Adam Ravenstahl
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Adam Ravenstahl is a Democratic
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
for the 20th District
which includes the North Side, Strip District, Polish Hill, Stanton Heights, and Lawrenceville neighborhoods of the city of Pittsburgh
, as well as parts of the suburbs of Reserve Township
, Ross Township
and West View
.
Ravenstahl graduated from North Catholic High School
in Pittsburgh, and then graduated from Robert Morris University
with a degree in Business Management. After graduation he was employed as a Business Analyst for UMPC Health Plan, while participating in numerous community activities, and served as a Democratic Committee Member.
He is a member of a prominent political family in Pittsburgh. His brother is Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl
His father, Robert Jr., is Magistrial District Judge of the city's 26th and 27th Wards. His grandfather, Robert Ravenstahl
, is a former State Representative in the 20th District that served the Northside of Pittsburgh.
Adam Ravenstahl won a special election May 18, 2010 to become the state representative for the 20th Legislative District.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
for the 20th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 20
The 20th District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is located in Allegheny County and includes the following areas:* Pittsburgh** Ward 2 ** Ward 6** Ward 9** Ward 10 ** Ward 23** Ward 24...
which includes the North Side, Strip District, Polish Hill, Stanton Heights, and Lawrenceville neighborhoods of the city of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
, as well as parts of the suburbs of Reserve Township
Reserve Township, Pennsylvania
Reserve Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,333 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Reserve Township is located at ....
, Ross Township
Ross Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Ross Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 31,105 at the 2010 census. In September 2007, Ross Township adopted the Strong Mayor/Weak Council form of government allowed by Pennsylvania statutes for townships of its class.The township is part of...
and West View
West View, Pennsylvania
West View is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, just north of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 6,771 at the 2010 census.-Geography and climate:West View is located at ....
.
Ravenstahl graduated from North Catholic High School
North Catholic High School
North Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school located on Troy Hill on the Northside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school's mascot is the Trojan and its official colors are scarlet and gold....
in Pittsburgh, and then graduated from Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University is a private, coeducational university in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1921, the school was named for Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and helped finance the ensuing war with the British.-History:Robert Morris...
with a degree in Business Management. After graduation he was employed as a Business Analyst for UMPC Health Plan, while participating in numerous community activities, and served as a Democratic Committee Member.
He is a member of a prominent political family in Pittsburgh. His brother is Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl
Luke Ravenstahl
Luke Robert Ravenstahl is the current Mayor of Pittsburgh. In September 2006, he became the youngest mayor in Pittsburgh's history at the age of 26. He is among the youngest mayors of a major city in American history....
His father, Robert Jr., is Magistrial District Judge of the city's 26th and 27th Wards. His grandfather, Robert Ravenstahl
Robert Ravenstahl
Robert P. Ravenstahl is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.His grandson, Luke Ravenstahl, is the current Mayor of Pittsburgh.-References:...
, is a former State Representative in the 20th District that served the Northside of Pittsburgh.
Adam Ravenstahl won a special election May 18, 2010 to become the state representative for the 20th Legislative District.
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Adam Ravenstahl official PA House website
- - Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Adam Ravenstahl official Party website
- Adam Ravenstahl - for State Representative, 20th District official campaign website