Senator Biography

James R. Brewster
Senate District 45
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Democrat
Serving Allegheny (part) County
District Address
One Monroeville Center
3824 Northern Pike
Suite 1015
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 380-2242
(412) 380-2249
201 Lysle Boulevard
Suite 100
McKeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-5200
(412) 664-5202
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Capitol Address
  • 458 Main Capitol
  • Senate Box 203045
  • Harrisburg, PA 17120-3045
  • (717) 787-5580
  • (717) 772-3588
Committee Assignments
Legislation Sponsored for the 2023-2024 Session
Co-sponsorship Memoranda for the 2023-2024 Session
Introduced Circulated Subject
Jul 02, 2024 Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
Jul 01, 2024 Vice Presidential Service Badge License Plate
Jun 26, 2024 Recognizing September 22nd as World Rhino Day in Pennsylvania
SB 1276 Jun 24, 2024 Bridge Designation Honoring the Late Senator David J. Arnold, Jr.
Jun 20, 2024 CPR and First Aid Requirement for High School Students
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Biography
Personal History
  • Married to the former Linda Leah. They have three daughters and seven grandchildren.
Career
  • Prior to his election to the Senate, Jim was Vice President of Operations with Mellon Bank. Jim became a McKeesport City Councilman in 1995, and served as council president for seven years prior to being elected mayor in 2004. Member of Senate November 17, 2010 to date. Jim has served as a director or board member for the Allegheny League of Municipalities; Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities; McKeesport Optimist Club; Municipal Risk Management; Allegheny County Air Quality Control; McKeesport Development Corporation; McKeesport Recreation Board; Penn State Greater Allegheny. He served on the Board of Directors at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc., and continues as Secretary of the Board of Port Authority of Allegheny County, Vice President of the Board of Monroeville Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Chairman of the McKeesport Housing Authority.
Occupation
  • State Senator
Education
  • California University of Pennsylvania, B.S., Education