Michael Driscoll (Pennsylvania politician)

Michael Driscoll
Member of the Philadelphia City Council
from the 6th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 10, 2022 (2022-06-10)
Preceded byBobby Henon
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 173rd district
In office
January 6, 2015 (2015-01-06)[1] – June 8, 2022 (2022-06-08)
Preceded byMichael McGeehan
Succeeded byPat Gallagher
Personal details
Born (1960-03-20) March 20, 1960 (age 64)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseFrances
Children5
Residence(s)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alma materLa Salle University (BA)
University of Pennsylvania (MGA)
Harvard Kennedy School (MPA)

Michael Joseph Driscoll (born March 20, 1960) is an American politician who serves as a Democratic member of the Philadelphia City Council, representing the 6th district since 2022. Prior to that, he served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 173rd district.

Early life and education

Driscoll was born in the Northeast region of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 20, 1960. He attended Cardinal Dougherty High School, graduating in 1978, and received a Bachelor of Arts from La Salle University in 1982. He later received a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania in 1986 and a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School in 1994.[2][3]

Driscoll is of Irish descent and has roots in County Cork, County Mayo, and County Galway in Ireland.[4]

Political career

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Driscoll served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 173rd district from 2015 to 2022. Prior to being elected, he served as deputy secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of General Services for seven years under Governor Bob Casey.[2][5]

Philadelphia City Council

Driscoll sought a seat on the Philadelphia City Council for the 6th district after Councilman Bobby Henon had been convicted on federal bribery charges. Driscoll ran unopposed in the special election to replace Henon. He was sworn in on June 10, 2022.[6]

Personal life

Driscoll lives in the Torresdale neighborhood of Philadelphia with his wife and children.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2015 – 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. January 6, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Michael J. Driscoll".
  3. ^ Orso, Anna (August 17, 2023). "Northeast Philly's Mike Driscoll says he, too, wants to be City Council president". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  4. ^ Boyle, Fionnuala (February 17, 2024). "Irish American Mike Driscoll welcomed Wolfe Tones and other icons to Irish bar". Irish Star. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Waring, Tom (August 16, 2023). "Driscoll seeks Council presidency". Northeast Times. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Brennan, Chris (June 10, 2022). "Former State Rep. Mike Driscoll replaces convicted Bobby Henon on Philly City Council". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  7. ^ "Councilmember Michael Driscoll | District 6". Philadelphia City Council. Retrieved March 20, 2024.


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