Bob Merski's Biography
- State House (PA) - District 2, Democratic
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (PA) - District 2
Contact Information
Office
103A East Wing
House Post Office Box 202002
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2002
3901 Liberty Street
Erie, PA 16509
Summit Township Municipal Building
1230 Townhall Road West
Erie, PA 16509
City Hall
626 State Street
Erie, PA 16501
Full Name:
Robert 'Bob' E. Merski
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Emily; 1 Child: Robert
Birth Date:
05/14/1975
Birth Place:
Erie, PA
Home City:
Erie, PA
Attended, Edinboro University
Attended, Gannon University
Attended, Mercyhurst College
MS, Educational Development Strategies, Wilkes University, 2013-2015
BA, Elementary Education, Religious Studies, Mercyhurst University, 1993-1999
Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 2, 2019-present
Member, Erie City Council, 2012-present
Candidate, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, District 2, 2024
Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 2, 2022
Member, Game and Fisheries Committee
Member, Gaming Oversight Committee
Member, Insurance Committee
Member, Professional Licensure Committee
Former Member, Committee On Committees, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
Former Member, Housing & Community Development Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Secretary, Local Government Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Social Studies Teacher/Learning Support Teacher, Erie Public Schools, 2004-present
Online Special Education Teacher, Central Tech High School, present
Advanced Placement World and European History Teacher, Northwest Collegiate Academy, present
Former Teacher, East Higher School
Special Education Teacher, Corry Area School District, 2003-2004
Special Education Teacher Support Services, New York City Department of Education, 2002-2003
Theology Teacher, Cathedral Preparatory School, 2000-2002
Seventh Grade Teacher, Holy Family School, 1998-2000
Board Member, Erie Arts Opportunity Local Education Fund, present
Board Member, Saint Vincent Health Center Foundation, present
Former Vice President, Erie Education Association
Member, Holy Family Church/Our Mother of Sorrows Parish
Basketball and Soccer Coach, Holy Family School in Erie
Vice President, Northwestern Region of the Pennsylvania State Education Association
Basketball Coach, Wayne School
Founder, East High Gentlemen's Club, 2013-2016
Board Member, Economics Pennsylvania Regional Advisory Board, 2009-2013
Co-Chair, Young Erie Professionals Civic Engagement Committee, 2011-2013
Founder, South East Erie Farmers Market, 2009
Co-Founder, South East Hills Neighborhood Watch, 2007
Father's Name:
Robert Merski
Favorite Quote:
"Our city is as strong as its neighborhoods. But we have to take it back one neighborhood at a time. When government cooperates with the people great things can happen. The purpose of government at the City level is to bring a better quality of life to the people one neighborhood at a time." - Bob Merski, Democratic Candidate for Erie City Council
Priority Issues:
Increasing education funding
Expanding programs for seniors and veterans
Bringing tax dollars back to the community
Provide families with quality, affordable childcare
Equality for all, including equal pay for equal work
Creating opportunity for good-paying, family-sustaining jobs