Michael Driscoll
Member of the Philadelphia City Council
from the 6th district
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
BornPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseFrances
Residence(s)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alma materLa Salle

Michael Driscoll 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

Driscoll was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]

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.

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. He was sworn in on June 10, 2022.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "SESSION OF 2015 – 199TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. January 6, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Michael J. Driscoll".
  3. ↑ Brennan, Chris (June 10, 2022). "Former State Rep. Mike Driscoll replaces convicted Bobby Henon on Philly City Council". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2022.


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