Preceded by Bob Mellow Name John Blake Political party Democratic Role Political figure | Profession Legislator Party Democratic Party Religion Roman Catholic | |
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Born August 1, 1960 (age 64)
Scranton, Pennsylvania ( 1960-08-01 ) Alma mater Villanova University
University of Scranton
Harvard University Residence Archbald, Pennsylvania, United States Education Harvard University, Villanova University, University of Scranton | ||
Sen john blake speaks at judicial reform news conference
John Blake is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who has represented the 22nd District since 2011.
Blake received a bachelor's degree from Villanova University while playing on the school's football team. He then earned a master's in social work from Marywood College and a master's in business administration from the University of Scranton. Blake then took a job as director of the Lackawanna County Redevelopment Authority, ushering in a long career in housing policy. 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]