Charles Blake (politician) facts for kids

Charles Jamaal Blake is an American politician who was a member of the Democratic Party. He represented the 36th district in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. This district covers parts of Little Rock and is entirely within Pulaski County. Mr. Blake left his position in 2019 to work for the mayor of Little Rock. After he left, Denise Jones Ennett was elected to take his place in a special election.

Charles Blake's Public Service

Charles Blake dedicated several years to serving the people of Arkansas. He worked as a representative in the state's House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state.

Serving in the Arkansas House

From 2015 to 2019, Charles Blake was the representative for the 36th district. As a representative, his job was to speak for the people living in his district. He helped make decisions about important issues that affected Arkansas. These issues could include things like education, healthcare, and roads.

Role as Minority Leader

In 2019, Charles Blake also served as the Minority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives. In a government, the "minority party" is the political party that has fewer members than the "majority party." The Minority Leader is chosen by their party members to be their main spokesperson. This person helps guide the party's actions and ideas in the House. They also work to make sure their party's voice is heard in important discussions.

After His Time in the House

After leaving the Arkansas House of Representatives in May 2019, Charles Blake began working for the mayor of Little Rock. This new role allowed him to continue serving his community in a different way.

External Links

• Charles Blake (politician) at Ballotpedia