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A native of Washington County, Pennsylvania, White graduated from [[Washington & Jefferson College]] in [[Washington, Pennsylvania]] with a degree in political science.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|title=Rep. Jesse J. White Biography |publisher=Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus |year=2008 |url=http://www.pahouse.com/White/bio.asp |accessdate=2009-01-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211042017/http://www.pahouse.com/White/bio.asp |archivedate=2008-12-11 |df= }}</ref> He was a member of the [[Delta Tau Delta]] fraternity. After college, White earned a law degree from [[Duquesne University School of Law]] in [[Pittsburgh]]. He worked in private practice for a law firm in [[Uniontown, Pennsylvania]] and for the [[United Steelworkers of America]] in Pittsburgh.<ref name=votesmart /> He currently maintains a small private practice is located in [[Cecil Township, Pennsylvania]] where he also resides.<ref name=votesmart>{{cite web | title = Representative Jesse J. White (PA)| work = Project Vote Smart| publisher = Project Vote Smart| year = 2008| url = http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=47366| accessdate =2009-01-09}}</ref> |
A native of Washington County, Pennsylvania, White graduated from [[Washington & Jefferson College]] in [[Washington, Pennsylvania]] with a degree in political science.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|title=Rep. Jesse J. White Biography |publisher=Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus |year=2008 |url=http://www.pahouse.com/White/bio.asp |accessdate=2009-01-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211042017/http://www.pahouse.com/White/bio.asp |archivedate=2008-12-11 |df= }}</ref> He was a member of the [[Delta Tau Delta]] fraternity. After college, White earned a law degree from [[Duquesne University School of Law]] in [[Pittsburgh]]. He worked in private practice for a law firm in [[Uniontown, Pennsylvania]] and for the [[United Steelworkers of America]] in Pittsburgh.<ref name=votesmart /> He currently maintains a small private practice is located in [[Cecil Township, Pennsylvania]] where he also resides.<ref name=votesmart>{{cite web | title = Representative Jesse J. White (PA)| work = Project Vote Smart| publisher = Project Vote Smart| year = 2008| url = http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=47366| accessdate =2009-01-09}}</ref> |
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White was appointed in 2003 to the Board of Supervisors in [[Cecil Township, Pennsylvania]]. He made a run at the State House in 2004 in the Democratic [[primary election]] against 26-year incumbent [[Victor John Lescovitz]]. Lescovitz defeated White with 55% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web |
White was appointed in 2003 to the Board of Supervisors in [[Cecil Township, Pennsylvania]]. He made a run at the State House in 2004 in the Democratic [[primary election]] against 26-year incumbent [[Victor John Lescovitz]]. Lescovitz defeated White with 55% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web| title = 2004 General Primary - Representative in the General Assembly| work = Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information| publisher = Pennsylvania Department of State| year = 2004| url = http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=10&OfficeID=13| accessdate = 2009-01-09| deadurl = yes| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20081127131344/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=10&OfficeID=13| archivedate = 2008-11-27| df = }}</ref> After his defeat in the primary, White successfully ran for Auditor of Cecil Township in 2005. |
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During his 2004 campaign, White sued a local newspaper, ''[[The Weekly Recorder]]'', for defamation and libel.<ref name =Campaign /> White claimed that a story about the incident accused him of setting fire to one of his own signs.<ref name =Campaign /> After an arbitration board ruled in the publisher's favor, White chose not to pursue an appeal.<ref name =Campaign>{{cite news | last = Guydon Taylor | first =Lynda | title = Campaign 2006: Three seek Lescovitz's open House seat | work = Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | publisher = PG Publishing Co. | date = 2006-05-07 | url = http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06127/687516-58.stm | accessdate =2009-01-12 }}</ref> |
During his 2004 campaign, White sued a local newspaper, ''[[The Weekly Recorder]]'', for defamation and libel.<ref name =Campaign /> White claimed that a story about the incident accused him of setting fire to one of his own signs.<ref name =Campaign /> After an arbitration board ruled in the publisher's favor, White chose not to pursue an appeal.<ref name =Campaign>{{cite news | last = Guydon Taylor | first =Lynda | title = Campaign 2006: Three seek Lescovitz's open House seat | work = Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | publisher = PG Publishing Co. | date = 2006-05-07 | url = http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06127/687516-58.stm | accessdate =2009-01-12 }}</ref> |
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In 2006, Lescovitz decided to retire from the House, creating an open seat. White ran again in the 2006 Democratic primary, facing off with Paul Walsh, a local attorney.<ref>{{cite web |
In 2006, Lescovitz decided to retire from the House, creating an open seat. White ran again in the 2006 Democratic primary, facing off with Paul Walsh, a local attorney.<ref>{{cite web| title = 2006 Primary Election - Representative in the General Assembly| work = Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information| publisher = Pennsylvania Department of State| year = 2004| url = http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=20&OfficeID=13| accessdate = 2009-01-09| deadurl = yes| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20081127152112/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=20&OfficeID=13| archivedate = 2008-11-27| df = }}</ref> With the fallout of the [[2005 Pennsylvania General Assembly pay raise controversy|legislative pay raise]] lingering, White aligned with reform activist group PACleanSweep in the election.<ref name =Campaign>{{cite news | last = Guydon Taylor | first =Lynda | title = Campaign 2006: Three seek Lescovitz's open House seat | work = Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | publisher = PG Publishing Co. | date = 2006-05-07 | url = http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06127/687516-58.stm | accessdate =2009-01-12 }}</ref> He defeated Walsh in the primary taking close to 54%. White went on to prevail in the general election by a similar margin over Republican Paul Snatchko.<ref>{{cite web| title = 2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly| work = Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information| publisher = Pennsylvania Department of State| year = 2004| url = http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=24&OfficeID=13| accessdate = 2009-01-09| deadurl = yes| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20081127151803/http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=24&OfficeID=13| archivedate = 2008-11-27| df = }}</ref> |
