Biography
Margo Davidson was born in Philadelphia, Pa. Raised by a single mother, Margo learned early the challenges that single-parent families face. But with the love and support of her mother, Margo overcame these challenges against many odds. From her early years, Margo learned the values of hard work and giving back. That shaped her commitment to finding solutions that serve communities.
Margo was the first in her family to graduate college, earning a communications degree from Temple University.She started her career as a broadcast journalist and then worked as a radio broadcaster for several years. During that time, she also started two non-profit organizations – one to help small businesses grow and the other to make children and families safer. Margo’s leadership has served communities well and was recognized by two legislative bodies and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Most recently Margo was one of several public servants honored for her service by the Community College of Philadelphia.
Throughout her years in public service, Margo has always fought to stabilize communities and create jobs. Her focus on entrepreneurship and small business development uniquely equips her to create jobs in this economy. She has also fought to lower taxes, cut government spending and support public safety. As a state representative, she will push for a homestead tax exception and will look for ways to simplify Pennsylvania’s tax code. Margo will champion these tax incentives as part of her efforts to encourage business development and job creation in Delaware County.
Above all, Margo acknowledges that her family is her greatest accomplishment. Married for 25 years to her husband Robert, Margo is the proud mother of her four sons, Nadar, Joel, Joshua and lil’ Rob. Margo was nine months pregnant with her fourth child when she moved to Upper Darby, 13 years ago.