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David Knezek
| David Knezek | ||
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| Michigan House of Representatives District 11 | ||
| Representative | ||
| In office | ||
| January 1, 2013 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $71,685/year | |
| Per diem | $10,800 yearly expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Crestwood High School (2004) | |
| Bachelor's | University of Michigan-Dearborn (2012) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 13, 1986 | |
| Place of birth | Dearborn Heights, Michigan | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Issues
Campaign themes
Knezek's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Public Education
- Excerpt:"We can’t succeed as a state unless every Michigan student has access to a world-class education. That means providing our teachers and support staff with the necessary resources to instruct and teach our students the necessary skills to succeed in the 21st century economy."
Senior Citizens
- Excerpt:"As State Representative, I’ll work to repeal the pension tax and ensure that their service and dedication to this state is rewarded, not punished."
Jobs & Economy
- Excerpt:"As State Representative, I’ll fight to bring an immediate end to the corporate cronyism that drastically undercuts the potential for serious job creation."
Public Safety
- Excerpt:"As State Representative, I’ll work with local and state police and fire officials to create a temporary Michigan Public Safety Task Force to investigate the funding challenges that our police and fire heroes face every day and offer comprehensive solutions to this challenge."
Environment
- Excerpt:"Being able to enjoy these natural treasures is the birthright of every person born in Michigan. I will fight to make sure that future generations of Michiganders will be able to enjoy these opportunities, just as I have."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Knezek served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Health Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
Knezek won election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 11. He defeated Dorothy Webb Grady, Bill Kaledas and Cody Bailey in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Kathleen Kopczyk (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Knezek Incumbent |
71.8% | 27,626 | |
| Republican | Kathleen Kopczyk | 28.2% | 10,875 | |
| Total Votes | 38,501 | |||
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 11 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
David Knezek |
50.2% | 3,804 |
| Cody Bailey | 20.7% | 1,567 |
| Dorothy Webb Grady | 20.4% | 1,549 |
| Bill Kaledas | 8.8% | 664 |
| Total Votes | 7,584 | |
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Recent news
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- Michigan lawmakers debate teacher performance pay - MLive.com
- State Rep. Stamas denies charges in political blog - Midland Daily News - Midland Daily News
- New bills would allow districts to spend sinking fund money on technology ... - AnnArbor.com
- State reps, county commissioner award essayists at Dearborn Heights meeting - Dearborn Press and Guide
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Knezek on Facebook
- Follow Knezek on Twitter
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by David Nathan (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 11 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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