Charlie Brown (Indiana politician)
Charlie Brown | |
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Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
In office 1982–2018 | |
Preceded by | Dean R. Mock[1] |
Succeeded by | Ragen Hatcher |
Personal details | |
Born | Williston, South Carolina | March 8, 1938
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Angela |
Residence | Gary, Indiana |
Alma mater | Cheyney University, Indiana University |
Occupation | Educator, youth and mental health administration, politician |
Charlie Brown (born March 8, 1938) is a former American politician who is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing the 3rd District (1982-2018). Brown, who is African-American, is a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus. In 2017, Brown announced that he would not be running for reelection to the State House.[2]
Early life[]
On March 8, 1938, Brown was born in Williston, South Carolina.[3] Brown grew up in Philadelphia.[4]
Education[]
In 1961, Brown earned a bachelor's degree from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (formerly Cheyney State Teachers' College), a public historical Black institution, in Cheyney, Pennsylvania.[3][4] In 1982, Brown earned a master's degree from Indiana University Northwest.[3]
Career[]
In 1961, Brown became a teacher at the Gary Community School Corporation until 1968.[4]
From 1968 to 1988, Brown was youth coordinator, Mayor's assistant on youth activities, director of the Youth Services Bureau, affirmative action officer and risk manager for the City of Gary.[4]
In 1982, Brown became a member of the Indiana House of Representatives for District 3.[3][4]
In 1988, Brown became the CEO of the Gary Community Mental Health Center, a position he held until 1993.
Brown is a consultant providing health and management services to entities seeking to foster positive interaction between governmental bodies and the community.
Politics[]
First elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1982, Brown has been a chairman of the Indiana House Standing Committee on Public Health.
In 2007, Brown sponsored a bill enacting a new statewide effort to promote improved health care for Hoosiers. Known as the Indiana Checkup Plan, House Enrolled Act 1678 (Public Law 218-2007) provides expanded health insurance availability, improved prenatal care for expectant mothers and a bipartisan effort to encourage establishment of wellness programs among Indiana employers of all sizes.
In 2010, Brown announced a partnership he initiated between the Gary Community Health Center and a medicaid dentist. "This is a first that is starting here in Gary, Ind., that we have a private sector entity joining with the public and producing a service that is sorely needed," Brown said. "This goes to show you that Gary can be first in something positive."[5]
Brown also serves on the National Conference of State Legislatures health committee[6] and is a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.[7]
Personal life[]
Brown's wife is Angela Baker Brown. They have one child.[3][4] Brown lives in Gary, Indiana.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Indiana House (District 3)". Capitolandwashington.com. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ "State Rep. Charlie Brown to end legislative tenure in 2018; plans to run for local office | Government and Politics". nwitimes.com. 2017-11-28. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ a b c d e f "Charlie Brown's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f "Representative Charlie Brown". in.gov. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "Smile Gary, smile | Northwest Indiana Business Headlines". nwitimes.com. 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ "NCSL Health Committee Roster". National Conference of State Legislatures. Archived from the original on March 29, 2008. Retrieved April 25, 2008.
- ^ "IBLC Members". Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC). Retrieved April 25, 2008.
External links[]
- Members of the Indiana House of Representatives
- 1938 births
- Living people
- Indiana Democrats
- African-American state legislators in Indiana
- 21st-century American politicians
- Politicians from Gary, Indiana
- People from Williston, South Carolina
- Politicians from Philadelphia
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 20th-century African-American people