Rich Fitzgerald

Rich Fitzgerald (born May 8, 1959) is an American elected official who serves as the 3rd County Executive of Allegheny County. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a member of Allegheny County Council from 2000 until 2011 as the District 11 representative.[1]

Rich Fitzgerald
Chief Executive of Allegheny County
Assumed office
January 3, 2012
Preceded byDan Onorato
Personal details
Born (1959-05-08) May 8, 1959
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCathy Tomasovich
Children8
EducationCarnegie Mellon University (BS)

Education/Early Career

Fitzgerald attended Carnegie Mellon University.[2]

Political career

Allegheny County Council

Fitzgerald became the first County Council member for District 11 in January 2000 and held the seat through 2011. From 2004-2011, he served as the President of Council.

Allegheny County Executive

Fitzgerald was sworn into office as County Executive on January 3, 2012.[3]

Personal life

Fitzgerald is married to pharmacist Cathy Tomasovich. They reside in Squirrel Hill and had eight children.[4] He has been noted for his resemblance to the actor Jeff Daniels.[5]

References
  1. "County Executive | Biography of Rich Fitzgerald". www.alleghenycounty.us. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  2. "Biography of Rich Fitzgerald". alleghenycounty.us. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  3. Jones, Mike (January 3, 2012). "Fitzgerald Sworn-In as Allegheny County Exec".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "County Executive | Biography of Rich Fitzgerald". www.alleghenycounty.us. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  5. "How Ted Cruz helped Rich Fitzgerald become Yinzer Jeff Daniels".
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