Preceded by Roy Reinard Occupation Attorney Party Republican Party | Political party Republican Religion Presbyterian Spouse Ellen Petri Children Drew Petri | |
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Alma mater Washington and Jefferson College, Villanova University School of Law Residence New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States Education Villanova University School of Law (1985) Profiles | ||
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Scott Petri (born 1960) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 178th Legislative District. He is the Chairman of House Urban Affairs and the House Ethics Committee. He also serves as a member of the Liquor Control Committees.
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- Career
- Personal
- Awards
- References
Career
Prior to being elected to the House, Petri was a practicing attorney, he served as counsel to Upper Makefield Township and New Britain. He also served on the Upper Makefield Township planning commission and as solicitor to the township.
In 2002, Petri defeated Philadelphia sportscaster Carl Cherkin to succeed retiring Rep. Roy Reinard. He has been re-elected to each succeeding session of the House.
Petri filed his Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission in October 2015 for the PA-8 2016 Congressional Race.
Personal
A graduate of Villanova University School of Law (1985), Petri also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Washington and Jefferson College (1982) in Washington, Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Downingtown Senior High School.
He resides in New Hope, Pennsylvania with his wife and son.
Awards
2015 - “State Public Official of the Year” by Pennsylvania Bio (statewide trade association representing the life science industry).
2014 - National Federation of Independent Business - “Guardian of Small Business” award.
2012 - “State Public Official of the Year” by Pennsylvania Bio (statewide trade association representing the life science industry).