Eugene DePasquale grew up in the blue-collar city of Pittsburgh, which taught him the important lessons of hard work and earning your way. He also witnessed first-hand how the closing of the steel mills devastated families and communities.

As Auditor General, Eugene focused on ensuring investments in education are targeted towards what works, that our environment is protected, and that state job creation programs actually create family sustaining jobs. His prior service in the state legislature was highlighted by being the first legislator in state history to post his expenses online and passing an Alternative Energy Investment Act that invested $600 million to ensure a cleaner environment, consumer savings, and job creation.