Steven Howitt
| Steven Howitt | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Bristol District | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Boston University School of Management | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Excavation Contractor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Biography
Howitt graduated from the Boston University School of Management and earned his B.S. in Business Administration. His professional experience includes owning an excavation contracting business.
Issues
Campaign themes
Howitt's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Creating Jobs and Economic Growth
- Excerpt:"I support legislation that cuts taxes, reduces regulations, and creates opportunities for business to develop, grow, and prosper."
Cutting Taxes and Eliminating Wasteful Spending
- Excerpt:"I consistently support legislation that cuts taxes and wasteful spending in our state government."
Restoring Trust in State Government
- Excerpt:"I support your interests by working to cut taxes, eliminate unnecessary state jobs, and oppose cuts in local aid that fund our schools, public safety, and public works."
Health Care
- Excerpt:"I support common sense Health Care reforms."
Education
- Excerpt:"I am committed to unlocking the potential of every child. I believe in the importance of maintaining a world-class system of primary and secondary education."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Howitt served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint | ||||
| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint | ||||
| • Transportation Joint | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Howitt served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Joint | ||||
| • Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development Joint | ||||
| • Transportation Joint | ||||
Election history
2012
Howitt won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Bristol District. Howitt was unopposed in the September 6 Republican primary and defeated A. Keith Carreiro (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fourth Bristol District, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steven Howitt Incumbent |
61.4% | 11,961 | |
| Democratic | A. Keith Carreiro | 38.6% | 7,515 | |
| Total Votes | 19,476 | |||
2010
Howitt won election to the Fourth Bristol Seat in 2010. He defeated David Saad, Sr. in the September 14 Republican primary. He defeated Steven D'Amico (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Fourth Bristol District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven D'Amico (D) | 7,053 | |||
| Steven Howitt (R)
|
8,441 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Howitt raised $30,947 in contributions. [4]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Republican Party | $2,859 |
| Zugsmith, Rachel | $1,000 |
| Howitt, Pamela Tesler | $1,000 |
| Ball, Robert | $1,000 |
Personal
Howitt has a wife, Pam.[1]
Recent news
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Steven Howitt News Feed
- Break out the bloodies: Push is on for Sunday morning liquor sales - Boston Business Journal (blog)
- Negotiators begin talks on $34 billion state budget - The Sun
- GOP lawmakers urge welfare fraud action - Attleboro Sun Chronicle
- Local lawmakers back juvenile changes - Attleboro Sun Chronicle
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External links
- Office website
- Campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Steven Howitt on Facebook
- Steven Howitt on Twitter
References
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| Preceded by Steven D'Amico |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Fourth Bristol District 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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