Biography

06/18/1950 -

FLAHERTY, Thomas E., a Representative from Allegheny County; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., June 18, 1950; graduated, Central Catholic High School, 1968; B.A., English, Duquesne University, 1972; J.D., Duquesne University School of Law; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1974 and 1976; not a candidate for reelection to the House (1978); elected, council, Pittsburgh (1980-1984); elected, controller, Pittsburgh (1984-2006); chair, Allegheny County Democratic Party (2002-2005); elected, judge, Allegheny County Court of the Common Pleas (2006-present).