| John Siptroth | |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| State House: | Pennsylvania |
| District: | 189th |
| Term Start: | 2005 |
| Term End: | 2011 |
| Predecessor: | Kelly Lewis |
| Successor: | Rosemary Brown |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Birth Place: | East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma Mater: | Stroudsburg High School |
| Occupation: | Air traffic controller |
| Spouse: | Elaine |
| Residence: | Smithfield Township, Pennsylvania |
John J. Siptroth (born 1946) is a Democratic politician who was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was first elected to represent the 189th legislative district on February 8, 2005.[1]
John Siptroth was born in the Delaware Water Gap Borough, and later attended Stroudsburg High School. He joined the Navy and served until receiving an honorable discharge in 1970.[2]
He worked for the Federal Aviation Administration following his time in the Navy.
Siptroth and his wife Elaine have two sons and three grandchildren, currently residing in Smithfield Township.[3]
John was a Smithfield Township Supervisor for 15 years, and Chairman for 5 years, prior to being approached to stand as a candidate for State Representative in a Special Election in 2005.[4]
As Supervisor, John was very active in the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and was Chair of Monroe County's Solid Waste Advisory Council.
As a US Military Veteran and sportsman, John is a strong advocate for gun rights and consistently earns the highest grades from the NRA and other 2nd amendment groups.[5]
He endorsed Adam Rodriguez for State Representative of the 189th district for the 2018 midterm election.[6]