John Atkins
| John Atkins | ||
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| Delaware House of Representatives District 41 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $42,750/year | |
| Per diem | $7,334 annual expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Delaware House of Representatives District 41 | ||
| 2003-2006 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Owner, Blue Hen Disposal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Atkins is the owner of Blue Hen Disposal.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Atkins served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Gaming & Parimutuels | ||||
| • Manufactured Housing | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Telecommunication Internet & Technology, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Atkins served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Corrections, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Manufactured Housing | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Public Safety & Homeland Security, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Atkins served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Corrections, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Manufactured Housing | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Public Safety & Homeland Security, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Joint Sunset | ||||
| • Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Atkins's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 107 - "requires that any rental payments or rental increases shall be paid in equal, pro rata, amounts extended equally over a calendar year. Any requirement of a lump sum payment for rent shall be forbidden, unless the tenant requests such payment, and the owner/landlord agrees to such lump sum payment."
- HB 215 - "The State of Delaware spent more than 9 million dollars in FY2008 publishing legal notices in newspapers throughout the State. This Act will use the internet as a means to modernize the notice requirements for procurement bids, agency meetings, and public hearings. This Act will require State agencies to electronically publish notice of all procurement contracts subject to the bid requirements of Chapter 69 of Title 29 by January 1, 2010."
- HB 258 - "increases, from $34.50 to $65.00, the filing fee assessed by the Superior Court in connection with an application for a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Atkins ran in the 2012 election for Delaware House of Representatives District 41. Atkins ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 11, 2012 and defeated Richard Collins in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 41, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Atkins Incumbent |
50.4% | 4,421 | |
| Republican | Richard Collins | 49.6% | 4,352 | |
| Total Votes | 8,773 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Atkins won re-election in the 41st district. He defeated Gregory A. Hastings in the general election.[3]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 41 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Atkins (D)
|
4,865 | 55.3% | ||
| Gregory A. Hastings (R) | 3,926 | 44.7% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Atkins won election to the Delaware House of Representatives from Delaware's 41st District, defeating Gregory Hastings (R). Atkins received 5,665 votes in the election while Hastings received 5,025 votes.[4] Atkins raised $85,559 for his campaign; Hastings raised $76,346.[5]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 41 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Atkins (D)
|
5,665 | 53.0% | ||
| Gregory Hastings (R) | 5,025 | 47.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Atkins raised $10,767 in contributions. [6]
No contributions to his campaign were of $1,000 or more.
2008
Below are Atkins's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| John C Atkins | $53,000 |
| William J & Susan M Riddle | $2,500 |
| 41st Representative Democratic District Cmte | $1,500 |
| Sussex County Democratic Exec Cmte | $900 |
| Ellis Farms | $600 |
Controversies
Resignation from safety committee
After making derogatory statements about a policeman, State Rep. John Atkins resigned from the Delaware House of Representatives' public safety committee in late March 2012.[8]
After he was pulled over for speeding, Atkins complained about the traffic officer in a strongly worded email to state police. According to reports, the email blasted the policeman and hinted that the representative could seek revenge in the legislature. Atkins has said that media have misconstrued his email, but did not specify how. Because of resulting media outcry, Atkins resigned his position on the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee.[8]
Atkins had recently come under scrutiny over tire-burning on his father-in-law's property. A former state trooper confronted Atkins at the scene, and wound up punching Atkins. The ex-trooper says Atkins has covered up his complicity in the tire-burning. Atkins says he was not involved the illegal activity, and his father-in-law plead guilty. The state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reviewed the incident and decided not to charge Rep. Atkins.[9]
Recent news
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John Atkins News Feed
- Committee tables plan for two new casinos - Cape Gazette
- Permanent Plan on the Table for Video Gambling - WBOC-TV 16, Delmarvas ... - WBOC TV 16
- Delaware lawmakers applaud Indian River School District plans to place guards ... - Newsworks.org
- Lawmakers propose rent justification - Cape Gazette
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External links
- Delaware House of Representatives - Rep. John Atkins
- Delaware House Democrats - John Atkins
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Atkins
- ↑ Delaware State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ State of Delaware - Official Election results
- ↑ Delaware House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 41 Delaware House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Associated Press "Atkins resigns from public safety committee," March 27, 2012
- ↑ Delaware News Journal "State Rep. Atkins won't be charged with illegal tire burning," March 29, 2012
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