Curt Sonney | |
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Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 4th district | |
In office January 4, 2005 [1] –November 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Thomas J. Scrimenti |
Succeeded by | Jake Banta |
Personal details | |
Born | Erie,Pennsylvania,U.S. | July 31,1957
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Cathy Jodon |
Residence(s) | Erie,Pennsylvania,U.S. |
Curtis G. Sonney (born July 31,1957) is an American politician. A Republican,he served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 4th District from 2005 through 2022.
Sonney was born on July 31,1957,in Erie,Pennsylvania,and graduated from Harbor Creek High School in 1975. [2] During high school,he attended classes at Erie County Vo-Tech. Sonney later took courses at Penn State Behrend in Erie.
Prior to being elected,Sonney was a self-employed contractor. He later took a job with American Sterilizer Co,now STERIS Corporation. Sonney is a member of United Auto Workers Local 832.
Sonney was first elected in 2004 when he defeated incumbent Tom Scrimenti by 180 votes. [3] In 2006,he ran unopposed for re-election.
Sonney served as the House Education Committee Chairman and also served on the Professional Licensure committee.
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