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Joseph Brennan
Joseph Brennan (b. January 12, 1964) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 133 from 2007-2013.
Brennan earned his B.A. form Moravian College in 1986. His professional experience includes his work as Chief of Staff for Pennsylvania Representative T.J. Rooney.
Brennan served as an At-Large Member of the Northampton City Council from 1998 to 2002.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brennan served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brennan served on these committees:
- Consumer Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Secretary
- Gaming Oversight Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Judiciary Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- Liquor Control Committee, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Elections
2012
Brennan ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 133. Brennan ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on April 24 but withdrew prior to the November 6 general election. [1][2] Daniel McNeill replaced him on the general election ballot.
2010
Brennan won re-election to the 133rd District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Republican David Molony in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 133 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Joseph Brennan (D)
|
7,923 | 62.5% | ||
| David Molony (R) | 4,764 | 37.6% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Brennan won re-election to the 133rd District seat of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 17,157 votes, defeating Green Party candidate Guy Gray (2,326).[4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 133 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joseph F. Brennan (D)
|
17,157 | 88.1% | ||
| Guy M. Gray (G) | 2,326 | 11.9% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Brennan and his wife, Norma Jane, have two children.
DUI arrests
- See also: Politicians convicted of DUI
2011 arrest
Brennan was arrested on June 22, 2011 for driving under the influence. He had a blood-alcohol level of 0.30 - almost four times over the legal limit. He faces charges of drunken driving, careless driving and public drunkenness. Brennan completed a 30-day inpatient rehabilitation program and, as part of his acceptance into the Pennsylvania first-time offender Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program (ARD), served 25 hours of community service, attended Alcohol Highway Safety classes and served six months of probation.[5][6]
2012 arrest
Brennan was arrested on August 15, 2012 for punching and choking his wife then driving away drunk. He pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and simple assault. [7] Brennan resigned from his post as state representative, served 90 days in jail and paid a $1,500 fine. [8]
Recent news
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Rep. Joseph Brennan
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ PennLive.com, "Drunken Pa. lawmaker was almost 4X over legal limit, police say," August 2, 2011
- ↑ Express-Times, "Joe Brennan enters first-time offender program for drunken driving arrest," October 26, 2011
- ↑ The Morning Call, "Former state Rep. Brennan paroled in assault, DUI case," April 18, 2013
- ↑ Express-Times, "Joe Brennan says prison time for DUI will likely cost him Harrisburg job," January 21, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 133 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Daniel McNeill (D) |
