John Blake (Pennsylvania politician)

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.[2] He is currently the District Director and Senior Economic Development Specialist for Congressman Matt Cartwright.[3]

For other people with the same name, see John Blake (disambiguation).
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
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Archbald, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materVillanova University
University of Scranton
Harvard University[1]
ProfessionLegislator

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.[1]

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.[1]

On February 15, 2021, Blake resigned from the Pennsylvania Senate to take a position leading economic development from Congressman Matt Cartwright.[4]

References
  1. "About Me". Pennsylvania Senate Democrats. Office of State Senator John Blake. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  2. Swift, Robert (2011-01-05). "New era for NEPA's Harrisburg delegation". Citizens Voice. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  3. "Representative Matt Cartwright (D-Pennsylvania, 8th) - Staff salaries 1st Quarter 2022". Legistorm. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  4. Krawczeniuk, Borys (2021-02-14). "Blake to resign state Senate seat for post with Cartwright". Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice. Retrieved 2021-02-16.


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