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James Patrick Rigby[2] is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 71st district since 2019.[3]
Jim Rigby | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 71st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019[1] | |
| Preceded by | Bryan Barbin |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathleen |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | Official website |
Rigby graduated from Ferndale Area High School and attended the police academy at the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center.[3] After volunteering as a firefighter, he worked as a police officer and was named chief of police in Ferndale in 2015.[4] He also served on the Ferndale Borough Council for 24 years, including 6 years as the council president.[4]
In 2018, Rigby was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 71st district, which includes parts of Cambria County and Somerset County.[3] He defeated incumbent Democratic representative Bryan Barbin in the general election with 52% of the vote.[5] He ran for reelection and 2020 and did not have an opponent in the general election.[6]
He has three children with his wife Kathleen.[4]
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