John Siptroth
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John J. Siptroth is a Democratic
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
. He was first elected to represent the 189th legislative district
on February 8, 2005.
He worked for the Federal Aviation Administration
following his time in the Navy.
Siptroth and his wife Elaine have two sons and three grandchildren, currently residing in Smithfield Township.
John was a Smithfield Township Supervisor for 15 years, and Chairman for 5 years, prior to being approached to stand as a candidate for State Representative in a Special Election in 2005.
As Supervisor, John was very active in the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and was Chair of Monroe County's Solid Waste Advisory Council.
As a US Military Veteran and sportsman, John is a strong advocate for gun rights and consistently earns the highest grades from the NRA and other 2nd amendment groups..
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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....
. He was first elected to represent the 189th legislative district
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 189
The 189th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is made up of parts of Monroe County, Pennsylvania and Pike County, Pennsylvania. The district includes the following areas:*Monroe County** Chestnuthill Township ,...
on February 8, 2005.
Biography
John Siptroth was born in the Delaware Water Gap Borough, and later attended Stroudsburg High School. He joined the Navy and served until receiving an honorable discharge in 1970.He worked for the Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration is the national aviation authority of the United States. An agency of the United States Department of Transportation, it has authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S...
following his time in the Navy.
Siptroth and his wife Elaine have two sons and three grandchildren, currently residing in Smithfield Township.
John was a Smithfield Township Supervisor for 15 years, and Chairman for 5 years, prior to being approached to stand as a candidate for State Representative in a Special Election in 2005.
As Supervisor, John was very active in the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and was Chair of Monroe County's Solid Waste Advisory Council.
As a US Military Veteran and sportsman, John is a strong advocate for gun rights and consistently earns the highest grades from the NRA and other 2nd amendment groups..
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - John Siptroth official PA House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative John J. Siptroth (PA) profile
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. John Siptroth official Party website