Kevin B. Kamenetz
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Kevin B. Kamenetz is the current County Executive
of Baltimore County, Maryland
, elected on November 2, 2010. He previously served as a four-term County Councilman representing the Second District of Baltimore County.
He currently resides in Owings Mills, MD with his wife, Jill Kamenetz, and his sons, Karson and Dylan.
growing up and went on to graduate from the Gilman School
. He earned his B.A. from the Johns Hopkins University
and graduated from University of Baltimore School of Law
with a Juris Doctor. After passing the Maryland Bar, Kamenetz worked as a prosecutor in the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City. He has practiced law for over twenty years and has appeared as a guest lecturer at the Community College of Baltimore County as well as before the Baltimore County Bar Association. He authors regular columns on County Council issues appearing in the Baltimore County Bar Association Advocate and Baltimore County Senior Newspaper, Senior Digest.
Kamenetz was first elected to the Baltimore County Council in 1994 and has served for 16 years, holding the title of Chairman during the years of 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2008. He also served as Chair of the County's Spending and Affordability Commission. Prior to serving on the Council, Kamenetz was a member of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee and served as the Baltimore County Party Chairman during his final term.
On April 20, 2010, Kevin Kamenetz announced his official candidacy for the office of Baltimore County Executive to replace James T. Smith, Jr.
On November 2, 2010, Kamenetz was elected Baltimore County Executive.
County executive
A county executive is the head of the executive branch of government in a county. This position is common in the United States.The executive may be an elected or an appointed position...
of Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County, Maryland
Baltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...
, elected on November 2, 2010. He previously served as a four-term County Councilman representing the Second District of Baltimore County.
Personal life
Kevin Kamenetz is a lifelong resident of Baltimore County, growing up in the neighborhoods of Lochearn and Caves Park. Kevin is the son of Irving Kamenetz, better known as "Doc Kaye," a local pharmacist who owned an Overlea pharmacy for over 30 years.He currently resides in Owings Mills, MD with his wife, Jill Kamenetz, and his sons, Karson and Dylan.
Education and public service
Kamenetz attended Baltimore County Public SchoolsBaltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore County Public Schools is the school district in charge of all public schools in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The nation's 25th largest school system as of 2005, it is managed by the Board of Education, headquartered in Towson. The Superintendent is Dr. Joe A...
growing up and went on to graduate from the Gilman School
Gilman School
Gilman School is a private preparatory school for boys located in the Roland Park neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1897 as the Country School for Boys, it was the first country day school in the United States. Gilman enrolls approximately 978 students, ranging from kindergarten to...
. He earned his B.A. from the Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
and graduated from University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law, or UB Law, is one of the three colleges that make up the University of Baltimore, which is part of the University System of Maryland. UB Law is one of only two law schools in the state of Maryland, the other law school being the University of Maryland School...
with a Juris Doctor. After passing the Maryland Bar, Kamenetz worked as a prosecutor in the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City. He has practiced law for over twenty years and has appeared as a guest lecturer at the Community College of Baltimore County as well as before the Baltimore County Bar Association. He authors regular columns on County Council issues appearing in the Baltimore County Bar Association Advocate and Baltimore County Senior Newspaper, Senior Digest.
Kamenetz was first elected to the Baltimore County Council in 1994 and has served for 16 years, holding the title of Chairman during the years of 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2008. He also served as Chair of the County's Spending and Affordability Commission. Prior to serving on the Council, Kamenetz was a member of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee and served as the Baltimore County Party Chairman during his final term.
On April 20, 2010, Kevin Kamenetz announced his official candidacy for the office of Baltimore County Executive to replace James T. Smith, Jr.
James T. Smith, Jr.
James T. Smith Jr. is the former County Executive of Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Smith was elected in 2002 as a Democrat and ended his 8 year tenure on December 6, 2010. His successor is former county councilman Kevin B...
On November 2, 2010, Kamenetz was elected Baltimore County Executive.
Awards and recognition
Kevin Kamenetz has been given the following awards in recognition of his work and service to Baltimore County.- Valley Planning Council - McHarg Planning and Preservation Award - 05/11/2010
- Bais Hamedrash of Baltimore - Community Service Award - 3/8/2006
- Cable Telecommunications Association of MD, DE, and Washington, D.C. - Legislative Award - 2005
- Rotary Foundation - Paul Harris Fellow - 5/21/2002
- Williamsburg Community Association - Special Thanks Award - 9/16/2002
- Milbrook Elementary School - Reading Proclamation - 4/24/2002
- Reisterstown Lions Club - Certification of Appreciation - 2/20/2002
- Liberty Road Business Association - Appreciation Award - 12/13/2001
- Rock International Family Church - Community Appreciation Service - 10/19/2001
- Fieldstone Community Association - Appreciation Award - 9/16/2001
- Pikesville Chamber of Commerce - Fedder Award of Excellence - 10/28/2000
- First Step - Outstanding Councilman Honoree - 3/25/1999
- Pikesville Chamber of Commerce - Person of the Year - 11/4/1995
Official Websites
- http://www.kevinforthecounty.com/
- http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/countycouncil/districts/district2/index.html