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Brian Smith | |
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Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 66th district | |
Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Cris Dush |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Linda |
Children | 3 |
Website | Official website |
Brian Smith is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 66th district since 2021. [1]
Smith graduated from Marion Center Area High School in 1987 and attended Penn State University from 1987 to 1989. [1] In 2014,he was elected to the Punxsutawney Borough Council,becoming council president in 2016. [2]
In 2020,Smith was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 66th district,which includes parts of Jefferson County and Indiana County. [1] He did not have an opponent in the November general election. [3] Smith currently sits on the Children &Youth,Liquor Control,Tourism &Recreational Development,and Urban Affairs committees. [4]
He has three children with his wife Linda. [2]
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