Mary Isaacson

MaryLouise Isaacson (born November 15, 1970) is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 175th district. Elected in November 2018, she assumed office on January 1, 2019.

Mary Isaacson
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 175th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01)
Preceded byMichael H. O'Brien
Personal details
Born (1970-11-15) November 15, 1970
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationFarmingdale State College (AS)
State University of New York at Oneonta (BS)

Education

Isaacson earned an Associate of Science in early childhood education from Farmingdale State College and a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from State University of New York at Oneonta.[1]

Career

She served as a coordinator of zoning and land practice at a Philadelphia law firm. Isaacson was a member of the Democratic State Committee for 14 years. She served as chief of staff to representative Michael H. O'Brien for 12 years.[2] Isaacson was chosen as the Democratic nominee for O'Brien's seat by Philadelphia ward leaders after O'Brien withdrew from the race in July 2018.[3] In November 2018, she was elected state representative for the 175th district.[2] She crafted a bill that would offer state tax credits of up to $2,500 per individual for interest paid on student loans for individuals earning up to $75,000 and couples making up to $155,000.[4]

Personal life

Isaacson and her husband, Chris, have two children. The family lives in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia.[2]

References
  1. "Representative MaryLouise Isaacson". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  2. "Rep. Mary Isaacson's Biography". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  3. Brennan, Kelly (July 23, 2018). "Democratic ward leaders pick State Rep. O'Brien's chief of staff to succeed him". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  4. Turner, Ford (November 15, 2019). "Student debt of $68 billion staggers Pennsylvanians. Two freshmen lawmakers hope to help". The Morning Call. Retrieved December 10, 2019.


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