Jeff Pyle
| Jeffrey P. Pyle | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 60th district |
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Assumed office January 4, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Jeff Coleman |
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| Born |
August 30, 1964 Kittanning, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Michele Pyle |
| Children | Katie and Lauren |
| Residence | Ford City, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater |
Indiana University West Virginia University |
Jeffrey P. "Jeff" Pyle (born August 30, 1964) is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and was elected in 2004. He represents the 60th District which includes parts of Armstrong and Indiana counties.
Pyle is a 1986 graduate West Virginia University, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in political science. He later earned a bachelor of science in secondary social studies education, graduating cum laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1991. Pyle went on to teach American history and government at Ford City High School as well as Social Studies at Shannock Valley Jr./Sr. High School. He was recognized for his efforts in and out of the classroom, being named Educator of the Year within his school district in 1999 and Conservation Educator of the Year in 2000.
Pyle ran for the 60th Legislative District seat after popular then-incumbent Jeff Coleman surprised constituents and colleagues alike by announcing that he would not seek another term. Coleman then publicly endorsed Pyle as his successor through a series of campaign ads.
Prior to his election to the house in 2004, Pyle was the Mayor of Ford City, Pennsylvania. In 2004, he took over 61% of the vote in winning his first term. He was re-elected in 2006 with over 70% and again in 2008 running unopposed.
In his first term, Pyle introduced legislation to increase the penalties on drug delivery resulting in death. This passed the house 199-0 but was not considered by the Senate. He also worked on legislation to provide property tax relief by raising the state sales tax by 1%. The amendment failed by a few votes.
In 2007, Representative Pyle was appointed as a Deputy Whip and chairs the Task Force on Drugs and Law Enforcement. His work greatly enabled the decision of Allegheny Technologies Inc to build their hot strip mill in Brackenridge which solidified ATI's western Pennsylvania steel making and those jobs for the next century to come. He also serves on the following committees: Environmental Resources and Energy (chair of the subcommittee on Mining), Labor Relations, Liquor Control and as the Republican Secretary of Transportation (chair of the subcommittee on Aviation). In addition, he serves on the House Republican Policy Committee and is a member of the Firefighters and Sportsmens Caucuses Executive Board and chairs the Coal and Diabetes Caucuses. For the 2009-10 legislative session, Pyle has been appointed to serve on the House Environmental Resources and Energy, Game and Fisheries, Transportation and Liquor Control Committees.
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