Mary Isaacson
Mary-Louise Isaacson (born November 15, 1970) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. She has represented the 175th district since 2019.
Mary Isaacson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 175th district | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Michael H. O'Brien |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1970 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | SUNY Oneonta |
| Occupation | Chief of Staff |
Isaacson earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from State University of New York at Oneonta, and an A.S. in Early Childhood Education from State University of New York at Farmingdale. 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.[1] 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.[2] In November 2018, she was elected state representative for the 175th district.[1] 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.[3]
She is married to Chris and has two children, Sophia and Oscar. The family lives in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia.[1]
References
- "Rep. Mary Isaacson's Biography". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- 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.
- 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.
