Rich Fitzgerald (born May 8, 1959) is an American elected official who serves as the 3rd County Executive of
Allegheny County. A member of the
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, he previously served as a member o
Allegheny County Councilfrom 2000 until 2011 as the District 11 representative.
Education/Early Career
Fitzgerald attended
Carnegie Mellon University
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.
Political career
Allegheny County Council
Fitzgerald became the firs
County Councilmember for District 11 in January 2000 and held the seat through 2011. From 2004-2011, he served as the President of Council.
Allegheny County Executive
Fitzgerald was sworn into office as
County Executive
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on January 3, 2012.
Personal life
Fitzgerald is married to pharmacist Cathy Tomasovich. They reside in Squirrel Hill and had eight children. He has been noted for his resemblance to the actor
Jeff Daniels
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.
References
1959 births
Living people
Politicians from Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Democrats
2012 United States presidential electors
County executives in Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon University alumni
Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh) alumni
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