Jim Ferlo
| Jim Ferlo | ||
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| Pennsylvania State Senate District 38 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 30, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Council Member, City of Pittsburgh | ||
| 1988-2003 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 19, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Rome, NY | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ferlo served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Law & Justice, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations, Minority Vice Chair | ||||
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure | ||||
| • Environmental Resources & Energy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ferlo served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Minority Vice Chair | ||||
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Law & Justice, Minority Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ferlo served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community, Economic & Recreational Development | ||||
| • Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure | ||||
| • Finance, Ranking Democratic Member | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Urban Affairs & Housing | ||||
Elections
2010
Ferlo won re-election in District 38. He was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 38 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jim Ferlo (D)
|
54,012 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ferlo was re-elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 38.[2]
Ferlo raised $182,115 for this campaign.[3]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 38 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| FERLO, JIM (D)
|
57,195 | |||
| MURPHY, JOSEPH (CST) | 10,718 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Ferlo received $128,370 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jim Ferlo's campaign in 2010 | |
| Jay Costa For State Senate | $10,425 |
| Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Local 1 | $4,500 |
| Operating Engineers Local 66 | $4,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Laborers | $3,250 |
| Steamfitters Local 449 | $2,900 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $128,370 |
2006
Ferlo raised $182,115 during the 2006 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association | $6,500 |
| Western Pennsylvania Laborers | $3,800 |
| AFSCME Council 13 | $3,400 |
| Gerald Janusz | $2,825 |
| Electrical Workers Local 5 | $2,650 |
| Charles Hammel III | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania Builders Association | $2,325 |
| Operating Engineers Local 66 | $2,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Regional Council of Carpenters | $1,600 |
| Richard Simmons | $1,500 |
District 38
Ferlo represents Pennsylvania Senate District 38. District 38 includes the Northeast region of Pittsburgh and the suburbs of Breckenridge and Harrison[6].
Personal
John is married to Vanessa Wozinak. They have two children and reside in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
External links
- Profile from the Pennsylvania Senate website
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Sen. Ferlo's website
References
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ "Pennsylvania State Senate official election results for 2006"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2006 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 Campaign contributors to Jim Ferlo
- ↑ "Pennsylvania Senate" Map of Pittsburgh Area Senate Districts
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