John Blake (Pennsylvania politician)

John Blake (born August 1, 1960) is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 22nd District since 2011.[2]

For other people with the same name, see John Blake (disambiguation).
John Blake
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 4, 2011
Preceded byBob Mellow
Personal details
Born (1960-08-01) August 1, 1960
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceArchbald, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materVillanova University
University of Scranton
Harvard University[1]
ProfessionLegislator

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]

References
  1. "About Me". Pennsylvania Senate Democrats. Office of State Senator John Blake. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  2. Swift, Robert (2011-01-05). "New era for NEPA's Harrisburg delegation". Citizens Voice. Retrieved 2011-01-15.



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