Ronald Waters
Ronald G. Waters (b. April 3, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 191 from a special election on May 18, 1999, to June 1, 2015. He was forced to resign after he pleaded guilty to accepting $8,750 in cash payments in exchange for political actions. As part of his plea agreement, Waters was sentenced to 23 months of probation and also required him to give up his House seat.[1]
Waters, former state Rep. Harold James (D), state Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown (D), former state Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D) and former state Rep. Michelle Brownlee (D) were all charged as part of a pay-to-play sting that was launched in 2010 by the state Attorney General's office.[1]
In the 2013 session, Waters served as the Minority Caucus Secretary.
Biography
Waters earned his A.B. from Philadelphia Community College in 1984. His professional experience includes working as a Supervisor for the Philadelphia Parking Authority from 1986 to 1999.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Waters served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health |
| • Human Services |
| • Liquor Control |
| • State Government |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Waters served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Waters served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Children & Youth |
| • Health |
| • Human Services |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Waters served on these committees:
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Health & Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Professional Licensure |
Elections
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Ronald Waters was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Waters was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4]
2012
Waters ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 191. Waters ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Ronald Waters Incumbent |
100% | 25,569 | |
| Total Votes | 25,569 | |||
2010
Waters won re-election to District 191 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[7]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 191 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ronald Waters (D)
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16,882 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Waters won re-election to District 191 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 24,750 votes while running unopposed.[8]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 191 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ronald G. Waters (D)
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24,750 | 100.0% | ||
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2015
In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Personal
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Waters has eight children.
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 pennlive.com/, "Pa. State Rep. Ron Waters pleads to accepting cash for official action; will resign seat today," accessed June 1, 2015
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 191 1999–June 1, 2015 |
Succeeded by Joanna McClinton (D) |
