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Michelle Brownlee
Michelle F. Brownlee is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 195 from 2010 to June 8, 2015. She resigned after she pleaded guilty to conflict of interest. She was sentenced to 18 months probation and ordered to make $2,000 in restitution and pay $3,500 for the cost of the trial.[1]
Brownlee appeared in court on June 8, 2015, and pleaded guilty to conflict of interest. She admitted to accepting $2,000 from an undercover informant that was disguised as a lobbyist. She provided the "lobbyist" special access to her office.[1][2]
Brownlee, former state Rep. Harold James (D), former state Rep. Ronald Waters (D), former state Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D) and state Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown (D) were all charged with bribery and conflict of interest as part of a pay-to-play sting that was launched in 2010 by the state Attorney General's office.[3][4]
Brownlee has served as First Ward Chairwoman of the 29th Ward as well as a City Council member in the 29th Ward, 15th Division.
Biography
Brownlee graduated from the Berean Institute with her Paralegal certification. Her professional experience includes working in the legislative district office of Frank Oliver as a volunteer and as chief of staff.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brownlee served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Children & Youth |
| • Human Services |
| • Liquor Control |
| • Urban Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Brownlee served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Children & Youth, Democratic Vice Chair |
| • Human Services |
| • Urban Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brownlee served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children & Youth |
| • Human Services |
| • Urban Affairs |
Elections
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Michelle Brownlee was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Brownlee was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Brownlee ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 195. Brownlee defeated Michael Jones, Takkeem Morgan, and Andrew Kleeman in the Democratic primary on April 24 and was unchallenged in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Michelle Brownlee Incumbent |
100% | 26,914 | |
| Total Votes | 26,914 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Michelle Brownlee Incumbent |
57.9% | 4,392 |
| Michael Jones | 6.7% | 510 |
| Takkeem Morgan | 1.8% | 140 |
| Andrew Kleeman | 33.6% | 2,547 |
| Total Votes | 7,589 | |
2010
Brownlee was unopposed in the May 18 Democratic primary and defeated Republican W. James Kernaghan, III and Independent Warren Bloom in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 195 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Michelle Brownlee (D)
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15,336 | 85.7% | ||
| W. James Kernaghan, III (R) | 2,245 | 12.6% | ||
| Warren Bloom (I) | 313 | 1.8% | ||
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2015
In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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Personal
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Brownlee and her husband, John, have children and grandchildren together.[11]
Recent news
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See also
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- Joint Committees
- Pennsylvania state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Michelle Brownlee on Facebook
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 triblive.com, "Fourth official pleads guilty in legislative sting case," accessed June 8, 2015
- ↑ pennlive.com, "Rep. Michelle Brownlee enters guilty plea in pay-to-play case; resigns seat immediately," accessed June 8, 2015
- ↑ pennlive.com/, "Pa. State Rep. Ron Waters pleads to accepting cash for official action; will resign seat today," accessed June 1, 2015
- ↑ mcall.com, " Former, current Pennsylvania lawmakers plead guilty in sting case spurned by state AG Kathleen Kane," accessed June 1, 2015
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Our Campaigns, "Brownlee, Michelle F," accessed May 9, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Frank Oliver, Sr. (D) |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives 195 2011–June 8, 2015 |
Succeeded by Donna Bullock (D) |
