Black Republican elected leaders!

Senator Bill Hardiman has served as Mayor of the City of Kentwood from 1992-2002. He has also served on the board of directors for the Grand Rapids Transit Authority, the Gerald R. Ford Boy Council Boy Scouts of America, Grand Rapids Housing Center, Michigan Municipal League, United Way of Kent County, Spectrum Health Services, Grand Valley Metropolitan Council, Kentwood Foundation, Grand Bank, Crime Victim Foundation, Grand Valley State University Foundation, and Right Place Program (a regional economic development organization)



ED JONES
Colorado State Senator, District 11
Office Location: 200 E. Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6364
E-mail: ed.jones.senate@state.co.us


MAURICE E. WASHINGTON
Republican
Washoe County Senatorial
District No. 2
(Portions of Lyon, Storey and
Washoe Counties)
Pastor/Businessman
E-mail: mwashington@sen.state.nv.us

Born: 1956 – Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Educated: University of Nevada, Reno, Business Administration.
Married: Donna.
Children: Michelle, Jason, Angelise, Dennis Bartee; grandson, Elijah.
Hobbies/Special Interests: Sports, reading.



Representative: Jane E. Powdrell-Culbert
District: 44
County(s): Sandoval
Party: Republican
Occupation: Public Relations
Address: Box 2212
Corrales, NM 87048
Capitol Office Phone: 986-4467



Green Cove Springs
Occupation: Retired U.S. Navy
Spouse: Nolan Carroll
Child(ren): Nolan II, Nyckie, Necho
Education: University of New Mexico, B.A., 1983-1985
Born: August 27, 1959
Military: Enlisted in the United States Navy in 1979 and served for 20 years. Served as a jet mechanic and worked her way up through the ranks to retire as a Lieutenant Commander Aviation Maintenance Officer; Meritorious Service Medal; two Navy Commendation Medals; two Navy Achievement Medals; National Defense Service Medal; Overseas Ribbon; two Coast Guard Special Operation Ribbons; Expert Pistol Medal
Moved to Florida: 1986
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Recreational Interest: stained glass creation, traveling

Legislative Service
Elected to the House May 13, 2003, reelected subsequently
First Black Female Republican elected to the Florida Legislature
Appointed Deputy Majority Leader by Speaker Johnnie Byrd, 2004
Majority Whip 2004-2006



On December 21, 2004, Ohio Governor Bob Taft announced that he would appoint Lieutenant Governor Jennette Bradley to be Ohio’s 45th Treasurer of State effective January 3, 2005, replacing Joe Deters who left to become Hamilton County Prosecutor.

As Treasurer of State, she manages a staff of more than 130, oversees and protects more than $160 billion in state funds, which includes the accounts of Ohio's five public employee retirement systems and the state's workers' compensation account. She is also responsible for managing the state’s multi-billion dollar investment portfolio.

Bradley was elected on November 5, 2002 to the office of Lieutenant Governor as Governor Taft’s running mate. Bradley is the first African-American woman to be elected as Lieutenant Governor in the nation's history