Career
Jarrett Coleman was elected to the State Senate in November 2022 to represent the people of the 16th Senate District.
He chairs the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, the panel responsible for reviewing proposals to restructure and streamline state government. Coleman also serves on the Senate Finance Committee as vice chair and as a member of the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development; Education; Game and Fisheries; Urban Affairs and Housing; and Appropriations committees.
He was previously elected to the Parkland School Board in Lehigh County, where he was a voice for parents seeking transparency, and taxpayers seeking an advocate to curb wasteful spending.
Jarrett is working to return the government to serving the people.
An airline pilot, Jarrett was born and raised in the Lehigh Valley and lives with his wife, Katie, with their three children and dogs.
He is a graduate of Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and a Master of Business Administration.
State senators serve in their state's upper legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district, confirming gubernatorial appointments, and shaping the state budget. State senators typically serve longer terms than state representatives and represent larger districts. State legislation covers education, healthcare, infrastructure, criminal justice, and taxation.