Joan B. Brady
Joan B. Brady | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| In office November 2004 – November 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Lourie |
| Succeeded by | Beth Bernstein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
Joan B. Brady is an American politician. She was a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing House District 78, Richland County, Columbia, SC.
Early life and education[edit]
Brady has a degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina. She worked at WCOS-FM radio while earning her degree.[1]
Political career[edit]
Brady served as Mayor of Arcadia Lakes in Richland County from 1997 to 2000. She served on Richland County Council from 2000 to 2004.
South Carolina House of Representatives[edit]
Brady won the District 78 seat to the South Carolina House in 2004. Her service in that role included:
- Council of State Government Toll Fellowship, 2005
- South Carolina House Arts Caucus
- Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Northeast Council, past Board
- South Carolina New Statesman Society, 2005
- Women In Government, State Director, 2006–10, Executive Board, 2010
- South Carolina Republican Women's Legislative Caucus, 2005, chair, 2007–08
- National Foundation of Women Legislators, State Director, 2008, Recording Secretary, 2009
- Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics, Advisory Board
- House Rules Committee, 2007
- Committee to Screen Candidates for Boards of Trustees of State Colleges and Universities, 2007, Vice Chairman, 2009
- Education and Economics Development Coordinating Council
- South Carolina General Assembly Women's Caucus, chairman, 2008–10
- House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, 2005–07
- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
- Insurance Subcommittee Chairman
- Joint Legislative and Citizens Commission on Children, Vice Chairman, 2008
- ALEC Telecommunications Task Force, 2009
- House Ethics Committee
- Majority Whip[2][3]
2012 South Carolina Election[edit]
In 2012, Brady lost the general election race to Democratic challenger Beth Bernstein.[4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ Judson, Caroline L. (May 7, 2010). "Rep. Joan Brady wants women to get involved". The Columbia Star. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "Representative Joan B. Brady". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "Joan Brady". WIS-TV. October 23, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "SC House District 78 takes on new face". WACH-TV. November 7, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "Race to Watch: Brady, Bernstein for House District 78". WIS-TV. October 25, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2024.