Bobby Wilson (Pennsylvania politician)
Bobby Wilson | |
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 Bobby Wilson, Pennsylvanian politician | |
| Member of the Pittsburgh City Council Representing District 1 | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Darlene Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Website | https://pittsburghpa.gov/council/d1 |
Bobby Wilson is an American politician who is a member of the Pittsburgh City Council. He has served since January 2020 representing Pittsburgh's 1st District.[1][2]
Family and education[edit]
Bobby Wilson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a fifth generation North Sider. He attended the University of Pittsburgh where he achieved a degree in political science. [3]
Career[edit]
Bobby Wilson worked at UPMC Montefiore in the emphysema research lab after graduation. While there, Wilson unsuccessfully ran against Darlene Harris in 2011 and 2015 for the District 1 council seat. During his third run he secured a major endorsement by Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto.[4] With the new endorsements, Wilson won the primary against Harris. He subsequently won the general election with 60% of the vote becoming a member of Pittsburgh City Council. [5][6]
References[edit]
- ↑ Routh, Julian; Murray, Ashley (21 May 2019). "Bobby Wilson beats Darlene Harris in Pittsburgh City Council primary upset". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ DeStio, Joe (6 January 2020). "Teresa Kail-Smith New City Council President". Pittsburgh: KDKA Radio. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ Crawley, Ashton (21 November 2019). "Pitt grad Bobby Wilson prepares for City Council position". The Pitt News. Pittsburgh. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ Worthy, Ariel (7 March 2019). "Mayor Peduto Endorses District 1 Council Candidate Bobby Wilson". WESA (FM). Pittsburgh. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ Rihl, Juliette (5 November 2019). "Wilson emerges as the new city council representative for Pittsburgh's North Side". Public Source. Pittsburgh. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ Bauder, Bob (6 November 2019). "Pittsburgh's North Side has New City Council Representative". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Pittsburgh: Richard_Mellon_Scaife. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
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