Former Pa. Rep. Joe Brennan Sentenced To 90 Days in Prison

Former Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Brennan pleads guilty to DUI and simple assault but gets probation for simple assault.

A Lehigh County judge sentenced former State Representative Joe Brennan to a mandatory 90 days in prison Thursday after he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of alchohol. Judge Maria Dantos also sentenced Brennan to 18 months' probation for simple assault stemming from the same incident when he struck his wife on Aug. 15 at their Fountain Hill home before driving away drunk. His blood-alcohol content measured 0.22 percent. The state's legal limit is 0.08 percent. Brennan, who must also pay a $1,500 fine, will begin serving his sentence Monday in Lehigh County Prison. Assistant District Attorney Stephen VanNatten said Brennan's wife, who did not attend the sentencing, did not want her husband to serve time in prison…

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Joe Brennan Will Continue to Get State Paycheck

Embattled state Rep. Joe Brennan, who ended his tenure Friday, was hired to work for the House Democratic Caucus.

Beleaguered state Rep. Joe Brennan finishes up his tenure as a legislator today amid pending charges that he assaulted his wife and drove away drunk on an August afternoon.. But he’ll spend no time on the unemployment line. In fact, Capitolwire.com reported Thursday, Brennan will continue to collect a paycheck from the state of Pennsylvania as an employee of the House Democratic Caucus. Brennan will start a new job as a research analyst in the caucus’ Legislative Policy and Research Office on Monday. The salary is $72,000 a year – about $10,000 less than what he makes as a legislator – and he will continue to receive the same health benefits for which members and staff are eligible, Capitolwire reported. The job will be considered an …

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133rd House District Candidates McNeill and Molony Debate at PBS Channel 39

Democrat Dan McNeill and Republican Dave Molony, candidates for the 133rd District House seat, outline their qualifications and differences during a taped debate for 'Tempo In Depth' at PBS Channel 39. The segment will air Oct. 9, 12 and 14.

Democrat Dan McNeill and Republican Dave Molony, candidates for the 133rd District House seat, outlined their qualifications and differences on questions that ranged from the economy to education during a debate taped Oct. 4 for "Tempo In Depth" at the PBS Channel 39 studio. The segment, moderated by "Tempo In Depth" host Amy Burkett, will air Oct. 9, 12 and 14. The 133rd incumbent, Democrat Joe Brennan, announced in August he would not seek re-election. Brennan has been charged with drunken driving and assaulting his wife. McNeill is a former Whitehall Township commissioner and executive. He touted a record of passing five years of balanced budgets without a tax increase. As a former manager of regional partnerships for Lehigh County, …

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Dan McNeill, Democratic Candidate for the 133rd House District

Dan McNeill, former Whitehall Township commissioner, runs for the 133rd House District after being appointed to fill the Democratic candidates' seat after Rep. Joe Brennan resigned.

  General Information Name: Dan McNeill Age: 65 Place of residence: Whitehall Township Education High School: Louis E. Dieruff High School College Attended college: College: Degree: Year of graduation: Employment Information Job titles held: Ironworkers Local 36 for 38 years; served as business agent and secretary/treasurer for seven years. Dan also served as vice president of the Lehigh Valley Building Trades for seven years and was responsible for securing employment for many Lehigh Valley workers. Employers: Ironworkers Local 36; Whitehall Township Political Information Party affiliation: Democrat Running for a: State office Running for position: State Representative Chamber/district: 133rd House District Incumbent: No First elected: …

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Danny McNeill Picked to Replace Brennan in 133rd House Race

Democrats picked Whitehall Township's Danny McNeill to replace state Rep. Joe Brennan in 133rd House race this fall.

Dan McNeill Picked to Replace Brennan in 133rd House Race

Democrats picked Whitehall Township's Dan McNeill to replace state Rep. Joe Brennan in the 133rd House race this fall.

Local Democrats met Sunday and selected Danny McNeill, 65, of Whitehall Township to replace state Rep. Joe Brennan as their candidate in the 133rd House race this fall, according to the Morning Call. McNeill, 65, is a Whitehall Township commissioner and former union leader. Brennan withdrew from the race after being charged with assaulting his wife and driving drunk two weeks ago. Patch readers said Brennan should step down in an informal poll taken after his arrest. Sunday's vote will be submitted to the state Democratic Party's executive committee for review. A final decision on Brennan's replacement is expected tomorrow, according to Lehigh Valley Live.

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Local Dems to Pick Brennan Replacement Tonight

Democratic Committee members from 133rd State House District will meet at 7 p.m. in Whitehall to pick a replacement candidate for November election.

Democratic Committee members from within the 133rd State House District will meet tonight to pick a replacement candidate for State Rep. Joseph Brennan on the November general election ballot, The Express Times reported. Facing criminal charges and a continuing struggle with alcohol addiction, Brennan announced Wednesday that he would not continue with his re-election campaign. He intends to remain in office until his term expires on Nov. 30. On Thursday, Commonwealth Court granted Brennan’s request to have his name removed from the ballot and granted a state Democratic Party request to replace him on the ballot. Local Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. at the Fullerton Fire Co., 851 Second St., Whitehall, to pick a replacement. The state …

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PA Dems Might Pick Brennan's Ballot Replacement

State Democratic Party's executive board plans to meet to select a ballot replacement for embattled legislator Joe Brennan, but it must get Commonwealth Court clearance first.

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party executive board is planning to meet to pick a candidate to replace incumbent state Rep. Joseph Brennan on the General Election ballot, a party spokesman said Wednesday. That is assuming that Commonwealth Court grants the party’s petition allowing a replacement on the ballot for the 133rd House District. Facing criminal charges and a continuing struggle with alcohol addiction, Brennan announced Wednesday that he would not continue with his re-election campaign. He said he intends to remain in office until his term expires on Nov. 30. In the meantime, he has filed a petition with Commonwealth Court asking that his name be removed from the ballot, according to Mark Nicastre, a spokesman for Pennsylvania …

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State Rep. Joe Brennan Won't Seek Re-Election

Three-term Democratic legislator Joe Brennan, who will remain in office through Nov. 30, said he will petition court to have his name removed from the ballot.

Should State Rep. Joe Brennan Step Down?

Rep. Joe Brennan's wife receives court protection-from-abuse order the day after legislator allegedly assaulted her and then drove away drunk,