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'''Marie Young''' is the current [[Escambia County Board of County Commissioners|County Commissioner]] for [[Escambia County District 3]]. She was appointed in [[2002]] by Governor [[Wikipedia:Jeb Bush|Jeb Bush]] following the [[soccer complex corruption scandal]] and subsequent removal from office of [[Willie Junior]] and three other commissioners. She previously served on the [[Pensacola City Council]] from [[1997]] to [[2002]].
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'''Marie K. Young''' is the current [[Escambia County Board of County Commissioners|County Commissioner]] for [[Escambia County District 3]]. Formerly a [[Pensacola City Council]] member representing [[City of Pensacola District 7|District 7]], she was appointed in [[2002]] by Governor [[Wikipedia:Jeb Bush|Jeb Bush]] following the [[soccer complex corruption scandal]] and subsequent removal from office of [[Willie Junior]] and three other commissioners.
  
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==Early life & education career==
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Young was born in Pensacola on [[August 31]], [[1934]], the youngest of five children. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Florida A&M University in {{date needed}}, then worked as a physical education teacher and basketball coach in Georgiana, Alabama. In anticipation of the [[Wikipedia:Montgomery Bus Boycott|1955 Montgomery bus boycotts]], she participated in twice-weekly boycott planning sessions at a local church, including several attended by Dr. [[Wikipedia:Martin Luther King, Jr.|Martin Luther King]], whom she saw at the time as "just a regular preacher":
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{{cquote|I couldn't see the total picture. When I moved back to Pensacola, I realized that I had been a part of history. I'd seen him, I shook hands with him, I'd sat in meetings with him.<ref>"40 years later, residents recall MLK's legacy." ''Pensacola News Journal'', April 4, 2008.</ref>}}
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She later received her master's degree in elementary education from Atlanta University and certification in education leadership from [[UWF]] and FSU.  She met the Rev. [[James S. Young]] at his church, [[Mount Canaan Baptist Church|Mount Canaan Baptist]], and they were married on June 11, 1960.
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Young's career in the [[Escambia County School District]] spanned nearly forty years and numerous positions ranging from art teacher to assistant director of Title I. She retired in [[1994]] and began working as an education consultant.
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==Political career==
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Young first ran for [[Pensacola City Council]] in [[1995]], but lost. At the urging of her friend [[Jacqueline Harris]], she ran again in [[1997]] and won.
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In [[1999]] she supported efforts by [[Movement for Change]] that eventually renamed a portion of [[Alcaniz Street]] for [[Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive|Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]] She drew the ire of some black constituents, however, when she broke with fellow African-American council members and voted to elect [[John Fogg]] and [[Jack Nobles]] as mayor and mayor pro tem.
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When four [[Escambia County Commission]]ers were removed from office in the [[soccer complex corruption scandal]] of [[2002]], Governor [[Wikipedia:Jeb Bush|Jeb Bush]] appointed Young to the [[Escambia County District 3|District 3]] seat formerly held by [[Willie Junior]]. She was promptly elected by the other commissioners to serve as chairperson.
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When Governor Bush made the appointments, he asked the four appointees to accept with the understanding that they would step down at the next election. He later released the candidates from this obligation, at the request of banker [[Tommy Tait]], but Young was the only appointment who ran for election in [[2004]]. Her challengers criticized her on this point during their campaigns: "She promised she was going to sit down, and she didn't," noted Republican candidate [[John R. "Dooley" Johnson]].<ref>"Challengers seek change in Dist. 3." ''Pensacola News Journal'', October 28, 2004.</ref>
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Young was affirmed to the seat by the election, becoming the first black woman to serve on the Commission.
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She has filed for reelection and will face several challengers in the [[Escambia County elections, 2008|2008 election]].
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|-
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! style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;" | <span style="font-size: small; color: blue;">•</span>'''DEM'''
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| '''Marie Young'''
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| 14,860
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! style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;" | <span style="font-size: small; color: red;">•</span>'''REP'''
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| [[John R. "Dooley" Johnson]]
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| 4,485
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! style="font-size: x-small; text-align: center;" | <span style="font-size: small; color: black;">•</span>'''NPA'''
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| [[Robert "Rocky" Boyd]]
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| 1,090
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|}
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==Community involvement==
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*[[WSRE Foundation]]
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*[[Community Equity Investment Board]]
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*[[Council on Aging of West Florida]]
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*Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
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*[[Mt. Canaan Baptist Church]], Sunday School Teacher
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*[[Area Housing Commission]], Chairman
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*[[Community Action Program Committee]]
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*[[Clean & Green Commission]]
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*Mentor, [[Hallmark Elementary School]]
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*[[Transportation Disadvantaged Board]], Chairman
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*Transportation Planning Organization
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*[[Family Law Advisory Group]]
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*[[Value Adjustment Board]]
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==References==
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*[http://www.co.escambia.fl.us/departments/board_of_county_commissioners/District3.php Escambia County Commission] profile
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*"Young excels in the public spotlight." ''Pensacola News Journal'', May 16, 2002.
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Latest revision as of 21:56, 30 January 2009

