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Marc Gergely

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Preceded by
  
Thomas A. Michlovic

Political party
  
Democratic Party

Spouse
  
Debbie Gergely

Role
  
Legislator

Name
  
Marc Gergely


Marc Gergely Representative Marc Gergely Honored as SCIs 2010 State Legislator

Born
  
October 17, 1969 (age 54) McKeesport, Pennsylvania (
1969-10-17
)

Alma mater
  
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Education
  
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Residence
  
White Oak, Pennsylvania, United States

Marc gergely


Marc J. Gergely (born October 17, 1969) is a Democratic Party member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 35th District and was elected in 2002. He is the Deputy Whip and is the only Democrat from Allegheny County to serve on the Labor Committee.

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Gergely attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He began his working career by working for state Senator Albert "Buddy" Belan. He became the head of the McKeesport, Pennsylvania school district at age 26.

Gergely later worked as a director of the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Prior to his election to the House, he was employed as a legislative assistant to state Senator Sean Logan.

In 2006 Gergely defeated former Duquesne Mayor George Matta II (53% - 47%). Matta ran what the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette called a "deceptive campaign". Matta falsely claimed Gergely voted for, and took, the controversial 2005 late night pay-raise. The Post-Gazette said, "At first such advertising would seem to be the product of some political Darth Vader. But given how easily it is debunked, it is more like the work of Vader's dim-witted brother.... We don't know who George Matta's media mastermind is, but the person should be fired. And Mr. Matta owes an apology to the Post-Gazette and the people of the 35th District -- they, as much as Rep. Gergely, have been the victims of a campaign of misinformation."

On September 7, 2013, Gergely was linked to an illegal gambling operation. He released a statement on September 9, 2013, described by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as "vague" and revealing little about the "relationship" he is recorded alluding to with Mr. Ronald "Pork" Melocchi. In Auguest of 2017, Gergely pleaded guilty to counts of conspiracy and accepting an illegal campaign contribution.

Pennsylvania state rep marc gergely pleads not guilty in mckeesport area gambling probe


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Marc Gergely Wikipedia