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Michael Ramone
| Michael Ramone | ||
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| Delaware House of Representatives District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 07/11/1961 | |
| Place of birth | Wilmington, DE | |
| Profession | Business owner | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Ramone is the owner of Aquatic Management Systems, as well as BC Communities, and is Chief Executive Officer of Delaware Swim and Fitness.
He is the coach of the Delaware Swim Team.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ramone served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Capital Infrastructure | ||||
| • Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce | ||||
| • Gaming & Parimutuels | ||||
| • Housing & Community Affairs | ||||
| • Revenue & Finance | ||||
| • Telecommunication Internet & Technology | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ramone served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce | ||||
| • Housing & Community Affairs | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Revenue & Finance | ||||
| • Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ramone served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce | ||||
| • Housing & Community Affairs | ||||
| • Revenue & Finance | ||||
Sponsored legislation
Ramone's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 172 - "requires that a person elected to a state office or appointed to fill a vacancy in an elective state office, or who has filed as a candidate for an elective state office disclose the name and address of every nonprofit organization, civic association, community association, foundation, maintenance organization, or trade group incorporated in the State or having activities in the State, or both, of which the person is a council member or board member."
- HB 214 - "reduces the number of New Castle County Council members from 13 to 7. There would be 6 members elected from districts, and 1 member elected as County Council President from the County at-large."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Ramone ran in the 2012 election for Delaware House of Representatives District 21. Ramone ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 11, 2012 and was unchallenged in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 21, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Michael Ramone Incumbent |
100% | 7,629 | |
| Total Votes | 7,629 | |||
2010
Ramone won re-election to the 21st District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the primary or in the November 2, 2010 general election.[3]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 21 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Ramone (R)
|
5,356 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ramone won election to the Delaware House of Representatives from Delaware's 21st District, defeating Patricia Creedon (D). Ramone received 5,474 votes in the election while Creedon received 4,454 votes.[4] Ramone raised $38,525 for his campaign; Creedon raised $62,474.[5]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 21 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michael Ramone (R)
|
5,474 | 55.1% | ||
| Patricia Creedon (D) | 4,454 | 44.9% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Ramone raised $35,272 in contributions. [6]
No contributions to his campaign were of $1,000 or more.
2008
Below are Ramone's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| DE Republican Party | $800 |
| New Castle County Republican Cmte | $795 |
| Park Place Partners I | $600 |
| Verizon | $600 |
| Allan Levin | $600 |
Recent news
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Michael Ramone News Feed
- Delaware gay marriage vote could be campaign issue in next legislative elections - Washington Post
- Delaware House approves gay marriage bill - The Macomb Daily
- Gay Marriage Delaware and Rhode Island Inch Closer to Marriage Equality - PolicyMic
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External links
- Mike Ramone's personal website
- Delaware House of Representatives - Rep. Michael Ramone
- Minority Caucus website - Mike Ramone
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ramone
- ↑ 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 21 Delaware House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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