Kenneth Ruffing
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Kenneth W. Ruffing (born February 24, 1967) is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represented the 38th legislative district from 1999 through 2006.
Ruffing graduated from West Mifflin High School in 1985 and earned a degree in business administration from Robert Morris College in 1990.[1] Prior to elective office, Ruffing worked as a licensed insurance agent. He was a member of the West Mifflin Borough Council for seven years and served as its president for two.[2]
In the lead-up to the 2006 primary election, Ruffing faced criticism stemming from his vote in favor of the controversial 2005 legislative pay raise.[3] In face of this criticism, Ruffing claimed that he donated his pay raise to an unnamed "autistic charity."[4] Ruffing garnered 26.2% to place third in the three-way race against C.L. Jabbour and eventual winner Bill Kortz.[5]
Following the election, Ruffing admitted that he used the money to pay tuition for his autistic son to attend St. Colman's Catholic School in Turtle Creek.[6] In August 2006, Ruffing was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after failing two field sobriety tests and registering a BAC of .346, which is four times Pennsylvania's legal limit.[7][8] In 2007, it was revealed that Ruffing, as a lame duck legislator, attended legislative training trips at the public's expense after his defeat.[9]
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External links
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives - Kenneth W. Ruffing official PA House website (archived)
- Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus - Kenneth W. Ruffing official caucus website (archived)