Curtis G. Sonney (born July 31, 1957) is an American politician. A Republican, he served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 4th District from 2005 through 2022.
Curt Sonney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office January 4, 2005[1] – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Scrimenti |
| Succeeded by | Jake Banta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1957 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cathy[2] |
| Children | 3[2] |
Early life
editSonney was born on July 31, 1957, in Erie, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Harbor Creek High School in 1975.[3]
Political career
editIn the 2004 election, Sonney, a maintenance worker, challenged eight-term Representative Thomas J. Scrimenti to represent the 4th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He defeated the incumbent by 184 votes, running on a platform focused on healthcare and tax reform.[4] He was re-elected continuously until retiring in 2022.
From 2019 and until his retirement, Sonney chaired the House Education Committee.[2] In that role Sonney supported the reduction of cyber charter school costs placed on school districts.[5][6] He previously introduced on multiple occasions legislation that would have required parents to pay for their child's cyber charter school tuition.[7] In 2019, Sonney introduced a bill to require school districts to have a cyber schooling option.[8]
References
edit- ^ "SESSION OF 2005 - 189TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2005-01-04.
- ^ a b c Schrecengost, Jordan (January 14, 2022). "Rep. Curt Sonney announces retirement after 18 years". The Corry Journal. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Curtis G. Sonney". Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ Rink, Matthew (December 28, 2022). "'It's been quite the journey': Rep. Curt Sonney reflects on 18 years of service:". Erie Times-News. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ Wolfman-Arent, Avi (March 5, 2019). "Wolf's plan to boost teacher salaries faces bipartisan skepticism in Pa. House". WHYY-FM. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Brandt, Evan (February 2, 2022). "Report: As costs skyrocket, Pa. must rein in cyber charter schools". The Pottstown Mercury. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Wolfman-Arent, Avi (January 23, 2019). "New education leaders in Pa. Legislature seek to reduce role of state tests, increase accountability for cyber charters". WHYY-FM. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Newsmaker- Rep. Curt Sonney". YourErie.com. October 25, 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
External links
edit- Representative Curt Sonney official web site
- PA House profile
- Profile at Vote Smart
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