Deberah Kula
American politician (born 1949)
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Deberah Kula (born March 2, 1949) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 52nd legislative district. Elected in 2006, she was reelected in 2008, 2010, and 2012.[2][3]
Deberah Kula | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office January 2, 2007[1] – January 6, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Shaner |
| Succeeded by | Ryan Warner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 2, 1949 Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Frank |
| Children | 3 |
Formative years
Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1949, Kula graduated from Fairchance-George High School in 1967, and was subsequently employed as a secretary with the Fayette Bank and Trust Company.[4]
Public service career
Prior to her legislative career, Kula served as Magisterial District Judge in North Union Township, Pennsylvania from 1991 to 2004.[5] She also served as Court Administrator for the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas.[6][7]
A member of the Democratic Party who was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2006,[8][9] Kula represented the 52nd legislative district. She was subsequently reelected in 2008,[10][11] 2010,[12][13] and 2012.[14][15] After successfully winning the primary election for the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2014,[16] she was defeated in the general election on November 4 by Patrick J. Stefano.[17]
Committee assignments
During her legislative career, Kula served on the following committees:[18][19]
- Aging and Adult Older Services (2009-2010)
- Agriculture and Rural Affairs (committee member, 2011-2012; democratic vice chair, 2013-2014)
- Appropriations (2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2013–2014)
- Game and Fisheries (2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2013–2014)
- Judiciary (secretary of the committee, 2009-2010; committee member, 2011-2012; democratic secretary, 2013-2014)
- Rules (2013-2014)
- Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness (2009-2010)