James B. Struzzi II (born 1967) is an American politician. He has served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 62nd district since December 1, 2018.
James B. Struzzi II | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 62nd district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Dave L. Reed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1967 Jeannette, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Christina |
| Children | 4, Aviana, Talan, Zarek, and Vaughn. |
| Residence | Indiana, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Indiana University of Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg |
| Website | www |
Personal life and education
editJames Struzzi II is a son of James Struzzi I and Anna Mae Struzzi. He had a brother, Michael, and a sister, Melissa.[1] Struzzi graduated from Penn-Trafford High School in 1985, and attended the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a degree in English writing and communication. He completed coursework for a master's degree in public administration at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.[2][3] James Struzzi II is married to Christina, with whom he has four children, Aviana, Talan, Zarek, and Vaughn.[4]
Political career
editStruzzi began working for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in 1999, as the community relations coordinator in District 10. He later became assistant press secretary for the Pittsburgh region of District 11. In 2013, Struzzi resigned from the PennDOT to succeed Dana Henry as the president of the Indiana County chamber of commerce.[4] Struzzi announced in February 2018 that he was seeking the Republican Party nomination to succeed Dave L. Reed as member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in District 62.[2] Struzzi faced Democratic Party nominee Logan Dellafiora as well as write-in candidate Daniel Wilson in the general election.[5][6] Struzzi sought reelection in 2020,[7] and will face Democratic candidate Dennis Semsick and independent Laura Thomas in the general election.[8]
Committee assignments
editReferences
edit- ^ "Michael Q. Struzzi". Greensburg Tribune Review. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ a b Enciso, Teri (February 13, 2018). "CAMPAIGN 2018: Struzzi announces candidacy for 62nd District". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "James B. Struzzi II". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ a b Reinbold, Greg (18 April 2013). "Former PennDOT spokesman new president of Indiana County Chamber". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "CAMPAIGN 2018: Logan Dellafiora". Indiana Gazette. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ Ross, Chauncey (28 October 2018). "CAMPAIGN 2018: Two on the ballot for seat in 62nd District". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ Enciso, Teri (24 January 2020). "CAMPAIGN 2020: Rep. Struzzi announces campaign for re-election". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ Levan, Jason L. (21 February 2020). "CAMPAIGN 2020: Primary features very few contested local races". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Representative James B. Struzzi II". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-17.