Jeff Habay

Jeffrey Earl Habay
Habay speaking at a GOP picnic in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 30th district
In office January 3, 1995 – February 7, 2006
Preceded by	Rick Cessar
Succeeded by	Shawn Flaherty
Constituency	Part of Allegheny County
Personal details
Born	Jeffrey Earl Habay (1966-05-09) May 9, 1966 (age 51) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Nubia
Residence	Shaler Township, Pennsylvania
Alma mater	American University

Jeffrey Earl Habay (commonly known as Jeff Habay) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, who was elected to represent the 30th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1994 at the age of 28. A native of Shaler Township, Pennsylvania, he was considered a rising star in the Republican party, eventually being named by his caucus to the position of deputy Deputy Whip. As an anti-tax legislator, he clashed with his party's leadership on spending issues and felt that he was unfairly passed over for a seat in the Pennsylvania Senate. In 2002, a former employee initiated ethics proceedings questioning his campaign finances, which eventually led to his resignation from the house and felony convictions.

Jeff Habay was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father, Harry Habay, owned and operated Habay Heating Co., an O'Hara Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania-based heating and air conditioning business for over 60 years. Three of his brothers worked in the family business, which is currently operated by Jim Habay, who has also served as Township Supervisor in O'Hara Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Habay attended Fox Chapel Area High School, located in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh, where he played saxophone in the school band and developed an early interest in politics. After graduating from high school in 1984, he attended The American University in Washington, DC. He was active in the campus student government organization, where he served as vice president and Interim President. He was one of founders of American University's Delta Tau Delta chapter. He studied criminal justice and political science and graduated with a degree from the College of Public and International Affairs in 1988. Habay also attended the Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg in 1998.