Robin Anderson
Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on April 3, 2008 - 4:46pm.Tags: Under the Dome
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Synopsis | Robin Anderson is a former Democratic candidate. The Raleigh labor and employment attorney was one of four candidates for the party's nomination for labor commissioner, coming in fourth in a close race to face Republican incumbent Cherie Berry. Anderson was notable in the primary race for dubbing Berry "the elevator lady" for her picture on state elevator licenses. She has served on the State Personnel Commissione since 1999. |
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Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association, |
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Robin Anderson is a former candidate for the Democratic nomination for labor commissioner.
Professional Career
Anderson, a Raleigh labor and employment attorney, has served on the State Personnel Commission since 1999. Gov. Mike Easley named her chairwoman of the commission in 2003.
She also has taught business law as part of the MBA program at Meredith College.
Political Career
In 2008, she ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for labor commissioner, coming in fourth place. Anderson was notable in the primary race for dubbing Republicna incumbent Cherie Berry "the elevator lady" for her picture on state elevator licenses.
The State Board of Elections denied a requested recount in the race.
Former Labor department researcher Mary Fant Donnan and former labor commissioner John C. Brooks, who came in first and second, then competed in a primary runoff.
Occupation
| attorney Nicholls & Crampton, PA |
Community Involvement:
Anderson serves as chairwoman of the State Personnel Commission. She also is a guest lecturer in the MBA program at Meredith College.
Contact Info
Email: info@andersonforlabor.org
| Campaign headquarters P.O. Box 17389 Raleigh, NC 27619 919-961-6011 |
Education
| Bachelor of Arts University of Massachusetts at Amherst Graduated: 1984 |
Juris Doctorate University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduated: 1990 |
Military
Not specified.Issues
How will you measure success in your first year in office?
"Goals to accomplish within the first year would include increasing completed inspections and decreasing time it takes for worker complaints to be resolved; bringing more businesses into compliance; and reducing workplace injuries through better conditions not just due to changing industries."
Tell us about something you did for someone else.
"Volunteer for Hospice of Wake County."
What is the biggest challenge facing North Carolina? Your county? Your district?
"One of the biggest challenges facing North Carolina is assisting our workforce in adapting to the changing economy and addressing the resulting training and safety issues."
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