Mike Vereb

Michael A. Vereb Sr.
Vereb in 2015
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 150th district
In office
January 2, 2007[1] – January 3, 2017
Preceded byJacqueline Crahalla
Succeeded byMichael Corr
Personal details
Born (1966-10-06) October 6, 1966 (age 58)
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceWest Norriton, Pennsylvania

Michael A. Vereb Sr. is an American politician who served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 150th legislative district from 2007 to 2017. He was first elected in 2006.[2]

Biography

Vereb graduated from the Montgomery County Police Academy in 1986 and worked for the West Consohohocken Police Department and in Corporate Security for Comcast and Day and Zimmerman.[3] He served as president of the West Norriton Township Board of Commissioners prior to his election to the House of Representatives.[4] On January 12, 2016, Vereb announced that he will not seek re-election in 2016 election.[5]

In 2023, Vereb was named Secretary of Legislative Affairs for incoming Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro.[6] He resigned in September 2023 following sexual harassment allegations made against him,[7] after the governor's office paid US$ 295,000 to settle the complaint against Vereb.[8]

References

  1. ^ "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. January 2, 2007. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  2. ^ "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Archived from the original on November 27, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  3. ^ "Representative Mike Vereb (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  4. ^ "Rep. Mike Vereb Biography". Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus. 2008. Retrieved January 11, 2009.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Mike Vereb won't seek another term in State House - King Of Prussia Courier - Main Line Media News". Mainline Media News. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  6. ^ Ulrich, Steve (January 4, 2023). "Shapiro Names Hossain, Vereb to Executive Staff". PoliticsPA. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  7. ^ Otterbein, Holly (October 5, 2023). "Josh Shapiro's star is rising. But trouble may be brewing back at home". Politico. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  8. ^ "Gov. Josh Shapiro's office agrees to pay $295K to settle sexual harassment allegation against top aide". October 20, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2024.