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Verna Jones-Rodwell
| Verna Jones-Rodwell | ||
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| Maryland State Senate District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $43,500/year | |
| Per diem | $142/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Maryland State House of Delegates | ||
| 1998-2003 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Maryland at College Park, 1978 | |
| Master's | Baruch College, 1987 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 27, 1955 | |
| Place of birth | Baltimore, MD | |
| Profession | Founder/President, Collaborative Solutions | |
| Religion | Methodist- A.M.E | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Jones-Rodwell earned her B.A .in Urban Studies from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1978 and her M.P.A. from the City University of New York Baruch College in 1987. Her professional experience includes working as a Special Assistant to the City Manager of the City of Berkeley, California, Director of Market Development for the Development Training Institute, and Founder and President of Collaborative Solutions.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jones-Rodwell served on these committees:
- Budget and Taxation
- Children, Youth, and Families
- Federal Relations
- Management of Public Funds, Chair
- Spending Affordability
- Special Committee on Pensions, Chair
- Subcommittee on Pensions, Chair
- Subcommittee on Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jones-Rodwell served on these committees:
- Audit Joint Committee, Maryland General Assembly
- Budget & Taxation Committee, Maryland State Senate
- Children, Youth, & Families Joint Committee, Maryland General Assembly
- Federal Relations Joint Committee, Maryland General Assembly
- Management of Public Funds Joint Committee, Maryland General Assembly
- Special Committee on Substance Abuse
Elections
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
Jones-Rodwell ran for re-election to the 44th District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Jones-Rodwell defeated Bernard Reiter (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[1]
| Maryland State Senate, District 44 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Verna Jones-Rodwell (D)
|
17,706 | 91.4% | ||
| Bernard Reiter (R) | 1,669 | 8.6% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Jones-Rodwell ran for District 44 of the Maryland State Senate, beating Sameerah Muhammad. [2]
| Maryland Senate, District 44 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Verna Jones-Rodwell (D) | 15,982 | 90.0% | ||
| Sameerah Muhammad(R) | 1,757 | 9.9% | ||
| Write-Ins | 26 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Jones-Rodwell was up for re-election, she raised $93,461 in donations.[3]
Her four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Seiu 1199 | $3,000 |
| Service Employees DC & Maryland State Council 54 | $2,500 |
| Motir Services Inc | $2,500 |
| Health Facilities Association of Maryland | $2,250 |
2006
In 2006 Verna Jones-Rodwell collected $90,157 in donations. [4]
Her seven largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Friends of Paula Hollinger | $4,000 |
| Daniel Russell | $2,000 |
| Friends of John W. Anderson | $2,000 |
| Friends of Peter Franchot | $2,000 |
| Marylanders for Mike Miller | $2,000 |
| Olivia Harris | $2,000 |
| Maryland Trial Lawyers Association | $2,000 |
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External links
- Official Maryland State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart summary
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Senator Jones-Rodwell' facebook
- Senator Jones-Rodwell' twitter
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
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