On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (PA) - District 3
P.O. Box 8750
Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814-602-5144
414 Main Capitol Building
Post Office Box 202003
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2003
Peninsula Plaza
1101 Peninsula Drive, Suite 209
Erie, PA 16505
Edinboro Municipal Building
124 Meadville Street
Suite 222
Edinboro, PA 16412
McKean Township Municipal Building
9231 Edinboro Road
McKean, PA 16426
Full Name:
Ryan A. Bizzarro
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11/13/1985
Birth Place:
Erie, PA
Home City:
Millcreek, PA
Religion:
Roman Catholic
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
Majority Policy Chair, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2023-present
Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 3, 2013-present
Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 3, 2022, 2024
Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Treasurer, 2024
Minority Policy Chair, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2021-2023
Vice Chairman, Erie County Democratic Party, 2010
Former Member, Consumer Affairs Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Member, Insurance Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Former Member, Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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
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
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