Marc Gergely
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Marc J. Gergely is a Democratic Party
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
representing the 35th District
and was elected in 2002. He is currently the Deputy Whip and is the only Democrat from Allegheny County to serve on the Labor Committee.
Gergely attended and earned his degree Indiana University of Pennsylvania
. He began his working career by working for state Senator Albert "Buddy" Belan. He was formerly was the head of the McKeesport, Pennsylvania
school district, earning this recognition at age 26.
Gergely later worked as a director of the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Prior to his election to the House, we was employed as a legislative assistant to state Senator Sean Logan
.
In 2006 Gergely defeated former Duquesne Mayor George Matta II (53% - 47%). Matta ran what the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette called a "deceptive campaign". Matta falsely claimed Gergely voted for, and took, the controversial 2005 late night pay-raise
. The Post-Gazette said, "At first such advertising would seem to be the product of some political Darth Vader. But given how easily it is debunked, it is more like the work of Vader's dim-witted brother. ... We don't know who George Matta's media mastermind is, but the person should be fired. And Mr. Matta owes an apology to the Post-Gazette and the people of the 35th District -- they, as much as Rep. Gergely, have been the victims of a campaign of misinformation."
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....
representing the 35th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 35
The 35th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:* Duquesne* East Pittsburgh* Elizabeth Township ** Ward 02** Ward 04 [PART, Division 02 and 03]** Ward 06* Homestead* Lincoln...
and was elected in 2002. He is currently the Deputy Whip and is the only Democrat from Allegheny County to serve on the Labor Committee.
Gergely attended and earned his degree Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA. The university is northeast of Pittsburgh. It is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is the commonwealth's fifth largest university...
. He began his working career by working for state Senator Albert "Buddy" Belan. He was formerly was the head of the McKeesport, Pennsylvania
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
McKeesport is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States; it is located at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 19,731 at the 2010 census...
school district, earning this recognition at age 26.
Gergely later worked as a director of the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Prior to his election to the House, we was employed as a legislative assistant to state Senator Sean Logan
Sean Logan
Sean F. Logan is a Democratic politician and former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who represented the 45th District from 2001 until his resignation on August 24, 2010.-External links:...
.
In 2006 Gergely defeated former Duquesne Mayor George Matta II (53% - 47%). Matta ran what the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette called a "deceptive campaign". Matta falsely claimed Gergely voted for, and took, the controversial 2005 late night 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...
. The Post-Gazette said, "At first such advertising would seem to be the product of some political Darth Vader. But given how easily it is debunked, it is more like the work of Vader's dim-witted brother. ... We don't know who George Matta's media mastermind is, but the person should be fired. And Mr. Matta owes an apology to the Post-Gazette and the people of the 35th District -- they, as much as Rep. Gergely, have been the victims of a campaign of misinformation."
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Marc J. Gergely official PA House website
- Follow the Money - Marc Gergely
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Marc Gergely official Party website
- Editorial: Gergely in the 35th / Matta should apologize for a deceptive campaign Philadelphia Post-Gazette, April 27, 2006