George Kenney was a 27-year-old bachelor back in 1985, when he started his career as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Kenney married Liz Tomlinson during that first term and began raising a family in Somerton. He’s enjoyed the public service, but wants to do something else. That’s why he is retiring at the end of the year.

“Six children later, now’s the time,” he said…

Democrat Brendan Boyle squared off against Kenney in 2004 and ’06 and was planning to challenge him again. He works for a consulting company, with most of the clients being private financial firms. He’s also a hearing master for the city, overseeing appeals of various code violations.  read more »