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Michael Diven
Michael B. Diven (March 27, 1970 – August 18, 2020) was an American politician who served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 22nd District. He was defeated in 2006. Early life and education Diven was born, on March 27, 1970, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Joey Diven, a police officer and famed local boxer. Diven earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duquesne University in 1993. Career After graduating from college, Diven served as a staff assistant to Allegheny County Commissioner Tom Foerster from 1993 through 1996. In 1997, he was elected to represent 4th district of the Pittsburgh City Council at the age of 27, which made him the youngest person elected to that body at that time. At various times, he served as a member of the Brookline Area Community Council, as chairman of the Pittsburgh Public Safety Services committee, and on the board of the Penn State Allegheny County Cooperative Extension. He co-founded the Police and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives, District 22
The 22nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is in southeastern Pennsylvania and has been represented by Joshua Siegel since 2023. District profile The 22nd District is located within Lehigh County and includes following areas: * Allentown (part) **Ward 01 **Ward 04 **Ward 05 **Ward 06 **Ward 07 **Ward 08 (part) ***Division 01 ***Division 02 ***Division 03 ***Division 05 ***Division 06 **Ward 09 **Ward 10 **Ward 11 (part) ***Division 02 **Ward 14 **Ward 15 * Salisbury Township (part) **Ward 01 **Ward 02 **Ward 03 (part) ***Division 02 Representatives Recent election results References * External linksDistrict Mapfrom the United States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the ...Pennsylvania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (also known as ALCOSAN) is a Municipal Authority in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania that provides wastewater treatment services to 83 communities, including the city of Pittsburgh. Its principal sewage treatment plant is along the Ohio River downstream from Pittsburgh (sesatellite photo. Pittsburgh's early water practices In Pittsburgh's early history, the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers were used as both drinking water sources and as sewers. While the rich often drank bottled water, the poor used primarily unfiltered river water.Critical Decisions in Pittsburgh Water and Wastewa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970 Births
Events January * January 1 – Unix time epoch reached at 00:00:00 UTC. * January 5 – The 7.1 Tonghai earthquake shakes Tonghai County, Yunnan province, China, with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (''Extreme''). Between 10,000 and 14,621 were killed and 26,783 were injured. * January 14 – Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian Civil War. * January 15 – After a 32-month fight for independence from Nigeria, Biafran forces under Philip Effiong formally surrender to General Yakubu Gowon. February * February 1 – The Benavídez rail disaster near Buenos Aires, Argentina, kills 236. * February 10 – An avalanche at Val-d'Isère, France, kills 41 tourists. * February 11 – '' Ohsumi'', Japan's first satellite, is launched on a Lambda-4 rocket. * February 22 – Guyana becomes a Republic within the Commonwealth of Nations. March * March 1 – Rhodesia severs its last tie with the United Kingdom, declaring itself a republic. * March 4 — All 57 m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Elections, 2000
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2000, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2000 ran from January 3, 2001 until November 30, 2002. Necessary primary elections were held on April 4, 2000. Notable elections Retirements Republican Todd Platts was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district, allowing fellow Republican Beverly D. Mackereth to take his seat in the 119th legislative district. In the 54th legislative district, Terry Van Horne was succeeded by fellow Democrat John Pallone. Van Horne was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress, losing to Republican Pennsylvania State Senator Melissa Hart in the election for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district. In the 37th legislative district, Republican Katie True left her seat to run as the Repub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Elections, 2002
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 5, 2002, with all districts being contested. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. The term of office for those elected in 2002 ran from January 7, 2003 until November 30, 2004. Necessary primary elections were held on May 21, 2002. This was the first Pennsylvania House of Representatives election held after the constitutionally-mandated decennial reapportionment plan. Make-Up of the House Notable elections Special election for the 100th legislative district A special election for the 100th legislative district was held on 2056, following the April resignation of Republican John Barley, who had been the third highest ranking Republican in the House and Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. He had first announced his intention to retire in early 2002, only to change his mind in March when he unexpectedly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Elections, 2004
The 2004 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 2, 2004, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on April 27, 2004. Necessary primary elections were held on May 21, 2002. The term of office for those elected in 2004 ran from January 4, 2005 through November 2006. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. Make-Up of the House Special elections A special election for the 99th legislative district was held on March 18, 2003, following the December 2002 death of Leroy M. Zimmerman. Republican Gordon Denlinger easily defeated Democrat Bernadette C. Johnson to keep the seat in Republican hands. A special election for the 168th legislative district was held on June 17, 2003, following the March 2003 death of Matthew J. Ryan. Republican Tom Killion easily defeated Democrat William A. Thomas to keep the seat in Republican hands. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives Elections, 2006
