| 词条 | Monica Vernon |
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|name = Monica Vernon |image = Monica Vernon.jpg |office = Cedar Rapids City Council, Mayor Pro Tempore |term_start = January 3, 2008 |term_end = December 2015 |birthname = Monica Wolf |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1957|10|19}} |birth_place = Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |death_date = |death_place = |party = Republican {{small|(until 2009)}} Democratic {{small|(2009–present)}} |spouse = Bill Vernon {{small|(1984–present)}} |children = 3 |alma_mater = University of Iowa }}Monica Vernon (born October 19, 1957) is an American politician. She is a former two-term member of the Cedar Rapids City Council and the former Mayor Pro Tempore of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.[1] Vernon was elected to the Cedar Rapids City Council in 2007 as a Republican to represent District 2. In 2009, she switched her party affiliation to the Democratic Party.[2][3] In 2014, Vernon was defeated in the Democratic primary election for Iowa's 1st congressional district. That same year, she was an unsuccessful nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Iowa, running alongside Jack Hatch.[4] In 2016, she won the Democratic nomination in Iowa's 1st congressional district. She was defeated by incumbent Republican Rod Blum in the general election.[5] Early life and educationVernon was born on the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She graduated from Regis Catholic High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.[6] Vernon attended the University of Iowa and received her B.A. in journalism in 1980.[7] Vernon received her M.B.A. from the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa in 1999. She later worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa.[8] Private sector careerVernon worked as associate director of college relations at Dickinson State University from 1980 to 1981. She was a reporter for The Gazette from 1981 through 1983. From 1983 through 1985, she was the director of public information for Mount Mercy University. From 1985 through 1987, she was a market research consultant for Frank N. Magid Associates.[6] In 1987, Vernon founded the Vernon Research Group, a privately-owned market research firm. Vernon was the company's president and CEO until it was purchased in 2013 by The Gazette Company.[9] Political careerCedar Rapids City CouncilIn 2007, Vernon was elected to represent Cedar Rapids' 2nd district on the City Council. [2] In 2009, Vernon switched her party registration to the Democratic Party and supported a one cent local option sales and services tax to help with flood recovery. After the Iowa flood of 2008, Vernon, as a member of the city council, helped create a post-flood redevelopment map.[10] 2014 electionsIn the fall of 2013, Vernon announced she was running for Congress in Iowa's 1st congressional district.[11] She came in second behind former Iowa House Speaker Pat Murphy in the five-way primary for the seat vacated by Bruce Braley. That seat was eventually won by Republican Rod Blum. After that loss, in June 2014, Jack Hatch asked Vernon to join him on the Democratic ticket as his lieutenant governor running mate in the Iowa gubernatorial election, 2014.[10] Hatch and Vernon ran against Republican incumbent Terry Branstad and lost 59% to 37%. 2016 electionOn January 15, 2015, Vernon announced her bid for Iowa's 1st congressional district in the 2016 election.[12] Vernon won the Democratic primary against Pat Murphy on June 7, 2016. She faced incumbent Republican Rod Blum in the general election.[13] Blum defeated Vernon with 54% of the vote.[14] 2017 electionVernon ran for Cedar Rapids Mayor[15] in 2017 but lost, marking her fourth electoral defeat in four years.[16] Personal lifeVernon married her husband, Bill Vernon, in 1984. The couple has three adult daughters. References1. ^{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Rick|title=Vernon's Cedar Rapids council career draws to a close|url=http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/local/vernons-cedar-rapids-council-career-draws-to-a-close-20151216|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=The Gazette|date=December 16, 2015}} 2. ^1 {{cite news|last1=Carros|first1=Adam|title=Fact Checker: Monica Vernon and GOP money|url=http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/fact-check/fact-checker-monica-vernon-and-gop-money-20160520|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=The Gazette|date=May 20, 2016}} 3. ^{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Rick|title=Why did mayoral prospect Monica Vernon change from Republican Party to Democratic Party?|url=http://www.thegazette.com/2009/05/05/why-did-mayoral-prospect-monica-vernon-change-from-republican-to-democratic|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=The Gazette|date=March 30, 2014}} 4. ^{{cite news|last1=Noble|first1=Jason|title=Monica Vernon announces run for Congress|url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2015/01/15/monica-vernon-congress-announcement/21801775/|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=Des Moines Register|date=January 15, 2015}} 5. ^{{cite news|last1=Lynch|first1=James|title='Tireless' Monica Vernon nabs 1st District|url=http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/elections/murphy-concedes-as-monica-vernon-claims-rights-as-us-house-challenger-20160607|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=The Gazette|date=June 7, 2016}} 6. ^1 {{cite news|last1=Noble|first1=Jason|title=Hatch says Vernon is well-qualified for office|url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/06/18/jack-hatch-says-monica-vernon-qualified/10723607/|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=Des Moines Register|date=June 18, 2014}} 7. ^{{cite news|last1=Noble|first1=Jason|title=Vernon's bid for Congress flows from Cedar Rapids flood|url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2016/05/12/monica-vernon-bid-congress-flows-cedar-rapids-flood/84282570/|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=Des Moines Register|date=May 12, 2016}} 8. ^{{cite news|last1=Lynch|first1=James|title=Hatch taps Monica Vernon as running mate|url=http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/politics/election/national-elections/hatch-taps-monica-vernon-as-running-mate-20140617|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=The Gazette|date=June 17, 2014}} 9. ^{{cite news|last1=Ford|first1=George|title=Vernon Research Group purchased by The Gazette Co.|url=http://www.thegazette.com/2013/10/01/vernon-research-group-purchased-by-the-gazette-co|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=The Gazette|date=March 28, 2014}} 10. ^1 {{cite news|last1=Noble|first1=Jason|title=Monica Vernon signs on as Jack Hatch's lieutenant governor|url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/06/17/jack-hatch-monica-vernon-iowa-lieutenant-governor/10635183/|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=Des Moines Register|date=June 18, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20140618190157/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/06/17/jack-hatch-monica-vernon-iowa-lieutenant-governor/10635183/|archivedate=18 June 2014|df=}} 11. ^"8 Announce Candidacies for 1st District Seat Vacated by Bruce Braley", Iowa State Daily September 24, 2013 12. ^{{cite news|last1=Hoyle|first1=Sam|title=Monica Vernon Announces 2016 Congressional Run|url=http://whotv.com/2015/01/15/monica-vernon-announces-2016-congressional-run/|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=WHO TV|date=January 15, 2015}} 13. ^{{cite news|last1=Petroski|first1=William|title=Vernon defeats Murphy in 1st District congressional race|url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2016/06/07/vernon-defeats-murphy-1st-district-congressional-race/85493010/|accessdate=8 June 2016|publisher=Des Moines Register|date=June 8, 2016}} 14. ^{{cite news|title=Iowa U.S. House 1st District Results: Rod Blum Wins|url=https://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/iowa-house-district-1-blum-vernon|accessdate=16 November 2016|publisher=The New York Times|date=November 16, 2016}} 15. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/local/monica-vernon-announces-bid-for-cedar-rapids-mayor-20170308|title=Monica Vernon announces bid for Cedar Rapids mayor {{!}} The Gazette|work=The Gazette|access-date=2017-09-16}} 16. ^http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/elections/brad-hart-wins-race-for-cedar-rapids-mayor-winning-runoff-against-monica-vernon-20171205 External links
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