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| | district = 179th | | district = 179th | ||
| | term_start = January 2, 2007<ref>{{cite web | title = SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1 | work = LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL | publisher = Pennsylvania House of Representatives | date = 2007-01-02 | url = http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/HJ/2007/0/20070102.PDF | |
| term_start = January 2, 2007<ref>{{cite web | title = SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1 | work = LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL | publisher = Pennsylvania House of Representatives | date = 2007-01-02 | url = http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/HJ/2007/0/20070102.PDF | access-date =2009-01-09}}</ref> | ||
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| '''Tony J. Payton Jr.''' (born 1981) is a former ] member of the ], representing the ] encompassing the historic communities of Frankford, Oxford Circle, Hunting Park, Olney and Feltonville. He was elected in ].<ref>{{cite web| title = 2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly| work = Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information| publisher = Pennsylvania Department of State| year = 2004| url = http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=24&OfficeID=13| |
'''Tony J. Payton Jr.''' (born 1981) is a former ] member of the ], representing the ] encompassing the historic communities of Frankford, Oxford Circle, Hunting Park, Olney and Feltonville. He was elected in ].<ref>{{cite web| title = 2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly| work = Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information| publisher = Pennsylvania Department of State| year = 2004| url = http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=24&OfficeID=13| access-date = 2009-01-09| url-status=dead| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20081127151803/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=24&OfficeID=13| archivedate = 2008-11-27}}</ref> and sworn into his first term on January 2, 2007. He is now a registered lobbyist with Malady & Wooten, LLP.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malady-wooten.com/?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B3D3FEE85-84AD-4AA1-B0A1-B83D1A95269A%7D&DE=%7B7A75358A-2C26-4DA4-9787-4420D8596F13%7D|title=A Top Lobbying Firm In PA | Malady & Wooten | Malady & Wooten|website=Malady-wooten.com|access-date=7 November 2021}}</ref> | ||
| ==Biography== | |||
| Before Rep. Payton was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, he worked as a housing counselor at United Communities in South Philadelphia where he educated low-income families on personal finance to help them achieve homeownership. It was through this work that Rep. Payton realized his desire for public service and consequently, pursued and won a seat in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, making him the youngest elected official in the Commonwealth at the time. | Before Rep. Payton was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, he worked as a housing counselor at United Communities in South Philadelphia where he educated low-income families on personal finance to help them achieve homeownership. It was through this work that Rep. Payton realized his desire for public service and consequently, pursued and won a seat in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, making him the youngest elected official in the Commonwealth at the time. | ||
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| Rep. Payton was a 2005-06 fellow with the Center for Progressive Leadership. He was actively involved with Philadelphia’s Young Non-profit Leaders. He is also a big brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvania and currently a mentor for students nearby at Frankford High School. In 2007, he was awarded the leadership award as one of the most influential African Americans by the Philadelphia Tribune. | Rep. Payton was a 2005-06 fellow with the Center for Progressive Leadership. He was actively involved with Philadelphia’s Young Non-profit Leaders. He is also a big brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvania and currently a mentor for students nearby at Frankford High School. In 2007, he was awarded the leadership award as one of the most influential African Americans by the Philadelphia Tribune. | ||
| Rep. Payton is currently attending classes at Temple University and is president of the ].<ref name="bio">{{cite web | title = Rep. Tony J. Payton Jr.| publisher = Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus | year = 2008 | url = http://www.pahouse.com/Payton/bio.asp | |
Rep. Payton is currently attending classes at Temple University and is president of the ].<ref name="bio">{{cite web | title = Rep. Tony J. Payton Jr.| publisher = Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus | year = 2008 | url = http://www.pahouse.com/Payton/bio.asp | access-date = 2008-11-15 }}</ref> Prior to elective office, Payton worked as a housing counselor for the United Communities in South Philadelphia.<ref name="votesmart">{{cite web | title = Representative Tony J. Payton Jr. (PA)| work = Project Vote Smart| publisher = Project Vote Smart| year = 2008| url = http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=57932| access-date =2009-01-09}}</ref> In 2007, the ] named him one of the most influential African Americans. | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:09, 2 December 2024
American politician| Tony Payton Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 179th district | |
| In office January 2, 2007 – December 31, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | William W. Rieger |
| Succeeded by | James Clay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1981 (age 42–43) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | PA State Representative |
Tony J. Payton Jr. (born 1981) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 179th legislative district encompassing the historic communities of Frankford, Oxford Circle, Hunting Park, Olney and Feltonville. He was elected in 2006. and sworn into his first term on January 2, 2007. He is now a registered lobbyist with Malady & Wooten, LLP.
Biography
Before Rep. Payton was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, he worked as a housing counselor at United Communities in South Philadelphia where he educated low-income families on personal finance to help them achieve homeownership. It was through this work that Rep. Payton realized his desire for public service and consequently, pursued and won a seat in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, making him the youngest elected official in the Commonwealth at the time.
In 2007, Rep. Payton was elected president of the Pennsylvania Young Democrats, a statewide organization with 47 chapters throughout the Commonwealth. As president of PYD, Rep. Payton has led a campaign to engage young professionals throughout Pennsylvania to join in the democratic process.
During his tenure in the General Assembly in 2006, Rep. Payton was at the forefront of education reform in Pennsylvania. He introduced legislation to create the Pennsylvania Youth Commission and authored the REACH Scholarship Initiative. He served on the Human Services Subcommittee on Mental Health as the Democratic Chair, the Professional Licensure Committee, the State Government Committee as the Democratic Secretary and also was the Democratic Chair of the Transportation Subcommittee on Railroads.
Rep. Payton was a 2005-06 fellow with the Center for Progressive Leadership. He was actively involved with Philadelphia’s Young Non-profit Leaders. He is also a big brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvania and currently a mentor for students nearby at Frankford High School. In 2007, he was awarded the leadership award as one of the most influential African Americans by the Philadelphia Tribune.
Rep. Payton is currently attending classes at Temple University and is president of the Pennsylvania Young Democrats. Prior to elective office, Payton worked as a housing counselor for the United Communities in South Philadelphia. In 2007, the Philadelphia Tribune named him one of the most influential African Americans.
References
- "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- "A Top Lobbying Firm In PA | Malady & Wooten | Malady & Wooten". Malady-wooten.com. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- "Rep. Tony J. Payton Jr". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
- "Representative Tony J. Payton Jr. (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives – Tony J. Payton Jr., Official PA House website
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus – Rep. Tony J. Payton Jr., Official Party website
- Reelect Tony Payton Jr., Official campaign website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Tony J Payton Jr
