Jess M. Stairs
Encyclopedia
Jess M. Stairs was a Republican
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
, representing the 59th
District from 1977 onwards. In 2002, he was a candidate to replace John E. Barley
as Majority Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, eventually losing to Dave Argall
. In an open letter to the House Caucus announcing his candidacy, Stairs criticized Barley's dual positions as both chair of the House Republican Campaign Committee and chair of the Appropriations Committee. He expressed his desire to work with John Perzel, saying that "John Perzel is a city fellow and fights like an alley cat. I will join him as a country boy and fight like a barn cat."
He and his wife live in Acme, Pennsylvania
and have 2 children. He retired prior to the 2008 election
was succeeded by Republican Mike Reese
.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There are 203 members, elected for two year terms from single member districts....
, representing the 59th
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 59
The 59th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is made up of parts of Fayette County and Westmoreland County. The district includes the following areas:* Fayette County** Bullskin Township ** Saltlick Township...
District from 1977 onwards. In 2002, he was a candidate to replace John E. Barley
John E. Barley
John E. Barley was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 100th District.He graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1963. He took Dale Carnegie Courses in 1977 and took an introductory law class at Penn University in 1990....
as Majority Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, eventually losing to Dave Argall
Dave Argall
David G. Argall, Ph.D. is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, elected in a special election on March 3, 2009 following the death of fellow Republican James J. Rhoades. He was previously a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives where he was first elected to the House in 1984 and...
. In an open letter to the House Caucus announcing his candidacy, Stairs criticized Barley's dual positions as both chair of the House Republican Campaign Committee and chair of the Appropriations Committee. He expressed his desire to work with John Perzel, saying that "John Perzel is a city fellow and fights like an alley cat. I will join him as a country boy and fight like a barn cat."
He and his wife live in Acme, Pennsylvania
Acme, Pennsylvania
Acme is an unincorporated community, identified by ZIP code 15610, in Mount Pleasant and Donegal Townships, both in Westmoreland County, and Bullskin Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States...
and have 2 children. He retired prior to the 2008 election
Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2008
The 2008 Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 4, 2008, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on April 22, 2008. The term of office for those elected in 2008 will run from January 6, 2009 until November 2010...
was succeeded by Republican Mike Reese
Mike Reese
Mike Reese is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He serves on the House Commerce and Children and Youth Committees.-Career:...
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Jess Stairs official PA House website (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus - Representative Jess Stairs official caucus website (archived)
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...