Curtis G. "Curt" Sonney is a 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 4th District

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 4

The 4th District is an electoral district for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and is currently represented by Republican Curt Sonney. The district is located within Erie County and includes the following areas:* Amity Township* Concord Township...

 made up of parts of Erie County

Erie County, Pennsylvania

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. He is a member of the Republican Party

Republican Party (United States)

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Personal

During high school, Sonney attended classes at Erie County Vo-Tech. He later took courses at [Penn State Erie, The Behrend College|Penn State Erie].

Prior to being elected, Sonney was a self-employed contractor. He later took a job with American Sterilizer Co, now STERIS Corporation. Sonney is a member of [United Auto Workers] Local 832.

Political

Sonney was first elected in 2004 when he defeated incumbent Tom Scrimenti by 180 votes. In 2006, he ran unopposed for re-election.

In 2007, Representative Sonney serves on Education, Gaming Oversight, Health & Human Services, Tourism & Recreational Development Committees. For the 2009-10 Legislative Session, Representative Sonney has been appointed to serve on the House Game and Fisheries, Liquor Control, and Tourism and Recreational Development Committees.

External links

• Representative Curt Sonney official web site
• PA House profile