Jess M. Stairs (born June 5, 1942) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 59th District from 1977 to 2008.[3]
Jess M. Stairs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 59th[2] district | |
| In office January 4, 1977[1] – November 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene G. Saloom |
| Succeeded by | Mike Reese |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 5, 1942 Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joan Stairs |
| Children | 2 children |
| Residence | Acme, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Penn State University |
Biography edit
In 2002, Stairs was a candidate to replace John E. Barley as Majority Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, eventually losing to Dave Argall.[4] In an open letter to the House Caucus announcing his candidacy, Stairs criticized Barley's dual positions as both chair of the House Republican Campaign Committee and chair of the Appropriations Committee.[5] He expressed his desire to work with John Perzel, saying that "John Perzel is a city fellow and fights like an alley cat. I will join him as a country boy and fight like a barn cat."[5]
He retired prior to the 2008 election, and was succeeded by Republican Mike Reese.
Stairs and his wife live in Acme, Pennsylvania and have two children.
References edit
- ^ "Session of 1977 - 16lst of the General Assembly - Vol. 1, No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1977-01-04.
- ^ Cox, Harold (2010-02-26). "House Members S". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "Rep. Jess Stairs Profile". JStairs.com. Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus. 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-11-18. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
- ^ Micek, John (Apr 8, 2002). "Schuylkill, Berks lawmakers in running for key post. Rep. David Argall seen as favorite for chair of House Appropriations". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania.
- ^ a b Stairs, Jess (2002). "Jess Stairs - Subject: Appropriations Chairmanship". PoliticsPA. Archived from the original on 2002-08-04.
External links edit
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Jess Stairs official PA House website (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus - Representative Jess Stairs official caucus website (archived)
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart