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Brian Cronin (Idaho)
Brian Cronin is former at-large representative on the Boise School District Board of Trustees in Idaho. He won election to the board in the general election on September 2, 2014, but did not seek reelection in 2016.[1] He is also a former Democratic member of the Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 19B from 2008 to 2012. He served as Minority Caucus Leader from 2011 to 2012.
Biography
Cronin graduated with his bachelor's degree from Haverford College and his master's degree from Harvard University. He is the Senior Vice President for Strategies 360, and is the owner and marketing director of Garabatos Spanish Preschool. Cronin was previously the owner and president of Cronin Associates, worked as a teacher for Boston Public Schools and at Scarsdale High School, served as press secretary for Jerry Brady and Mayor Dave Bieter, was a communications specialist and magazine editor at Junior Chamber International, worked as a writer at Scholastic Incorporated and volunteered for WorldTeach. He is married to Veronica Cronin and has two children.[2][3]
Elections
2014
- See also: Boise School District elections (2014)
In the September 2, 2014 general election, incumbents Nancy Gregory and Doug Park defeated newcomers John Hruby, Anthony Shallat and Grant Walden for two at-large seats with six-year terms. Former Idaho House member Brian Cronin defeated Travis Jones for an at-large seat with a two-year term.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Brian Cronin |
81.8% | 5,004 | |
| Nonpartisan | Travis Jones | 18.2% | 1,110 | |
| Total Votes | 6,114 | |||
| Source: Tiffany Rouse, "Email communication with Boise Independent School District Board Clerk Karen Fox," June 18, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Cronin did not file a campaign finance report with the Idaho Secretary of State.[4]
Endorsements
Cronin did not receive any official endorsements in this election.
2012
Cronin did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
Cronin won re-election to District Seat 19B in 2010 against Republican John Magnan. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 25th. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 19B (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brian Cronin (D)
|
9,974 | 68.1% | ||
| John Magnan (R) | 4,677 | 31.9% | ||
Funding
In 2010, a year in which Cronin was up for re-election, he collected $14,435 in donations.[6]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Idaho House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Brian Cronin (Idaho)'s campaign in 2010 | |
| Idaho Education Association | $1,000 |
| Cronin, Denis F | $1,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters Of Idaho | $1,000 |
| Idaho Hospital Association | $800 |
| Cronin, Linda | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $14,435 |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Brian Cronin won the election to the Idaho House of Representatives District 19B receiving 66.6% of the vote (14,004 votes), ahead of Republican Kevin McGowan who received 33.4% of the vote (7,008 votes).[7]
| Idaho House of Representatives, District 19B (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brian Cronin (D)
|
14,004 | 66.6% | ||
| Kevin McGowan (R) | 7,008 | 33.4% | ||
Funding
In 2008, Cronin raised $46,318.
Listed below are those who contributed the most to his campaign.[8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Linda Cronin | $2,000 |
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Denis F. Cronin | $1,000 |
| Denis F. & Linda Cronin | $1,000 |
| Veronica Cronin | $1,000 |
| Victoria Roper | $1,000 |
| Eloise Cronin | $1,600 |
| Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho | $1,000 |
| Brian C. Cronin | $1,500 |
| Kevin B. Cronin | $1,500 |
| Robert McKeraches | $1,500 |
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cronin served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cronin served on these committees:
Issues
Education reform
Cronin opposed Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna's K-12 education reform package. The first bill was sent to the governor on March 9, 2011. That bill restricted collective bargaining rights for teachers to salaries and benefits only. Additionally, the bill called for tenure to be phased out for new teachers and existing teachers without tenure. "One person's medicine is another person's Kool-Aid and I refuse to drink it," Cronin said.[10]
Tuition hikes
Students at Idaho's four-year universities paid more in tuition in 2011-2012. Data showed that while state appropriations for higher education had been up and down in the last decade, hikes in student fees had been consistent.
Rep. Linden B. Bateman said that students paying more for their college experience is only a product of a poor economy.
“The problem is that we have this bleak economy and we can’t ask taxpayers to come up with more,” Bateman said. “The revenue is just not there.”
Rep. Brian Cronin says the trend showed the state’s inability to commit to stable and adequate funding for colleges and universities.
“This latest tuition increase is a logical consequence of a decade-long disinvestment into higher education,” said Cronin. “I think it’s a significant problem.”[11]
Recent news
External links
- Boise School District
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2004
- Brian Cronin on Facebook
- Brian Cronin on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Idaho Ed News, "Four Candidates Vie For Two Boise Trustee Seats," July 5, 2016
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Brian Cronin's Biography," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Brian Cronin," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2014 Scanned Campaign Finance Reports - Statewide Candidates," accessed July 14, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "2010 campaign contributions," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Brian Cronin
- ↑ Idaho Houses of Idaho house standing committees
- ↑ Fox News, "Idaho Votes to Phase Out Teacher Tenure, Restrict Collective Bargaining," March 9, 2011
- ↑ "Tuition hikes reflect trend of students paying greater share of college costs," Idaho Reporter , April 26th, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Idaho House of Representatives District 19B 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Holli High Woodings (D) |
| 2014 Boise School District Elections | |
| Ada County, Idaho | |
| Election date: | September 2, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Six-year term: • Nancy Gregory • Doug Park • John Hruby • Anthony Shallat • Grant Walden Two-year term: • Brian Cronin • Travis Jones |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
