John Blake (Pennsylvania politician)
John Blake | |
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Pennsylvania Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 4, 2011 – February 15, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Mellow |
| Succeeded by | Marty Flynn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1960 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Archbald, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Villanova University University of Scranton Harvard University[1] |
| Profession | Legislator |
John Blake (born August 1, 1960) is an American politician from Pennsylvania, United States, who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 22nd District from 2011 to 2021.[2] He is currently the District Director and Senior Economic Development Specialist for Congressman Matt Cartwright.[3]
Early life and education
Blake received a bachelor's degree from
He also completed Executive Education in Public Management at Harvard University's
Career
Blake began working in housing policy as director of the Lackawanna County Redevelopment Authority. Prior to entering electoral politics, he also held a two-year fellowship position under the
On February 15, 2021, Blake resigned from the Pennsylvania Senate to take a position leading economic development from Congressman Matt Cartwright.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "About Me". Pennsylvania Senate Democrats. Office of State Senator John Blake. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
- ^ Swift, Robert (2011-01-05). "New era for NEPA's Harrisburg delegation". Citizens Voice. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ "Representative Matt Cartwright (D-Pennsylvania, 8th) - Staff salaries 1st Quarter 2022". Legistorm. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Krawczeniuk, Borys (2021-02-14). "Blake to resign state Senate seat for post with Cartwright". Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
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