Full Name:
Angela 'Angie' West
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Tracy; 1 Child: Christian
Birth Date:
04/15/1969
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, PA
Home City:
Camp Hill, PA
Religion:
Baptist
BA, Communication, Pennsylvania State University, 1993
Election Judge, Precinct 1, 2009-present
Candidate, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 87, 2010
Sixth Ward Democratic Committeewoman, Democratic Committee, 2002-2006
No caucus information on file.
MS-4, Army ROTC Program, 1989-1992
Member, Jewish Community Center, 1997-present
Student Liason, Environmental Assessment Team, 1990-1994
Member, Optimist International Friends of Youth Club, 1987-1988
Contestant, Pennsylvania Junior Miss Pageant, 1987
Awards:
IABC/Harrisburg Gold and Silver Capital Award (1999)
Current Car:
1993 Mazda MPV
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
Oct 6th
Father's Name:
Charlie
Father's Occupation:
Laborer
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Angelia Jolie
Favorite Athlete:
Micheal Jordon
Favorite Author:
Toni Morrison
Favorite Book:
The Bluest Eyes
Favorite Color:
Burnt Orange
Favorite Food:
Thai
Favorite Movie:
Gone with the Wind (Southern Classic)
Favorite President and Why:
Obama: Because he stuck to his campaign promises. Also, because he is our first African-American President of the United States.
Favorite Quote:
Face what you think you believe and you will be surprised.
~William Hale White
Favorite Sport:
Softball
Favorite TV Shows:
Miami CSI
Favorite Type of Music:
Gospel
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Disney World
Favorite Websites:
CNBC
First Car:
1982 Oldsmobile Ferenza
First Job:
Phila-Job Youth Program, I was a Retail Store clerk in North Philadelphia at age 14.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Oil painting, gardening, camping
Mother's Name:
Leazette (Dead suddenly January, 2010)
Mother's Occupation:
Receptionist
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Visit Israel and touch the Holy Wall.
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
My Grandmother(s) so they can share with me the things I was too young to understand.
Personal Hero and Why:
My self! Throughout history there is always one person who set the stage for others. These people are considered trailblazers. They open the door for others to walk in.
Pets (include names):
Abby(Rabbit)
Pepper(cat)
Misty(cat)
Priority Issues:
Education, Environment, Jobs, Senior Citizens
Publications:
Essence Magazine
Enterprise
Fortune
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
People complain all the time about politics so therefore I got tired of complaining and decided to step-up and take responsibility for my community and our future.
Spouse's Occupation:
Business Owner