Biography

09/15/1955 -

CASSIDY, Michael E., a Representative from Blair County; born in Altoona, Blair County, Pa., September 15, 1955; graduated, Octorara Area High School, 1973; B.A., political science, The Pennsylvania State University, 1989; M.A., American Studies, The Pennsylvania State University, 2005; elected, council, Newberry Borough (1975-1976); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1976; unsuccessful campaign for reelection to the House (1978); director, Bureau of Standard Weights and Measures, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (1978-1979); legislative staff, Democratic Caucus, Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1979-2012; research analyst, Democratic Research Office, 1979-1983; Executive Director, Labor Relations Committee, 1983-1990; Executive Director, Office of the Democratic Caucus Chairman, 1990-2010; Executive Director, Human Services Committee, 2011-2012); professor, The Pennsylvania State University (1988-2012); adjunct professor, Temple University’s Institute for Public Affairs.