Elizabeth Bobo
| Elizabeth Bobo | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 12B district | |
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In office January 11, 1995 – January 14, 2015[1] | |
| Constituency | Howard County |
| 4th County Executive of Howard County, Maryland | |
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In office 1986–1990 | |
| Preceded by | J. Hugh Nichols |
| Succeeded by | Charles I. Ecker |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 21, 1943 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lloyd G. Knowles |
| Residence | Columbia, Maryland |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Elizabeth Bobo (born December 21, 1943) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She served as Howard County Executive and in the Maryland House of Delegates. Bobo was the first and only female Howard County Executive, serving from 1986 to 1990.[2]
Early Life
Bobo was born in Baltimore on December 21, 1943. She graduated from Seton High School in Baltimore before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature from the University of Maryland University College and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. Bobo was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1992 and practiced as an attorney before her election to the House of Delegates.[1]
Career
Bobo served one term as Howard County Executive starting in 1986. Charles I. Ecker won against Bobo's reelection campaign in 1990. She served four terms in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 12B in Howard County, from 1999, choosing not to seek reelection in 2014. In 1993, Bobo married former planning board member and councilperson Lloyd G. Knowles.[3] In 1987, Bobo partnered with developer Kingdon Gould III to form a business outreach program.[4] She has been recognized for her work on conservation and children's issues.
Legislative notes
- voted in favor of increasing the sales tax whilst simultaneously reducing income tax rates for some income brackets - Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)
- voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)
In the Democratic Party
During the 2008 presidential campaign, Bobo supported Barack Obama and went to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado as a delegate pledged to Obama.
References
- "Maryland Manual Online". Maryland State Archives. 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
- 1 2 "Former Delegates: Elizabeth Bobo". Maryland State Government. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ↑ http://www.baltimoresun.com/ph-ho-cf-liz-bobo-0906-20120830-story.html
- ↑ Scott Wilson (6 April 1990). "Liberation Of a Liberal: Md.'s Bobo Comfortable Sitting on Back Bench". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Janice Howard (19 November 1987). "HOWARD COUNTY NOTES". The Washington Post.