Yvonne Wilson
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| Yvonne Wilson | |
| Missouri State Senate District 9 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Senate website |
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Yvonne Wilson (b. March 22, 1929) has been a Democratic member of the Missouri Senate since 2004. She represents the 9th district.
Education
Wilson earned her BS from Lincoln University in 1950. She went on to receive her MA in Sociology from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1971. She then earned her MED in 1976.
Professional experience
Wilson was a Teacher Consultant for the Education School District from 1963 to 1969. She then worked as Teacher/Principal for the School District of Kansas City, Missouri, from 1950 to 1982. From 1982 to 1985 she was Director of Elementary Education. She also worked as a Consultant/Program Director for Metropolitan Community Colleges from 1985 to 1990. She then worked as Director of the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center until 1995.
Political experience
Wilson served in the Missouri State House of Representatives from 1963 to 1969. She later joined the Missouri State Senate in 2004. She has served in that position since, representing the 9th district.
Committee membership
- Appropriations Committee, Missouri Senate
- Education Committee, Missouri Senate
- General Laws Committee, Missouri Senate
- Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee, Missouri Senate
Personal life
Wilson and her husband, James, have had three children.
External links
- Missouri Senate member page
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Sen. Wilson's website
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