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Yvonne Kennedy
| Yvonne Kennedy | ||
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| Alabama House of Representatives District 97 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 1982-December 8, 2012 (Death) | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1982 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Alabama State University | |
| Master's | Morgan State University | |
| Ph.D. | University of Alabama | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 8, 1945 | |
| Profession | President, S.D. Bishop State Junior College | |
| Religion | Christian Methodist Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kennedy was the President of S.D. Bishop State Junior College.
She was a member of the American Association for Higher Education Board, America's Junior Miss Scholarship Foundation Incorporated, and Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Kennedy was also Youth Director of the Board of Christian Education, Southeast Alabama Conference, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Trustee of Miles College, and Chair of the Mobile County United Negro College Fund Campaign.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Kennedy served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Children and Senior Advocacy Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Alabama House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Regulations (Economic Development and Tourism)
- Mobile County Legislation Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee, Alabama House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Elections
2010
Kennedy won re-election to the 97th District Seat in 2010. She had no opposition.[3]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Kennedy was re-elected to the 97th District Seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election.[4]
Kennedy raised $47,991 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Kennedy raised $31,750 in contributions. [6]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $10,000 |
| Alabama State Employees Association | $4,500 |
| FGA PAC | $3,500 |
| Trust Representing Involved Alabama Lawyers | $2,500 |
2006
In 2006, Kennedy collected $47,991 in donations.
Below are Kennedy's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2006 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2006 total |
|---|---|
| AL Education Assoc | $10,000 |
| FGA PAC | $6,000 |
| Seth Hammett Campaign | $5,000 |
| AL Trial Lawyers Assoc | $3,000 |
| Milton E & Pat McGregor | $3,000 |
Recent news
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Yvonne Kennedy News Feed
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External links
- Alabama Legislature - Yvonne Kennedy
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2002, 1998
References
- ↑ AL.com, "Tribute recognizes late state Rep. Yvonne Kennedy, an education 'shero' (video, photos)," December 14, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kennedy
- ↑ Statewide general election results
- ↑ 2006 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama House spending, 2006
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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