Tony Payton | |
| In office January 2, 2007[1] – present | |
| Preceded by | William W. Rieger |
|---|---|
| Born | 1981 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | housing counselor |
Tony J. Payton, Jr. is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 179th legislative district. He was elected in 2006.[2]
Payton is currently attending classes at the Community College of Philadelphia and is president of the Pennsylvania Young Democrats.[3] Prior to elective office, Payton worked as a housing counselor for the United Communities in South Philadelphia.[4] In 2007, the Philadelphia Tribune named him one of the most influential African Americans.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1". LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/HJ/2007/0/20070102.PDF. Retrieved on 2009-01-09.
- ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. http://www.electionreturns.state.pa.us/ElectionsInformation.aspx?FunctionID=13&ElectionID=24&OfficeID=13. Retrieved on 2009-01-09.
- ^ a b "Rep. Tony J. Payton, Jr.". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. http://www.pahouse.com/Payton/bio.asp. Retrieved on 2008-11-15.
- ^ "Representative Tony J. Payton, Jr. (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=57932. Retrieved on 2009-01-09.
[edit] External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Tony J. Payton, Jr. official PA House website
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Rep. Tony J. Payton, Jr. official Party website
- Reelect Tony Payton Jr. official campaign website
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Tony J Payton Jr
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