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Charlie Brown
| Charlie Brown | ||
 | ||
| Indiana House of Representatives District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1982 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 31 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,660.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 1982 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Cheyney University, 1961 | |
| Master's | Indiana University Northwest, 1982 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 8, 1938 | |
| Profession | Consultant | |
| Religion | Non Denominational | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Brown is a consultant. He previously worked as Chief Executive Officer with the Gary Community Mental Health Center from 1988-1993, Director of City of Gary Youth Services from 1968-1988, Director of the Youth Services Bureau from 1968-1982, and Teacher with the Gary Community School Corporation from 1961-1968.
Brown is a member of Brother's Keeper Board of Directors, Gary Mercy Foundation Board of Directors, Lake County Minority Health Coalition, Medical Center of Gary Board of Directors, charter Member of the National Council on Black Child Development, Incorporated, and member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, and National Black Caucus of State Legislators.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Public Health | ||||
| • Select Committee on Government Reduction | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brown served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Public Health | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brown served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Interstate and International Cooperation | ||||
| • Public Health, Chair | ||||
Legislative walkout
Brown and 36 other Democratic representatives participated in a legislative walkout on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in opposition to proposed legislation limiting union powers in Indiana. The Democratic departure left the House void of a quorum, leaving only 58 of the 67 Representatives needed to establish a quorum. [2] Terri Austin, Steven Stemler, and Vanessa Summers stayed behind to provide, if necessary, a motion and a seconding motion, which would enable them to stop any official business from proceeding should the Republicans try to do so.[2]
On March 7, House minority leader B. Patrick Bauer revealed the Democratic caucus' hideout to be the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Illinois.[3] According to the Indiana Constitution, Article 4, sections 11 and 14, the House may enforce fines and other methods to compel absent members to return. Beginning on March 7, the Democrats were subject to a fine of $250, to be withheld from future expense or salary payments, for each day they were not present in the statehouse. [4] Regarding their actual pay, House Speaker Brian Bosma announced that the 37 lawmakers were required to be physically present in the chambers to receive their per diem payment of $152/day. [3] This move came as a result of the approximated $40,000 in per diem payments automatically made to the legislators during their first seven days of absence. According to reports, the representatives promised to either return the money, or donate it to charity. [3]
March 22 marked the start of the fourth consecutive week of Democratic absenteeism, complete with an increased incentive to return. Governor Daniels and House Republicans upped the ante with daily fines increasing from $250/day to $350/day, effective Monday, March 21. Despite the increased penalties, Democratic resolve remained intact. House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer stated that Democrats "will remain steadfast" in their opposition to bills hurting wages and education in Indiana. [5] Rep. Winfield Moses, Jr. (D) called the increase "a poke in the eye," and promised that it would do nothing to break the impasse. [6]
The Democrats ended the standoff after 36 days, returning on March 28. The two sides agreed to compromise on a number of issues, including shelving the controversial "right-to-work" bill.[4] Although the Democrats returned with some of their wishes granted, their actions were not without consequence. Each absent member accrued a total of $3500 in fines given by Republicans. [4]
The Legislature ended up passing "right-to-work" legislation on February 1, 2012, becoming the 23rd state to do so. Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) immediately signed it into law.[7]
Elections
2012
Brown won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 3. Brown defeated Tony Walker in the May 8 Democratic primary[8] and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Charlie Brown Incumbent |
100% | 19,291 | |
| Total Votes | 19,291 | |||
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Charlie Brown Incumbent |
57.3% | 4,377 |
| Tony Walker | 42.7% | 3,260 |
| Total Votes | 7,637 | |
2010
Brown defeated Libertarian candidate John Schick by a margin of 11,890 to 2,733 in the November 2 general election. [11]
In the May 4 primary election, Brown defeated Bryan Bullock by a margin of 3,814 to 2,112. [12]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 3 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charlie Brown (D)
|
11,890 | |||
| John Schick (L) | 2,733 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Charlie Brown won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 3 receiving 21,571 votes. He ran unopposed.[13]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charlie Brown (D)
|
21,571 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Charlie Brown won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 3.[14]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 3 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charlie Brown (D)
|
10,505 | |||
| Willie Brown (R) | 3,895 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Brown collected $76,450 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:[15]
| Indiana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charlie Brown's campaign in 2010 | |
| Planned Parenthood Of Indiana | $8,000 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $3,500 |
| Eli Lilly & Co | $2,500 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $2,500 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $76,450 |
2008
In 2008, Brown collected $95,455 in donations.[16]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Hospital Association | $6,000 |
| Service Employees Local 880 | $5,000 |
| Eli Lilly & Co. | $4,500 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $4,500 |
| Indiana Academy of Opthalmology | $2,000 |
| US Steel Corp | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $2,000 |
| Nursing Home Real Estate Group | $2,000 |
| Indiana Dental Association | $2,000 |
| Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists | $2,000 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees | $2,000 |
| Indiana State Chiropractic Association | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Indiana | $1,850 |
| Indiana Optometric Association | $1,750 |
| Citizens for Excellence in Government | $1,500 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $1,500 |
| Hoosiers for Indiana | $1,500 |
| Michiana Behavioral Health CTR | $1,200 |
| Friends of Indiana Mental Health Centers | $1,000 |
| AHN Central Services LLC | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Brown collected $66,244 in donations.[17]
Listed below are the top 5 contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Hospital Association | $4,000 |
| Hoosiers for Indiana | $3,000 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $3,000 |
| Indiana Radiological PAC | $2,500 |
| AT&T | $2,500 |
Recent news
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Charlie Brown News Feed
- Elected officials discuss 2013 State Legislative Session - nwitimes.com
- Gary leaders call for proactive approach for next General Assembly - Post-Tribune
- Indiana GOP must quit stalling on ACA - South Bend Tribune
- State attorney general says new laws will protect the public - Post-Tribune
- Pence orders cuts in Calumet Township spending - nwitimes.com
- Pence signs 291 new laws - nwitimes.com
- Senate approves thaw of Lake levy freeze - nwitimes.com
- RICH JAMES: GOP should remember its treatment of Lake County - nwitimes.com
- Pence vetoes two bills requiring licensing for health jobs - nwitimes.com
- Rise of the Republican Governors - City Journal
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External links
- Indiana House of Representatives - Rep. Charlie Brown
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Watchdog Indiana Candidate Ratings
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Brown
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 IndyStar.com, Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation, 22 Feb. 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Fox 59, Fines begin for absent House Democrats, 7 March 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Wall Street Journal, Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats in Wisconsin, Indiana, 3 March 2011
- ↑ IndyStar.com, Dems' walkout drags on, among nation's longest, 23 March 2011
- ↑ WFIE.com, Indiana Republicans say they're done negotiating, 17 March 2011
- ↑ Reuters, "Indiana becomes 23rd "right-to-work" state," February 1, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press "Election Results 2012" Accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, List of May 8, 2012 primary candidates
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ Official Indiana General Election Results
- ↑ Official Indiana Primary Election Results
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Indiana House 2010 Donors
- ↑ Brown Campaign Donors
- ↑ 2006 Campaign Donors
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