Verna L. Jones-Rodwell (born November 27, 1955) is an American politician who represented the 44th legislative district in the Maryland State Senate.[1] Senator Jones-Rodwell was also the chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland from 2007 to 2008.[2]
Verna L. Jones-Rodwell | |
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.jpg) Jones-Rodwell in 2007 | |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 44th district | |
| In office January 2003 – January 14, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Clarence M. Mitchell, IV |
| Succeeded by | Shirley Nathan-Pulliam |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 44th district | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | John D. Jefferies |
| Succeeded by | Keith Haynes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 27, 1955 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Baltimore, Maryland |
Background edit
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Jones-Rodwell was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 27, 1955. She graduated from the University of Maryland College Park, B.A. (urban studies & community organization), 1978; Baruch College, City University of New York, M.P.A., 1987.
In the legislature edit
Jones-Rodwell became a member of Senate on January 8, 2003. She was assigned to the Senate's Budget and Taxation Committee in 2003. (public safety, transportation & environment subcommittee, 2003-); Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, 2003-; Joint Committee on Federal Relations, 2003-; Special Committee on Substance Abuse, 2003-. Chair, Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds, 2007-. Member, Special Joint Committee on Pensions, 2003. Jones-Rodwell is a former chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the current chair of the Baltimore City Senate Delegation.
On April 20, 2014, Jones-Rodwell announced that she had decided to retire and would not compete in the upcoming June 2014 democratic primary.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Ruth M. Kirk, Maryland State Delegate". md.gov. Archived from the original on 2008-09-19. Retrieved 2007-06-30.
- ^ "Verna L. Jones-Rodwell, Maryland State Senator". md.gov. Archived from the original on 2008-09-19. Retrieved 2007-06-30.
- ^ "Baltimore Senator Verna Jones-Rodwell To Retire". ABC2 News Baltimore. 21 April 2014. Archived from the original on 30 April 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014.