous waste sites. Debra’s highest priority is helping her constituents resolve issues and being responsive to the needs of the 6th District.
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ServiSource 2016 Founder's Award
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Delaware Disabilities Council 2012 and 2022 Legislator of the Year Award
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Environmental toxicologist with two decades of experience
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Delaware HSCA Advisory Committee member (formerly Brownfields Advisory Committee)
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Former President, Brandywine School Board
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Delaware’s Outstanding Mom Advocate for Education as chosen by Parenting magazine
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Founding member, Brandywine Special Needs PTA
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Current State Representative, 6th District
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Chair Joint Capital Improvement (Bond) Committee, a bi-partisan legislative committee that writes Delaware's Capital budget (Bond Bill)
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Member of these House Committees: