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 Council
from 2000 until 2011 as the District 11 representative.

Education/Early Career

Fitzgerald attended

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Political career

Allegheny County Council

Fitzgerald became the firs
County Council
member 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 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

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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 {{Pennsylvania-politician-stub