Manuel M. "Manny" Guzman Jr. (born c.1988) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 127th district (Reading, Berks County).[1]
Manuel M. Guzman, Jr. | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 127th district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas R. Caltagirone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1988 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Reading High School; Kutztown University |
| Website | https://voteformannyguzman.com/ |
Background
editGuzman graduated from Reading High School and studied Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing at Kutztown University.[2]
Political career
editGuzman was elected to the Reading School Board in 2013 to a four-year term. In 2017, Guzman won the Democratic primary for Reading City Council's District 1. However, Guzman lived in a different district and was removed from the ballot. [3] In 2018, he lost in the 127th district Democratic Primary, to incumbent Thomas R. Caltagirone.[4] Guzman served as the Coalitions Director with the Pennsylvania Democratic Party from 2018 to January 2020 and as was appointed Deputy Coalitions Director for Latino Engagement in Pennsylvania for Joe Biden's presidential campaign. [5] On January 28, 2020, he announced his candidacy for 127th, after the announcement of incumbent Caltagirone's retirement, who then endorsed Guzman.[6]
Guzman currently sits on the Appropriations, Environmental Resources & Energy, Gaming Oversight, Liquor Control, and Professional Licensure committees.[7]
References
edit- ^ Mekeel, David. “Election 2020: Manny Guzman Holding Advantage in the 127th Legislative District.” Reading Eagle, Reading Eagle, 4 Nov. 2020, [1]
- ^ "Project Vote Smart's Biographical Website for Manny Guzman Jr".
- ^ Lewis, Jim. “Manny Guzman off November Ballot for Reading City Council.” Reading Eagle, Reading Eagle, 13 Sept. 2017, [2]
- ^ Shuey, Karen. “Thomas Caltagirone Wins Democratic Primary Battle to Represent 127th Legislative District.” Reading Eagle, Reading Eagle, 16 May 2018, [3]
- ^ Cole, John. “PoliticsPA.” PoliticsPA Biden Adds 3 More Senior Staffers in PA Comments, 4 Aug. 2020, [4]
- ^ Shuey, Karen. “Manny Guzman, Former Reading School Board Member, Launches Campaign for State House.” Reading Eagle, Reading Eagle, 28 Jan. 2020, [5]
- ^ "Representative Manuel Guzman Jr". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-01-27.