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Judy Schwank
| Judy Schwank | ||
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| Pennsylvania State Senate District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | March 15, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Master's | Penn State University, 1982 | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Schwank is a former Berks County Commissioner and current Dean of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley College. She has also worked as director of the Berks County Cooperative Extension Program and President of 10,000 Friends, promoting sustainability and agriculture. Schwank also serves as a member of the Girl Scouts of Southeast PA Board of Directors and as chair the Pennsylvania State Planning Board. She earned her B.S. and M.Ed. in agricultural education from Pennsylvania State University. Judy is married to her husband Jim. They have three children.[2]
In June 2011, Governing Magazine named Schwank one of 12 "Democratic Legislators to Watch." Each of the legislators was selected on the basis of qualities such as leadership, ambition, and political potential.[3]
Campaign themes
2011
Schwank's 2011 special election campaign site emphasized several policy positions and campaign themes:
- Jobs: "Working with business and community leaders, she was instrumental in the development of the Berks Economic Partnership, which has created or retained over 6,000 jobs in Berks County."
- Lower Property Taxes: "She knows that we must find a better way to fund government and education than by relying on our property taxes."
- Cutting Red Tape: "She understands that reform in Harrisburg will revive and strengthen Pennsylvania's economy."
- Experience: "She worked with Senator O'Pake to protect our Berks County values and way of life."
- Agriculture: "She led the efforts to protect Berks County's agricultural base and increase the economic viability of our farms."
- Community: "She has served Berks County in the public and non-profit sectors her entire career, working to create good-paying, permanent jobs right here."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schwank served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Aging & Youth | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Public Health & Welfare | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schwank served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Aging & Youth | ||||
| • Intergovernmental Operations | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Public Health & Welfare | ||||
Elections
2012
Schwank ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 11. Schwank ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and defeated Karen Mogel in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [4][5]
| Pennsylvania State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Judy Schwank Incumbent |
64.4% | 63,796 | |
| Republican | Karen Mogel | 35.6% | 35,318 | |
| Total Votes | 99,114 | |||
2011
Schwank defeated Larry Medaglia (R) in the March 15, 2011 special election.[6]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Recent news
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Judy Schwank News Feed
- Schwank appointed to special education funding panel - WFMZ Allentown
- State Senate Democrats Denounce Proposed Standardized Tests - 90.5 WESA
- Groups on right and left oppose Common Core standards in PA - Pennsylvania Independent
- Pottstown, Phoenixville split by court-approved redistricting plan - The Mercury
- 3 voting bills to get day in court - Tribune-Review
- Schwank Says Amendment Will Save Thousands For Barto, Eastern Berks Fire ... - bctv.org
- Kutztown University Social Work Community Forum focuses on healthcare policy ... - Tri County Record
- State auditor general rips Reading School District - Reading Eagle
- Philadelphia Senate Introduces Bill to Ban 'Ex-Gay' Therapy - SouthFloridaGayNews.com
- Haydenfilms Institute to Launch Youth Media Initiative's PSA Online Festival - bctv.org
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External links
References
- ↑ WFMZ, "Voters To Choose Sen. O'Pake Successor March 15," January 5, 2011
- ↑ Campaign Site, "About"
- ↑ Governing, "GOP Legislators to Watch," May 24, 2011
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ BCTV, "Judy Schwank wins state senate seat," March 15, 2011
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| Preceded by Michael O'Pake |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 11 1973–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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