Ed Neilson
Ed Neilson | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 174th district | |
| Assumed office August 25, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John Sabatina |
| Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the at-large district | |
| In office August 14, 2014 – June 19, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Green |
| Succeeded by | Derek S. Green |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 169th district | |
| In office May 8, 2012 – August 14, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Denny O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | Kate Klunk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1963 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Doris |
| Children | Five |
| Residence | Northeast Philadelphia |
| Alma mater | Saint Joseph's University |
| Occupation | Politician, Union official |
| Website | Ed Neilson |
Edward James "Ed" Neilson (born August 23, 1963) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. In April 2012, he won a special election to represent the 169th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In May 2014 he won a special election to serve as an at-large member of Philadelphia City Council replacing outgoing councilmember Bill Green. In August 2015, he won a special election to represent the 174th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.