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{{Short description|Virginia politician}}
{{ Infobox State Representative
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| honorific-prefix =
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| name = Rob Krupicka
| name = Rob Krupicka
| honorific-suffix =
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| image = Rob Krupicka 2011.jpg
| image = Delegate_Rob_Krupicka.jpg
| image_size = 190px
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| caption = Krupicka in 2011
| state_delegate = Virginia
| state_delegate = Virginia
| district = 45th
| district = 45th
| term_start = September 28, 2012
| term_start = September 28, 2012
| term_end =
| term_end = January 13, 2016
| preceded = [[David L. Englin]]
| preceded = [[David L. Englin]]
| succeeded = Incumbent
| succeeded = [[Mark Levine (Virginia politician)|Mark Levine]]
| birth_name = K. Robert Krupicka, Jr.
| birth_name = Kenneth Robert Krupicka, Jr.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age | 1971 | 2 | 18}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age | 1971 | 2 | 18}}
| birth_place = [[Thousand Oaks, California]]
| birth_place = [[Thousand Oaks, California]]
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| restingplace =
| restingplace =
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| spouse = Lisa
| spouse =
| children = Janelle and Gillian
| children = Janelle and Gillian
| residence = [[Alexandria, Virginia]]
| residence = [[Alexandria, Virginia]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Virginia]], ([[B.A.]]) [[economics]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Virginia]], ([[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]]) [[economics]]
| occupation = Communications and business strategy consultant
| occupation = Communications and business strategy consultant
| committees = Counties, Cities and Towns<br/>Privileges and Elections
| religion =[[United Church of Christ]]
| website = {{URL|www.krupicka.com/}}
| website = {{URL|www.krupicka.com/}}
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'''K. Robert "Rob" Krupicka, Jr.''' (born February 18, 1971) is an [[American politician]]. A [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], he has served on the [[Alexandria, Virginia]] city council 2003&ndash;2012, the [[Virginia State Board of Education]] 2009&ndash;2012 and, since September 28, 2012,<ref name="swearingin">{{cite news | last = Hansen | first = Drew | title = Krupicka Sworn in as State Delegate | work = West End Alexandria Patch | url = http://westendalexandria.patch.com/articles/krupicka-sworn-in-as-state-delegate-5b643d5f | date = 2012-09-28 | accessdate = 2013-04-18}}</ref> in the [[Virginia House of Delegates]].<ref name="hod2013">{{cite web | title = Bio for K. Robert Krupicka | publisher = Virginia House of Delegates | url = http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/a7b082ef6ed01eac85256c0d00515644/97ec7f4306b4197d85257535005773dc?OpenDocument&Click=85256823005F1997.f0a3d2c6f9f07af1852570bd00646e36/$Body/0.1A96 | accessdate = 2013-04-18}}</ref>
'''Kenneth Robert "Rob" Krupicka, Jr.''' (born February 18, 1971) is presently a children and family therapist working in Virginia. He is a former [[American politician]]. A [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], he served on the [[Alexandria, Virginia]] city council from 2003&ndash;2012, the [[Virginia State Board of Education]] from 2009&ndash;2012 and, in the [[Virginia House of Delegates]] from 2012 to 2016.<ref name="hod2013">{{cite web | title = Bio for K. Robert Krupicka | publisher = Virginia House of Delegates | url = http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/a7b082ef6ed01eac85256c0d00515644/97ec7f4306b4197d85257535005773dc?OpenDocument&Click=85256823005F1997.f0a3d2c6f9f07af1852570bd00646e36/$Body/0.1A96 | accessdate = April 18, 2013}}</ref><ref name="swearingin">{{cite news | last = Hansen | first = Drew | title = Krupicka Sworn in as State Delegate | work = West End Alexandria Patch | url = http://westendalexandria.patch.com/articles/krupicka-sworn-in-as-state-delegate-5b643d5f | date = September 28, 2012 | accessdate = April 18, 2013}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Krupicka was born in Thousand Oaks, California on February 18, 1971.<ref name = "hod2013"/><ref name="Krupicka.com">{{cite web | title=Krupicka.com | url=http://www.krupicka.com/about | accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref>
Krupicka was born in [[Thousand Oaks, California]] on February 18, 1971.<ref name = "hod2013"/>


