Sean Wiley

Sean D. Wiley
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 49th district
In office
January 1, 2013 – November 30, 2016
Preceded by Jane Earll
Succeeded by Dan Laughlin
Personal details
Born (1971-03-16) March 16, 1971
Erie, Pennsylvania
Political party Democratic
Children Nathan, Kamryn, Parker
Residence Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Alma mater DeVry University
Profession State Senator
Website www.senatorwiley.com

Sean D. Wiley (born March 16, 1971) is a Pennsylvania Democratic politician who served as the State Senator for the 49th district from 2013 to 2016.[1]

Early life and education 1971-2012

Wiley was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on March 16, 1971. During his childhood he lived on the west side of Erie and attended Our Lady’s Christian School. He attended Fairview High School and graduated in 1989. He continued his studies at DeVry University in Columbus, Ohio, and achieved a bachelor's degree in Business Operations, graduating in 1993.

He returned to Erie to begin his professional career in the building material industry and capped a thirteen-year career in 2006 when he transitioned to serve as the Director of Administration of Erie County. He joined the Saint Vincent Health System in September 2009 in the position of the Director of the Saint Vincent Foundation and Government Affairs.

Election and senate career 2012-2016

Wiley first ran for office in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 49. Wiley won the 4-way Democratic primary on April 24 defeating John Harkins, Brian Pitzer, and Terry Scutella. In the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012, he defeated Janet Anderson (R) obtaining 60% of the votes. The incumbent Jane Earll (R) did not seek re-election.[2]
He assumed office on January 1, 2013. On November 8, 2016, Wiley was defeated for re-election by Dan Laughlin.[3]

Legislation

Wiley has worked on legislation for Comprehensive Gaming Legislation, Microplastic Ban, with Senator Alloway and Senator Yaw, Resolution 36(Poison Prevention Week), Senate Bill 115(Establishing the Pay for Success Program), Senate Bill 118 (Competitive Bidding for Cyber Education), Senate Bill 129 (County Pension Law), Senate Bill 299 (Municipal Tax Credit for Volunteer First Responders)with Senator Baker, Senate Bill 382 CRIZ expansion and Senate Bill 604 Broader Allocation of the Lake Erie Permit Revenue, with Senator Alloway.

Committee assignments

He was the minority chairman of the Intergovernmental Operations Committee for his entire Senate term.[4]

He also served on the Community, Economic and Recreational Development, Aging and Youth, Appropriations, Game and Fisheries, Intergovernmental Operations and the Banking and Insurance Committee. Like all Democratic senators, he served on the Policy committees.

Caucus membership

Wiley participates in the Arts & Culture Caucus, LGBT Equality Caucus, Public Media Caucus, Manufacturing Caucus

Other boards, committees and affiliations

Wiley's past and present involvement also includes:

References

  1. ↑ "2012 General Election - Senator in the General Assembly". Pennsylvania Department of State. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  2. ↑ . Ballotpedia http://ballotpedia.org/Sean_Wiley#Campaign_donors. Retrieved 31 July 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ "How Erie Went Red: The Economy Sank, and Trump Rose". NYTimes. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  4. ↑
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