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John Eichelberger was re-elected to his second term in the Pennsylvania Senate in 2010. John has a reputation as one of the most fiscal and social conservative members of the senate and has rallied the government reform movement in Harrisburg. He is a staunch advocate for government accountability and fiscal restraint, a guardian of family values, and an uncompromising supporter of human life.
Setting an example for others to follow, John has adopted many cost-cutting procedures within his offices to save taxpayer money. His responsible spending plans have saved an estimated $500,000 over his first term in office.
John has been recognized for his work on behalf of local government and business. He has received two “Guardian of Small Business Awards” from the National Federation of Independent Business, was named “Statesman of the Year” by Pennsylvanians for Right To Work and received the “Friend of County Government” award from the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania.
John is chairman of the Local Government Committee and serves on six senate committees: Finance, Communications and Technology, Game and Fisheries, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Transportation.
John is known for being “the blogging Senator.” He writes daily to help keep constituents in touch with their state government.
John is an avid runner, an outdoors-man, and remains active in numerous community causes and civic organizations. He and his son, Johnny (John H., III), are accomplished musicians. Johnny is currently attending the University of Texas School of Law. Their extended family includes two rescued Airedale Terriers: Keano and Lillie. John’s wife, Charlotte, is best known as the health reporter for WTAJ-TV. The Eichelberger family lives in Blair Township in Blair County.
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