Shirley Kitchen
| Shirley Kitchen | ||
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| Pennsylvania State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $82,026/year | |
| Per diem | $159/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | ||
| 1987-1988 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Antioch University, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 17, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Augusta, GA | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Before being elected in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Kitchen has had various experience in the Philadelphia City and County Government. Kitchen was a poll worker for the City of Philadelphia from 1970 to 1976 working the North Philadelphia wards. Kitchen later became a social worker for the County of Philadelphia. Kitchen first became the Director of Constituent Services for the Philadelphia City Council from 1986 to 1987 before serving in the Pennsylvania House. After leaving the Pennsylvania House in 1988 and returning briefly to being a social worker, Kitchen was the Manager for the Management Information Systems Department of the Philadelphia Parking Authority from 1990 to 1992. Kitchen returned to being the Director of Constituent Services for the Philadelphia City Council from 1992 till her election to the Pennsylvania Senate in 1996.
Kitchen graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Antioch University in 1979 and earned a Certificate in Child Care Behavior from Temple in 1975.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kitchen served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health & Welfare, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Urban Affairs & Housing | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kitchen served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health & Welfare, Minority Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Urban Affairs & Housing | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kitchen served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Urban Affairs & Housing, Democratic Ranking Member | ||||
| • Agriculture & Rural Affairs | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness | ||||
Elections
2012
Kitchen ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania Senate District 3. Kitchen ran unchallenged in the April 24 primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Pennsylvania State Senate, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Shirley Kitchen Incumbent |
100% | 101,151 | |
| Total Votes | 101,151 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kitchen was elected to Pennsylvania State Senate District 3.[3]
Kitchen raised $121,135 for this campaign.[4]
| Pennsylvania State Senate District 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| KITCHEN, SHIRLEY M. (D)
|
96,328 | |||
| FARLEY, JOHN (R) | 27,702 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Kitchen raised $9,080 during the 2010 election cycle. She was not up for re-election in 2010.
Her top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Association for Justice | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers | $1,000 |
| Peco Energy | $500 |
| ST Hill, Jennifer | $500 |
| Food & Commercial Workers Local 1776 | $500 |
| Heyer, P | $500 |
2008
Kitchen raised $121,135 during the 2008 election cycle.
Her top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labor Distirct Council | $40,000 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $10,000 |
| Committee to Reelect Mike Stack | $5,000 |
| Fumo for Senate | $5,000 |
| S.R. Wojdak & Associates | $3,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 542 | $2,000 |
| Bellvue Communications Group | $2,000 |
| Patrick and Joanne Palmer | $2,000 |
| AFSCME District Council 47 | $1,750 |
| Pennsylvania State Education Association | $1,500 |
| Frank Canty LAWPAC | $1,500 |
District 3
Kitchen represents Pennsylvania Senate District 3. District 3 includes the North Central Philadelphia neighborhoods of Nicetown, Germantown, Tioga, Fox Chase, and East Oak Lane[7].
Personal
Shirley is divorced with five children and resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Recent news
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- The real reason the argument over the Redskins' name matters - Daily Caller
- Mark Levin blasts 'transgendering' 'snaggletooth' 'troll' Michael Savage - Daily Caller
- Dauphin County judge appointed to Interbranch Commission for Gender, Racial ... - The Pennsylvania Record
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External links
- Shirley Kitchen's personal website
- Profile from the Pennsylvania Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List In Ballot Order," March 26, 2012
- ↑ "Pennsylvania State Senate official election results for 2008"
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Shirley Kitchen
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Shirley Kitchen
- ↑ "Senator Kitchen" Map of PA Senate District 3
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