MICHAEL HARVEY
for State Representative District 190
Brief Bio
A little about me
WHERE I COME FROM
I was born and raised in West Philadelphia, where I have lived most of my life. I am the fifth child of a family of twelve children born to Harold Harvey, Sr. and Mary Alice Harvey. I attended Transfiguration Elementary School and graduated from West Catholic Boys' High School. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Temple University and my Paralegal certificate from The Institute for Paralegal Training.
I and my wife, Mary Ann, are blessed with three wonderful children.
A THRIVING CAREER
I have over 15 years of paralegal experience and have worked in the educational, insurance and security fields, as well. Additionally, I have been involved in community activism as a West Philadelphia Block Captain. In the 60th Ward, I served and am currently serving as a Philadelphia Committee Person and am Ward Chairperson. My professional work involved reviewing, analyzing, organizing as well as summarizing facts and legal issues. Additionally, I have drafted case related documents and demand letters. I have worked closely with attorneys to accomplish effective resolution of cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants.
In the service of our country, I have a combined total of over 20 years in the U.S. Navy Reserves and U.S. Air Force Reserves.
MISSION STATEMENT
Solutions for Today and Tomorrow
-Economic improvement and development
-Educational change for competitiveness in the global economy
-Environmental policies for a cleaner, healthier Commonwealth
-Promotion of ownership and generational wealth
-Support and funding for our law enforcement professionals
-Fairness in criminal justice for the victimized and the accused
-Health Insurance that is true Health Care and not just a policy