Elizabeth Bobo

Elizabeth Bobo
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 12B district
In office
January 11, 1995 – January 14, 2015[1]
Constituency Howard County
4th County Executive of Howard County, Maryland
In office
1986–1990
Preceded by J. Hugh Nichols
Succeeded by Charles I. Ecker
Personal details
Born (1943-12-21) December 21, 1943
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Lloyd G. Knowles
Residence Columbia, Maryland
Occupation Attorney

Elizabeth Bobo (born December 21, 1943) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She served as Howard County Executive and in the Maryland House of Delegates. Bobo was the first and only female Howard County Executive, serving from 1986 to 1990.[2]

Early Life

Bobo was born in Baltimore on December 21, 1943. She graduated from Seton High School in Baltimore before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature from the University of Maryland University College and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. Bobo was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1992 and practiced as an attorney before her election to the House of Delegates.[1]

Career

Bobo served one term as Howard County Executive starting in 1986. Charles I. Ecker won against Bobo's reelection campaign in 1990. She served four terms in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 12B in Howard County, from 1999, choosing not to seek reelection in 2014. In 1993, Bobo married former planning board member and councilperson Lloyd G. Knowles.[3] In 1987, Bobo partnered with developer Kingdon Gould III to form a business outreach program.[4] She has been recognized for her work on conservation and children's issues.

Legislative notes

In the Democratic Party

During the 2008 presidential campaign, Bobo supported Barack Obama and went to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado as a delegate pledged to Obama.

References

  1. 1 2 "Former Delegates: Elizabeth Bobo". Maryland State Government. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  2. ↑ http://www.baltimoresun.com/ph-ho-cf-liz-bobo-0906-20120830-story.html
  3. ↑ Scott Wilson (6 April 1990). "Liberation Of a Liberal: Md.'s Bobo Comfortable Sitting on Back Bench". The Washington Post.
  4. ↑ Janice Howard (19 November 1987). "HOWARD COUNTY NOTES". The Washington Post.


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