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White was re-elected in contested races in 2008 and 2010. In 2012, he was listed as both the Democratic and Republican nominee after securing the Republican nomination as a write-in candidate. A group of Republicans, including White's 2010 opponent Greg DeLuca, endorsed White based largely on his position on Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. White has been a proponent of responsible, accountable drilling of Marcellus Shale, but has also been a critic of the [[Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection]]'s withholding of data from air and water quality testing conducted near drilling sites. White also led the charge to overturn the portions of Act 13 which would have eliminated local control over certain aspects of drilling operations. |
White was re-elected in contested races in 2008 and 2010. In 2012, he was listed as both the Democratic and Republican nominee after securing the Republican nomination as a write-in candidate. A group of Republicans, including White's 2010 opponent Greg DeLuca, endorsed White based largely on his position on Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. White has been a proponent of responsible, accountable drilling of Marcellus Shale, but has also been a critic of the [[Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection]]'s withholding of data from air and water quality testing conducted near drilling sites. White also led the charge to overturn the portions of Act 13 which would have eliminated local control over certain aspects of drilling operations. |
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Revision as of 20:35, 24 November 2017
Jesse J. White | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
| In office January 2, 2007[1] – January 6, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Victor John Lescovitz |
| Succeeded by | Jason Ortitay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1978 Washington, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Cecil Township, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Duquesne University School of Law Washington & Jefferson College |
Jesse J. White (born June 24, 1978) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 46th District since 2007. His district included portions of Washington, Allegheny and Beaver Counties.
A native of Washington County, Pennsylvania, White graduated from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania with a degree in political science.[2] He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. After college, White earned a law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh. He worked in private practice for a law firm in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and for the United Steelworkers of America in Pittsburgh.[3] He currently maintains a small private practice is located in Cecil Township, Pennsylvania where he also resides.[3]
White was appointed in 2003 to the Board of Supervisors in Cecil Township, Pennsylvania. He made a run at the State House in 2004 in the Democratic primary election against 26-year incumbent Victor John Lescovitz. Lescovitz defeated White with 55% of the vote.[4] After his defeat in the primary, White successfully ran for Auditor of Cecil Township in 2005.
During his 2004 campaign, White sued a local newspaper, The Weekly Recorder, for defamation and libel.[5] White claimed that a story about the incident accused him of setting fire to one of his own signs.[5] After an arbitration board ruled in the publisher's favor, White chose not to pursue an appeal.[5]
In 2006, Lescovitz decided to retire from the House, creating an open seat. White ran again in the 2006 Democratic primary, facing off with Paul Walsh, a local attorney.[6] With the fallout of the legislative pay raise lingering, White aligned with reform activist group PACleanSweep in the election.[5] He defeated Walsh in the primary taking close to 54%. White went on to prevail in the general election by a similar margin over Republican Paul Snatchko.[7]
White was re-elected in contested races in 2008 and 2010. In 2012, he was listed as both the Democratic and Republican nominee after securing the Republican nomination as a write-in candidate. A group of Republicans, including White's 2010 opponent Greg DeLuca, endorsed White based largely on his position on Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. White has been a proponent of responsible, accountable drilling of Marcellus Shale, but has also been a critic of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's withholding of data from air and water quality testing conducted near drilling sites. White also led the charge to overturn the portions of Act 13 which would have eliminated local control over certain aspects of drilling operations.
In 2013, White admitted making anonymous and fictitious online posts which attacked certain constituents who support shale-gas drilling.[8] White originally denied the allegations, then later apologized.[9]
Jesse White lost the 2014 Election to his opponent, Jason Ortitay.
His mother filed a civil lawsuit against him, claiming he charged upwards of $30,000 on her credit cards without her authorization.[10]
On March 15, 2017, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court suspended Jesse White's law license for his alleged misappropriation of client funds. [11]
References
- ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ "Rep. Jesse J. White Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Representative Jesse J. White (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
- ^ "2004 General Primary - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d Guydon Taylor, Lynda (2006-05-07). "Campaign 2006: Three seek Lescovitz's open House seat". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. PG Publishing Co. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
- ^ "2006 Primary Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on 2008-11-27. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "State lawmaker acknowledges making anonymous online posts, apologizes". TribLIVE News. May 30, 2013.
- ^ http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/09/11/pa-rep-jesse-white-apologizes-for-fake-online-posts/
- ^ http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2015/02/05/former-state-rep-jesse-white-sued-by-his-mother-for-30k/
- ^ http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2017/03/15/Jesse-White-law-license-suspended-court-mother-misappropriation/stories/201703150176/
External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Jesse White official PA House website
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Jesse White official Party website
- Re-Elect State Representative Jesse White official campaign website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Jesse White