Jeannie Haddaway
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Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates
, District 37B.
who was appointed as the Chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission
. At the time, Haddaway was the youngest member of the Maryland House of Delegates
. District 37B covers parts of Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, & Wicomico counties. In 2006, she ran for her first election and, along with Adelaide Eckardt, handily defeated her Democratic challengers. Delegate Haddaway is a member of the Easton Church of God, serving as a Sunday school teacher there.
in St. Michael's, MD
. After high school, she attended Salisbury University
and graduated in 1999 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in art/graphic design.
In 2001, she became a Development Officer for the Maryland-DC Office of the National Audubon Society
and worked there until 2003. While working for the National Audubon Society, she started her own company, Dragonfly Designs, LLC.http://www.designsbydragonfly.com, which is a graphic and web-design company.
Haddaway took a big step in her political career in 2002 when she became a member of the Talbot County Republican Central Committee and has served as vice-chair. She is also a member of the Mid-Shore League of Republican Women, and the Republicans for Environmental Protection http://www.rep.org/. She is the founder and past president of Mid-Shore Young Republicans, a founding member of Delmarva Planned Giving Council http://delmarvagiving.org/, a member of the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce http://www.talbotchamber.org/, the Talbot County Young Professionals, the Leave A Legacy Delmarva http://delmarvagiving.org/legacy.html, and the Rotaract of Easton http://www.rotarydistrict7430.org/Easton.cfm. She is the former regional coordinator for the World Institute for Peace and Development http://www.widp.org/ in Washington, DC.
As a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, she serves as the Assistant Minority Whip. She is on the Economic Matters Committee and various sub-committees. She is an Executive Board Member of the Legislative Policy Committee for the Women's Caucus. She is the Treasurer of the Eastern Shore Delegation and is the Chair of the Talbot County Delegation.
Recently appointed to the Federal Relations Committee, Task Force on Renewable Fuels, the Rural Maryland Council and the Electric Universal Service Program Workgroup.
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
, District 37B.
Background
Jeannie Haddaway was born in Easton, MD, but grew up in nearby Neavitt, MD. She was first appointed to office in 2003 by Governor Bob Ehrlich to replace Kenneth D. SchislerKenneth D. Schisler
Kenneth D. Schisler is a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates and former chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission.-Background:...
who was appointed as the Chair of the Maryland Public Service Commission
Maryland Public Service Commission
The Maryland Public Service Commission is an independent administrative agency within the state government which regulates public utilities and certain taxi cab and other passenger services in Maryland...
. At the time, Haddaway was the youngest member of the Maryland House of Delegates
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
. District 37B covers parts of Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, & Wicomico counties. In 2006, she ran for her first election and, along with Adelaide Eckardt, handily defeated her Democratic challengers. Delegate Haddaway is a member of the Easton Church of God, serving as a Sunday school teacher there.
Education
Haddaway graduated from St. Michaels High SchoolSt. Michaels Middle/High School
St. Michael's Middle and High School is a six-year public middle school / high school in St. Michael's, MD, Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Talbot County along with Easton High School.-Overview:...
in St. Michael's, MD
St. Michaels, Maryland
Saint Michaels is a town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,193 at the 2000 census. Saint Michaels derives its name from the Episcopal Parish established here in 1677...
. After high school, she attended Salisbury University
Salisbury University
Salisbury University is a public university in Salisbury, Maryland.According to U.S. News and World Report's 2009 America's Best Colleges index, "In guidebooks and surveys by U.S...
and graduated in 1999 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in art/graphic design.
Career
Though young by most standards (she was appointed as a delegate when she was 26 years old) she has been very active and accomplished in her career. After college, she took a position as an administrative assistant for the Maryland Department of the Environment http://www.mde.state.md.us/ and eventually obtained a position as a public affairs specialist. She worked at the DOE until 2000.In 2001, she became a Development Officer for the Maryland-DC Office of the National Audubon Society
National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society is an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation. Incorporated in 1905, Audubon is one of the oldest of such organizations in the world and uses science, education and grassroots advocacy to advance its conservation mission...
and worked there until 2003. While working for the National Audubon Society, she started her own company, Dragonfly Designs, LLC.http://www.designsbydragonfly.com, which is a graphic and web-design company.
Haddaway took a big step in her political career in 2002 when she became a member of the Talbot County Republican Central Committee and has served as vice-chair. She is also a member of the Mid-Shore League of Republican Women, and the Republicans for Environmental Protection http://www.rep.org/. She is the founder and past president of Mid-Shore Young Republicans, a founding member of Delmarva Planned Giving Council http://delmarvagiving.org/, a member of the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce http://www.talbotchamber.org/, the Talbot County Young Professionals, the Leave A Legacy Delmarva http://delmarvagiving.org/legacy.html, and the Rotaract of Easton http://www.rotarydistrict7430.org/Easton.cfm. She is the former regional coordinator for the World Institute for Peace and Development http://www.widp.org/ in Washington, DC.
As a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, she serves as the Assistant Minority Whip. She is on the Economic Matters Committee and various sub-committees. She is an Executive Board Member of the Legislative Policy Committee for the Women's Caucus. She is the Treasurer of the Eastern Shore Delegation and is the Chair of the Talbot County Delegation.
Recently appointed to the Federal Relations Committee, Task Force on Renewable Fuels, the Rural Maryland Council and the Electric Universal Service Program Workgroup.
Legislative notes
- voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/HB0359.htm
- voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm
- voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006(SB154)http://mlis.state.md.us/2006rs/votes/house/0942.htm
- voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm
Election results
- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 37B
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- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Adelaide C. Eckardt Adelaide C. EckardtAdelaide C. Eckardt , is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 37B.-Background:Adelaide C. Eckardt was first elected in 1994 to represent the new District 37B. District 37B covers parts of Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, & Wicomico counties.She defeated Democratic incumbent Robert...
, Rep.19,980 34.5% Won Jeannie Haddaway, Rep. 18,677 32.2% Won James A. Adkins, Dem. 9,640 16.6% Lost Tim Quinn, Dem. 9,588 16.6% Lost Other Write-Ins 34 0.1% Lost
- Voters to choose two:
External links
- http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/html/msa14155.html
- http://www.votehaddaway.com/biography.html
- http://www.talbotgop.org/clubs.cfm