Franklin Coslett Explained

Franklin Coslett
State House:Pennsylvania
District:120th
Term Start:January 2, 1979
Term End:November 30, 1986
Predecessor:Frank O'Connell
Successor:Scott Dietterick
Birth Date:20 October 1921
Birth Place:Edwardsville, Pennsylvania
Death Place:Kingston, Pennsylvania[1]
Party:Republican

Franklin Coslett (October 20, 1921 – January 28, 2011) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who served as the State Representative for the 120th legislative district of Pennsylvania from 1979 to 1986. His tenure in Harrisburg was an era marked by superb constituent service, especially in aiding seniors in receiving prescription drug benefits. Before his time in the State House, Coslett was a civic leader in his hometown of Kingston, Pennsylvania, the largest municipality in and the seat of the 120th district. Indeed, at one point, he served as the President of the Kingston borough council. After retiring from the Pennsylvania House in 1986, Coslett was succeeded by Republican Scott Dietterick.[2] The seat Coslett and Dietterick occupied is currently held by Republican Aaron Kaufer, who succeeded longtime Democratic representative Phyllis Mundy after Mundy's 2014 retirement.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Franklin Coslett Obituary (2011) Citizens Voice. Legacy.com.
  2. Web site: Cox . Harold . House Members C . Wilkes University . Wilkes University Election Statistics Project.