John Blake (Pennsylvania politician)
John Blake | |
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Member of the 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 | Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | August 1, 1960
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | 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 who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 22nd District from 2011 to 2021.[2]
Early life and education[]
Blake received a bachelor's degree from Villanova University while playing on the school's football team. He also received a master's in social work from Marywood College and a master's in business administration from the University of Scranton.
He also completed Executive Education in Public Management at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.[1]
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 U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, a job as vice president for community development with PNC Bank, and an appointment as the Ed Rendell administration's director of policy for Northeastern Pennsylvania.[1]
On February 15, 2021, Blake resigned from the PA Senate to take a position leading economic development from Congressman Matt Cartwright.[3]
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.
- ^ 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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External links[]
- Senator John Blake official caucus website
- Pennsylvania State Senate - John Blake (D) official PA Senate website
- John Blake for Senate official campaign website
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- 1960 births
- 21st-century American politicians
- Harvard Kennedy School alumni
- Living people
- Marywood University alumni
- Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Pennsylvania Democrats
- Pennsylvania state senators
- Politicians from Scranton, Pennsylvania
- University of Scranton alumni
- Villanova University alumni
- Pennsylvania State Senator stubs