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John Blake
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
January 4, 2011 (2011-01-04) – February 15, 2021 (2021-02-15)
Preceded byBob Mellow
Succeeded byMarty Flynn
Personal details
Born (1960-08-01) August 1, 1960 (age 64)
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Archbald, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materVillanova University
University of Scranton
Harvard University
ProfessionLegislator

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. He is currently the District Director and Senior Economic Development Specialist for Congressman Matt Cartwright.

Early life and education

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.

Career

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.

On February 15, 2021, Blake resigned from the Pennsylvania Senate to take a position leading economic development from Congressman Matt Cartwright.

References

  1. ^ "About Me". Pennsylvania Senate Democrats. Office of State Senator John Blake. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  2. Swift, Robert (January 5, 2011). "New era for NEPA's Harrisburg delegation". Citizens Voice. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
  3. "Representative Matt Cartwright (D-Pennsylvania, 8th) - Staff salaries 1st Quarter 2022". Legistorm. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  4. Krawczeniuk, Borys (February 14, 2021). "Blake to resign state Senate seat for post with Cartwright". Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice. Retrieved February 16, 2021.

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