Kenneth J. Smith
American politician
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Kenneth J. "Ken" Smith (born 1961) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 112th legislative district. He was elected in 2006.[2]
Kenneth J. Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 112th district | |
| In office January 2, 2007[1] – January 2, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Belardi |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Haggerty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 64–65) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy Trionfo |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Keystone College |
Biography
Smith attended Dunmore High School and Keystone College.[3]
Prior to elective office, he owned Smith's Restaurant in Scranton, which has been a family-owned business since 1934.[4] Smith defeated incumbent Fred Belardi in the 2006 democratic primary.[5] and easily won the general election.[2]
It was disclosed in 2008 that the restaurant property was subject to over $27,274 in delinquent school and city property taxes.[6] The restaurant was put up for tax sale in 2007, but received no bids.[6] Smith paid off the tax liens on his property by May 2008.[7] In November 2009, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue filed a $24,762 tax lien against the restaurant, an action that Smith said was a "mistake," citing the fact that he had paid the tax bill two months prior.[8]