James B. Struzzi II
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 62nd district
Assumed office
December 1, 2018
Preceded byDave L. Reed
Personal details
Born (1967-09-23) September 23, 1967 (age 56)
Jeannette, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
SpouseChristina
Children4, Aviana, Talan, Zarek, and Vaughn.
ResidenceIndiana, Pennsylvania
Alma materIndiana University of Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Websitewww.repstruzzi.com

James B. Struzzi II (born 1967) is an American politician. He has served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 62nd district since December 1, 2018.

Personal life and education

James Struzzi II is a son of James Struzzi I and Anna Mae Struzzi. He had a brother, Michael, and a sister, Melissa.[1] Struzzi graduated from Penn-Trafford High School in 1985, and attended the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a degree in English writing and communication. He completed coursework for a master's degree in public administration at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.[2][3] James Struzzi II is married to Christina, with whom he has four children, Aviana, Talan, Zarek, and Vaughn.[4]

Political career

Struzzi began working for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in 1999, as the community relations coordinator in District 10. He later became assistant press secretary for the Pittsburgh region of District 11. In 2013, Struzzi resigned from the PennDOT to succeed Dana Henry as the president of the Indiana County chamber of commerce.[4] Struzzi announced in February 2018 that he was seeking the Republican Party nomination to succeed Dave L. Reed as member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in District 62.[2] Struzzi faced Democratic Party nominee Logan Dellafiora as well as write-in candidate Daniel Wilson in the general election.[5][6] Struzzi sought reelection in 2020,[7] and will face Democratic candidate Dennis Semsick and independent Laura Thomas in the general election.[8]

Committee assignments

References

  1. ^ "Michael Q. Struzzi". Greensburg Tribune Review. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b Enciso, Teri (February 13, 2018). "CAMPAIGN 2018: Struzzi announces candidacy for 62nd District". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  3. ^ "James B. Struzzi II". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  4. ^ a b Reinbold, Greg (18 April 2013). "Former PennDOT spokesman new president of Indiana County Chamber". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  5. ^ "CAMPAIGN 2018: Logan Dellafiora". Indiana Gazette. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  6. ^ Ross, Chauncey (28 October 2018). "CAMPAIGN 2018: Two on the ballot for seat in 62nd District". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  7. ^ Enciso, Teri (24 January 2020). "CAMPAIGN 2020: Rep. Struzzi announces campaign for re-election". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  8. ^ Levan, Jason L. (21 February 2020). "CAMPAIGN 2020: Primary features very few contested local races". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  9. ^ a b c d "Representative James B. Struzzi II". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-17.


Categories