Krupicka graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in economics, and subsequently moved to Alexandria where he met his wife Lisa at the Old Town Safeway. Along with their two daughters, Janelle and Gillian, they live in Alexandria’s [[Alexandria, Virginia#Del Ray|Del Ray]] neighborhood.<ref name="Krupicka.com"/>
Krupicka graduated from the [[University of Virginia]] with a degree in economics, and subsequently moved to Alexandria where he met his then wife [[Lisa Guernsey]]. Along with their two daughters, Janelle and Gillian, they lived in Alexandria’s [[Neighborhoods of Alexandria, Virginia#Del Ray|Del Ray]] neighborhood.


==Political career==
==Political career==
Rob began his civic life as president of the Del Ray Citizens Association, and at the urging of the community he successfully ran for City Council in 2003. During his nine years on Council, Rob worked to expand mass transit throughout the city (including leading on the creation of the planned Potomac Yard Metro); advocated for policies that have dramatically increased recycling; instituted policies that encourage people to walk or bike to work (their numbers have more than doubled since his arrival); fought for the acquisition of acres of new open space; successfully pushed to expand pre-k services in the city; streamlined bureaucracy for small businesses so that independent companies have a better chance to thrive; promoted expanded community policing and gang prevention efforts which have contributed to historically low crime rates, and; co-founded the nationally recognized Eco-City Alexandria program that has made Alexandria a recognized leader in energy conservation and sustainability.
Krupicka began his civic life as president of the Del Ray Citizens Association, and at the urging of the community he successfully ran for City Council in 2003. During his nine years on Council, he worked to expand mass transit throughout the city (including leading on the creation of the planned Potomac Yard Metro); advocated for policies that have increased recycling; instituted policies that encourage people to walk or bike to work; fought for the acquisition of acres of new open space; successfully pushed to expand pre-k services in the city; promoted expanded community policing and gang prevention effortsand co-founded the [[Alexandria, Virginia#Ecocity|Eco-City Alexandria]] program that has made Alexandria a recognized leader in energy conservation and sustainability.


In 2009, after helping to create Virginia's school readiness standards, Governor Tim Kaine appointed Rob to the State Board of Education where he worked to expand educational opportunity in Virginia's schools and ensure that children in the Commonwealth show up to Kindergarten ready to learn and graduate High School with the skills necessary to compete in the 21st Century economy. On the Board, Rob was a strong advocate for increasing math and science learning opportunities in Virginia as well as for getting away from the stranglehold of the No Child Left Behind law.<ref>http://www.krupicka.com/about</ref>
In 2009, after helping to create Virginia's school readiness standards, Governor [[Tim Kaine]] appointed Krupicka to the State Board of Education where he worked to expand educational opportunity in Virginia's schools and ensure that children in the Commonwealth show up to Kindergarten ready to learn and graduate High School with the skills necessary to compete in the 21st Century economy. On the Board, Krupicka was a strong advocate for increasing math and science learning opportunities in Virginia as well as for distancing Virginia from [[No Child Left Behind Act]].<ref name="krupicka.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.krupicka.com/about|title=About Rob|work=Delegate Rob Krupicka: Representing Virginia's 45th District|accessdate=March 16, 2015}}</ref>


In 2011, Krupicka contested the Democratic nomination for the [[Virginia Senate, District 30|Virginia 30th Senate district]], which was an open seat due to the retirement of Senator [[Patsy Ticer]]. Krupicka ran second to the eventual winner, [[Adam Ebbin]].<ref name="sbe2011p"/>
In 2011, Krupicka contested the Democratic nomination for the [[Virginia Senate, District 30|Virginia 30th Senate district]], which was an open seat due to the retirement of Senator [[Patsy Ticer]]. Krupicka ran second to the eventual winner, [[Adam Ebbin]].<ref name="sbe2011p"/>


