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Elliot Werk
| Elliot Werk | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $16,116/year | |
| Per diem | $122/day outside Boise, $49/day otherwise | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Sonoma State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Montréal, Canada | |
| Profession | Small Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Werk graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Geology from Sonoma State University. Werk has had additional graduate study from the University of Arizona and Harvard University.
Werk is a small business owner in addition to being a Senator. Werk was formerly an environmental consultant for Shell Oil Company from 1986 to 1999.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Werk served on the following committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary and Rules | ||||
| • Local Government and Taxation | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Oversight | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Werk served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Local Government and Taxation | ||||
| • Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Joint Millennium Fund | ||||
| • Joint Legislative Oversight | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Werk served on these committees:
| Idaho Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Local Government and Taxation | ||||
| • Resources and Environment | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Join Legislative Oversight | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Werk's campaign website lists the following issues:[1]
- Ethics Reform
- Excerpt: "I place ethics first because the people have lost faith in their government. Without fundamental ethics reform there is no trust that the actions of state government are intended for the benefit of the people."
- Public Education
- Excerpt: "Rather than slashing an already anemic budget, Idaho leaders must look for every opportunity to improve schools to attract business. The state is starving public schools by leaving millions uncollected from tax cheats and from special interest tax exemptions."
- Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "With a paper thin high tech industry we are exposed to the whims of the global marketplace. Our colleges are slashed and the brain drain from Idaho is noticeable."
- Quality of Life
- Excerpt: "Healthy air quality, good traffic flow, managed development that enhances our neighborhoods, low crime rates and keeping gangs at bay, good roads, and community-based treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues can help to preserve our quality of life."
- Taxes
- Excerpt: "We must reduce property taxes for homeowners and seniors - not special interests. This means an increase in the Homeowner's Exemption to $150,000. I have sponsored bills to accomplish this since 2007 and will continue my efforts."
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Werk won election in the 2012 election for Idaho State Senate District 17. Werk ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 15 and defeated Judy M. Peavey-Derr (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 17, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Elliot Werk Incumbent |
62.9% | 10,150 | |
| Republican | Judy M. Peavey-Derr | 37.1% | 5,980 | |
| Total Votes | 16,130 | |||
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Werk had no opposition in the May 25 primary. He ran against Lucas V. Baumbach in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating him.[4]
| Idaho State Senate, District 17 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elliot Werk (D)
|
5,665 | 60.6% | ||
| Lucas V. Baumbach (R) | 3,689 | 39.4% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Elliot Werk won re-election to the Idaho State Senate, District 17 receiving 10,120 votes, ahead of Republican T. Allen Hoover(5,183).[5]
| Idaho State Senate, District 17 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elliot Werk (D) | 10,120 | 66.1% | ||
| T. Allen Hoover (R) | 5,183 | 33.9% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Werk received $39,850 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Elliot Werk's campaign in 2010 | |
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Idaho Democratic Legislative Caucus | $2,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters Of Idaho | $1,500 |
| Anderson, David & Debra | $1,000 |
| Emerald Dental Associates PC | $800 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $39,850 |
2008
In 2008, Werk collected $32,859 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co. | $2,000 |
| Palmer, Kyle L & Jill | $1,000 |
| Idaho Education Association | $1,000 |
| Idaho Health Care Association | $1,000 |
Bicycling laws
During the 2010 legislative session, Werk proposed some changes to the rules of the road involving bicycles. His changes included drivers to give three feet of space as they pass around bicycles, adding a $75 fine to drivers who heckle bicyclists, adding an additional $75 penalty to the person at fault in any traffic incident involving a bicycle, and requirements that cyclists have brakes and not dart into crosswalks. [8]
"Right now, the rules of the road are kind of a bit fuzzy," Werk said during a Senate committee on his proposed legislation.[9] Werk regularly rides his bicycle to the Idaho State Capitol during the legislative session.[10]
None of Werk's legislation was approved by the Idaho Legislature, though the brake requirement passed the Idaho Senate.[11]
District 17
Werk represents Idaho Senate District 17. District 17 includes part of the city of Boise in Ada County. [12].
Personal
Werk is married to Nancy Werk. They have one child and reside in Boise, Idaho.
Werk was born in Montreal, Canada. He came to the United States when he was seven with his single mother. Werk became a U.S. citizen around the time he graduated from college.
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External links
- Sen. Werk's website
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Elliot Werk on Twitter
References
- ↑ Elliot Werk, "Issues," accessed October 26, 2012
- ↑ Office of the Idaho Secretary of State "List of All Candidate Declarations for 2012," Accessed March 15, 2012
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State – Elections Division, “November 6, 2012 General Election Results,” accessed December 27, 2012
- ↑ "GOP gain in Idaho House could trigger policy changes," Idaho Reporter, November 3rd, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 candidate contributions
- ↑ Werk Campaign Donors
- ↑ New bike rules in Senate IdahoReporter.com
- ↑ Bike laws moves forward with some brakes IdahoReporter.com
- ↑ New bike rules in Senate IdahoReporter.com
- ↑ Senate approves law mandating bikes’ brakes IdahoReporter.com
- ↑ "Idaho Legislature" 2009 Legislative Directory, July 22, 2009(See page 2)
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