Marie K. Young
MarieYoung.jpg
Born August 31, 1934
Pensacola
Occupation Escambia County Commissioner
District 3
Spouse James S. Young
Children James "Jay" Young, Jr.

Marie K. Young is the current County Commissioner for Escambia County District 3. Formerly a Pensacola City Council member representing District 7, she was appointed in 2002 by Governor Jeb Bush following the soccer complex corruption scandal and subsequent removal from office of Willie Junior and three other commissioners.

Early life & education career[edit]

Young was born in Pensacola on August 31, 1934, the youngest of five children. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Florida A&M University in (date needed), then worked as a physical education teacher and basketball coach in Georgiana, Alabama. In anticipation of the 1955 Montgomery bus boycotts, she participated in twice-weekly boycott planning sessions at a local church, including several attended by Dr. Martin Luther King, whom she saw at the time as "just a regular preacher":

I couldn't see the total picture. When I moved back to Pensacola, I realized that I had been a part of history. I'd seen him, I shook hands with him, I'd sat in meetings with him.[1]

She later received her master's degree in elementary education from Atlanta University and certification in education leadership from UWF and FSU. She met the Rev. James S. Young at his church, Mount Canaan Baptist, and they were married on June 11, 1960.

Young's career in the Escambia County School District spanned nearly forty years and numerous positions ranging from art teacher to assistant director of Title I. She retired in 1994 and began working as an education consultant.

Political career[edit]

Young first ran for Pensacola City Council in 1995, but lost. At the urging of her friend Jacqueline Harris, she ran again in 1997 and won.

In 1999 she supported efforts by Movement for Change that eventually renamed a portion of Alcaniz Street for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She drew the ire of some black constituents, however, when she broke with fellow African-American council members and voted to elect John Fogg and Jack Nobles as mayor and mayor pro tem.

When four Escambia County Commissioners were removed from office in the soccer complex corruption scandal of 2002, Governor Jeb Bush appointed Young to the District 3 seat formerly held by Willie Junior. She was promptly elected by the other commissioners to serve as chairperson.

When Governor Bush made the appointments, he asked the four appointees to accept with the understanding that they would step down at the next election. He later released the candidates from this obligation, at the request of banker Tommy Tait, but Young was the only appointment who ran for election in 2004. Her challengers criticized her on this point during their campaigns: "She promised she was going to sit down, and she didn't," noted Republican candidate John R. "Dooley" Johnson.[2]

Young was affirmed to the seat by the election, becoming the first black woman to serve on the Commission.

She has filed for reelection and will face several challengers in the 2008 election.

Escambia County elections, 2004
•DEM Marie Young 14,860
•REP John R. "Dooley" Johnson 4,485
•NPA Robert "Rocky" Boyd 1,090

Community involvement[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "40 years later, residents recall MLK's legacy." Pensacola News Journal, April 4, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Challengers seek change in Dist. 3." Pensacola News Journal, October 28, 2004.
Preceded by:
Sherman Robinson 		Pensacola City Council, District 7
1997-2002 		Succeeded by:
Ronald Townsend
Preceded by:
Willie Junior 		Escambia County Commissioner, District 3
2002 – present 		Incumbent
v • d • e
Government of Escambia County, Florida
County Administrator: Bob McLaughlin  •  Assistant Administrators: Janice Kilgore & Gordon Pike  •  County Attorney: Allison RogersEscambiaCountyFlaSeal.png
Sheriff: David Morgan  •  Tax Collector: Janet Holley  •  Supervisor of Elections: David Stafford  •  Property Appraiser: Chris Jones
County CommissionWilson Robertson (District 1)  •  Gene Valentino (District 2)  •  Marie Young (District 3)  •  Grover Robinson IV (District 4)  •  Kevin White (District 5)
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