In 2012, after the previous delegate for the House of Delegates 45th district resigned, Krupicka announced his candidacy and received the Democratic nomination by winning a primary in early August. Governor [[Bob McDonnell]] called a special election for September 4, 2012 and Krupicka was elected over [[Republican Party (U.S.)|Republican]] and Libertarian candidates.<ref name="sbe2012s"/>
In 2012, after the previous delegate for the House of Delegates 45th district resigned, Krupicka announced his candidacy and received the Democratic nomination by winning a primary in August. Governor [[Bob McDonnell]] called a special election for September 4, 2012, and Krupicka was elected over [[Republican Party (U.S.)|Republican]] and Libertarian candidates.<ref name="sbe2012s"/>


He sits on the following committees: Privileges and Elections; Counties, Cities and Towns; and Health, Welfare and Institutions.
He sat on the following committees: Privileges and Elections; Counties, Cities and Towns; and Health, Welfare, and Institutions.


In the General Assembly Rob has quickly become a leader in education issues, in the 2014 session he worked to successfully pass significant SOL reform legislation, which received almost unanimous bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. He is also active with Higher Ed issues; he has worked to reduce the financial burden on low-income students attending Virginia’s colleges and Universities. In 2013 the Virginia Education Association named them their Rookie of the Year.
In the General Assembly Krupicka focused on education issues. In the 2014 session, he worked to successfully pass significant [[Standards of Learning|SOL]] reform legislation, which received almost unanimous bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. In 2013 the Virginia Education Association named them their Rookie of the Year.


Criminal justice and mental health are also legislative priorities of Rob’s. During his first year, he successfully argued for increased funding in the budget for Mental Health First Aid Training.<ref>http://www.krupicka.com/about</ref>
Criminal justice and mental health were also legislative priorities for Krupicka. During his first year, he successfully argued for increased funding in the budget for Mental Health First Aid Training.<ref name="krupicka.com"/>

==Post-political Career==
Krupicka left politics in 2015 to pursue his career as a small businessman, operating Sugar Shack Donuts in Alexandria.<ref>{{cite news | last = Weiner | first = Rachel | title = Rob Krupicka quitting legislature to focus on doughnuts | work = Washington Post | url =https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/rob-krupicka-quitting-legislature-to-focus-on-donuts/2015/03/16/3f6fe60e-cc09-11e4-8a46-b1dc9be5a8ff_story.html| date = March 16, 2015 | accessdate = October 14, 2022}}</ref> The store was re-branded as Elizabeth's Counter, a vegan cafe and bakery, in February 2020. Elizabeth's Counter closed in August 2022 and was replaced by Railbird Kitchen, also owned and operated by Krupicka.<ref>{{cite news | last = Leayman | first = Emily | title = Elizabeth's Counter To Be Replaced With New Concept In Alexandria| work = Washington Post | url =https://patch.com/virginia/oldtownalexandria/elizabeths-counter-be-replaced-new-concept-alexandria| date = March 16, 2015 | accessdate = October 14, 2022}}</ref> Krupicka received his MSW from George Mason University in 2024 and began work as a therapist at [http://www.rivergrovetherapy.com River Grove Therapy] in Old Town Alexandria in the fall of 2024.

He presently resides in Old Town Alexandria, VA.