The 2006 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 7, 2006, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2006. Members elected in 2006 were inaugurated on January 2, 2007. State Representatives are elected for two-year terms, with the entire House of Representatives up for a vote every two years. While initial results of the elections showed the Republicans holding onto a one-seat majority in the state house, the race in the 156th district in Chester County had only 19 votes separating the candidates. A further count of provisional ballots and absentee ballots gave the Democrats a victory in the 156th district by 23 votes. A recount proved decisive in the Democrats' favor with the margin increasing to 28 votes.http://www.dailylocal.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17623021&BRD=1671&PAG=461&dept_id=17782&rfi=6 This turned control of the state house to the Democrats for the first time since 1994. As a further n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania Senate Elections, 2006
The 2006 Elections for the Pennsylvania State Senate were held on November 7, 2006, with even-numbered districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 16, 2006. State Senators are elected for four-year terms, with half of the Senate seats up for a vote every two years. Members elected in 2006 were inaugurated on January 2, 2007. The Senate elections saw no seats change parties, with the Republicans holding onto an eight-seat majority. Senate Republican floor leader, David J. Brightbill, was defeated for in the primary election by tire salesman Mike Folmer. President pro tempore Robert C. Jubelirer was defeated for re-election by fellow Republican and Blair County commissioner John Eichelberger. Three Republican senators, Joe Conti, Charles D. Lemmond Jr., Noah W. Wenger, retired and were succeeded by Chuck McIlhinney, Lisa Baker, and Michael W. Brubaker, respectively. General election ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House Of Representatives, District 42
The 42nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in southwest Pennsylvania and has been represented since 2013 by Dan Miller (Pennsylvania politician), Dan Miller. District profile The 42nd Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County and includes the following areas: * Baldwin Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Baldwin Township * Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania, Castle Shannon * Dormont, Pennsylvania, Dormont * Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Mt. Lebanon *Upper St. Clair Township (part) **Ward 01 **Ward 02 **Ward 03 (part) ***Division 03 **Ward 04 (part) ***Division 01 Representatives Recent election results References * External linksDistrict mapfrom the United States Census BureauPennsylvania House Legislative District Mapsfrom the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission.Population Data for District 42 from the Pennsylvania Redistricting Commission. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Fontana (Pennsylvania Politician)
Wayne D. Fontana (born March 12, 1950) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 42nd District since 2005. Background Fontana was born and raised in the Beechview section of Pittsburgh, and graduated from the Community College of Allegheny County in 1971 with an Associate’s Degree in Business. A former truck driver and member of Teamsters Locals 249 and 211, he went into real estate and worked for Howard Hanna Real Estate Services as a sales manager and associate broker. He is married to Francine Fontana and has three children. Political career Fontana entered politics as a Democratic committee member in Pittsburgh's 19th Ward, and later rose to vice chair of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee. In 1999, Fontana was elected as an original member of Allegheny County Council (representing District 12) after it was formed under the new home-rule charter. He served as the council's vice president from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania Auditor General
The Pennsylvania auditor general is the chief fiscal officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It became an elected office in 1850. The current auditor general of Pennsylvania is Republican Timothy DeFoor. History The office of the auditor general of Pennsylvania was created in 1809 by the General Assembly. The auditor general was appointed by the governor until 1850, when it became a statewide elective office. The terms were for three years, until a constitutional amendment in 1909 increased the terms to four years. Responsibilities The auditor general performs financial audits of state agencies, municipal governments, school districts, public sector pensions, entities that receive state funding support (such as certain universities and hospitals), and corporate tax returns. These audits are designed as an accountability mechanism and serve to ensure that public money is spent in an appropriate manner. Additionally, the auditor general undertakes performance audits, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania Senate
The Pennsylvania State Senate is the upper house of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania state legislature. The State Senate meets in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. Senators are elected for four year terms, staggered every two years such that half of the seats are contested at each election. Even numbered seats and odd numbered seats are contested in separate election years. The president pro tempore of the Senate becomes the lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania in the event of the sitting lieutenant governor's removal, resignation or death. In this case the president pro tempore and lieutenant governor would be the same person. The Pennsylvania Senate has been meeting since 1791. The president of the Senate is the lieutenant governor, who has no vote except to break a tie vote. Qualifications Senators must be at least 25 years of age. They must be a U.S. citizen and a PA resident four years, and a resident of that district one year prior to their elect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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