Jaret Gibbons
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Jaret A. Gibbons is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
, representing the 10th legislative district
. He was elected in 2006
.
Prior to elective office, Gibbons graduated from Duquesne University
and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law
, where he was editor in chief of the Pittsburgh Tax Review
. He has co-written articles on several topics, includingof Pennsylvania employment law, tax law and retirement benefits. Gibbons also served as Finnegan Fellow with the Pennsylvania Department of State's
Bureau of Elections. He also worked for Pennsylvania State Senator Jay Costa
. He managed the Government Accounting Standards Board Rule 34
accounting project for the Moon Township
Finance Department.
In 2006, he defeated 20-year incumbent Frank LaGrotta
for the democratic nomination at the age 25, while still a law student. LaGrotta's defeat was likely a result of his support for the controversial 2005 legislative pay raise
.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
, representing the 10th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 10
The 10th District is an electoral district for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and is currently represented by Democrat Jaret Gibbons. The district is located in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties and includes the following areas:* Beaver County...
. He was elected in 2006
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2006
The 2006 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2006, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2006. Members elected in 2006 were inaugurated on January 2, 2007...
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Prior to elective office, Gibbons graduated from Duquesne University
Duquesne University
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened its doors as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of...
and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
The University of Pittsburgh School of Law was founded in 1895, and became a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools in 1900...
, where he was editor in chief of the Pittsburgh Tax Review
Pittsburgh Tax Review
The Pittsburgh Tax Review is a journal of legal scholarship published by an independent student group at University of Pittsburgh School of Law. The publication focusing on tax law and legislation. The Review is published semi-annually, with recent issues available online....
. He has co-written articles on several topics, includingof Pennsylvania employment law, tax law and retirement benefits. Gibbons also served as Finnegan Fellow with the Pennsylvania Department of State's
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania administers the Pennsylvania Department of State of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania...
Bureau of Elections. He also worked for Pennsylvania State Senator Jay Costa
Jay Costa
Jay Costa is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who has represented the 43rd District since 1996. He is a member of the Costa political family in Pittsburgh...
. He managed the Government Accounting Standards Board Rule 34
GASB 34
GASB stands for Governmental Accounting Standards Board.In June 1999, GASB Statement 34 was published. GASB 34 requires state and local governments to begin reporting all financial transactions, including the value of their infrastructure assets, roads, bridges, water and sewer facilities, and ...
accounting project for the Moon Township
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Moon Township is a township along the Ohio River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Moon is a part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area and is located northwest of Pittsburgh. The origin of its name is unknown for certain, although it has been suggested that it derives from a...
Finance Department.
In 2006, he defeated 20-year incumbent Frank LaGrotta
Frank LaGrotta
Frank LaGrotta is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 10th District from 1987 to 2006.-Personal life:...
for the democratic nomination at the age 25, while still a law student. LaGrotta's defeat was likely a result of his support for the controversial 2005 legislative pay raise
2005 Pennsylvania General Assembly pay raise controversy
In the early morning hours of July 7, 2005, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed pay increases for state lawmakers, judges, and top executive-branch officials. The vote took place at 2 a.m. without public review or commentary and Governor Ed Rendell signed the bill into law...
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Jaret Gibbons official PA House website
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Jaret A. Gibbons official Party website
- Follow the Money - Jaret Gibbons
- 2006 campaign contributions