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thumb Scott Petri (born 1960) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 178th Legislative District.〔http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=1034&body=H〕 He is the Chairman of House Urban Affairs and the House Ethics Committee. He also serves as a member of the Liquor Control Committees.〔http://www.reppetri.com/bio.aspx〕 ==Career== Prior to being elected to the House, Petri was a practicing attorney, he served as counsel to Upper Makefield Township and New Britain. He also served on the Upper Makefield Township planning commission and as solicitor to the township. In 2002, Petri defeated Philadelphia sportscaster Carl Cherkin to succeed retiring Rep. Roy Reinard. He has been re-elected to each succeeding session of the House. As a lawmaker representing the 178th Legislative District, Petri has exhibited both the experience and drive necessary to address important issues facing the Commonwealth and its citizens. He strives to keep state and local property taxes under control; find ways to deliver state government services more efficiently and effectively; provide greater transparency in government; and plan for controlled, sustainable land use. An advocate for child protection, Petri sponsored legislation to strengthen the definition of child abuse in Pennsylvania. The new law provides the basis on which child abuse cases will be judged and ensures that children will be better protected from abuse and neglect. Since taking office, Petri has pushed to establish an Office of Child Advocate to address child abuse in Pennsylvania. This legislation has the overwhelming support of district attorneys, child and victims’ advocates and the medical community statewide.〔 Petri filed his Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission in October 2015 for the PA-8 2016 Congressional Race. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Scott Petri」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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