Mary Jo White (Pennsylvania politician)
Encyclopedia
Mary Jo White is a Republican
member of the Pennsylvania State Senate
who has represented the 21st District
since 1997. White's term expires in 2012.
in 1963; and earned a degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1967. She served as a public defender
for Venango County, Pennsylvania
from 1974 to 1976. She was also vice-president for Environmental/Government Affairs for Quaker State
.
She is known as a "go-to person on issues involving the environment
and land use
."
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Pennsylvania State Senate
Pennsylvania State Senate
The Pennsylvania State Senate has been meeting since 1791. It is the upper house of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania state legislature. The State Senate meets in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. Senators are elected for four year terms, staggered every two years such...
who has represented the 21st District
Pennsylvania Senate, District 21
Pennsylvania's 21st Senatorial district includes parts of Butler, Clarion, Erie, Forest, Venango And Warren Counties.Butler County* Allegheny Township* Brady Township* Butler Township* Butler* Center Township* Cherry Township* Clay Township...
since 1997. White's term expires in 2012.
Education and career
White graduated from Quincy UniversityQuincy University
Quincy University a private liberal arts Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition. It is located in Quincy, Illinois and currently enrolls around 1,300 students.-History:...
in 1963; and earned a degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1967. She served as a public defender
Public defender
The term public defender is primarily used to refer to a criminal defense lawyer appointed to represent people charged with a crime but who cannot afford to hire an attorney in the United States and Brazil. The term is also applied to some ombudsman offices, for example in Jamaica, and is one way...
for Venango County, Pennsylvania
Venango County, Pennsylvania
Venango County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,984. Its county seat is Franklin.-History:Venango County was created on March 12, 1800 from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming Counties...
from 1974 to 1976. She was also vice-president for Environmental/Government Affairs for Quaker State
Quaker State
Quaker State may refer to:* Pennsylvania, which is colloquially known as the Quaker State* The Quaker State Corporation, a manufacturer of motor oil and other lubricants as of 2006 known as SOPUS Products* Quaker State , made by Pennzoil...
.
She is known as a "go-to person on issues involving the environment
Natural environment
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region thereof. It is an environment that encompasses the interaction of all living species....
and land use
Land use
Land use is the human use of land. Land use involves the management and modification of natural environment or wilderness into built environment such as fields, pastures, and settlements. It has also been defined as "the arrangements, activities and inputs people undertake in a certain land cover...
."
External links
- Pennsylvania State Senate - Mary Jo White official PA Senate website
- Senator White official caucus website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Mary Jo White (PA) profile