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Marcel Black
| Marcel Black | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1990-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 23 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Alabama | |
| J.D. | University of Alabama School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 25, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | Colbert County, AL | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Black currently works as an Attorney for Black and Hughston, Professional Corporation. He has previously served as Chair of the Colbert County Democratic Executive Committee, board member of the Boy Scouts of America, Director of the Tennessee Valley Art Association, and Professional Chair of United Way of the Shoals.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Black served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Education Policy Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Higher Education
- Financial Services Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Services
Elections
2010
Black won re-election to the 3rd District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition.[2]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Black was re-elected to the 3rd District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[3]
Black raised $83,298 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Black raised $355,267 in contributions. [5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $37,641 |
| FGA PAC | $22,500 |
| Alabama Trial Lawyers Association | $20,000 |
| Change PAC | $15,000 |
2006
In 2006, Black collected $83,298 in donations.
Below are Black's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL Education Assoc | $10,000 |
| AL Trial Lawyers Assoc | $5,000 |
| Medical Assoc of the State of AL | $4,000 |
| BI PAC | $4,000 |
| CAN PAC | $3,500 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Marcel+ Black + Alabama + House + Legislature"
Marcel Black News Feed
- Steve Flowers: Alabama GOP took advantage of super majority - North Jefferson News
- This Day, May 24, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin - Cleveland Jewish News (blog)
- JOCK REYNOLDS with Phong Bui - Brooklyn Rail
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Electronic bingo
Black has proposed an Alabama Electronic Bingo Amendment (2010) for the June 2010 ballot in Alabama. To make that ballot, 63 of the state's 104 members of Alabama House of Representatives and 21 of the 32 senators in the Alabama State Senate will have to vote to put it on the ballot. The measure would authorize fourteen gambling centers to operate electronic bingo in nine counties. The proposed amendment to the Alabama Constitution would also create a State Gaming Commission and impose a state tax on electronic bingo.[7]
Personal
Black and his wife Martha have two children.
External links
- Alabama Legislature - Marcel Black
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
- Marcel Black on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Black
- ↑ Statewide general election results
- ↑ 2006 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama House spending, 2006
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
- ↑ Birmingham News, "Alabama representative proposes 14 gambling centers throughout state", March 6, 2009
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