James Rigby (politician)
James Rigby is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 71st district since 2019.[1]
James Rigby | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 71st district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bryan Barbin |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kathleen |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | Official website |
Biography
Rigby graduated from Ferndale Area High School and attended the police academy at the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center.[1] After volunteering as a firefighter, he worked as a police officer and was named chief of police in Ferndale in 2015.[2] He also served on the Ferndale Borough Council for 24 years, including 6 years as the council president.[2]
In 2018, Rigby was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 71st district, which includes parts of Cambria County and Somerset County.[1] He defeated incumbent Democratic representative Bryan Barbin in the general election with 52% of the vote.[3] He ran for reelection and 2020 and did not have an opponent in the general election.[4]
Rigby currently sits on the Government Oversight, Judiciary, Liquor Control, Local Government, Subcommittee on Boroughs committees, and Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness[5]
He has three children with his wife Kathleen.[2]
References
- "Representative James Rigby". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- "About Jim". www.repjimrigby.com. Official website. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- "Pennsylvania Election Results - 2018 General Election". Pennsylvania Department of State. November 6, 2018.
- "Full election results for Pennsylvania". The Philadelphia Inquirer. January 5, 2021.
- "Representative Jim Rigby". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
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