Jeff Habay Politician

Jeffrey Earl Habay (commonly known as Jeff Habay) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, who was elected to represent the 30th legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1994 at the age of 28. A native of Shaler Township, Pennsylvania, he was considered a rising star in the Republican party, eventually being named by his caucus to the position of deputy Deputy Whip. As an anti-tax legislator, he clashed with his party's leadership on spending issues and felt that he was unfairly passed over for a seat in the Pennsylvania Senate. In 2002, a former employee initiated ethics proceedings questioning his campaign finances, which eventually led to his resignation from the house and felony convictions.