Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 169
The 169th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Philadelphia County and includes the following areas:[1]
- Philadelphia (PART)
- Ward 57 [PART, Divisions 01, 12, 14, 16, 17–19, 21–22, 24–25 and 28]
- Ward 58 [PART, Divisions 08, 14, 23, 27, 30, 42 and 44]
- Ward 65 [PART, Divisions 01–02, 10 and 23]
- Ward 66 [PART, Divisions 01, 03, 07–08, 10 (all blocks except 2000–2001, 2003, 3000–3004), 11–21, 23–33, 35–46]
Neighborhoods
The District covers the following neighborhoods in Northeast Philadelphia
- Academy Gardens (part)
- Bustleton (part)
- Chalfont/Millbrook
- East Torresdale(part)
- Holme Circle (part)
- Modena Park
- Morrell Park
- Normandy (part)
- Parkwood(part)
- Pennypack Woods
- Somerton (part)
- Walton Park (part)
- West Torresdale
Representatives
| Representative |
Party |
Years |
District home |
Note |
| Prior to 1969, seats were apportioned by county. |
| Stephen R. Wodjak | Democrat | 1969 – 1976 | | |
| Dennis M. O'Brien | Republican | 1977 – 1980 | | |
| John J. Swaim | Democrat | 1981 – 1982 | | |
| Dennis M. O'Brien | Republican | 1983 – 2012 | Philadelphia | Resigned upon election to Philadelphia City Council |
| Ed Neilson | Democrat | 2012 – 2014 | Philadelphia | Elected in special election on April 24, 2012. Resigned upon election to Philadelphia City Council |
| District moved from Philadelphia County to York County after 2014 |
| Kate Klunk | Republican | 2015 – present | Hanover | To be sworn in January 6, 2015 |
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