Timothy P. Kearney (born November 22, 1960) is an American politician and architect. He is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 26th District since 2019.[1]
Tim Kearney | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tom McGarrigle |
| Mayor of Swarthmore | |
| In office 2014 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Lowe |
| Succeeded by | Marty Spiegel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1960 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Swarthmore, Pennsylvania |
| Education | Catholic University of America University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Architect, professor |
| Website | Official website |
Education and career edit
Kearney received a B.S. from the Catholic University of America and a M.Arch. from the University of Pennsylvania.[2] He is an adjunct professor at Drexel University. He is also a partner in an architectural firm, along with his wife.[3]
Political career edit
Kearney served seven years on the planning commission for Swarthmore, Pennsylvania before being elected to two terms as mayor.[3] In total, he served the borough for 12 years, focusing on environmental and social issues, including working towards making the borough more pedestrian-friendly.[4]
In 2018, he defeated Republican Tom McGarrigle in an upset to become state senator and the first Democrat to represent the 26th district since 1978.[5]
Committee assignments edit
Kearney sits on the following committees in the Senate:[1]
- Local Government Committee (Minority Chair)
- Appropriations Committee
- Education Committee
- Labor & Industry Committee
- Transportation Committee
References edit
- ^ a b "Timothy P. Kearney". Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
- ^ "Tim Kearney, AIA". Faculty and Staff Directory. Drexel University. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
- ^ a b Serbin, Susan L. (October 25, 2019). "McGarrigle, Kearney face off at event in Springfield". Delaware County Daily Times.
- ^ Serbin, Susan L. (December 22, 2018). "Swarthmore signs off on budget, bids adieu to Mayor Kearney". Delaware County Daily Times.
- ^ Carey, Kathleen E. (November 7, 2019). "Dem Kearney upsets McGarrigle in 26th state Senate race". Delaware County Daily Times.
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