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Terry M. SCUTELLA

Date: March 12, 2001
Publication: Erie Times-News (PA)

Terry Scutella announces bid for seat on Millcreek School Board
Terry M. Scutella has announced he is seeking one of four Millcreek School Board seats in this year's ballot.
Scutella, 52, a Democrat, has cross-filed on both the Democratic and Republican ballots for the May 15 primaries. He is seeking a four-year term on the nine-member board.
In a news release announcing his candidacy, Scutella said he believes "we must understand all issues...

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Elect Terry M. Scutella for Pennsylvania State Senate
Posted on February 25, 2012 by admin
Terry M. Scutella is excited to announce his candidacy for Pennsylvania State Senate in the 49th District. Terry would like to be the voice for the people of Erie County, as well as all the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Terry will bring their concerns to Harrisburg to work with both Democrats and Republicans in the legislature in resolving these concerns.

As a school board director, Terry’s biggest passion is for students. With the opportunity of this position, Terry hopes to pass legislation that will help students achieve more success, not just on a local level, but on the state level as well by working with the Senate to improve:

Public school funding for education
Higher education funding
Subsidies and resources to school districts
In addition, Terry will work to address these concerns:

Economic development
Improving the manufacturing base in Erie County
Tax reform, not tax shifting

Meet Terry:
Family...Terry Scutella has been married to his wife, the former Christine D’Aurora for 36 years. Terry and Christine have two daughters, Tara Scutella Butcher, 32 and Lindsey, 23, as well as a son-in-law, Paul Butcher Jr., 32. The family has also recently adopted a beagle puppy, Hunter.

Terry, a lifelong resident of Erie, is the eldest son of the Ernest (deceased) and Jacqueline Scutella. Terry has four brothers, Carmen, Ernie, Steve and John.

Educational and Professional Experience: After graduating from Strong Vincent High School in 1967, Terry joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves until 1973. Through the local Marine Corps Reservists, Terry was actively involved in the Toys for Tots program. Also beginning in 1967, Terry began his work at the General Telephone Company as a lineman and cables splicer until 1973.

In 1975, Terry began his career with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue as a revenue enforcement collection agent. Terry’s duties included enforcing the tax laws of the state of Pennsylvania, such as sales tax, employer withholding, corporation tax and inheritance tax. Terry shared his knowledge at many seminars where he gave talks to tax preparers that dealt with Pennsylvania tax laws. During his tenure with the Department of Revenue, his achievements were recognized with awards, such as the Secretary’s Revenue Award for Excellence and the Extraordinary Customer Relations Achievement Award. In June of 2009, Terry retired after over 33 years of service.

Community and Political Involvement: Millcreek School Board... Presently, Terry is serving in his 11th year on the Millcreek School Board. Terry became involved with many projects as a school director, including the renovation of J.S. Wilson Middle School, Asbury Elementary School and Asbury Woods Nature Center. His involvement also led to the passing of many programs that continue enhance the educational opportunities for the students of Millcreek. He is currently the district’s treasurer and the chairman of the technology committee. He sits on the personnel and operations committee as well.

Terry has also served as the board’s president for four terms. He sat on the finance, instruction, policy and student service committees, as well. Up until February 2012, he was the Millcreek representative for the Erie County Votech School initiative.

Other community and political involvements include:
* Current Committee Member of the Community Health Net
* Current Committee Member of the Ronald McDonald Charities
* Current PTA Member of Millcreek Schools – 1995-Present
* Recording Secretary of the Erie County Democratic Party – 1989-1996
* Executive Board of the Erie County Democratic Party – 1989
* President of AFSCME Local 1975 Union – 1982-1983
* Secretary of Guiseppe Mazzini Civic Association – 1989-1996
* Committee Allocation Member for the United Way – 1982

Interests and Volunteer Experiences: From 1968-1973, Terry volunteered his time coaching the Boy’s Baseball League of Erie. One year, he was honored as Coach of the Year. Terry was able to continue his passion for coaching when his daughter, Lindsey, began playing softball in 1999. Terry coached her Millcreek Youth Athletic Association team until 2004 and sat on the MYAA Board of Directors from 2002-2003.

Terry has been avid bocce player since 1989. He plays year-round in the men’s league at La Nuova Aurora Club and in the summer league for St. George’s School.

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