Tim Cargill
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Timothy Cargill (born 30 January 1960) was a Republican Congressman representing the 2nd District of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
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| United States Representative | ||||
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| In Office: 3 January 2008 - 3 January 2013 | ||||
| Preceded by | Chaka Fattah | |||
| Succeeded by | T. Milton Street (the T is for Tough) | |||
| Born | 30 January 1960 Philadelphia | |||
| Political Party | Republican | |||
| Spouse | Katharine | |||
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |||
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Biography
Timothy Cargill was born in Philadelphia on January 30th, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After doing well in high school he graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Economics with a concentration in Business and Public Policy in 1982. However, he decided that the business world wasn't for him and entered Temple Law School. Tim graduated in 1985, and went to work in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
Cargill worked in local judicial realm until 1992, when he moved on to try his hand with the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. By this time, he was a fairly well known name in his corner of the city, and (already being without a soul thanks to Wharton) he decided to seek a career in politics. He successfully ran for City Council in 1994, serving through 2007, when he was elected to the US Congress in Pennsylvania's 2nd District after the seat was vacated by the mayor-elect.
Congressional Career
Basically nonexistent.
Political Ideology
Maybe.
2010 Pennsylvania Senate Race
I doubt it.
Personal Life
Tim Cargill used to reside in East Oak Lane in Northwest Philadelphia with his wife Katharine of 22 years. They have three children ages 21, 18, and 16. He now travels the country with former Republican Speaker Jack Magruder and little-known one-eyed Congressman Alan Sickles.
More later perhaps?
Education
- B.S.E. Business and Public Policy, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1982
- J.D., Temple University School of Law, 1985
Occupations
- Some kind of attorney, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, 1985-1992
- Assistant Something or other, Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, 1992-1994
- Unemployed Vagrant, Backseat of a Stolen Hybrid, 2014-Present
Political Experience
- At-Large Member, Philadelphia City Council, 1994-2007
- Representative, 2nd District, Pennsylvania, 2008-2013
