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Stephen KinseyDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 201
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Stephen Kinsey (born December 15, 1958) is an American politician and Democratic Party member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, serving since 2013. Kinsey had served as the chief of staff to state Representative John Myers, who preceded Kinsey in office. Kinsey served as the chair of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus during the 2019-2020 legislative session. Kinsey grew up in Philadelphia, graduating from Germantown High School in 1976. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from West Chester University in 1981 and his Master of Business Administration from Eastern University in 2002. Kinsey represents the 201st House District, which is located within Philadelphia and includes parts of the Germantown, Mt. Airy, West Oak Lane, and Ogontz neighborhoods. During his tenure in the House, he has served on the Appropriations, Health, Human Services, and Transportation committees.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Eastern University
MBA
2002
West Chester University
BS Elementary Education and Teaching
1981
Past Positions1 - 2 of 2
First Vice Chair
59th Democratic Ward
Current
Representative
Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2013 - Current
Other Experience1 - 20 of 20
Member
Philadelphia Alumni Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi
Current
Former President
Duval Improvement Association
Former President
Germantown High School Alumni Association
Member
Keeping My Vote.org
Member
Northwest Futures
Member
Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority
Trustee
West Chester University
Former Member
Health Committee, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2017 - 2023
Chair
Human Services Subcommittee on Drugs and Alcohol, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
2019 - 2020
Chair
Transportation Subcommittee on Public Transportation, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2019 - 2020
Chair
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2019 - 2020
Former Member
Appropriations Committee, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2015 - 2020
Member
Ethics Committee, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2017 - 2018
Member
Finance Committee, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2015 - 2018
Member
Children and Youth Committee, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2013 - 2016
Member
Human Services Committee, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2015 - Current
Democratic Secretary
Human Services Committee, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2013 - 2014
Member
Gaming Oversight Committee, Pennsylvania State House of Representatives
2013 - 2014
Member
Transportation Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives
2013 - Current
Former Member
Transportation Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives