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Bill Dunn
| Bill Dunn | ||
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| Tennessee House Of Representatives District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 4, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $19,009/year | |
| Per diem | $173/legislative day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Tennessee, 1983 | |
| Master's | University of Tennessee, 1985 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 3, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Panama Canal Zone | |
| Profession | General Manager, Cortese Tree Specialists | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Dunn earned his BS in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee in 1983. He went on to receive his MS in Extension Education from the University of Tennessee in 1985. Dunn was a 4-H agent for Agricultural Extension Service from 1985 to 1993. He has worked for Cortese Tree Specialists as general manager since 1993.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dunn served on the following committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dunn served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • State & Local Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dunn served on these committees:
| Tennessee Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Calendar and Rules | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance, Ways, and Means | ||||
| • Pensions and Insurance | ||||
Issues
School voucher bill skipped
Rep. Dunn was discussing his school-choice bill in the House Education Subcommittee meeting on April 27 when a 10-minute recess was called. Republicans met in that recess in Speaker Beth Harwell's office and at the end of the recess, Reps Kevin Brooks and Richard Montgomery moved to send Dunn's bill to a summer study committee.
Lawmakers often do this to put off an issue for another day without killing the legislation.
The “Equal Opportunity Scholarship Act,” or HB388, would allow low-income students in the state’s biggest cities (Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga) to be given a “scholarship” to attend a public school elsewhere in the district, a public charter school or a non-public school.
The bill passed in the Senate the week prior to this delay, 18-10.[1]
Presidential preference
2012
Bill Dunn endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
Dunn won re-election in the 2012 election for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 16. Dunn ran unopposed in the August 2 primary election and defeated Bryan Moneyhun (G) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 16, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Dunn Incumbent |
84.8% | 19,485 | |
| Green | Bryan Moneyhun | 15.2% | 3,504 | |
| Total Votes | 22,989 | |||
2010
Dunn was re-elected to the 16th District Seat in 2010. He faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in August 5 primary.[5][6]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 16 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Dunn (R)
|
16,846 | |||
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Dunn won re-election to the 16th District Seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, defeating opponent Barbara Nicodemus (D). [7]
Dunn raised $37,426 for his campaign while Nicodemus raised $35,893. [8]
| Tennessee House of Representatives, District 16 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Dunn (R)
|
22,496 | |||
| Barbara Nicodemus (D) | 9,470 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Dunn received $16,535 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[9]
| Tennessee House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bill Dunn's campaign in 2010 | |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,500 |
| Tennessee Automotive Association | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Association | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| Federal Express | $750 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $16,535 |
2008
Dunn raised $37,426 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [10]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Association of Realtors | $2,250 |
| Jim Burchett | $1,500 |
| Jimmy Matlock | $1,000 |
| Sarah Dunn | $1,000 |
| Steve Williams | $1,000 |
| Rocky Smith | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Bankers Association | $1,000 |
Personal
Dunn and his wife, Stacy, have five children. They currently reside in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Recent news
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- Summer 2013: 10 theater shows for a sunny Chicago - Chicago Tribune
- 'Lynn's Law' signed into effect by Haslam - Knoxville News Sentinel
- Rock the Coast returns with two days, nights of Christian music, Michigan's ... - Muskegon Chronicle
- Theater - New York Times
- Marriage on the Move - Huffington Post
- Celebrities Remember George Jones For His Music, Innovation - Huffington Post
- George Jones' Funeral Draws Tributes From Brad Paisley, Laura Bush, Alan ... - US 99.5
- Ohio Republicans Could Limit Voting for Out-of-State Students - Cincinnati CityBeat
- Senate bill could help Ohio recoup millions - Parkersburg News
- Graduation guide: College commencement ceremony details from across Alabama - al.com (blog)
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External links
- Tennessee Legislature - Representative Bill Dunn
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Tennessee Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Official Website
References
- ↑ "House Skips School-Voucher Bill," Tennessee Report, April 28, 2011
- ↑ Rick Santorum for President, "Tennessee Conservative State Legislative Leaders Endorse Santorum For President," March 4, 2012
- ↑ Tennessee Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Tennessee Department of State - Unofficial primary results
- ↑ Unofficial Republican state representative primary results from the TN Secretary of State, 2010
- ↑ Tennessee General election results
- ↑ Election Results, Tennessee House of Representatives, District 16
- ↑ District 16 Tennessee House Spending, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Tennessee House donor numbers
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