Mt. Lebanon Democrats

Elected Officials

Current Elected Officials supported by the Mt. Lebanon Democratic Committee

Rich Fitzgerald

Elected Office: County Chief Executive

Rich Fitzgerald took office on January 3, 2012. Rich grew up in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield-Garfield neighborhood. He earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a business minor from Carnegie Mellon University. Rich started a small business, Aquenef, which provides water treatment equipment and services for industry in the Western Pennsylvania region. Rich worked on the campaign to change the form of government in Allegheny County. In 1999, he ran for one of the district council seats… [Continue Reading]

Stephen A. Zappala, Jr.

Elected Office: County District Attorney

As District Attorney, I am the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the county and am responsible for seeking justice on a daily basis for the citizens of this county. In addition, I am also charged with protecting the rights of our society and the individuals who make up that society. To that end, I am extremely proud of the staff of attorneys and support personnel who have been brought together to carry out what is… [Continue Reading]

John K. Weinstein

Elected Office: County Treasurer

John Weinstein is a lifelong resident of Allegheny County. Although Mr. Weinstein started his career in the private sector, he followed his passion by committing to a career in public service and has served as the elected Allegheny County Treasurer since 1999; being re-elected countywide to four (4) consecutive terms. In addition to overseeing the collection, investment and disbursement of over one billion dollars of county funds on a daily basis, Mr. Weinstein is also… [Continue Reading]

William P. Mullen

Elected Office: County Sheriff

William P. Mullen is the 53rd Sheriff of Allegheny County, elected to terms in 2006, 2009 and 2013 to serve the region’s 1.2 million citizens. He joined the Sheriff’s Office as Chief Deputy in 2006. His 46-year law enforcement career began in 1969, when hired by the Pittsburgh Police as a patrol officer. He served the force 37 years, working his way through the ranks to Narcotics Detective, Homicide Lieutenant, Commander, Assistant Chief of Operations,… [Continue Reading]

John DeFazio

Elected Office: County Council - At Large

John DeFazio (D), 60, was chosen by the voters of Allegheny County to one of at-large seats on County Council. It took the urging of friends and union leaders for him to run for Council. At the young age of 36, DeFazio became the International Staff Representative for the United Steelworkers of America. Currently Mr. DeFazio is the Director of the United Steel Workers of America in Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Marsha have six… [Continue Reading]

Ellen Ceisler

Elected Office: Judge of the Commonwealth Court

Judge Ellen Ceisler has served on the Court of Common Pleas since 2007. Ellen’s background is a little different from the other Democrats running for the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. Ellen grew up as the daughter of a single mother who worked several minimum wage jobs to keep the family afloat. As too many Pennsylvanian’s know – minimum is not a real living wage; and the family lived on the bring of homelessness for most of… [Continue Reading]

Dan Regan

Elected Office: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

As Solicitor for the City of Pittsburgh, Dan Regan was asked to improve communities in the City. And he did, house by house, block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood. Partnering with District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr., they created the City’s Nuisance Property Task Force (NPTF). In its first few years, the NPTF took action against more than 100 problem properties throughout the City, putting an end to criminal and nuisance activity at locations including… [Continue Reading]

Hugh McGough

Elected Office: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

When Judge Hugh Fitzpatrick McGough was named a “Legal Champion” by the Allegheny County Bar Association in April 2014, he was in his third year of service on the Magisterial District Court, which is most people’s point of first contact with the judicial system. The award reflects Hugh’s efforts as a judge – and during his 20 years of law practice – to achieve justice for all people, including individuals and groups who have been… [Continue Reading]

David Spurgeon

Elected Office: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

Judge David Spurgeon attended McKeesport Area High School then graduated cum laude from Duquesne University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He received his law degree in 1996 from the Duquesne University School of Law, where he competed nationally on the trial moot court team. Upon passing the bar, he worked as a law firm associate in private practice focusing on insurance defense and personal injury. In 1998, Spurgeon began his career in public… [Continue Reading]

Patrick Connelly

Elected Office: Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

Rated “Highly Recommended,” by the Allegheny County Bar Association, Patrick is seeking a seat as a Judge on the Court of Common Pleas. Patrick Connelly is a lifelong resident of Allegheny County, with deep roots in the Pittsburgh region, and a strong commitment to his career and community. Professional Experience: Patrick is a trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. Prior to starting his own practice, where he focuses on civil, criminal, and family… [Continue Reading]