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'''M. Joseph Rocks''' is a former [[Pennsylvania]] State Senator and Pennsylvania State Representative.<ref>{{cite web | last = Cox | first = Harold | title = House Members H | publisher = Wilkes University | work = [[Wilkes University Election Statistics Project]]| date = | url =http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/H.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last = Cox | first = Harold | title = Senate Members H | publisher = Wilkes University | work = [[Wilkes University Election Statistics Project]]| date = | url =http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/SH.html}}</ref> He was a [[Philadelphia]] mayoral candidate and currently works in the mental health profession. During his time in the [[Pennsylvania State Senate]], Rocks, a Republican, created the [[Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority]] board to monitor all spending by then mayor [[Wilson Goode]] and the city council. All money spent by the city government had to be approved by the board. Rocks ran for Philadelphia City Controller in 1989, where he lost to Democrat Jonathan Saidel.<ref> |
'''M. Joseph Rocks''' is a former [[Pennsylvania]] State Senator and Pennsylvania State Representative.<ref>{{cite web | last = Cox | first = Harold | title = House Members H | publisher = Wilkes University | work = [[Wilkes University Election Statistics Project]]| date = | url =http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/H.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last = Cox | first = Harold | title = Senate Members H | publisher = Wilkes University | work = [[Wilkes University Election Statistics Project]]| date = | url =http://staffweb.wilkes.edu/harold.cox/legis/SH.html}}</ref> He was a [[Philadelphia]] mayoral candidate and currently works in the mental health profession. During his time in the [[Pennsylvania State Senate]], Rocks, a Republican, created the [[Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority]] board to monitor all spending by then mayor [[Wilson Goode]] and the city council. All money spent by the city government had to be approved by the board. Rocks ran for Philadelphia City Controller in 1989, where he lost to Democrat Jonathan Saidel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.northeasttimes.com/2001/0131/saidel.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2005-12-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050217122535/http://www.northeasttimes.com/2001/0131/saidel.html |archivedate=2005-02-17 |df= }} [[Northeast Times]]</ref> Rocks also ran as a Republican for mayor in 1995, losing to incumbent [[Ed Rendell]]. |
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Throughout his career in politics, Rocks was known as a fighter and an aggressive campaigner. His campaign against [[Allyson Schwartz]] in 1990, when he lost his State Senate seat, was particularly bitter,<ref>http://articles.philly.com/1990-11-15/news/25928529_1_elizabeth-blackwell-health-center-rocks-child-advocates</ref> with negative campaigning from both sides. Among the more wild accusations was the assertion from the Schwartz campaign that Rocks had an alcohol problem and engaged in promiscuous behavior. The comments had apparently been prepared as a joke by a staffer, released accidentally, and Schwartz apologized, but the campaign became increasingly acrimonious from that point forward. |
Throughout his career in politics, Rocks was known as a fighter and an aggressive campaigner. His campaign against [[Allyson Schwartz]] in 1990, when he lost his State Senate seat, was particularly bitter,<ref>http://articles.philly.com/1990-11-15/news/25928529_1_elizabeth-blackwell-health-center-rocks-child-advocates</ref> with negative campaigning from both sides. Among the more wild accusations was the assertion from the Schwartz campaign that Rocks had an alcohol problem and engaged in promiscuous behavior. The comments had apparently been prepared as a joke by a staffer, released accidentally, and Schwartz apologized, but the campaign became increasingly acrimonious from that point forward. |
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Revision as of 05:10, 17 January 2018
M. Joseph Rocks | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office 1981 – November 30, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Smith |
| Succeeded by | Allyson Schwartz |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 199th district | |
| In office January 2, 1979 – November 30, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | John Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | John Broujos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1947[1] |
M. Joseph Rocks is a former Pennsylvania State Senator and Pennsylvania State Representative.[2][3] He was a Philadelphia mayoral candidate and currently works in the mental health profession. During his time in the Pennsylvania State Senate, Rocks, a Republican, created the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority board to monitor all spending by then mayor Wilson Goode and the city council. All money spent by the city government had to be approved by the board. Rocks ran for Philadelphia City Controller in 1989, where he lost to Democrat Jonathan Saidel.[4] Rocks also ran as a Republican for mayor in 1995, losing to incumbent Ed Rendell.
Throughout his career in politics, Rocks was known as a fighter and an aggressive campaigner. His campaign against Allyson Schwartz in 1990, when he lost his State Senate seat, was particularly bitter,[5] with negative campaigning from both sides. Among the more wild accusations was the assertion from the Schwartz campaign that Rocks had an alcohol problem and engaged in promiscuous behavior. The comments had apparently been prepared as a joke by a staffer, released accidentally, and Schwartz apologized, but the campaign became increasingly acrimonious from that point forward.
Upon leaving politics Rocks turned his career towards the mental health field.[6] He lives right outside of Philadelphia, which he moved there from his home in Rocksborough during his term. He has three children, and few grandchildren. He " enjoys playing golf, going down to his vacation home in Florida, and spending time with his wife."
See also
- LeAnna Washington - Pennsylvania Senator, former Rocks staffer
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Cox, Harold. "House Members H". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ Cox, Harold. "Senate Members H". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2005-02-17. Retrieved 2005-12-22.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Northeast Times - ^ http://articles.philly.com/1990-11-15/news/25928529_1_elizabeth-blackwell-health-center-rocks-child-advocates
- ^ NHS Human Services
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