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Pamela L. Cousins
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Pamela L. Cousins is an at-large member on the Calvert County Board of Education in Maryland. She advanced from a primary election on June 24, 2014, to face three other candidates in a general election on November 4, 2014. Pamela L. Cousins won the general election on November 4, 2014.
Biography
Cousins is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She worked for more than two decades in business development and information technology. Cousins currently volunteers with the Henson Valley Montessori, Mount Harmony Elementary and Northern Middle School PTAs in addition to other community service. She has one child who currently attends district schools.[1]
Elections
2014
The June 24, 2014, primary ballot included incumbents Dawn C. Balinski and Eugene "Gene" Karol as well as challengers Pamela L. Cousins, William J. "Bill" Phalen and Billy Saunders. Balinski, Karol, Cousins and Phalen faced off in the general election on November 4, 2014.
Cousins and Phalen defeated the incumbents in the general election.
Results
General
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Pamela L. Cousins |
28.4% | 13,675 | |
| Nonpartisan | William J. "Bill" Phalen |
25.9% | 12,478 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dawn C. Balinski Incumbent | 22.7% | 10,926 | |
| Nonpartisan | Eugene "Gene" Karol Incumbent | 22.6% | 10,898 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in | 0.4% | 174 | |
| Total Votes | 48,151 | |||
| Source: Calvert County, Maryland, "Official 2014 General Election Results," accessed December 24, 2014 | ||||
Primary
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William J. "Bill" Phalen |
23% | 4,196 | |
| Nonpartisan | Pamela L. Cousins |
22.3% | 4,082 | |
| Nonpartisan | Eugene "Gene" Karol Incumbent |
20.8% | 3,805 | |
| Nonpartisan | Dawn C. Balinski Incumbent |
19.4% | 3,540 | |
| Nonpartisan | Billy Saunders | 14.5% | 2,647 | |
| Total Votes | 18,270 | |||
| Source: Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Calvert County," July 16, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Cousins reported $960.00 in contributions and $3,348.59 expenditures to the Maryland State Board of Elections, which left her campaign with $2,388.59 in debt as of August 19, 2014.[2]
Endorsements
Cousins received the endorsement of the Education Association of Calvert County prior to the primary election.[3]
Campaign themes
2014
Cousins explained her themes for the 2014 race on her campaign website:
| “ |
I am results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage and solve problems. As a school board member I intend to make student needs my priority, support dollars going directly toward teaching and learning in the classroom. Attract and retain multi-cultural teachers and staff. Make sure achievement gaps are not associated with students’ race, culture and income. Improve school safety programs that incorporate anti-bullying campaigns. I will encourage open and honest dialog up, down and across all district-wide stakeholders which includes students, parents, teachers, administrators, citizens, local businesses and the Board. I’m Pam Cousins and I need your vote to help me merge tradition with innovation for Calvert County Schools. I’m ready and willing to do the work, but I can’t do it without you. Thank you for your time, your consideration, and your vote to make Calvert County Count! |
” |
| —Pamela Cousins' campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Pamela + Cousins + Calvert + County + Public + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Citizens for Pamela Cousins, "About Pamela Cousins," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System, "View Filed Reports," accessed June 3, 2014
- ↑ Education Association of Calvert County, "Calvert County Endorsed Candidates," April 10, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2014 Calvert County Public Schools Elections | |
| Calvert County, Maryland | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Dawn C. Balinski • Pamela L. Cousins • Eugene "Gene" Karol • William J. "Bill" Phalen • Billy Saunders |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
