Jose Miranda (politician)
Jose P. Miranda | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 197th district | |
| In office 2013–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Williams |
| Succeeded by | Leslie Acosta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 30, 1985 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Philadelphia |
| Alma mater | West Chester University |
Jose "J.P." Miranda (born October 30, 1985) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic party member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, from 2013 to 2014.[1] Miranda previously worked on the staffs of Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke and state Senator Shirley Kitchen.[2]
He was elected to one term in 2012. In January 2014, Miranda and his sister were charged for maintaining a “ghost employee” on his payroll. He was subsequently defeated by Leslie Acosta in the primary election in 2014. In January 2015, Miranda pled guilty to false swearing and ethics violations.[3]
References
- ^ "MIRANDA, Jose P." (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016.
- ^ Miller, Larry (March 29, 2012). "Neighborhood guy runs for community". The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ "Former state Rep. J.P. Miranda pleads guilty". Philadelphia Inquirer. January 20, 2015.
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