Career
He is a 1976 graduate of Eastern Lebanon County High School. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 1980. He was first elected to represent the 102nd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1992.
He was defeated for re-election in the 2006 Republican primary by Rosemarie Swanger.
Republican Zug had legislation signed by all four governors with which he served. (2 Republicans and 2 Democrats).
He recently was awarded the Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his support of the soldiers and airmen of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the state’s 1.3 million veterans. This medal is awarded by the governor to civilians in recognition of meritorious service rendered to the Commonwealth while holding a position of great responsibility.
Pete was recognized by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation with their with their CBF Service Award for his work on environmental education programs.
Representative Pete Zug is a recipient of the Guardian of Small Business Award, Citizens Against Higher Taxes Taxpayer Hero Award and Pennsylvania Statesman of the Year Award. He served as a Legislative Fellow at Millersville University. Pete went onto serve as Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs and Development for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Prior he served as Executive Director for the Governor"s Center for Local Government Services for Governor Corbett.
