Education
During high school, Sonney attended classes at Erie County Vo-Technology
During high school, Sonney attended classes at Erie County Vo-Technology
He later took courses at Penn State Behrend in Erie. Prior to being elected, Sonney was a self-employed contractor. He later took a job with American Sterilizer Company, now STERIS Corporation.
Sonney was first elected in 2004 when he defeated incumbent Tom Scrimenti by 180 votes.
In 2006, he ran unopposed for re-election. In 2007, Representative Sonney serves on Education, Gaming Oversight, Health & Human Services, Tourism & Recreational Development Committees.
Foreign the 2009-2010 Legislative Session, Representative Sonney has been appointed to serve on the House Game and Fisheries, Liquor Control, and Tourism and Recreational Development Committees.
He is a member of the Republican Party. Sonney is a member of United Auto Workers Local 832.