Deborah Berry

Deborah L. Berry (born September 2, 1958) was the Iowa State Representative from the 62nd District from 2012 to 2017. From 2003 to 2012 she represented the 22nd district, most of which is part of the current 62nd district.

Deborah L. Berry
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 62nd district
In office January 13, 2003 – January 8, 2017[1]
Preceded by	Bob Brunkhorst
Succeeded by	Ras Smith
Personal details
Born	September 2, 1958 Waterloo, Iowa[2]
Political party	Democratic
Children	1
Residence	Waterloo, Iowa[2]
Alma mater	Upper Iowa University[2]
Website	Berry's website

Iowa House of Representatives District 62 includes of all the area that is located on the east side and a small part that is on the west side of the Cedar River in Waterloo, Iowa. The incorporated Iowa cities of Evansdale, Elk Run Heights, and Raymond. Also included is some countryside areas of Black Hawk County. A detailed map is available.

Electoral history

Berry began her official political career in January 2000 when
she was elected to the Waterloo City Council for the Fourth Ward.[2]

2002 Iowa House of Representatives District 22 Democratic Primary election

Deborah L. Berry (597 votes)

Joe Rodriguez (422 votes)

Quentin Hart (440 votes)

Melvina B. Scott (346 votes)

2002 Iowa House of Representatives District 22 General Election

Deborah L. Berry (D) (5071 votes) (66%)

Norm Granger (R) (2589 votes)

2004 Iowa House of Representatives District 22 General Election

Deborah L. Berry (D) (10,038 votes) (99%) unopposed

write in (109 votes)

2006 Iowa House of Representatives District 22 General Election

Deborah L. Berry (D) (5,985 votes) (77%)

Michael Anthony (R) (1759 votes)

2008 Iowa House of Representatives District 22 General Election

Deborah L. Berry (D) (10,081 votes) (99%) unopposed

write in (145 votes)

2010 Iowa House of Representatives District 22 General Election

Deborah L. Berry (D) (5744 votes) (98%) unopposed Unofficial Iowa Election Results

write in (115 votes)

Committee membership history

As Representative for Iowa House District 22

For the 80th General Assembly for the years 2003-2004 [3]

Education

Human Resources

Judiciary

Health & Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee

45 Subcommittee assignments with 24 meetings

For the 81st General Assembly for the years 2005-2006 [4]

Human Resources

Judiciary

Public Safety

Health & Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee

60 Subcommittee assignments with 56 meetings

For the 82nd General Assembly for the years 2007-2008 [5]

Public Safety, Vice Chair

Appropriations

Commerce

Government Oversight

85 Subcommittee assignments with 104 meetings

For the 83rd General Assembly for the years 2009-2010 [6]

Human Resources, Vice Chair

Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery, Vice Chair

Government Oversight

Public Safety

39 Subcommittee assignments with 47 meetings

A member of to the Non-Legislative Commission on the Status of African Americans[7]

Personal life

Berry is a Baptist.[2] She raised one son, Roshawn.[2]

References

1. "Representative Ras Smith". The Iowa Legislature. January 13, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
2. "Deborah Barry's Official Constituency Site". Meet Deb. Archived from the original on 2011-01-28. Retrieved 2010-10-26.
3. "Iowa 80th General Assembly Deborah Berry". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
4. "Iowa 81st General Assembly Deborah Berry". Archived from the original on 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
5. "Iowa 82nd General Assembly Deborah Berry". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
6. "Iowa 83rd General Assembly Deborah Berry". Archived from the original on 2012-02-25. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
7. "Project Vote Smart". Retrieved 2010-10-27.

External links

• Representative Deborah Berry official Iowa General Assembly site
• Deborah Berry State Representative official constituency site
• Profile at Vote Smart

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