Jack Evans (D.C. politician)
Jack Evans (born October 31, 1953, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania)[1] is a Democratic politician from Washington, D.C. He currently represents Ward 2 on the Council of the District of Columbia and serves as its chairperson pro tempore.[2]
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Early life, education, and family [edit]
Evans is a native of northeastern Pennsylvania where he graduated from Wyoming Seminary. He received an economics degree[3] with honors (cum laude) from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1975, and a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law[3] in 1978. He began practicing law at the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Division of Enforcement and currently serves as Of Counsel at Patton Boggs law firm.[4]
Evans and his children, Katherine, John, and Christine—triplets—live in Georgetown.[5] Evans' wife, Noel, died in September 2003 after a long battle with cancer.[5][6]
Election history [edit]
- April 30, 1991– elected Ward 2 council member in special election to replace John A. Wilson, who had run for chairman and won[7]
- November 3, 1992– reelected Ward 2 council member[7]
1996 Council of the District of Columbia, Ward 2, Primary Election[8]
| Jack Evans (D) 78% |
| James McLeod (D) 21% |
| Write-in 1% |
1996 Council of the District of Columbia, Ward 2, General Election[9]
| Jack Evans (D) 79% |
| Roger L. Moffatt (R) 21% |
| Write-in 1% |
1998 Mayor of the District of Columbia, Democratic Primary Election[10]
| Anthony Williams (D) 50% |
| Kevin P. Chavous (D) 35% |
| Jack Evans (D) 10% |
| Harold Brazil (D) 4% |
| Sylvia Robinson-Green (D) 0% |
| Jeff Gildenhorn (D) 0% |
| Osie Thorpe (D) 0% |
| Write-in 0% |
2000 Council of the District of Columbia, Ward 2, Primary Election[11]
| Jack Evans (D) 66% |
| John Fanning (D) 18% |
| Pete Ross (D) 15% |
| Ray Avrutis (D) 1% |
| Write-in 1% |
2000 Council of the District of Columbia, Ward 2, General Election[12]
| Jack Evans (D) 80% |
| Tom Briggs (STG) 20% |
| Write-in 1% |
2004 Council of the District of Columbia, Ward 2, Primary Election[13]
| Jack Evans (D) 96% |
| Write-in 4% |
2004 Council of the District of Columbia, Ward 2, General Election[14]
| Jack Evans (D) 82% |
| Jesse James Price, Sr. (R) 9% |
| Jay Houston Marx (STG) 8% |
| Write-in 0% |
2008 Council of the District of Columbia, Ward 2, Primary Election[15]
| Jack Evans (D) 65% |
| Cary Silverman (D) 35% |
2008 Council of the District of Columbia, Ward 2, General Election[16]
| Jack Evans (D) 82% |
| Christina Erland Culver (R) 17% |
| Write-in 1% |
Committees [edit]
- Committee on Finance and Revenue (Chair)
- Committee on Economic Development
- Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary
References [edit]
- ^ "Jack Evans". The Washington Post. 2005-01-06. p. DZ11.
- ^ "Council Period 17 Appointment of Chairperson Pro Tempore, Committee Chairpersons, and Committee and Membership Resolution of 2007".
- ^ a b "Elections 2004: Jack Evans". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
- ^ "Professionals: Jack Evans, Of Counsel". Patton Boggs LLP. Retrieved 2008-04-06.
- ^ a b Argetsinger, Amy; Roberts, Roxanne (2006-06-18). "Still Hoping to Fit Love Into a Very Busy Schedule". The Washington Post. p. D3.
- ^ "Prostate Screenings Can Save Lives". WRC-TV (NBC 4). 2007-09-24.
- ^ a b District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. "Historical Elected Officials: Ward 2 Member of the Council of the District of Columbia". Retrieved 2008-07-30.[dead link]
- ^ Final and Complete Election Results. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. 1996-09-10.
- ^ Final and Complete Election Results. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. 1996-11-05.
- ^ Final and Complete Election Results. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. 1998-09-25.
- ^ Final and Complete Election Results. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. 2000-09-22.
- ^ Final and Complete Election Results. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. 2000-11-17.
- ^ Certified Results. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. 2004-09-14.
- ^ Certified Summary Results. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. 2004-11-18.
- ^ Certified Results. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. 2008-09-26.
- ^ Certified Results. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. 2008-11-24.
External links [edit]
| Council of the District of Columbia | ||
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| Preceded by John A. Wilson |
Ward 2 Member, Council of the District of Columbia 1991 – present |
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