Jolene Ivey
Jolene Ivey | |
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Member of the Prince George's County Council from the 5th district | |
Assumed office December 3, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Andrea C. Harrison |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 47th district | |
In office January 10, 2007 – January 14, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Rosetta C. Parker |
Succeeded by | Jimmy Tarlau |
Personal details | |
Born | Jolene Stephenson July 30, 1961 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Glenn Ivey |
Children | 5, including Julian Ivey |
Education | Towson University (BA) University of Maryland, College Park (MA) |
Jolene Ivey (
Early life and education
She is of
Career
She worked as co-host of Say Baltimore at
During the 2008 presidential campaign, Ivey supported Barack Obama and went to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, as a delegate pledged to Barack Obama.
During her 2006 campaign for the House of Delegates, Ivey was endorsed by The Washington Post and The Gazette, and ran a strong grassroots campaign. She defeated incumbent Rosetta C. Parker.[6]
In 2014, Ivey ran for lieutenant governor as Doug Gansler's running mate. The Gansler–Ivey team lost to the Brown–Ullman campaign in the Democratic primary election.[7]
Maryland House of Delegates
In the House of Delegates, Ivey, was assigned to the Ways and Means Committee and its election law and revenues subcommittees. She was vice-chair of the Bi-County Committee in the Prince George's County Delegation. She also served in the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the Women Legislators of Maryland.[8] In her first session in Annapolis, Ivey got her first bill passed and signed into law. HB968 established the Post Adoption Support Services Pilot Program which identifies children eligible for post adoption support services and requires local Departments of Social Services to conduct assessments of the needs of adopted children.[9]
Legislative votes
- voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[10]
- voted in favor the Tax Reform Act of 2007 (HB2)[11]
- voted in favor of prohibiting ground rents in 2007 (SB106)[12]
- voted in favor of in-state tuition for students who attended Maryland high schools for at least two years regardless of legal immigration status. (HB6) (2007)[13]
- sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, Establishing the Maryland Education Fund.[14]
- de facto-sponsor House Bill 387 in 2009 – Lawful Status in the United States – Material Compliance with Federal Requirements.[15]
Personal life
Ivey is married to Congressman Glenn Ivey, the former state's attorney for Prince George's County.[16] The couple have five children including Julian Ivey, a member of the House of Delegates.[17]
References
- ^ Wagner, John (October 14, 2013). "Gansler announces Del. Jolene Ivey as his gubernatorial running mate". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Chason, Rachel (June 28, 2018). "New faces on Prince George's council, and two races still too close to call". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ a b c Driver, David (November 26, 2013). "Ivey touts Prince George's connection in her campaign". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ Wiggins, Ovetta (January 4, 2007). "Familiar Issues, Fresh Faces for County Delegation". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "House of Delegates: Jolene Ivey". Maryland State Archives. Archived from the original on September 19, 2008. Retrieved September 23, 2007.
- ^ "HB968". Maryland Department of Legislative Reference. Archived from the original on November 9, 2007. Retrieved September 23, 2007.
- ^ "HB359". Maryland Department of Legislative Reference. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2007.
- ^ "Maryland House of Delegates 2007 Special Session" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on February 9, 2012.
- ^ "2007 Regular Session - Vote Record 0250". Maryland General Assembly. Archived from the original on May 10, 2009. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "House Bill 6". Maryland Department of Legislative Services. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2007.
- ^ "BILL INFO-2007 1st Special Session-HB 30". Maryland General Assembly. Archived from the original on November 12, 2007. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ "BILL INFO-2009 Regular Session-HB 387". Maryland General Assembly. Archived from the original on June 5, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- from the original on August 17, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.