==Electoral history==
==Electoral history==
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! colspan="6" | Senate of Virginia, 30th district
! colspan="6" | Senate of Virginia, 30th district
|-
|-
! rowspan="3" | Aug 23, 2011<ref name="sbe2011p">{{cite web | title="August 2011 Democratic Primary Official Results | publisher = Virginia State Board of Elections | url = https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2011/7269D271-CAE4-4EBA-8C12-DD99B60DDA88/Official/7_s.shtml | accessdate = 2013-04-17}}</ref>
! rowspan="3" | August 23, 2011<ref name="sbe2011p">{{cite web | title="August 2011 Democratic Primary Official Results | publisher = Virginia State Board of Elections | url = https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2011/7269D271-CAE4-4EBA-8C12-DD99B60DDA88/Official/7_s.shtml | accessdate = April 17, 2013}}</ref>
| rowspan="3" {{party shading/Democratic}} | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] primary
| rowspan="3" {{party shading/Democratic}} | [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] primary
| colspan="2" | [[Adam Ebbin|Adam P. Ebbin]]
| colspan="2" | [[Adam Ebbin|Adam P. Ebbin]]
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| align="right" | '''35.93'''
| align="right" | '''35.93'''
|-
|-
| colspan="2" | Libby T. Garvey
| colspan="2" | [[Libby Garvey]]
| align="right" | 2,980
| align="right" | 2,980
| align="right" | 25.28
| align="right" | 25.28
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! colspan="6" | Virginia House of Delegates, 45th district
! colspan="6" | Virginia House of Delegates, 45th district
|-
|-
! rowspan="5" | Sep 4, 2012<ref name="sbe2012s">{{cite web | title="September 2012 House of Delegates Special Election Results | publisher = Virginia State Board of Elections | url = https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2012/B9E2C9A1-F3D2-416E-A1E2-B7676E64C5D4/Official/8_s.shtml | accessdate = 2013-04-17}}</ref>
! rowspan="5" | September 4, 2012<ref name="sbe2012s">{{cite web | title="September 2012 House of Delegates Special Election Results | publisher = Virginia State Board of Elections | url = https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/election/DATA/2012/B9E2C9A1-F3D2-416E-A1E2-B7676E64C5D4/Official/8_s.shtml | accessdate = April 17, 2013}}</ref>
| rowspan="5" align="center" | [[By-election|Special]]
| rowspan="5" align="center" | [[By-election|Special]]
| '''K. Rob Krupicka'''
| '''K. Rob Krupicka'''
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2006 Bike Walk Virginia State Legislative Award
2006 Bike Walk Virginia State Legislative Award


2004-2005 Virginia Natural Resources Leadership Institute Fellow (through the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech)<ref>http://www.krupicka.com/content/awards-and-affiliations</ref>
2004-2005 Virginia Natural Resources Leadership Institute Fellow (through the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.krupicka.com/content/awards-and-affiliations|title=Awards and Affiliations|work=Delegate Rob Krupicka: Representing Virginia's 45th District|accessdate=March 16, 2015}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.delraycitizen.org Del Ray Citizens Association]
*[http://www.delraycitizen.org Del Ray Citizens Association]


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Latest revision as of 03:53, 2 December 2024

Rob Krupicka
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 45th district
In office
September 28, 2012 – January 13, 2016
Preceded byDavid L. Englin
Succeeded byMark Levine
Personal details
Born
Kenneth Robert Krupicka, Jr.

(1971-02-18) February 18, 1971 (age 53)
Thousand Oaks, California
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenJanelle and Gillian
ResidenceAlexandria, Virginia
Alma materUniversity of Virginia, (B.A.) economics
OccupationCommunications and business strategy consultant
Websitewww.krupicka.com

Kenneth Robert "Rob" Krupicka, Jr. (born February 18, 1971) is presently a children and family therapist working in Virginia. He is a former American politician. A Democrat, he served on the Alexandria, Virginia city council from 2003–2012, the Virginia State Board of Education from 2009–2012 and, in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2012 to 2016.[1][2]

Early life

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Krupicka was born in Thousand Oaks, California on February 18, 1971.[1]

Krupicka graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in economics, and subsequently moved to Alexandria where he met his then wife Lisa Guernsey. Along with their two daughters, Janelle and Gillian, they lived in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood.

Political career

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Krupicka began his civic life as president of the Del Ray Citizens Association, and at the urging of the community he successfully ran for City Council in 2003. During his nine years on Council, he worked to expand mass transit throughout the city (including leading on the creation of the planned Potomac Yard Metro); advocated for policies that have increased recycling; instituted policies that encourage people to walk or bike to work; fought for the acquisition of acres of new open space; successfully pushed to expand pre-k services in the city; promoted expanded community policing and gang prevention effortsand co-founded the Eco-City Alexandria program that has made Alexandria a recognized leader in energy conservation and sustainability.

