Deb Fischer
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| Deb Fischer | |
| Nebraska State Senate District 43 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Rancher / Senator |
| Website | Biography |
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Deb Fischer (1951-) is a member of the Nebraska Unicameral representing District 43. She was first elected in 2004, and was re-elected in 2008.
Background
Born March 1, 1951 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sen. Fischer is a cattle rancher from Valentine, Nebraska. Her experience prior to election to the Nebraska State Legislature include being a member of the Sandhills Cattle Association, the Nebraska Cattlemen, the Valentine Rural High School Board of Education, the AgBuilders of Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s Rural Rehabilitation Review Board, the Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council and the Governor’s Ag Advisory Council.[1] She is currently married Bruce Fischer with three children and is known to be Protestant.
Education
Deb Fischer earned her Bachelors degree in education from University of Nebraska Lincoln in 1988.
Professional Experience
Deb Fischer has worked as a rancher for Sunny Slope Ranch since 1972.
Political Experience
Deb Fischer began his political career on numerous boards and committees, such as the Nebraska School Finance Committee, Nebraska Department of Agricultural's Rural Rehabilitation Review Board, National School Boards Association National Nominating Committee, the Governor's Agricultural Advisory Council, the Republican Party, the Cherry County School District #5 Board of Education, and the Cherry County Visitor Promotion Committee. In 1990, he joined the Valentine Rural High School Board of Education on which he presently serves. Fischer served on the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Post-Secondary Education in 2000 and in 2004 he joined the Nebraska State Legislature as senator.
Organizations
Deb Fischer is currently involved with a number of organizations, including the Goals 2000 State Panel, National Center for Food and Policy Research, Nebraska Leadership Program, 4-H Club, Agbuilders of Nebraska, American Legion Auxiliary, Cherry County Hospital Auxiliary, Class VI Regional High School Association, Cub Scouts, Federal Land Bank Association, Gamma Phi Beta, Public Affairs Committee, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Nebraska Agricultural Leadership Council, Nebraska Association of School Boards, Nebraska Cattlemen, Nebraska Cattlewomen, Nebraska Farm Bureau, Nebraska Leadership Education Action Development Alumni Association, Philanthropic and Educational Organization for Women, Sandhills Area Foundation, Sandhills Cattle Association, Society for Range Management, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Alumni Association, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Cather Circle, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Chancellor's Club, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Chancellor's Committee of Visitors, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, President's Advisory Council, Valentine Area Arts Council, Valentine Rural High School Board of Education, and the Valentine Rural High School Foundation.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
Deb Fischer currently serves on the Governor's LB 806 Task Force and the Nebraska Judicial Nominating Commission.
Committees
Deb Fischer currently serves on the Natural Resources Committee and the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Contact information
Sen. Deb Fischer
District 43
Room 1110
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2628
Email: dfischer@leg.ne.gov
External links
- Official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ http://unicameralupdate.blogspot.com/2008/01/senator-moonlights-as-cowpoke-on.html Unicameral Update: Senator moonlights as cowpoke on weekends January 26, 2008
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