John Blake (Pennsylvania politician)
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]
John Blake | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
Early life and education edit
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 edit
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 Pennsylvania Senate to take a position leading economic development from Congressman Matt Cartwright.[4]
References edit
- ^ 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.
External links edit
- Senator John Blake
- Pennsylvania State Senate - John Blake (D)
- John Blake for Senate
- Profile at Vote Smart