In 2009, after helping to create Virginia's school readiness standards, Governor Tim Kaine appointed Krupicka to the State Board of Education where he worked to expand educational opportunity in Virginia's schools and ensure that children in the Commonwealth show up to Kindergarten ready to learn and graduate High School with the skills necessary to compete in the 21st Century economy. On the Board, Krupicka was a strong advocate for increasing math and science learning opportunities in Virginia as well as for distancing Virginia from No Child Left Behind Act.[3]

In 2011, Krupicka contested the Democratic nomination for the Virginia 30th Senate district, which was an open seat due to the retirement of Senator Patsy Ticer. Krupicka ran second to the eventual winner, Adam Ebbin.[4]

In 2012, after the previous delegate for the House of Delegates 45th district resigned, Krupicka announced his candidacy and received the Democratic nomination by winning a primary in August. Governor Bob McDonnell called a special election for September 4, 2012, and Krupicka was elected over Republican and Libertarian candidates.[5]

He sat on the following committees: Privileges and Elections; Counties, Cities and Towns; and Health, Welfare, and Institutions.

In the General Assembly Krupicka focused on education issues. In the 2014 session, he worked to successfully pass significant SOL reform legislation, which received almost unanimous bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. In 2013 the Virginia Education Association named them their Rookie of the Year.

Criminal justice and mental health were also legislative priorities for Krupicka. During his first year, he successfully argued for increased funding in the budget for Mental Health First Aid Training.[3]

Post-political Career

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Krupicka left politics in 2015 to pursue his career as a small businessman, operating Sugar Shack Donuts in Alexandria.[6] The store was re-branded as Elizabeth's Counter, a vegan cafe and bakery, in February 2020. Elizabeth's Counter closed in August 2022 and was replaced by Railbird Kitchen, also owned and operated by Krupicka.[7] Krupicka received his MSW from George Mason University in 2024 and began work as a therapist at River Grove Therapy in Old Town Alexandria in the fall of 2024.

He presently resides in Old Town Alexandria, VA.

Electoral history

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Date Election Candidate Party Votes %
Senate of Virginia, 30th district
August 23, 2011[4] Democratic primary Adam P. Ebbin 4,570 38.77
K. Rob Krupicka 4,235 35.93
Libby Garvey 2,980 25.28
Virginia House of Delegates, 45th district
September 4, 2012[5] Special K. Rob Krupicka Democratic 6,388 75.73
Timothy T. C. McGhee Republican 1,729 20.49
Justin R. Malkin Libertarian 289 3.42
Write Ins 29 0.34
David L. Englin resigned; seat remained Democratic

Awards

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2014 Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Education and Workforce Development

2013 Accepted into University of Virginia Darden School's Emerging Leaders Program of the State Legislative Leaders Foundation

2013 Virginia Education Association Rookie of the Year

2007 Virginia Jaycees Young Virginian of the Year

2006 Elizabeth Ann Campagna Award for support of children and families

2006 Bike Walk Virginia State Legislative Award

2004-2005 Virginia Natural Resources Leadership Institute Fellow (through the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech)[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bio for K. Robert Krupicka". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  2. ^ Hansen, Drew (September 28, 2012). "Krupicka Sworn in as State Delegate". West End Alexandria Patch. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "About Rob". Delegate Rob Krupicka: Representing Virginia's 45th District. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  4. ^ a b ""August 2011 Democratic Primary Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  5. ^ a b ""September 2012 House of Delegates Special Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  6. ^ Weiner, Rachel (March 16, 2015). "Rob Krupicka quitting legislature to focus on doughnuts". Washington Post. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  7. ^ Leayman, Emily (March 16, 2015). "Elizabeth's Counter To Be Replaced With New Concept In Alexandria". Washington Post. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  8. ^ "Awards and Affiliations". Delegate Rob Krupicka: Representing Virginia's 45th District. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
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