Meet Jim

As a lifelong Johnstown resident, Jim Rigby spent more than four decades serving the community. He began by volunteering as a fireman and then served as a police officer before being named Ferndale Borough’s chief of police in 2015. A former small business owner, Jim also served on Ferndale Borough Council for 24 years (six as president) and spent 29 years working for the American Red Cross.

He uses his unique perspective in Harrisburg as a continuation of his decades of community service for the benefit of 71st District residents. In his varied experiences, Jim has already created jobs, balanced budgets and made difficult decisions. He also focuses on addressing the Commonwealth’s opioid epidemic and the issue of blighted homes.

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