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Arthur "Art" HaywoodDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 4
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Arthur L. Haywood III (born c. 1958) is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate from the 4th district since 2015. A Democrat, he is also the current president of the advocacy group Americans for Democratic Action.

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Education5 - 5 of 3
University of Michigan Law School
JD
1982 - 1985
London School of Economics and Political Science
MSc Politics
1979 - 1981
Morehouse College
BA Political Science
1975 - 1979
Past Positions1 - 7 of 7
Senator
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senate
2014 - Current
Commissioner
Cheltenham Township
2010 - 2014
Executive Vice President
Esperanza
1996 - 2014
Owner
Haywood Limited Liability Company
2004 - Current
Senior Counsel
Lord and Haywood, Professional Corporation (PC)
1996 - 2004
Staff Attorney
Regional Housing Legal Services
1988 - 1996
Staff Attorney
Community Legal Services
1985 - 1988
Other Experience1 - 10 of 10
Board Member
Cheltenham Achievers Network
Board Member
Tenant Union Representative Network
Board Member
Center in the Park
Board Member
Richard Allen Federal Credit Union
Volunteer
National Association of Katrina Evacuees
Former Member
Aging and Youth Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senate
Former Member
Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senate
Former Member
Communications and Technology Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senate
Former Member
Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senate
Former Member
Intergovernmental Operations Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Senate