LINTON, Gordon J., a Representative from Philadelphia County; born in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., March 26, 1948; A.S., business management, Pierce Junior College, 1967; B.A., economics, Lincoln University, 1970; M.Ed., counseling psychology, Antioch College, 1973; counselor, Philadelphia School District; director of education, Baptist Children’s House; psycho-educational specialist, Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic; regional director, Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General; member, 50th Ward Democratic Committee (1978-1992); member, Disadvantage Business Advisory Council, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; trustee, Lincoln University; elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Democrat for the 1983 term; elected to 5 consecutive terms thereafter; resigned from the House, August 13, 1993; director, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); administrator, Federal Transit Administration; senior advisor and principal, 200consult.
