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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Ryan A. Bizzarro is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 3. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Bizarro earned his A.A. in political science from Edinboro University, his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Edinboro University and his master's degree in public administration from Gannon University. His professional experience includes working as an advocate for the Office of District Attorney and Crime Victim Center in Erie County and as a Behavioral Health Specialist for McKinley Elementary School.

Education

  • MPA, Public Administration, Gannon University, 2009- 2010, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • BA, Political Science, Edinboro University, 2004-2008
  • AA, Criminal Justice, Edinboro University, 2004-2006

Professional Experience

  • MPA, Public Administration, Gannon University, 2009- 2010, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • BA, Political Science, Edinboro University, 2004-2008
  • AA, Criminal Justice, Edinboro University, 2004-2006
  • Advocate, Office of District Attorney and Crime Victim Center, Erie County
  • Sales and Business Development, Bayfront Convention Center (ECCCA), 2011-2012
  • Campaign Director, Erie City Councilman Bob Merski, Jr., 2011
  • Behavioral Health Specialist, The School District of the City of Erie, Pennslyvania, 2009-2011
  • Victim/Witness Coordinator, Office of District Attorney and Crime Victim Center, Erie County, 2008-2009
  • Intern, Erie County District Attorney's Office, 2008

Political Experience

  • MPA, Public Administration, Gannon University, 2009- 2010, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • BA, Political Science, Edinboro University, 2004-2008
  • AA, Criminal Justice, Edinboro University, 2004-2006
  • Advocate, Office of District Attorney and Crime Victim Center, Erie County
  • Sales and Business Development, Bayfront Convention Center (ECCCA), 2011-2012
  • Campaign Director, Erie City Councilman Bob Merski, Jr., 2011
  • Behavioral Health Specialist, The School District of the City of Erie, Pennslyvania, 2009-2011
  • Victim/Witness Coordinator, Office of District Attorney and Crime Victim Center, Erie County, 2008-2009
  • Intern, Erie County District Attorney's Office, 2008
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 3, 2013-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 3, 2018, 2020
  • Vice Chairman, Erie County Democratic Party, 2010

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Consumer Affairs

Member, Insurance

Member, Judiciary

Member, Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MPA, Public Administration, Gannon University, 2009- 2010, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • BA, Political Science, Edinboro University, 2004-2008
  • AA, Criminal Justice, Edinboro University, 2004-2006
  • Advocate, Office of District Attorney and Crime Victim Center, Erie County
  • Sales and Business Development, Bayfront Convention Center (ECCCA), 2011-2012
  • Campaign Director, Erie City Councilman Bob Merski, Jr., 2011
  • Behavioral Health Specialist, The School District of the City of Erie, Pennslyvania, 2009-2011
  • Victim/Witness Coordinator, Office of District Attorney and Crime Victim Center, Erie County, 2008-2009
  • Intern, Erie County District Attorney's Office, 2008
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 3, 2013-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 3, 2018, 2020
  • Vice Chairman, Erie County Democratic Party, 2010
  • Member, Pennsylvania Grade Crude Development Advisory Council, present
  • Democratic Secretary, Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, present
  • Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Northwestern Pennsylvania
  • Former Co-Chair, Civic Engagement Committee, Young Erie Professionals
  • Member, Erie County Convention Center Authority
  • Vice Chair, Erie County Democratic Party
  • Patron, Our Lady of Peace, Millcreek
  • Patron, Saint Peter's Cathedral, Erie
  • Committee Member, Truancy Task Force, Erie County
  • Board Director, Erie County Industrial Development Authority, 2011-2013

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Honored Alumnus Award, 2013-14, Edinboro University's Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice
  • 40 Under 40, 2013, Erie Reader
  • Legislator of the Year, 2016, Humane Society
  • Legislator of the Year, 2018, Pennsylvania Snowmobile Association
  • Best Politician, 2015, 2016, 2017, Best of Erie

Favorite Quote:

"A faithful friend is the medicine of life." - Ecclesiasticus 6:16

  • "Don't count the days, make the days count." - Muhammad Ali
  • "A house divided against itself cannot stand." - Abraham Lincoln
  • "We need a spirit of community, a sense that we are all in this together. If we have no sense of community, the American dream will wither." - Bill Clinton
  • "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7
  • Priority Issues:

    Protecting seniors' health and well-being

  • Expanding community para-medicine to improve the health of Pennsylvanians while also relieving burdened emergency rooms
  • Make voting easier and more inclusive
  • Establish the Pennsylvania First-Time Home-buyers Savings Account