James Wansacz | |
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Member of the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners | |
In office January 2, 2012 –January 2, 2016 Servingwith Corey O'Brien and Patrick O'Malley | |
Preceded by | Mike Washo |
Succeeded by | Jerry Notarianni |
Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 114th district | |
In office June 26,2000 –November 30,2010 | |
Preceded by | Frank Serafini |
Succeeded by | Sid Michaels Kavulich |
Personal details | |
Born | Scranton,Pennsylvania | June 8,1972
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
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