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Michelle Brownlee
| Michelle Brownlee | ||
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| Pennsylvania State House District 195 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| 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 | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Paralegal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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She began her career working in the legislative district office of Frank Oliver as a volunteer, and was eventually promoted all the way to chief of staff. She has served as First Ward Chairwoman of the 29th Ward as well as a City Council member in the 29th Ward, 15th Division.
She graduated from the Berean Institute with her Paralegal certification.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brownlee served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Children & Youth, Democratic Vice Chair | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brownlee served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children & Youth | ||||
| • Human Services | ||||
| • Urban Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Brownlee ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 195. Brownlee defeated Michael Jones, Takkeem Morgan, and Andrew Kleeman in the Democratic primary on April 24 and was unchallenged in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 195, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 100% | 26,914 | ||
| Total Votes | 26,914 | |||
2010
Brownlee was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary and defeated Republican W. James Kernaghan, III and independent Warren Bloom in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 195 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
15,336 | 85.7% | ||
| W. James Kernaghan, III (R) | 2,245 | 12.6% | ||
| Warren Bloom (I) | 313 | 1.8% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Brownlee raised a total of $55,911 in campaign funds.[4] Her top contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Friends of Frank Oliver | $12,500 |
| Citizens to Elect Dwight Evans for State Representative | $10,000 |
| Laborers District Council | $5,000 |
| Mason, Clayford | $3,500 |
| Eubanks, Joyce | $3,500 |
Personal
Brownlee and her husband John have children and grandchildren together.[5]
Recent news
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Michelle Brownlee News Feed
- Art openings, receptions, and tours. - Asheville Citizen-Times
- WATCHBLOG: Per diem kings and queens for March 2013 - Pennsylvania Independent
- ANOTHER OPINION: Youth Violence Leaves PTSD In Its Wake - Philadelphia Public Record
- Sen. Bob Mensch among legislative per diem kings and queens for March - The Mercury
- HEARD ON THE HILL / IN CITY HALL: Clarke Wants Longer Tax-Relief Deadline - Philadelphia Public Record
- Lawmaker introduces civil union bill: Wednesday Morning Coffee - PennLive.com (blog)
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External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Michelle Brownlee on Facebook
References
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ 2010 general election results from the Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office
- ↑ 2010 Campaign Contributions
- ↑ Our Campaigns: Brownlee, Michelle F.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frank Oliver, Sr. (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives 195 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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