Rep. Eugene DePasquale (D-95, York) is serving his first term in the state House of Representatives. Rep. DePasquale has established himself early as a leading reformer by being the first legislator to post his expenses online. Rep. DePasquale also helped lead the fight for a stronger open records law and eliminating private car leases.

In his first term, Rep. DePasquale has seen several of his proposals pass the state House – a rare feat for a freshman. His proposal to create an $850 million energy fund to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, promote cleaner sources of energy and invigorate our manufacturing base passed by a wide, bipartisan majority. Rep. DePasquale also saw legislation pass the House that would assist smaller municipalities in their efforts to hire additional code enforcement officers to ensure public safety standards are met.

Rep. DePasquale has worked in his first term to ensure adequate funding for York’s rabbittransit, additional dollars for early education and ensuring our students have the appropriate technology to be prepared for the workforce of tomorrow.

Rep. DePasquale serves on the Environmental Resources and Energy, Aging, Labor Relations and Urban Affairs committees. He is chairman of the Urban Affairs Committee Third Class Cities subcommittee, the only freshman to chair a committee.

A native Pittsburgher and lifelong Pennsylvanian, Rep. DePasquale has a bachelor’s of arts degree from the College of Wooster (OH) where he played football and baseball. He also has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a juris doctorate from Widener University School of Law (evening division).

He also is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and played for the first Quad-A state football champions in state history.

Prior to his election, Rep. DePasquale served as deputy secretary for Community Revitalization and Local Government Support under Gov. Ed Rendell’s administration. This was the first time Pennsylvania placed an economic development leader as a deputy secretary in an environmental agency.

Prior to his service in the Rendell administration, Rep. DePasquale served as economic development director for York City. He oversaw the department charged with improving the business climate and growing the job base for the city.

Rep. DePasquale and his wife Tracey have two children, Benjamin and Sarah.