Michael Brown
| Michael Brown | ||
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| Missouri House of Representatives, District 50 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 35,915/year | |
| Per diem | 98.40/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Missouri, Kansas City | |
| Associate's | Penn Valley Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/28/1961 | |
| Place of birth | Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Profession | Owner/Publisher, Ghettostone Publishing | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Brown is Owner/Publisher of Ghettostone Publishing. He earned his BA in Political Science from the University of Missouri - Kansas City, and AA from Penn Valley Community College.
Brown is a member of the Cleveland Avenue Baptist Church, Freedom Incorporated Political Club, University of Missouri - Kansas City Alumni Club, Jackson County Housing Resources Commission, Missouri Real Estate Commission, and the Task Force for Civil Rights of the Disabled.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brown served on these committees:
- Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections
- Economic Development
- Tourism and Natural Resources
- Urban Issues, Vice Chair
- Special Standing Committee on Redistricting
- Joint Committee on Corrections
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brown served on these committees:
- Dropout Prevention Task Force
- Appropriations - Public Safety and Corrections
- Conservation and Natural Resources
- Job Creation and Economic Development
- Special Standing Committee on Urban Issues
- Joint Committee on Corrections
Issues
No New Taxes Pledge
In Missouri for 2011, a minority of lawmakers signed the "No New Taxes Pledge." Only four out of 34 state Senate members signed the pledge. Out of 163 state House members, only 35 lawmakers have signed.
Brown signed the pledge.[1]
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010 Brown won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 04, 2008, Michael Brown ran unopposed for District 50 of the Missouri House of Representatives. [2]
Michael Brown raised $11,168 for his campaign.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 50 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Brown (D) | 13,421 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Brown was up for re-election, he collected $22,724 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Health & Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| United Transportation Union | $975 |
| Burns & Mcdonnell | $900 |
| Hospital Corp of America | $900 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Michael Brown's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce | $1,125 |
Personal
Brown is married and has 3 children.[5]
External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Michael Brown
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2002
References
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| Preceded by - |
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Succeeded by Caleb Jones (R) |
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