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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jake Wheatley Jr. is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 19. He was first elected to the chamber in 2002.

Wheatley earned his B.A. in political science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and his M.P.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. His professional experience includes working as Senior Associate of Training and Education for the Coro Center for Civic Leadership, for the Office of the County Clerk and as executive assistant of Community Relations for Pittsburgh City Council District 6. Wheatley served in the United States Marine Corps as part of Operation Desert Storm/Shield from 1989 to 1992.

Education

  • MPA, University of Pittsburgh, 1998-2000
  • BA, Political Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 1993-1997

Professional Experience

  • MPA, University of Pittsburgh, 1998-2000
  • BA, Political Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 1993-1997
  • Executive Assistant, Community Relations, Pittsburgh City Council Office of the City Clerk, District 6, present
  • Senior Associate, Training and Education, Coro Center for Civic Leadership
  • Served, United States Marine Corps, Operation Desert Storm and Shield, 1989-1992

Political Experience

  • MPA, University of Pittsburgh, 1998-2000
  • BA, Political Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 1993-1997
  • Executive Assistant, Community Relations, Pittsburgh City Council Office of the City Clerk, District 6, present
  • Senior Associate, Training and Education, Coro Center for Civic Leadership
  • Served, United States Marine Corps, Operation Desert Storm and Shield, 1989-1992
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 19, 2003-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 19, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Deputy Majority Whip, House Democratic Caucus

Former Member, Human Services Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Local Government Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Finance

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MPA, University of Pittsburgh, 1998-2000
  • BA, Political Science, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 1993-1997
  • Executive Assistant, Community Relations, Pittsburgh City Council Office of the City Clerk, District 6, present
  • Senior Associate, Training and Education, Coro Center for Civic Leadership
  • Served, United States Marine Corps, Operation Desert Storm and Shield, 1989-1992
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 19, 2003-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 19, 2018, 2020
  • Board Member, Carlow University Trustees, 2017-present
  • Board Member, Civic Light Opera Association, 2017-present
  • Board Member, Point Park University, present
  • Board Member, University of Pittsburgh Trustees, present
  • Board Member, Bedford Choice Advocacy
  • Member, Hill Consensus Group
  • Board Member, Hill House Association
  • Member, Hospital Elder Life Program
  • Member, Leadership Pittsburgh
  • Board Member, National Energy Education Development Project
  • Member, Nego Gato Incorporated
  • Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
  • Member, Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Board
  • Member, Pittsburgh Community Services, Incorporated
  • Board Member, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
  • Former Member, Pittsburgh's Next
  • Member, Southwestern Pennsylvania Planning Commission (SPC)
  • Member, Stadium Authority Board, Pittsburgh
  • Board Member, Three Rivers Arts Festival
  • Member, Urban Youth Action
  • Board Member, Youth Places

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Combat Action Ribbon,
  • National Defense Service Medal and the Kuwaiti Liberation Medal

  • Jake Wheatley, Sr.

  • Rosie Taylor

State Bills
Speeches
Events

2020

Oct. 10
Street/Health Fair

EDT

Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA

Jun. 25