Rob Krupicka
Rob Krupicka | |
|---|---|
 Krupicka in 2011 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 45th district | |
| Assumed office September 28, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | David L. Englin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | K. Robert Krupicka, Jr. February 18, 1971 Thousand Oaks, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lisa |
| Children | Janelle and Gillian |
| Residence | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia, (B.A.) economics |
| Occupation | Communications and business strategy consultant |
| Committees | Counties, Cities and Towns Privileges and Elections |
| Website | www |
K. Robert "Rob" Krupicka, Jr. (born February 18, 1971) is an American politician. A Democrat, he has served on the Alexandria, Virginia city council 2003–2012, the Virginia State Board of Education 2009–2012 and, since September 28, 2012,[1] in the Virginia House of Delegates.[2]
Early life
Krupicka was born in Thousand Oaks, California on February 18, 1971.[2][3]
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 Del Ray neighborhood.[3]
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.
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.[4]
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.[5]
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 and Libertarian candidates.[6]
He sits 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.
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.[7]
Electoral history
| Date | Election | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate of Virginia, 30th district | |||||
| Aug 23, 2011[5] | Democratic primary | Adam P. Ebbin | 4,570 | 38.77 | |
| K. Rob Krupicka | 4,235 | 35.93 | |||
| Libby T. Garvey | 2,980 | 25.28 | |||
| Virginia House of Delegates, 45th district | |||||
| Sep 4, 2012[6] | 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
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
- ^ Hansen, Drew (2012-09-28). "Krupicka Sworn in as State Delegate". West End Alexandria Patch. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ a b "Bio for K. Robert Krupicka". Virginia House of Delegates. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ a b "Krupicka.com". Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ http://www.krupicka.com/about
- ^ a b ""August 2011 Democratic Primary Official Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2013-04-17.
- ^ a b ""September 2012 House of Delegates Special Election Results". Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2013-04-17.
- ^ http://www.krupicka.com/about
- ^ http://www.krupicka.com/content/awards-and-affiliations