Pamela Stevenson
Pamela D. Stevenson is an American politician and retired U.S. Air Force officer. She is a Democrat and represents District 43 in the State House.[1]
Pamela Stevenson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Booker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pamela D. Stevenson Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Thomas Shannon |
| Education | Indiana University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1984–2011 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
Stevenson graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Indiana University Bloomington in 1981, and in 1984 with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. She retired after 27 years from the U.S. Air Force as a colonel. Stevenson has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.[2][3]
In November 2022, Stevenson announced her candidacy for Attorney General of Kentucky in 2023.[4]
In March 2023, Stevenson garnered attention online for an impassioned speech she gave in opposition to the passing of Kentucky House Bill 470, which prohibits gender-affirming care for transgender youth and restricts school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in Kentucky.[5][6][7]
References
- "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission - Representative Pamela Stevenson (D)". Kentucky General Assembly. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
- "Col. Pamela Stevenson". Emerge Kentucky.
- Stevenson, Pamela D. (November 1, 2019). "After my military service, I chose to be a catalyst for social change in the community". Courier Journal. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- Watkins, Morgan (November 28, 2022). "Louisville Rep. Pamela Stevenson launches 2023 bid for Kentucky attorney general". Courier Journal. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- Rhodes, Christopher (March 14, 2023). "Black Kentucky Lawmaker Gives Passionate Speech Against Anti-Trans Bill". Yahoo! News. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- Ring, Trudy (March 30, 2023). "Kentucky Passes One of Nation's Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws by Veto Override". The Advocate. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- Hedrick, Chad (March 29, 2023). "Protesters escorted from House Chamber as controversial 'anti-trans' bill becomes law". WKYT. Retrieved April 3, 2023.